I actually just went through this last month when I needed to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Las Vegas for a friend’s wedding, and I decided to book with Spirit Airlines because of their low fares. I’d heard mixed things about their site, but honestly, it was easier than I expected once I figured out the steps — so here’s what worked for me.
First, I went straight to the official Spirit Airlines website and clicked on the yellow “Book” tab at the top. I entered my travel details — departure city, destination, dates, and the number of passengers — then hit “Search Flights.” Spirit shows all available options in a grid, with prices for “Bare Fare” and other bundles. I chose a morning nonstop flight that fit my schedule.
Once I selected the flight, the site walked me through a few add-ons — bags, seat selection, and their “Shortcut Boarding” option. I skipped most extras since I travel light, but it’s nice that you can customize everything right there instead of being locked into a high fare. After that, I entered my passenger details and payment info, and within a few minutes, my confirmation email arrived.
However, here’s the part that might help others: a few hours later, I realized I’d typed my middle name incorrectly on the ticket. I tried fixing it online, but the site wouldn’t let me change it myself. So, I called Spirit Airlines customer support at 844-734-0813 — and honestly, that saved me. The rep fixed my name within minutes and even helped confirm that my carry-on would meet size limits. Ever since then, I’ve kept that number handy because it’s also the fastest way to book, cancel, or modify flights directly without waiting on chat support.
If you’re new to booking Spirit online, I’d recommend:
Double-check your passenger details before submitting payment.
Review baggage options carefully — Spirit’s base fares don’t include bags.
Keep 844-734-0813 nearby in case anything needs to be changed or confirmed quickly.
Booking online with Spirit is definitely a “DIY” experience, but once you know how it works, it’s straightforward — and the key is just being careful with the details and calling that number if you need human help.