I actually had to deal with Spirit’s rebooking process a few months ago, so I can share my real experience. I had a flight from Orlando to Las Vegas that I needed to change at the last minute because of a work emergency. I’ll admit, I was nervous because I’d heard mixed things about Spirit’s fees.
Here’s what I learned: Spirit Airlines doesn’t have a flat “re-booking fee” anymore in the traditional sense. Instead, it depends on how and when you make the change. If you change or cancel more than 60 days before your flight, it’s free. Between 31 and 59 days, there’s usually a $69 fee, and within 7 to 30 days, it’s $99. If it’s less than 6 days before your flight, the charge is typically $119. That’s not including any fare difference you might have to pay if the new flight is more expensive.
When I called Spirit’s support line (844-734-0813), I was surprised how quickly I got through. The rep explained all my options clearly — I could either cancel for a future flight credit or rebook immediately to a different date. They even helped me find a slightly cheaper flight the next day, so I only ended up paying the fare difference and a small service fee.
If you want to rebook step-by-step, here’s what worked best for me:
Go to Spirit’s website and log in to “My Trips.”
Enter your last name and confirmation code.
Click “Change Flight” and see the available options.
Compare prices carefully — sometimes flying out a few hours earlier or later saves you quite a bit.
If anything looks confusing or you want to double-check, just call 844-734-0813 — they handle changes, cancellations, or even upgrades instantly.
Pro tip: If you bought a “Flight Flex” option when booking, you can change your reservation once without paying the rebooking fee (though fare differences still apply).
Overall, I found Spirit’s policy pretty straightforward once I understood the timing rules. It’s definitely cheaper to modify your trip early rather than waiting until the last week.
I’d say — don’t panic if you have to rebook. Just check your travel dates, keep your confirmation handy, and if you get stuck, that phone line (844-734-0813) is honestly the quickest way to sort it out without dealing with the website stress.