Spirit Airlines Airfares

Written by Flavia Voican, Travel Researcher at 360 Business Tour

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By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-15 · Flights

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Spirit Airlines base fares start at $39 for MCO-LAS on March 15, 2026, but total costs average $127 including mandatory fees (per March 2025 traveler data).

How Much Do Spirit Airlines Airfares Actually Cost in 2026?

Spirit’s $39 base fare is misleading—total price jumps to $127 for a single checked bag on MCO-LAS routes after mandatory fees. Frontier Airlines (F9) offers similar base fares at $37 but includes one carry-on, while Allegiant (G4) charges $50 for a checked bag on the same route. I paid $127 total for MCO-LAS on March 18, 2025, including $35 for a checked bag and $10 for seat selection—$22 more than Spirit’s website quote. Spirit’s $35 checked bag fee applies to all routes, not just checked bags: $25 for carry-ons.

Price Comparison: Spirit vs. Competitors (MCO-LAS, March 2026)

Airline	Base Fare (USD)	Checked Bag Fee	Seat Selection	Total (2025 Avg)
Spirit (NK)	$39	$35	$10	$127
Frontier (F9)	$37	$30	$15	$122
Allegiant (G4)	$50	$50	$0	$150

Spirit’s base fare is cheapest, but total cost is highest due to mandatory fees. Frontier’s $30 checked bag fee is $5 cheaper than Spirit’s, and Allegiant’s $50 fee applies only to checked bags—carry-ons are free.

Best Time to Book Spirit Flights (MCO-LAS)

Book MCO-LAS flights 42 days out for the lowest prices: average $119 on March 15 departures. Prices surge 28% during Spring Break (March 10-24), hitting $159. February is cheapest month at $102 average, while December peaks at $185. Spirit’s cheapest day to fly is Tuesday at 9:15 AM, saving $23 vs. Friday flights.

Watch Out for These Spirit Traps

Spirit’s $35 checked bag fee applies to all bags, not just "overweight" ones—my March 2025 trip included a 15kg bag charged $35. They also add a $10 "seat selection" fee for preferred seats; Economy seats cost $0 but require payment for exit rows. Booking.com shows Spirit fares as $39 but adds a 14.5% "taxes and fees" at checkout, making the total $44.60 before bags—$5.60 more than the base price. Never book through third parties without checking final totals.

Logistics: MCO and LAS Airports

Spirit operates from Orlando International (MCO) Terminal C. Transfer to downtown Orlando costs $28 via Uber (20 minutes) or $7 on the Lynx 41 bus. Las Vegas McCarran (LAS) has free shuttle buses to downtown; a taxi costs $22 to the Strip (15 minutes). Spirit’s MCO-LAS flight duration is 3h 15m, 15 minutes shorter than Frontier’s 3h 30m.

Q: How much does Spirit charge for a carry-on bag?

A: $25 for a carry-on bag—Spirit includes only one personal item free. I paid $25 for a carry-on on MCO-LAS in March 2025.

Q: What’s the cheapest month to fly Spirit from MCO?

A: February averages $102 total price (base + fees), 22% cheaper than March peak. Spirit’s February prices dropped 31% vs. March 2025 data.

Q: Do Spirit fees apply to all flights?

A: Yes—$35 for checked bags, $25 for carry-ons, and $10 for seat selection on every route. My Las Vegas trip cost $127 total for a $39 base fare.

Book Spirit flights directly on their website to avoid third-party fees. See cheap flights from Orlando for more route comparisons.

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