How often are Spirit Airlines flights on time?

[neha]

See Spirit Airlines’ on-time performance metrics, compare punctuality trends, and learn factors affecting delays. Share your real-world experiences and tips for smoother Spirit travels!

 

[Pablo Escobar]

Recent data shows Spirit Airlines has an on-time performance (OTP) of about 81–82% in North America—ranking second among U.S./Canadian carriers in February 2025 with an 81.77% OTP . In April, its average OTP was around 80.8% (businesstravelnews.com). That means more than 8 out of 10 flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule—solid for a low-cost airline, though still behind industry leaders like Southwest and Delta.

 

[Jack Poe]

Spirit Airlines’ flights are on time about 76–80% of the time. In July 2024, DOT data shows just 61.1% of Spirit’s flights arrived on time transportation.gov, while Cirium found around 83% punctuality in North America in April–May 2025 .

 

[AskMe]

From my experience, Spirit’s on-time record is hit or miss. Last summer, my flight from Dallas to Orlando left right on schedule, but the return leg was delayed almost two hours because of weather. The thing with Spirit is a lot depends on the airport and time of day. Morning flights I’ve taken tend to be more punctual. When my return got delayed, I thought about switching to another flight, and calling (844) 734-0813 made it super easy to check options. They walked me through rebooking in minutes, which was way faster than standing in line at the gate. So, while delays do happen, I’d say Spirit is about average — and having that number saved me a ton of stress.

 

[laiba]

Hey there! I’ve flown with Spirit Airlines a few times, so I can definitely share my personal experience when it comes to their on-time performance. Honestly, I went in with pretty low expectations the first time I flew with them because I had heard so many mixed reviews about delays and cancellations. But surprisingly, my first flight with Spirit was actually right on schedule. I was flying from Atlanta to Orlando for a quick weekend trip, and everything from check-in to boarding went smoothly. The plane even landed a few minutes early, which felt like a small miracle.


Now, on another trip a few months later, things didn’t go quite as smoothly. My return flight from Las Vegas was delayed by a couple of hours due to some weather issues and a crew scheduling delay. It was a bit frustrating, but to be fair, I’ve had similar experiences with other airlines too. Spirit kept us updated through text messages, and once we finally boarded, the crew was super friendly and tried to make up for the wait.


From what I’ve seen, Spirit can be hit or miss when it comes to being on time. I’ve learned that the earlier flights in the day tend to be more reliable since delays can pile up later. Now I always check my flight’s history and try to book morning departures. Overall, Spirit isn’t perfect, but if you go in prepared and stay flexible, you can have a pretty decent experience.