If you cancel a Spirit Airlines flight, whether you lose your money or not depends on the type of ticket you purchased and when you cancel. Here?s a general breakdown: Standard Fare: If you cancel your flight more than 60 days before departure, there is no cancellation fee, and you can receive a full refund or credit for future travel. If you cancel within 60 days of departure, Spirit will charge a cancellation fee. The closer you are to the departure date, the higher the fee. The remaining balance after the fee is deducted will be issued as a travel credit.