Pick the right fare for your trip — compare baggage, cancellation, seat, meal and miles across all SpiceJet (SG) fare classes. Last verified 2026-05-14.
SpiceJet offers a multi-tier fare structure built around its low-cost-carrier model. SpiceSaver is the bare-essentials cabin-only fare; SpiceFlex and SpicePlus add baggage, seat selection and meals, while SpiceMax (where offered) provides front-row legroom. Note: SpiceBiz is no longer offered. Inclusions can vary by route.
Quick Pick — Which SpiceJet Fare Should You Choose?
Cheapest
SpiceSaver
Cabin-bag-only travel, last-minute fares
Best Value
SpicePlus
Predictable inclusions and seat selection
Most Flexible
SpiceMax
Tall travellers, longer sectors
Fare details verified on 2026-05-14 from official SpiceJet sources. Airlines update fare structures periodically — always confirm at www.spicejet.com before booking.
SpiceJet Fare Types — Side-by-Side Comparison
This comparison shows the typical inclusions for each SpiceJet fare class. Inclusions can vary by route — the fare comparison shown at booking is always authoritative.
SpiceSaver
Economy (Saver)
SpiceFlex
Economy (Saver)
SpicePlus
Economy
SpiceMax
Economy
Description
The cheapest SpiceJet fare — cabin baggage only, chargeable seats and meals. Best for short trips with carry-on luggage.
Adds a 15 kg checked-baggage allowance to the base SpiceJet fare. Seats and meals remain chargeable, but cancellation/change is allowed (with fees).
A bundled fare that adds a free standard seat, a meal voucher and a higher baggage allowance. Typically the best-value SpiceJet fare for travellers wanting full inclusions.
Where available, SpiceMax offers extra-legroom seats (typically the front rows or emergency exit rows), priority boarding and an included meal. Aircraft-type and route availability varies.
Cabin baggage
7 kg (cabin only)
7 kg + 1 personal item
7 kg + 1 personal item
7 kg + 1 personal item
Checked baggage
Cabin only (no checked baggage included)
15 kg (typical, domestic)
20 kg (typical, domestic)
20 kg (typical)
Seat selection
Chargeable
Chargeable
Free standard seat selection
SpiceMax extra-legroom seat
Meals
Not included (chargeable on-board)
Chargeable
1 complimentary meal voucher
Complimentary meal
Cancellation fee
Approximately ₹3,500
Approximately ₹3,000
Approximately ₹2,500
Approximately ₹2,500
Reschedule fee
Typically not allowed or higher fee
Approximately ₹3,000 + fare difference
Approximately ₹2,500 + fare difference
Approximately ₹2,500 + fare difference
Refundability
Non-refundable beyond statutory taxes
Refundable with cancellation fee
Refundable with cancellation fee
Refundable with cancellation fee
Miles earning
Standard SpiceClub points (where applicable)
Standard SpiceClub points
Standard SpiceClub points
Standard SpiceClub points
Ideal for
Cabin-bag-only travel, last-minute fares
Travellers who need checked baggage but want flexibility
Predictable inclusions and seat selection
Tall travellers, longer sectors
SpiceJet Fare Classes — Detailed Breakdown
SpiceSaverEconomy (Saver)
The cheapest SpiceJet fare — cabin baggage only, chargeable seats and meals. Best for short trips with carry-on luggage.
7 kg (cabin only)
Cabin only (no checked baggage included)
Chargeable
Not included (chargeable on-board)
Approximately ₹3,500
Typically not allowed or higher fee
Non-refundable beyond statutory taxes
Standard SpiceClub points (where applicable)
Cabin-bag-only travel, last-minute fares
Lowest priceNo checked baggage
SpiceFlexEconomy (Saver)
Adds a 15 kg checked-baggage allowance to the base SpiceJet fare. Seats and meals remain chargeable, but cancellation/change is allowed (with fees).
7 kg + 1 personal item
15 kg (typical, domestic)
Chargeable
Chargeable
Approximately ₹3,000
Approximately ₹3,000 + fare difference
Refundable with cancellation fee
Standard SpiceClub points
Travellers who need checked baggage but want flexibility
Checked baggageDate changes possible
SpicePlusEconomy
A bundled fare that adds a free standard seat, a meal voucher and a higher baggage allowance. Typically the best-value SpiceJet fare for travellers wanting full inclusions.
7 kg + 1 personal item
20 kg (typical, domestic)
Free standard seat selection
1 complimentary meal voucher
Approximately ₹2,500
Approximately ₹2,500 + fare difference
Refundable with cancellation fee
Standard SpiceClub points
Predictable inclusions and seat selection
Best valueMeals includedFree seat
SpiceMaxEconomy
Where available, SpiceMax offers extra-legroom seats (typically the front rows or emergency exit rows), priority boarding and an included meal. Aircraft-type and route availability varies.
7 kg + 1 personal item
20 kg (typical)
SpiceMax extra-legroom seat
Complimentary meal
Approximately ₹2,500
Approximately ₹2,500 + fare difference
Refundable with cancellation fee
Standard SpiceClub points
Tall travellers, longer sectors
Extra legroomPriority boarding
General Cancellation & Reschedule Notes
SpiceJet cancellation fees vary by fare class. SpiceSaver is non-refundable beyond statutory taxes; SpiceFlex and SpicePlus allow cancellation with a fee deducted. Statutory taxes are refundable on request even on non-refundable fares.
SpiceFlex and SpicePlus permit date changes with a reschedule fee plus fare difference. SpiceSaver does not usually allow changes.
DGCA passenger rights: Under India's Civil Aviation Requirements, statutory taxes (PSF, UDF, GST on taxes) are always refundable on request even for non-refundable fares. If SpiceJet cancels your flight, you are entitled to a full refund or alternate flight at no extra cost.
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The cheapest SpiceJet fare is SpiceSaver — The cheapest SpiceJet fare — cabin baggage only, chargeable seats and meals. Best for short trips with carry-on luggage. It includes cabin only (no checked baggage included) of checked baggage with 7 kg (cabin only) cabin baggage. Seat selection is chargeable and meals are not included (chargeable on-board). Cancellation: approximately ₹3,500.
SpiceSaver is the lowest SpiceJet fare that typically includes a complimentary meal — The cheapest SpiceJet fare — cabin baggage only, chargeable seats and meals. Best for short trips with carry-on luggage. Higher tiers above this fare also include meals. Lower fares charge separately for in-flight meals.
SpiceSaver is typically the least refundable SpiceJet fare — non-refundable beyond statutory taxes. Statutory government taxes (PSF, UDF, GST on taxes) are always refundable on request even on non-refundable fares. For full refundability, choose SpiceMax or above.
SpiceSaver on SpiceJet typically includes 7 kg (cabin only) of cabin baggage and cabin only (no checked baggage included) of checked baggage. Allowances can vary by route — international flights typically have higher allowances than domestic short-haul. Confirm the exact allowance at booking.
Seat selection on SpiceJet SpiceSaver is chargeable. SpiceJet usually charges separately for advance seat selection on this fare. For free seat selection, look at SpiceMax or higher fare tiers, which typically include standard seat selection.
SpiceMax typically has approximately ₹2,500 + fare difference. Fare difference still applies if the new flight is more expensive. Refundable with cancellation fee. Change fees vary by route, time-to-departure and destination — confirm exact fees in the fare rules at booking.
For business travellers on SpiceJet, SpiceMax is the strongest pick — it offers the highest economy flexibility with refundable with cancellation fee and approximately ₹2,500 + fare difference.
SpiceJet does not usually allow direct fare-tier upgrades after booking. To change to a more flexible fare, you would typically need to cancel the existing booking (subject to the original fare's cancellation rules) and book the new fare. Some airlines offer paid upgrades at check-in subject to availability — confirm at the SpiceJet website.
No — SpiceJet fare-class inclusions can vary between domestic and international routes, and between short-haul and long-haul flights. Baggage allowances are typically higher on international routes; meals and seat selection rules may also differ. Always check the fare comparison shown at booking before paying.
The most authoritative source for SpiceJet fare-class rules is the official SpiceJet website at https://www.spicejet.com. The fare comparison page shows current inclusions at the time of booking. The data on this page was last verified on 2026-05-14.