We’ve all been there: scrolling for flights and you spot a deal from a budget airline like Spirit or Frontier that makes you do a double-take. The price is so low you start mentally spending the money you’ve saved on beachfront cocktails.
But is it really a deal? The final cost often comes down to one confusing and expensive factor: your bags. Before you book, use our new calculator below to see the real price and find out if a discount airline will actually save you money for your specific trip.
The ‘Hidden Fee’ Calculator
Average Discount Base Fare
$39.00
And there you have it. That rock-bottom fare doesn’t look so cheap anymore once you add a bag, a seat selection, and the option to actually change your ticket. This is the hidden math of budget airlines. Now that you’ve seen the true cost, you can decide for yourself if that ‘deal’ is actually a deal at all.
Smart tools like this are just one of the ways we help you travel better. To get the most out of your next trip, check out our full suite of resources below:
The Travel Off Path Advantage: Your Travel Toolkit
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