Frontier is one of the few airlines that currently charges a fee for standard carry-on bags and each checked bag (there are no automatic inclusions).
With Frontier’s baggage policy, these fees increase with time. So, to save the most money you should purchase both your carry-on and checked luggage allowance as early as possible.
If you’re not sure how much you’re bringing at the exact time you purchase your ticket, you have until 24 hours prior to departure to secure the next cheapest fee.
Remember, baggage charges are applied per one-way trip (i.e. you’ll be paying double these fees round trip).
Frontier Carry-On Allowance
1 Personal Item: FREE
Standard Carry-on Bags:
Fees are route dependent and Frontier advises passengers to use the airline’s online bag price checker. After running a few route searches, we found these consistent prices below, but do check for your specific route.
- At Booking: $37 to $39
- Online (up to 24 hours before departure): $40 to $42
- Call Center: $55
- Web Check-in: $43
- Airport Ticket Counter: $55
- At the Gate: $60
Passengers that book The WORKS receive a free carry-on bag.
Please note: if you arrive at the departure gate with carry-on luggage outside of your booked allowance then you will be charged an additional fee to check the item as hold luggage.
Size Restrictions
- Personal: 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45.72 x 35.56 x 20.32 cm)
- Standard: 24 x 16 x 10 inches (60.96 x 40.64 x 20.32 cm) and no heavier than 35 pounds (15.88 kg)
Lap Infant Carry-on Policy
- A diaper bag may be carried on board when traveling with a child, in addition to your carry-on allowance.
Stroller Check Policy
- A stroller and car seat can be checked and this can be done at the gate free of charge.
Frontier Checked Baggage Allowance
All checked bags must adhere to a max weight of 40 pounds (18 kg) and max linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 cm). Pricing below is for a one-way flight.
Fees are route dependent and Frontier advises passengers to use the airline’s online bag price checker. After running a few route searches, we found these consistent prices below, but do check for your specific route.
|
First Bag |
Second Bag |
3+ Bags |
At Booking |
$38 |
$50 |
$85 |
Online (Up To 24 Hours Before Departure) |
$46 |
$55 |
$85 |
Via Call Center |
$69 |
$69 |
$95 |
Web Check-in |
$48 |
$60 |
$90 |
Airport Ticket Counter |
$69 |
$69 |
$95 |
At Gate |
$79* |
n/a |
n/a |
*for bags exceeding carry-on size limits
Please note: Frontier’s bundles, The WORKS and The PERKS, includes both a carry-on piece and checked bag for each passenger and may save you money.
Additional and Excess Baggage Fees
Max weight per bag: < 40 pounds
Overweight Fee:
- 41 to 50 pounds: $50
- 51 to 100 pounds: $100
Max linear dimensions per bag: Up to 62 linear inches
Oversized Fee: $75
Bags heavier than 100 pounds or larger than 110 linear inches won’t be accepted by Frontier Airlines.
*For baggage fees related to special luggage (sporting equipment, musical instruments, etc.) please refer to Frontier’s policy.
Can I Prepay for Baggage?
Frontier Airlines does allow passengers the ability to prepay for luggage online or via the mobile app, saving up to 50%.
Here are the ways you can prepay:
- Log in to the My Trip/Check-In area of the Frontier website and click Add baggage.
- Download and log in to the Frontier app.
Recommended Cards That Reimburse You For Baggage Fees
Frontier doesn’t have a co-branded credit card that provides a free checked bag, but you can get your checked bag fees reimbursed by the cards below.
Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card - This no annual fee card comes with a 20,000 bonus mile offer after spending $500 in the first 3 months. When you use your card for travel purchases (e.g. baggage fees), use your miles to pay off all, or part of, your statement balance! We've highlighted 30+ benefits of the card. |
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card - The "big brother" card to the VentureOne with 75,000 miles if you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months. This card is full of benefits and perks and you can redeem your miles on travel or transfer your miles to over 15+ travel loyalty programs. |
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card - The newest card in the Capital One lineup with a welcome offer of 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening. Not only does the card come with up to $300 in statement credits when booking through Capital One Travel, you'll also get get 10,000 bonus miles (equal to $100 towards travel) every year, starting on your first anniversary.
Earn unlimited 10x miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel and 5x miles on flights booked through Capital One Travel, plus unlimited 2x miles on all other purchases. |
Exclusions and Waivers
FRONTIER Miles Elite 20K and Elite 50K members receive 1 free carry-on bag. Elite 100K members receive 1 complimentary carry-on bag and 1 checked bag.
Active Duty Military
- 1 Free personal item
- 1 Free carry-on bag
- 2 Free checked bags
Oversize and overweight baggage fees are waived for the first 2 free checked bags.
Please note: U.S. military passengers are defined as active duty armed forces, reserves, and national guard.
What to remember:
- This policy applies to active duty military passengers only (not family members or traveling companions). That being said, if the active duty member has only 1 bag to check and their spouse has 1 bag to check, we assume both bags could technically be considered complimentary if checked under the active duty member’s name. This will depend on the generosity of the gate agent.
- You can not add your baggage online. You must check your baggage at the airport in order for the fees to be waived.
To see more airline baggage fees and policies, click here.
The information regarding the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card, Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card, and Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card was independently collected by Upgraded Points and not provided nor reviewed by the issuer.
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