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Frontier Airlines Baggage Policy

Carry-on, personal item, checked bag fees, overweight, special items, and basic economy rules for Frontier Airlines, with every figure cited to the airline's own policy page.

Quick answer

  • Carry-on: up to 24 x 16 x 10", max 16 kg, from $59
  • Personal item: up to 14 x 18 x 8", free on every fare
  • Checked bag: $75 first, Not published second (domestic economy)
  • Basic economy: Economy allows a personal item only

Carry-on baggage

Max dimensions (in)
24 x 16 x 10"
Max dimensions (cm)
61 x 41 x 25 cm
Weight limit
16 kg (35 lb)
Fee
From $59
Gate-check risk
High

Carry-on costs extra on every fare class. Cheapest when added at booking, most expensive at the gate. Only the personal item is included.

Personal item

Max dimensions (in)
14 x 18 x 8"
Max dimensions (cm)
35 x 46 x 20 cm
Included
Yes, free on every fare

Included free. Must fit fully inside the gate sizer or you will be charged as a carry-on.

Does your bag count?

Bag typeTypical sizeFit
Standard backpack
Everyday daypack, laptop backpack
 18 x 13 x 8" Fits
Tote bag
Canvas or leather tote
 15 x 14 x 5" Fits
Laptop bag
Messenger or slim briefcase
 16 x 12 x 4" Fits
Small duffel
Gym or weekender
 18 x 11 x 11" Too big
Purse
Handbag or crossbody
 12 x 10 x 5" Fits
Under-seat roller
Mini wheeled bag
 16 x 14 x 8" Fits

Checked baggage fees

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Domestic economy
1st bag$75
2nd bagNot published
Long-haul / international
1st bagNot published
Weight limit50 lb
Linear dim62 in
Overweight & oversize
51–70 lb$54
71–100 lb$54
63–80 in$75

Frontier uses dynamic pricing. Bags 41-50 lb cost around $75 per bag at the airport; 51-100 lb run about $129 per bag. Bundles like The WORKS ($99) or The PERKS ($69) include a free carry-on and checked bag and usually save money on round-trips.

Ways to skip the Frontier Airlines checked bag fee

  1. Pack carry-on only. Confirm your bag fits the Frontier Airlines carry-on size.
  2. Use a Frontier Airlines co-branded credit card. These typically waive the first checked bag fee for the cardholder and companions.
  3. Earn elite status. Mid-tier and above usually waive one or two bags per direction.
  4. Book a higher fare. Premium Economy, Business, and First usually include 1 to 2 checked bags.

Special items & sports equipment

Ski / snowboard
Not published
Golf clubs
Not published
Bicycle
Not published
Pet in cabin
$99
Pet as cargo
Not published

Musical instruments: Small instruments count as carry-on (fee applies). Larger instruments can be checked at bag rates.

Sports equipment is priced as a regular checked bag plus any overweight/oversize fees. Pet-in-cabin fee is around $99 each way.

Basic economy restrictions

Economy Frontier Airlines's lowest fare tier
Carry-on allowed
No
Personal item allowed
Yes
Checked bag surcharge
$75
  • Personal item only (carry-on and checked bag cost extra unless bundled)
  • Seat selection costs extra
  • No changes or refunds
  • All extras priced à la carte

Frequently asked questions

What is the Frontier Airlines carry-on size limit?

Frontier Airlines allows a carry-on bag up to 24 x 16 x 10" (61 x 41 x 25 cm), including handles and wheels. The weight limit is 16 kg (35 lb).

What is the Frontier Airlines personal item size?

The personal item on Frontier Airlines must fit within 14 x 18 x 8" (35 x 46 x 20 cm) and slide fully under the seat in front of you. Included free. Must fit fully inside the gate sizer or you will be charged as a carry-on.

How much does a checked bag cost on Frontier Airlines?

The first checked bag on Frontier Airlines costs $75 on most domestic economy fares, and the second bag costs Not published. Frontier uses dynamic pricing. Bags 41-50 lb cost around $75 per bag at the airport; 51-100 lb run about $129 per bag. Bundles like The WORKS ($99) or The PERKS ($69) include a free carry-on and checked bag and usually save money on round-trips.

What are the Frontier Airlines overweight and oversize bag fees?

Bags weighing 51 to 70 lb incur an overweight fee of $54. Bags 71 to 100 lb are charged $54. Oversize bags between 63 and 80 linear inches are $75. Fees are charged in addition to the standard checked bag fee.

Can I bring a carry-on on Frontier Airlines Economy?

No. Frontier Airlines Economy passengers are limited to one personal item that fits under the seat. A full-size carry-on either is not allowed or costs an extra fee. A checked bag on Economy costs around $75.

How can I avoid Frontier Airlines checked bag fees?

Four common ways: (1) pack in a carry-on and personal item only (confirm your bag fits the Frontier Airlines carry-on size of 24 x 16 x 10"); (2) hold a Frontier Airlines co-branded credit card, which typically waives the first checked bag fee for the cardholder and companions on the same reservation; (3) reach elite status in the airline's frequent flyer program, where mid-tier and above usually waive one or two bags per direction; (4) book a higher fare class (Premium Economy, Business, First) where checked bags are included.

Will my bag be gate-checked on Frontier Airlines?

Frontier Airlines currently has a high gate-check risk based on our review of boarding policies and traveler reports. Plan on your carry-on being sized at the gate and be prepared to pay if it does not fit the sizer.

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