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Frontier Airlines Baggage Allowance
The exact Frontier Airlines cabin bag size, checked baggage allowance by fare brand and excess baggage fees — copied from the official Frontier Airlines baggage policy and checked on 30 October 2026.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026 · Source: official Frontier Airlines website (link below)
Frontier Airlines baggage allowance at a glance
Cabin: Carry-on bag paid (price via Bag Price Checker on flyfrontier.com); max size 10 in D x 16 in W x 24 in H including handles, wheels and straps; max weight 35 lbs
· Personal item: One personal item included with fare; max size 8 in D x 18 in W x 14 in H including handles, wheels and straps; size checked at boarding, larger items subject to additional charge
Checked (Standard / Basic (all routes)): No checked bag included as standard; checked bag price via Bag Price Checker (varies) - max size 62 linear inches, max weight 40 lbs (18.1 kg)
How Frontier Airlines counts your baggage
Frontier Airlines uses the piece concept: your allowance is counted in bags (pieces), and each piece has its own weight and size limit. Two lighter bags are not automatically the same as one heavier bag — check the per-piece limit in the table below.
Frontier Airlines cabin baggage allowance
| Personal item | One personal item included with fare; max size 8 in D x 18 in W x 14 in H including handles, wheels and straps; size checked at boarding, larger items subject to additional charge |
| Cabin bag | Carry-on bag paid (price via Bag Price Checker on flyfrontier.com); max size 10 in D x 16 in W x 24 in H including handles, wheels and straps; max weight 35 lbs |
| Notes | Carry-on and checked bags can be purchased individually or as part of a bundle; prices vary by travel dates and when purchased. |
Frontier Airlines checked baggage allowance by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Standard / Basic (all routes) | No checked bag included as standard; checked bag price via Bag Price Checker (varies) - max size 62 linear inches, max weight 40 lbs (18.1 kg) |
| Bundles (e.g. Economy) | Carry-on and/or checked bags may be included depending on the bundle purchased |
Frontier does not publish a fixed 1st/2nd checked bag price on its official optional services page; prices are shown in the Bag Price Checker and are lowest at booking, higher at the airport and highest at the gate, per the official Frontier FAQ. Bags weighing 100 lbs (45 kg) or more or exceeding 110 linear inches are not accepted, except assistive devices.
Excess and extra baggage fees
| Overweight bags | 41-50 lbs: $75 per bag per direction; 51-99.99 lbs: $129 per bag for bookings on or after April 4, 2026 ($100 for earlier bookings); bags of 100 lbs or more not accepted |
| Prepaid online vs airport | Bag prices are lowest at booking and rise closer to departure (airport higher, gate highest); oversized checked baggage 63-110 linear inches: $75 per bag per direction; over 110 linear inches not accepted |
| Currency | USD |
Special items on Frontier Airlines
Sports equipment
Bicycle: $75 per bag per direction for bookings on or before May 28, 2026, $100 for bookings on or after May 29, 2026; antlers $100 per bag per direction
Pets
Pet charge $149 per pet, per direction
Wheelchairs & mobility aids
Medical devices, wheelchairs and essential baby gear can be carried or checked at no charge and do not count toward the baggage allowance, per official Frontier FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the cabin baggage allowance on Frontier Airlines?
Cabin bag: Carry-on bag paid (price via Bag Price Checker on flyfrontier.com); max size 10 in D x 16 in W x 24 in H including handles, wheels and straps; max weight 35 lbs Personal item: One personal item included with fare; max size 8 in D x 18 in W x 14 in H including handles, wheels and straps; size checked at boarding, larger items subject to additional charge Carry-on and checked bags can be purchased individually or as part of a bundle; prices vary by travel dates and when purchased.
How much checked baggage is included on Frontier Airlines?
Standard / Basic (all routes): No checked bag included as standard; checked bag price via Bag Price Checker (varies) - max size 62 linear inches, max weight 40 lbs (18.1 kg); Bundles (e.g. Economy): Carry-on and/or checked bags may be included depending on the bundle purchased Frontier does not publish a fixed 1st/2nd checked bag price on its official optional services page; prices are shown in the Bag Price Checker and are lowest at booking, higher at the airport and highest at the gate, per the official Frontier FAQ. Bags weighing 100 lbs (45 kg) or more or exceeding 110 linear inches are not accepted, except assistive devices.
What happens if my bag is overweight on Frontier Airlines?
41-50 lbs: $75 per bag per direction; 51-99.99 lbs: $129 per bag for bookings on or after April 4, 2026 ($100 for earlier bookings); bags of 100 lbs or more not accepted
Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online with Frontier Airlines?
Bag prices are lowest at booking and rise closer to departure (airport higher, gate highest); oversized checked baggage 63-110 linear inches: $75 per bag per direction; over 110 linear inches not accepted
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.