If you’re travelling on Frontier Airlines, you will be charged baggage fees for your carry-on and checked baggage items. However, you can bring 1 personal carry-on item free of charge. For bringing a larger carry-on bag, you will be charged a baggage fee—unless you’ve purchased the WORKS or PERKS bundle, or you’re a Frontier Miles Elite member.

Frontier Airlines Baggage Policy
A screenshot showing Frontier Airlines baggage size

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An Overview of Frontier Airlines Baggage Policy

What is the baggage policy of Frontier Airlines?

Below are the main highlights of Frontier Airlines baggage info:

  1. The earlier you purchase your carry-on or checked baggage allowance, the less baggage fees you will have to pay.
  2. Checked bags exceeding 62in/157.4cm (Length + Width + Height) and 40lb/18.1kg will be charged an oversized and overweight baggage fee. Bags exceeding 110in/279cm in combined dimensions or 110lb/46kg (70lb for Canada) will not be permitted.
  3. Carry-on bags must not measure more than 10in in depth, 16in in width, and 24in in height, and 35lb/15.8kg in weight. Plus, it should fit in the cabin baggage space allotted to you (overhead bin or under the front seat).
  4. The personal carry-on bag must not measure more than 8in in depth, 18in in width, and 14in in height.
  5. All bags must be checked no less than 45 minutes before departure for domestic flights and 60 minutes before departure for international flights.
  6. Assistive devices such as a wheelchair, crutches, braces, etc., and child restraint systems and strollers can be carried free of charge (if used). There’s no limit to the number of mobility aids a passenger can check in, but for the baggage fees to be waived, the assistive devices must be packed separately in protective packaging.
  7. Passengers who have purchased the WORKS or PERKS bundles and select Frontier Miles Elite members can bring 1 carry-on and 1 checked bag for free.
  8. Military personnel on duty, those travelling in uniform, and reservists travelling on orders are allowed 2 bags free of charge—and enjoy an overweight and oversize fee waiver on the first two bags. 
  9. You can pay the standard baggage fees online, by phone, or at the airport—but overweight and oversize baggage fees (both charged separately) can only be paid at the airport.
  10. Frontier Airlines baggage fees apply for each trip, meaning that you’ll have to pay twice the baggage fee for a round trip. 

Does Frontier Airlines charge for baggage?

According to Frontier Airlines’ baggage policy, you can carry the baggage items below either for free or for a fee:

The following baggage items can be carried009b62The following baggage items will incur a baggage fee 
1 personal carry-on itemStroller, car seat, and diaper bag for childrenAssistive devices/mobility aids1 Carry-on Bag—paid, subject to applicable feesChecked Bags—paid, subject to applicable fees Sports equipment—paid, subject to applicable feesMusical instruments—paid, subject to applicable fees
Exception. If you’ve purchased the WORKS or the PERKS bundle, or if you’re a Frontier Miles Elite member, you’re eligible to bring 1 carry-on and 1 checked bag for free.

Frontier Airlines Baggage Rules—Carry-on Baggage

What are Frontier Airlines’ rules for carry-on baggage?

Carry-on Baggage 
A screenshot showing Frontier Airlines personal and carry-on baggage dimensions

According to Frontier Airlines’ baggage policy, you must pay for your carry-on baggage unless you’ve purchased the WORKS or PERKS bundle or hold Frontier Miles Elite status. Frontier Airlines’ baggage rules allow all passengers to carry 1 personal item—such as a purse, small briefcase, or laptop bag—free of charge.  

Carry-on Baggage Guidelines

What are the Frontier Airlines baggage size/weight requirements for carry-on bags?
Frontier Airlines’ baggage sizes and specifications are as follows:

  • 1 FREE Personal Carry-on Item—Purse, Briefcase, or Laptop Bag
  • Max. size 36 x 46 x 20cm i.e., 14 x 18 x 8in 

(height x width x depth)

  • Max. weight Must fit under your front seat.
  • 1 PAID Carry-on Bag (optional)—Backpacks, Small Duffel Bags, or Suitcases
    (included in the WORKS and PERKS bundles)
    • Max. size 61 x 41 x 25cm, i.e., 24 x 16 x 10in (height x width x depth)
  • Max. weight 35lb/15.88kg
    Must fit under your front seat/overhead bin

Note: The following baggage rules also apply:

  • Handles, wheels, and straps count toward the bag size.
  • Frontier Miles members (Elite 20k and 50k) are permitted to bring a carry-on bag FREE of charge.
  • Passengers who have purchased the WORKS or PERKS bundle are also entitled to a FREE carry-on bag. 
  • You will have to pay extra if your carry-on bag exceeds the permissible dimensions/weight.

Frontier Airlines Carry-on Baggage Fees

What are Frontier Airlines’ carry-on baggage charges in 2022?

Frontier Airlines’ carry-on baggage fees depend on your route, fare type, how (online/offline), and when you purchase your ticket. The baggage fees are lowest at the time of booking and keep increasing thereafter. 

Frontier Airlines Baggage Fee Details—Carry-on Bags
Mode and Time of PurchaseCarry-on Baggage Fee
Online—when booking~USD 37–39
Online—up to 24 hours before departure~USD 40–42 
During check-in—online/mobile~USD 43
By phone (call center)~USD 53–55
Airport kiosk/counter check-in~USD 55
Airport Gate~USD 60
NoteIf you book The Works bundle, you can bring a free carry-on bag. If you reach the departure gate with a carry-on bag exceeding your baggage allowance, it will incur an additional fee and be checked in as hold luggage. Baggage fee refunds are not possible (unless your flight is cancelled).

Frontier Airlines Baggage Rules—Checked Baggage

Frontier Airlines Baggage Rules—Checked Baggage

What are Frontier Airlines’ rules for baggage (checked baggage)?

According to Frontier Airlines’ checked baggage policy, baggage fees are route, time, and platform-dependent (online/offline/phone). Frontier Airlines’ baggage rules state that all tickets will incur a baggage fee—except WORKS and PERKS bundles and passengers holding Elite membership status on Frontier Miles. 

You can pay your baggage fee at the time of booking (cheapest), after booking (website/mobile app/phone), when you check-in online within 24 hours of your travel date, at the airport kiosk/check-in counter, or departure gate (costliest). 

Baggage Size/Weight Requirements. The total combined dimensions (Length + Width + Height) of a bag must not exceed 62in/157.4cm and the maximum weight must not exceed 40lb/18.1kg. Bags exceeding the size and weight limits will incur an oversize and/or overweight baggage fee.

For a domestic flight, you must check in your bags no less than 45 minutes before departure, and for an international flight, you must check in your bags at least 60 minutes before departure.

Per Frontier Airlines baggage rules, all checked bags are subject to the following limitations:

  • 1 PAID Checked Bag (optional)
    (included in the WORKS and PERKS bundles)
    • Max. size 62in/157.4cm (length + width + depth) 
    • Max. weight 40lbs/18.1kg
  • FREE Special Items for Children 
    • Stroller and car seat 
    • Diaper bag
  • PAID Special Items 
    • Subject to checked baggage and overweight fees—but not oversize fees. 
    • Applies to:
      • Golf equipment
      • Skis 
      • Snowboards
    • Subject to checked baggage, overweight, and oversize fees. 
    • Applies to:
      • Other sporting equipment, such as:
        • For fishing, bowling, archery, hang gliding, lacrosse, hockey, kayaking, paintballing, scuba gear, surfboards, windsurfing, parachutes, etc.
        • Firearms
      • Musical instruments

Note: Other baggage rules that apply are as follows:

  • The bag size includes handles, wheels, and straps.
  • Frontier Miles members (Elite 20k and 50k) are entitled to a FREE carry-on bag.
  • Bundles fares (WORKS and PERKS) and Elite 100k members are entitled to:
    • 1 FREE carry-on bag
    • 1 FREE checked bag
  • Bags weighing 100lb (45kg) or more or exceeding 110in in combined dimensions (except musical instruments and assistive devices) will not be accepted. 

Additional Items Allowed on Board

According to Frontier Airlines baggage rules, all passengers are allowed to carry any ONE of the following items FREE over and above their free personal carry-on item:

  • Coat and jacket
  • Diaper bag (for infants) 
  • Assistive devices like a wheelchair, cane, crutches, respiratory devices, portable oxygen concentrators (POCs), etc.
  • Foot rug for prayers

Frontier Airlines Checked Baggage Fees

What are Frontier Airlines’ baggage charges for checked bags?

Frontier Airlines checked baggage fees depend on several factors—such as your route, fare type, frequent flyer status, whether you’re an active U.S. military personnel or dependent, your status with an affiliate carrier, and if you have a Frontier sponsored credit/charge card. 

Frontier Airlines Baggage Calculator. Frontier Airlines recommends using their online bag price checker to know the exact baggage fee. Based on our research, we found that one-way baggage fees for checked bags on domestic and international flights are approximately as follows:

Frontier Airlines Baggage Fee Details—Checked Bags
Mode and Time of PurchaseStandard Checked Baggage Fees(up to 40lb/18.1kg)
Bag #1Bag #2Bag #3+
Online—when bookingUSD 32–37USD 34–50USD 85
Online—up to 24 hours before departureUSD 38–45USD 45–50USD 85
By phone (call center)USD 55USD 55USD 90
During check-in—online/mobileUSD 40–46USD 55USD 95
Airport kiosk/check-in counterUSD 50USD 55
Note: The WORKS and PERKS bundles include 1 carry-on bag and 1 checked bag per passenger (in addition to 1 free personal carry-on item). Active-duty military personnel are entitled to carry: 1 FREE personal item1 FREE carry-on bag2 FREE checked bags For active military duty personnel (only), oversize and overweight baggage fees do not apply for the first two checked bags. Baggage fee refunds are not possible unless your flight is cancelled.

Frontier Airlines Baggage Fees—Excess Baggage

Overweight Baggage Fees (per bag per direction)
41 – 50lbUSD 50
51 – 100lbUSD 100
> 100lb (> 70lb for Canada)Not accepted
Oversized Baggage Fee (per bag per direction)
63 – 110inUSD 75
>110inNot accepted

Per Frontier Airlines’ baggage policy and baggage rules:

  • You must pay the baggage fees for overweight and oversized bags at the airport. 
  • If you qualify for a baggage fee waiver (for certain sports items, mobility aids, military personnel, etc.), the implementation of the waiver can only be done at the airport.
  • If your bag is overweight and oversized, you will be charged multiple fees. For example, if your checked bag exceeds 40lb/18.1kg in weight and 62in/157.4cm in combined dimensions, you will be charged an overweight baggage fee plus an oversized baggage fee.

Frontier Airlines Baggage Fees for Overweight Bags 

According to Frontier Airlines’ baggage policy: 

  • If your checked bag weighs between 41–100lb (18.1–45kg), it is oversized.
  • If your checked bag is overweight, you will be charged:
    • USD 50 if your bag weighs 41 – 50lb. 
    • USD 100 if your bag weighs 51 – 100lb. 
  • If your checked bag exceeds 100lb/45kg (70lb for Canada), it will not be accepted.

Frontier Airlines Baggage Fees for Oversize Bags

Per Frontier Airlines baggage policy: 

  • If your checked bag’s total dimensions are between 62–110in (157.4–279cm), it is oversized, and if the dimensions exceed 110in (279cm), your bag will not be accepted.
  • If your checked bag is oversized, you will be charged USD 75 as oversized baggage fees.

Frontier Airlines Baggage Allowance for Lap Infants 

If you’re travelling with a lap infant (i.e., a child aged 7 days to below 2 years), you will be allowed to bring an additional personal item (such as a diaper bag)—plus a collapsible stroller and a car seat free of charge.

Frontier Airlines Baggage Allowance for Ticketed Infants and Children 

Children aged 2 years and above must travel on a paid seat. Their free baggage allowance is the same as that of the accompanying adult (1 personal item) plus a collapsible stroller and a car seat free of charge.

Frontier Airlines Additional Baggage Allowance—Frontier Miles Elite Members

Frontier Airlines’ baggage policy grants an additional baggage allowance to Frontier Miles Elite status members.

  • Frontier Miles Elite 20k and 50k members are entitled to bring 1 carry-on bag free. 

(earned by accumulating 20,000/50,000 qualifying miles or 25/50 flight segments in a year respectively)

  • Frontier Miles Elite 100K members are entitled to bring 1 carry-on bag and 1 checked bag free.  (earned by accumulating 100,000 qualifying miles or 100 flight segments in a year)

Frontier Airlines Military Baggage Policy 

Does Frontier Airlines charge the military for baggage? 

Per Frontier Airlines’ military baggage policy, active-duty armed forces personnel, reserves, and national guard are entitled to a free baggage allowance after presenting a Common Access Card (CAC). 

The baggage allowance for military personnel includes

  • 1 free personal item
  • 1 free carry-on bag
  • 2 free checked bags

Fee waiver. Per Frontier Airlines’ baggage rules, active-duty armed forces personnel are additionally entitled to overweight and oversize baggage fee waivers for the first two checked bags. However, this waiver only applies to military personnel on active duty—and not their family members. 

Note– Military personnel who qualify cannot add their baggage online—they must check in their baggage at the airport and present the CAC for the fee waiver to apply. 

How to Reduce Baggage Cost on Frontier Airlines?

It’s hard to avoid baggage fees on Frontier Airlines because of the company’s business model. However, there are a few ways to save money. 

  1. Pay for your baggage upfront. The easiest way to reduce your Frontier Airlines baggage fees is to book your bags at checkout when purchasing your airfare. Frontier clearly states on its website that booking your baggage right away will save you money. Booking a bag at checkout can save you as much as USD 30 compared to booking it at the gate.
Reduce Baggage Cost on Frontier Airlines
A screenshot showing that Frontier’s baggage fees are cheapest (best value) when purchased online at the time of booking. Courtesy: Frontier.com
  1. Buy a Bundle Fare. Purchasing one of Frontier’s Bundles or upgrading to it will include a carry-on or checked bag, depending on what Bundle you choose. The Works bundle (available only during initial purchase) includes both a carry-on and checked bag—along with priority boarding, flight flexibility, 100% refundability, and seat selection. 

The Perks bundle (you can upgrade to it later) includes a carry-on bag and checked bag plus seat selection, but does not offer flight flexibility and is not refundable.

A screenshot of Frontier Airlines Bundled fares that include baggage charges. Courtesy: Frontier Airlines

If you purchase a traditional standard fare, you will need to pay for bags, seat selection, etc., which are costlier when purchased individually.

  1. Use one of these credit cards to get your checked baggage fee reimbursed:
    1. Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card. The card comes without any annual fee and offers a 20,000-mile bonus if you spend USD 500 within the first 3 months. You can use your miles to pay off any travel purchases, such as your baggage fees.
    2. Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card. This card offers a 75,000-mile bonus if you spend USD 4,000 within the first 3 months. You can redeem your miles to pay off your baggage fees (or make other travel purchases), or transfer your miles to more than 15 other loyalty programs if you wish. 
    3. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. This card also offers a 75,000-mile bonus for spending USD 4,000 within the first 3 months of account opening. Plus, it offers up to USD 300 in statement credits if you book through Capital One Travel—along with 10,000 bonus miles to the value of USD 100 every year after you complete 1 year.
  2. Use your military status (if you have one). If you’re a member of the military with valid military documentation, you’re entitled to bring 1 carry-on bag and 2 checked bags free of charge on any Frontier Airlines flight. Remember, this program applies only to active-duty military members, and not their families or travel companions. 

How to Check Baggage Prices on Frontier Airlines?

How do I check the Frontier Airlines baggage cost?

You can check Frontier Airlines’ baggage prices in several ways: 

  • Online
    • Via the baggage price checker—for an existing trip or a new trip
    • Via Manage Trip or My Trip/Check-in (after booking) 
  • By phone
  • The mobile app
  • At the airport (costliest)

Frontier Airlines Sports Equipment Policy

Snapshot

Per Frontier Airlines’ baggage policy for sports equipment: 

  • Regular baggage rules apply—you can carry your sports equipment as carry-on or checked baggage items, subject to the standard baggage fees applicable to your fare. 
  • Overweight and oversized baggage fees will apply if your sports gear exceeds the weight and/or size limits. 
  • The sports baggage fee for bicycles is USD 75 and USD 100 for antlers.
  • No oversize baggage fees will apply to sporting equipment for skis (water and snow), snowboards, and hockey—but checked baggage and overweight fees will apply. Boot bags for skis and snowboards exceeding 25lb will be treated as a second bag and must be paid for. 
  • All sporting equipment must be packed in protective containers specifically designed for them.

Some of the sports equipment you can carry on Frontier Airlines are:

– Bicycles 
– Bows and arrows
– Tennis rackets
– Fencing equipment
– Firearms
– Handguns
– Bike balls and ball pumps 
– Bowling balls and shoes 
– Camping equipment 
– Tents
– Backpacks
– Sleeping bags
– Knapsacks 
– Fishing equipment (1 bag)
– Rods
– Reels
– Landing nets
– Fishing boots
– Tacklebox
– Knee defenders 
– Kayak and canoe
– Swords
– Masks
– Outfit
– Shoes
– Cables
– Toolkit
– Gloves
– Breastplates/cup protectors
– Golf equipment
– 1 bag incl. golf clubs and shoes
– Hang gliding equipment
– Hockey equipment
– Kiteboards
– Shotguns
– BB guns
– Compressed air guns
– Paintball guns
– Lacrosse equipment
– Paintball equipment
– Parachutes
– Scuba gears
– Skis 
– Skates
– Skateboards
– Snowboards
– Surfboards
– Windsurfing equipment

Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POCs)

Frontier Airlines baggage policy lays out the following rules for passengers traveling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POCs) that they intend to use onboard:

  • You can carry your POC free of charge (if using).
  • Only FAA-approved POCs are allowed.
  • The passenger must fill out and carry a signed copy of the Frontier Portable Oxygen Concentrator Medical Authorization Form or obtain a medical statement from their physician.
  • Bring your own batteries to power your POC. 
  • The batteries of your POC must be fully charged to power it for at least 150% of the flight’s duration.
  • You must carry your spare batteries in your carry-on baggage and pack them properly to protect them from damage and short-circuiting.
  • You cannot use the aircraft’s power outlets.

CPAPs and other Medical Devices 

Frontier Airlines’ baggage policy allows passengers to carry (and use on the aircraft) battery-powered respiratory devices such as ventilators, respirators, and CPAP machines free of charge. However, the devices must bear a label stating that they meet the FAA requirements and are approved for use on aircraft.

Points to remember

  • No medical authorization is required for carrying respiratory devices.
  • Bring your own batteries to power your respiratory device. 
  • Your device’s batteries must be fully charged to power it for at least 150% of your flight’s duration, incl. ground connection time and unexpected delays.
  • Carry spare batteries in your carry-on baggage and pack them in such a manner that they are protected from damage and short-circuiting.
  • The aircraft’s power outlets are not available for use.

For details, refer to www.tsa.gov for devices you can or cannot carry.


How to Pay Frontier Airlines Baggage Fees?

How to buy baggage on Frontier Airlines

Pay Frontier Airlines Baggage Fees
A screenshot showing the different ways of paying Frontier Airlines baggage fees

You can pay your Frontier Airlines baggage fee online or by phoneat the time of booking (cheapest), after booking (via the website, mobile app, or phone), when you check-in online within 24 hours of your flight’s departure, at the airport kiosk/check-in counter, or the departure gate (costliest). Purchasing baggage in advance at the time of booking can save you up to 50%.

How to pay for baggage online?

To know the bag prices and purchase baggage online:

  1. Go to Manage Trip 
  2. To access your flight, select Review/Change 
  3. Enter your last name and flight confirmation code in the boxes
  4. Hit Search 
  5. Select your flight 
  6. Click on the Add Baggage link
  7. Purchase your baggage and pay 

Note. You can also buy baggage online via the My Trip/Check-In tab on the homepage or the mobile app.


Frontier Airlines Musical Instruments Policy

Per Frontier Airlines’ musical instruments policy: 

  • Musical instruments can be brought as cabin baggage, checked baggage, or on a paid seat.
  • Musical instruments must not exceed the weight and size limits of your fare option.
  • Overweight and oversize musical instruments will be charged for extra weight and size. 
  • Larger musical instruments can be checked in or carried on a paid seat as Cabin-Seat baggage
  • Musical instruments must be packed in a hard case with adequate cushioning material specifically designed for them. 

Musical Instrument as Carry-on Baggage

Passengers can carry small musical instruments (violin, flute, guitar, cymbals, etc.) if they fit in the overhead bin, subject to availability at the time of boarding. The musical instrument can exceed the carry-on baggage dimensions—but it must fit in the overhead bin. Otherwise, it will be gate-checked and delivered later. 

Musical Instrument as Checked Baggage 

Larger musical instruments that don’t in the overhead bin can be brought as checked baggage, provided the weight doesn’t exceed 100lb/45.45kg and the musical instrument is properly packed in a hard case with adequate cushioning to prevent damage.

Musical Instrument on a Paid Seat (Cabin-Seat Baggage)

If your musical instrument does not fit in the overhead bin or is too fragile to be carried as checked baggage, you can carry it as a Cabin-Seat baggage item by purchasing an additional seat for it. The instrument must be booked in advance and must meet the following conditions:

  • The full fare will apply—but without any carry-on baggage allowance. 
  • Must be securely covered/packed to avoid injury to passengers and crew. 
  • Must be carried aboard by the passenger.
  • The maximum dimensions are as follows:
    • Height 144.78cm/57in 
    • Width 45.31ccm/17.84in 
    • Depth 23.62cm/9.3in 
  • The maximum weight must not exceed 100lb/45.45kg.
  • Must not obstruct access to emergency exits, aisle, or cabin.
  • Must not block any passenger’s view of aircraft signage, such as No Smoking, Seatbelt On/Off, etc. 
  • Must be safely secured with a seatbelt/approved method. 
  • Must not contain prohibited or dangerous items. 
  • Frontier will assign an appropriate seat as some seats may not be appropriate. 

Frontier Airlines Lost Baggage

What should I do if my baggage is lost, delayed, or missing? 

If your checked baggage does not arrive, you must:

  • Report your missing bag to a Frontier Airlines representative if you’re still at the airport. 
  • Fill out the Delayed Baggage Form.

If you can’t locate a Frontier Airlines representative at the airport: 

  • Call the Baggage Office at +1-800-401-9000. 
  • Say ‘Baggage’ and after being prompted, say ‘issue with bag’
  • Follow the prompts to file your report.

Important –

You must report:

  • Delayed checked baggage within 4 hours of arrival. 
  • Missing items from your checked baggage within 24 hours of arrival.

What to Do If Your Unchecked Item is Missing on Frontier Airlines?

If an item from your carry-on bag is missing, you will need to file a lost item report

  • After you file the report, a lost item report number will be sent to you via email. 
  • You will be notified via email if your item is located.
  • If your item is not located within 30 days, the lost item report will be closed.

How to Report Damage to a Bag or Contents on Frontier Airlines?

If your checked baggage arrives in a damaged condition:

  • Notify a Frontier Airlines representative at the airport—but no later than 4 hours of your arrival. 
  • If you didn’t report the damage:
    • Call the Central Baggage Office (CBO) at +1-303-542-1490.
    • Inform the CBO of the damage to help them determine the liability.
    • If the CBO agent finds that Frontier was responsible for the damage, you will be compensated per the rules that apply.

Lost and Damaged Baggage Liability

What is Frontier Airlines lost/damaged baggage compensation?

Frontier Airlines’ liability for lost, damaged, or delayed bags (including contents)—except mobility aids, assistive devices, and wheelchairs—is limited to:

  • For domestic flights within the United States—USD 3,500 per passenger  
  • For international flights 
  • Trips covered under the Warsaw Convention
    • Actual checked bag value or USD 9.07 per pound, whichever is less.
    • USD 400 per passenger for an unchecked bag. 
  • Trips covered under the Montreal Convention
    • SDR 1,131 per passenger 

For exchange rates, refer to www.imf.org

Exception. If you had made a special declaration stating a higher value for your bag’s contents and paid an additional fee for it before traveling, you will be paid a higher compensation based on the higher value declared by you. 

Remember

  • Damages must be reported no more than 4 hours after arriving. 
  • Frontier Airlines may not accept responsibility for certain items included in checked bags—such as money, jewelry, precious metals, business documents, paintings, paintings, keys, computer equipment and accessories, sports equipment, musical instruments, etc.
  • Frontier Airlines will also not accept any responsibility for:
    • Carry-on bags
    • Bags overstuffed beyond capacity

How to Update Your Missing Baggage Report on Frontier Airlines?

You can update your missing bag (or your contact details and forwarding address) up to 14 days after filing your report. To do this: 

  • Click on the Lost Item Update
  • Enter your last name and report ID
  • Click on the Search button 
  • Update as required 

Frontier Airlines Baggage Claim

How to make a baggage claim at Frontier Airlines?

  • Fordelayed or missing bags
    • Report to a Frontier Airlines representative if you’re still at the airport. 
    • If you can’t locate a representative:
      • Contact the Baggage Office at +1-800-401-9000. 
      • Say ‘Baggage’ and after being prompted, say ‘issue with bag’.
    • Fill out the Delayed Baggage Form.
  • For damaged bags
    • Report immediately to a Frontier representative at the airport—at the most within 4 hours of your arrival. 
    • If you didn’t report the damage:
      • Call the Central Baggage Office (CBO) at +1-303-542-1490.
      • Inform the CBO of the damage.

If the CBO agent finds that Frontier Airlines was responsible for the damage, you will be compensated per the rules that apply.

Frontier Airlines Baggage Restrictions—Banned/Restricted Items

Due to safety reasons, Frontier Airlines prohibits the carriage of the following items:

  • Firearms and ammunition 
    • Firearms 
      • Include handguns, shotguns, BB guns, compressed air guns, paintball guns, etc.
      • On domestic flights, will only be permitted if packed as a checked baggage item and brought by a passenger who is at least 18 years old. 
      • Will not be accepted on international flights.
      • They must be unloaded and packed in a hard-sided lockable container and the key must be with the passenger.
      • The passenger carrying the firearm must sign a Firearms Unloaded declaration. If the firearm is packed in a checked bag, the declaration must also be placed in the checked bag near the container but not inside it.
    • Ammunition
      • Must be packed securely in the original manufacturer’s packaging or a wooden/metal/fiber box with a separate section for cartridges.
      • Must comply with all federal, state, and local laws on the possession and transportation of firearms. For details, refer to the TSA website.
      • The maximum quantity permitted is 11lb/4.9kg per passenger. 
      • Loaded magazines and ammunition clips must be securely packed.
      • Ammunition can be packed with a firearm.
  • Boost Oxygen bottles are considered hazardous and not allowed on the aircraft.
  • Samsung Galaxy Note7 is banned. 
  • PEVs like hoverboards, skateboards, drift boards, rover boards, and self-balancing scooters are not allowed on the aircraft.
  • Liquor products more than 140-proof are not allowed on the aircraft.
  • Gasoline-powered tools are not allowed on the aircraft.
  • Compressed gases are not allowed on the aircraft.
  • Corrosive substances incl. wet batteries and acids are not allowed on the aircraft. 
  • Explosives are not allowed on the aircraft.
  • Flammable substances like lighter fuels and matches are not allowed on the aircraft. 
  • Poisons are not allowed on aircraft.
  • Magnetic and radioactive materials are not allowed on aircraft.
  • Human remains in caskets are not allowed on the aircraft.
  • Styrofoam containers are not allowed on the aircraft.
  • Blood, biological substances, tissues, and organs are not allowed on the aircraft.
  • Live fish are not allowed on the aircraft.
  • Oxygen generators are not allowed on the aircraft.
  • Paints, incl. water and oil-based, liquid, aerosol, gel, etc. are not allowed on the aircraft. 
  • Parachutes with explosive devices for deploying the chute are not allowed on the aircraft.
  • Segway transporters unless used as assistive devices are not allowed on the aircraft.
  • Self-heating meals/drinks are not allowed on the aircraft.

Liquids and Powders

Liquids and Powders
A screenshot showing that LAGs below 3.4oz per container are allowed in carry-on bags.
  • Liquids, aerosols, and gels (LAGs)—such as mouthwashes, shampoos, lotions, toothpaste, and conditioners—must meet TSA’s 3-1-1 liquid rule. Each passenger can carry up to 3.4oz (100ml) of LAGs in a quart-sized resealable transparent bag. The quantity must not exceed 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container and all containers must fit inside the resealable quart-sized bag. However, larger containers (incl. hairsprays and insect repellents) can be packed in your checked baggage.
Liquids, aerosols, and gels
A screenshot showing that LAGs exceeding 3.4oz per container must be packed in checked bags
  • Powdered substances like coffee, sugar, flour, powdered milk, spices, cosmetics, etc., must not exceed 12oz (350ml) in your carry-on bags if traveling internationally. However, larger quantities may be permitted in your checked baggage after screening. 

The following liquids and powders are permitted in cabin baggage:

  • Infant/baby foods for the trip. 
  • Prescription medicines.
  • Special dietary foods for the trip. 
  • Ashes of a deceased person, subject to certain conditions.
  • Tax-free items (sealed).

Food and Alcohol Restrictions 

  • Food Items. Per Frontier Airlines’ baggage policy, food items are allowed for in-flight consumption—but only in disposable packaging. Liquid or gel food items exceeding 3.4 oz (100ml) are not permitted as carry-ons, but can be placed in checked baggage (per the Transportation Security Administration, i.e., TSA).

TSA permits whole and natural food items like fruit or vegetables if they are properly wrapped or packed in a container. You will not be allowed to carry loose items such as cheeseburgers and sandwiches in your bag—they must be carried in disposable packs. Items such as ketchup, mustard sauce, or mayo can be purchased after the security checkpoint. Plus, all food items will be subject to x-ray inspection. 

  • Alcohol/Liquor can be brought in checked baggage or hand baggage if purchased after the security checkpoint. The following conditions will apply:
    • Must not exceed 140 proof in terms of total alcohol content.
    • The maximum limit is 5 liters per passenger (48–140 proof alcohol content). 
    • Under 48 proof alcohol is also permitted. 
    • It must be in original/unopened retail packaging.
    • Normal security rules will apply if purchased before the security checkpoint.

Frontier Airlines Baggage Policy for Smart Luggage 

Smart luggage items operated by non-removable lithium batteries are prohibited. If you’re carrying a smart bag with removable batteries: 

  • You must remove the batteries before bringing them as a hand baggage item. 
  • You must remove the batteries and carry them with you if in the cabin if you’ll be checking in your smart bag.

Important: You must remove the batteries, tape the terminals, and pack each battery separately in a plastic bag to prevent any chances of short-circuiting.

Special Items 

Per Frontier Airlines’ baggage policy, the Special Items listed below will be accepted as carry-on or checked baggage only under specific conditions and fees. 

  1. Firearms will only be accepted as checked baggage on domestic flights within the United States. For details on the carriage of firearms and ammunition, refer to the section on this page titled Banned and/or Restricted Items on Frontier Airlines. 
  2. Live Animals are permitted only in the aircraft cabin, but not as checked baggage. The carriage of live animals is subject to specific conditions and fees. Different rules apply to service animals, which can travel free of cost in the cabin with their owners. For details, refer to Frontier Airlines Pet Policy. 
  3. Human Remains. Crematory human or animal remains can be transported either as carry-on or checked baggage, subject to certain conditions.
    1. Containers must be made of plastic or wooden material and must be capable of being screened by the TSA. 
    2. Containers that can’t be screened won’t be accepted. 
    3. If checking in, the box must be properly packed and insulated in a sturdy container. 
    4. If carried in the cabin, the container must meet the carry-on baggage requirements. 
    5. Human remains in caskets will not be accepted. 
  4. Dry ice/frozen carbon dioxide will only be accepted under the following conditions:
    1. Must not exceed 5.5lb/2.5kg per passenger, either as carry-on or checked baggage. 
    2. The package must have a mechanism to allow the release of carbon dioxide. 
    3. Styrofoam containers will not be accepted. 
  5. A bicycle can only be carried under the following conditions:
    1. The handlebars must be placed sideways, the pedals removed and/or wrapped in plastic foam or similar material, and the bicycle must be packed in a hard-sided case. 
    2. Bicycles will only be accepted as checked baggage. 
    3. A standard fee will be charged. 
  6. Special itemswith dimension waivers. The following items can be brought as carry-on items as part of the carry-on baggage allowance if they fit in the overhead bin:
    1. Fishing rods
    2. Tennis rackets
    3. Wedding attires
    4. Poster tubes 
    5. Musical instruments

If an item consists of multiple pieces, all pieces must be packed together for it to be considered as a single item.


FAQ’s on Frontier Airlines Baggage Policy and Fees

Q. What should I know about Frontier Airlines baggage fees?

A. Frontier Airlines charges a baggage fee for both carry-on and checked bags, but you can carry 1 personal carry-on item free of charge in the cabin on a standard/basic ticket. The baggage fees increase with time, so the earlier you purchase your baggage allowance, the less you will have to pay. If you pay your baggage fee at the time of booking your ticket, you can save up to 50%. 
You can pay for standard baggage online, byphone, or at theairport—but overweight and oversize baggage can only be paid for at the airport. Also, remember that Frontier Airlines baggage fees are non-refundable (unless your flight is cancelled).

Q. Will I have to pay for a carry-on bag on Frontier Airlines?

A. If you’ve purchased a standard/basic fare on Frontier Airlines, you will have to pay for your carry-on bag. However, if you want to bring a carry-on bag, you must either pay a baggage fee, purchase the WORKS or PERKS bundle, or be a Frontier Miles Elite member.

Q. What is the Frontier carry-on bag price?

A. Frontier Airlines’ baggage prices for the first carry-on bag typically range from USD 37–60, depending on when, how, and for which route you purchase your baggage allowance. If you pay online at the time of booking, the baggage prices can range from USD 37–39. If you pay up to 24 hours before departure, the fee can range from USD 40–42, about USD 55 at the airport kiosk or check-in counter, and USD 60 at the departure gate.

However, if you’re a Frontier Miles Elite member or have purchased the WORKS or PERKS bundle, you will be entitled to carry a free carry-on bag.

Q. What bags can I carry for free on Frontier Airlines?

A. On a basic ticket, you can only carry only 1 personal item for free—such as a briefcase, laptop bag, or purse. The dimensions of the personal item must not exceed 14 x 18 x 8in (height x width x depth), and the item must fit under your front seat or overhead bin.

Aside from this, you’re allowed to carry a coat/jacket, a diaper bag, and a collapsible stroller and approved car seat (for infants and children), an assistive device (if you’re using one), or a foot rug (for prayers). Anything else you carry will be charged.

Q. What forms of payment does Frontier Airlines accept?

A. Frontier Airlines only accepts payments via credit or debit cards for tickets and fees. It does not accept cash, traveler’s checks, personal checks, cashier’s checks, and money orders.

Q. What baggage size does Frontier Airlines allow for a carry-on bag?

A. Per Frontier Airlines baggage policy, the size of a carry-on bag (H x W x D) must not exceed 24 x 16 x 10in, i.e., 61 x 41 x 25cm—including wheels, handles, and straps, and the weight must not exceed 35lb/15.8kg.

Q. What baggage size does Frontier Airlines allow for a checked bag?

A. Per Frontier Airlines baggage policy, the total combined dimensions (length + width + height) of a checked bag must not exceed 62in/157.48cm (incl. wheels, handles, and straps) and its weight must not exceed 40lb/18.1kg.

Q. What is the free baggage allowance on Frontier Airlines?

A. If you’ve purchased a basic fare, you can only carry 1 small personal item free of charge—with a size not exceeding 8 x 18 x 14in i.e., 20 x 46 x 36cm (depth x width x height). The personal item must fit under your front seat or in the overhead bin.

Q. What is the Frontier carry-on size for a free bag?

A. If you’re travelling on a basic fare, the size of your free personal item/bag must not exceed 8in x 18in x 14in (20cm x 46cm x 36cm (depth x width x height), and it must fit under your front seat or in the overhead bin.

Q. Is Frontier Airlines’ carry-on free?

A. Frontier Airlines’ carry-on baggage is not free if you’re travelling on a basic fare. The only thing you can carry for free is a small personal item measuring up to 8in x 18in x 14in (depth x width x height). The carry-on bag is free only for active-duty military members, Elite status members, and passengers who have purchased The Perks or The Works bundle.

Q. Can I pay for Frontier baggage online?

A. Yes, you can and should pay your baggage fee online at the time of booking, because it’s the cheapest at that stage. However, you can pay after booking (online, with the mobile app, or by phone), when you check in for your flight, at the airport kiosk/counter, or at the departure gate (costliest).

Q. How do I avoid baggage fees on Frontier Airlines?

A. The only way to avoid paying baggage fees on Frontier Airlines is to purchase a Bundle fare (The Works/The Perks), hold Elite status, travel as an active-duty military member, or pay with bonus miles earned through an eligible credit card (check the section titled How to Reduce Baggage Cost on Frontier Airlines).

Q. How much does it cost to purchase a checked bag on Frontier Airlines?

A. Frontier Airlines’ checked baggage prices range from USD 32–95 depending on when you purchased your baggage allowance, how you purchased it (online/offline/by phone/airport), and your route. If you purchase your baggage allowance at the time of booking, it can cost you up to 50% less than at the airport.

Q. What is Frontier Airlines checked baggage policy?

A. According to Frontier Airlines’ checked baggage policy:

1) Checked bags are not included in standard/basic fares. 
2) Frontier Miles Elite 100k members and passengers who have purchased the WORKS or PERKS bundles are allowed 1 free checked bag.
3) The checked baggage fees increase with time—the earlier you purchase your allowance, the less you will pay.
4) You can pay your baggage fees online, by phone, or at the airport—but overweight and oversize baggage fees can only be paid at the airport.
5) Baggage fees are route, time, and platform (online/offline/phone) dependent. 
6) Checked bags exceeding 62in/157.4cm (L + W + H) and 40lb/18.1kg will be charged: 
a. USD 75 for exceeding the linear size limit, and 
b. USD 50 as overweight baggage fee for bags weighing 41 – 50lb and USD 100 for bags weighing 51 – 100lb. 
7) Bags exceeding 110in/279cm (L + W + H) or 110lb/46kg will not be accepted. 
8) Bags must be checked at least 45 minutes before departure for domestic flights and 60 minutes before departure for international flights.
9) Assistive devices such as a wheelchair, crutches, etc., can be carried free of charge by passengers using them.

Q. What is Frontier Airlines carry-on baggage policy?

A. According to Frontier Airlines’ carry-on baggage policy, passengers are allowed to bring only 1 personal item (briefcase, laptop bag, purse, etc.) to the cabin free of charge. Its dimensions must not exceed 36 x 46 x 20cm/14 x 18 x 8in (height x width x depth), and it must fit under your front seat or overhead bin.

Other carry-on baggage rules are as follows:

1) Carry-on bags are not included in standard/basic fares. 
2) Elite Frontier Miles members and passengers who have purchased the WORKS or PERKS bundles are allowed 1 free carry-on bag.
3) The carry-on baggage fees increase with time—the earlier you purchase your allowance, the less you will pay.
4) You can pay your carry-on baggage fees online, by phone, or at the airport.
5) Carry-on baggage fees are route, time, and platform (online/offline/phone) dependent. 
6) Carry-on bags must not exceed 61 x 41 x 25cm/24 x 16 x 10in (height x width x depth, including wheels, straps, and handles) or 35lb/15.8kg in weight. 
7) Carry-on bags must fit under your front seat or overhead bin.

1) A jacket, umbrella, diaper bag, duty-free items, and assistive devices (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, strollers, child restraint seats, etc.) do not count towards your carry-on allowance.
2) Passengers can carry any one of the following items free as carry-on items:
a. Coat and jacket
b. Diaper bag (for infants) 
c. Assistive devices like a wheelchair, cane, crutches, respiratory devices, portable oxygen concentrators (POCs), etc.
d. Foot rug for prayers

Q. What are Frontier Airlines baggage fees for the first three checked bags?

A. Frontier Airlines baggage fees for the first two bags on a basic ticket will depend on when and how you purchase your ticket, your route, and your fare type. The baggage fee for a standard checked bag not exceeding 40lb/18.1kg in weight and 62in/157.4cm total dimensions (L + W + H) are typically as follows:

1) Online—at the time of booking
a. First bag USD 32–37 
b. Second bag USD 34–50 
c. Third bag USD 85
2) Online—up to 24 hours before departure 
a. First bag USD 38–45
b. Second bag USD 45–50
c. Third bag USD 85
3) By phone 
a. First bag USD 55
b. Second bag USD 55
c. Third bag USD 95
4) During check-in
a. First bag USD 40–46
b. Second bag USD 55
c. Third bag USD 90
5) Airport kiosk/counter
a. First bag USD 50
b. Second bag USD 55

Third bag USD 95

Q. What is Frontier Airlines baggage fee for oversized bags?

A. Frontier Airlines’ baggage fee for oversize bags (i.e., bags measuring between 62-110in (157.4-279cm) is USD 75 per bag.

Q. What is Frontier Airlines baggage fee for overweight bags?

A. Frontier Airlines’ baggage fees for overweight bags are:

1) USD 50 for bags weighing 41 – 50lb, and 
2) USD 100 for bags weighing 51 – 100lb.

Q. What is Frontier Airlines baggage allowance for lap infants?

A. If you’re travelling with a lap infant between 7 days and below 2 years, you can carry an additional personal item (such as a diaper bag) for your child—along with a free collapsible stroller and a car seat.

Q. What is Frontier Airlines baggage allowance for ticketed infants and children?

A. Frontier Airlines’ baggage allowance for children aged 2 years and more (who must travel on a paid seat) is the same as that of an accompanying adult, i.e., 1 personal item—plus a collapsible stroller and a car seat.

Q. What is Frontier Airlines additional baggage allowance for Frontier Miles members?

A. According to Frontier Airlines’ baggage policy, Elite status members are entitled to an additional baggage allowance, depending on their membership status. Frontier Miles Elite 20k and 50k members can bring 1 carry-on bag free of charge, and Elite 100K members can bring 1 carry-on bag and 1 checked bag free of charge.

Q. What is Frontier Airlines military baggage policy?

A. The Frontier Airlines baggage policy for military personnel applies only to active-duty armed forces, reserves, and national guard, who are entitled to a free baggage allowance that includes:

1) 1 free personal item
2) 1 free carry-on bag
3) 2 free checked bags

 Armed forces personnel on active duty are also entitled to overweight and oversize baggage fee waivers on the first two checked bags. However, this waiver does not apply to their family members.

Q. How can I check Frontier Airlines baggage prices?

A. You can check the baggage prices on Frontier Airlines by phone, or online via the new trip or the My Trip/Check-In tab on the homepage after booking your ticket.

Q. What is Frontier Airlines sports baggage policy?

A. Frontier Airlines’ sports baggage policy allows passengers to travel with most types of sporting equipment, provided they are securely packed.

Per Frontier Airlines’ baggage policy for sports equipment: 

1) You can carry sporting equipment as carry-on or checked baggage items.
2) Sports gear exceeding the weight and/or size limits will be subject to overweight and oversize baggage fees.
3) The sports baggage fee for bicycles is USD 75 and USD 100 for antlers.
4) Sporting equipment for skis (water and snow), snowboards, and hockey will not incur an oversize baggage fee. However, they will be subject to checked baggage and overweight fees. Also, boot bags for skis and snowboards exceeding 25lb/11.33kg will be treated as a second bag and charged for.

Q. Does Frontier Airlines include baggage in my fare?

A. If you’re travelling on a standard/basic fare, you’re only allowed to carry 1 small personal item free of charge in the cabin. To carry additional baggage, you must purchase your allowance.  However, passengers who have purchased the WORKS or PERKS bundles, as well as select Elite Frontier Miles members and are allowed 1 free carry-on bag and 1 free checked bag.

Q. What is Frontier Airlines baggage size limit?

A. Frontier Airlines’ baggage size limits for carry-on and checked baggage are as follows: 

1) The free personal carry-on item must not exceed 8in x 18in x 14in i.e., 20cm x 46cm x 36cm (depth x width x height).
2) The carry-on bag must not exceed 10in x 16in x 24in, i.e., 25.4cm x 40.6cm x 60.9cm (depth x width x height). 
3) The checked bag must not exceed 62in/157.48cm in combined linear dimensions (L + W + H).

Bags exceeding the above-mentioned size limits will be charged an oversize fee and bags exceeding 110in/279cm will not be accepted.

Q. What are Frontier Airlines baggage rules?

A. Briefly stated, Frontier Airlines baggage rules are as follows: 

1) The maximum combined dimensions (Length + Width + Height) of a single piece of checked baggage must not exceed 62in/157.48cm and the weight must not exceed 40lb/18.1kg.
2) Checked bags exceeding the above-mentioned size and weight will be charged USD 75 for exceeding the linear size limit and USD 50 and USD 100 if the weight is 41-50lb and 51-100lb respectively. 
3) Any bag exceeding 110in/279cm (L + W + H) or 110lb/45kg will not be accepted. 
4) A carry-on bag must not exceed 61 x 41 x 25cm in size and 35lb/15.88kg in weight and it must fit either in the overhead bin or under your front seat.
5) For domestic flights, bags must be checked at least 45 minutes before departure, and for international flights, bags must be checked at least 60 minutes before departure.
6) Assistive devices and child restraint systems and strollers can be carried free of charge.
Passengers who have purchased the WORKS or PERKS bundles, and select Elite Frontier Miles members, and are allowed 1 free carry-on bag and 1 free checked bag.
7) Military personnel on duty are allowed 2 bags free of charge—with an overweight and oversize fee waiver on the first two bags.

You can pay the standard baggage fee online, byphone, or at theairport—but overweight and oversize baggage fees can only be paid at the airport.

Q. What are Frontier Airlines checked baggage limits?

A. Frontier Airlines checked baggage limits by size and weight are as follows:

1) The maximum size of a checked bag (Length + Width + Height) must not exceed 62in/157.48cm. Oversized bags measuring between 62–110in (157.48–279cm) will incur an oversized baggage fee. Bags exceeding 110in/279cm will not be accepted.
2) The maximum weight per checked bag must not exceed 40lb/18.1kg. Overweight bags weighing 41 – 50lb and 51 – 100lb will incur an overweight baggage fee of USD 50 and USD 100 respectively. Bags exceeding 100lb/45.45kg will not be accepted.

Q. What is the Frontier Airlines baggage weight limit?

A. Frontier Airlines does not mention any weight limit for the free personal carry-on item that you can carry in the passengers’ cabin. However, there’s a size restriction—and the item must fit under your front seat. 

1) For carry-on bags, the weight limit is 35lb/15.88kg. 
2) For checked bags, the weight limit is 40lb/18.1kg.

Checked bags weighing 41–100lb (23–45.45kg) will incur an overweight baggage fee and bags exceeding 100lb/45.45kg will not be accepted.

Q. What is Frontier Airlines baggage allowance like?

A. Frontier Airlines baggage allowance for basic fares is 1 free personal item—such as a briefcase, purse, or laptop bag not exceeding 36 x 46 x 20cm i.e., 14 x 18 x 8in (height x width x depth). Additional baggage must be paid for.

However, passengers holding the WORKS or PERKS bundle and select Elite members are entitled to the following baggage allowance in addition to a personal carry-on item:

1) 1 carry-on bag not exceeding 61 x 41 x 25cm (height x width x depth) and 35lb/15.88kg in weight. 
2) 1 checked bag not exceeding 62in/157.48cm in total dimensions (L + W + H) and 40lb/18.1kg in weight.

Q. What should I do if my baggage is delayed or missing?

A. If your checked baggage has been delayed or lost on a Frontier Airlines flight, you should immediately report it to a Frontier Airlines personnel at the airport and submit a Delayed Baggage Form. If you can’t locate someone at the airport, you must call the Baggage Office at +1-800-401-9000 and file a report—but no later than 4 hours of your flight’s arrival.

Q. How do I make a Frontier Airlines baggage claim for a damaged bag?

A. To make a baggage claim for a damaged bag, you must have reported (and shown) the damage to a Frontier Airlines representative within 4 hours of landing. If the CBO agent finds that Frontier was responsible for the damage, you will be compensated per the rules that apply.

Q. What are Frontier Airlines baggage restrictions?

A. To learn about Frontier Airlines’ baggage restrictions, refer to the section titled Banned and/or Restricted Items on Frontier Airlines on this page or refer to the TSA website.

Q. How much does Frontier Airlines charge for overweight baggage?

A. Frontier Airlines charges an overweight baggage fee of USD 50 for bags weighing 41 – 50lb and USD 100 for bags weighing 51 – 100lb. This fee applies to all checked bags weighing.

Q. Can I carry a free checked bag on Frontier Airlines?

A. You can only carry a free checked bag on Frontier Airlines if you’ve purchased the WORKS or PERKS bundle ticket, or if you’re a Frontier Miles Elite 100k member. In all other cases, you must purchase your checked baggage allowance.

Q. How can I calculate my Frontier Airlines baggage fees?

A. To calculate your baggage fees on Frontier Airlines, you can do any of the following things:

1) Call customer service number.
2) Refer to the tables under the sections titled Frontier Airlines Carry-on Baggage Fees and Frontier Airlines Checked Baggage Fees.
3) Refer to the online baggage price checker—for an existing trip or a new trip.
4) Find out online via ‘Manage Trip’ or ‘My Trip/Check-In’ (if you’ve already booked your ticket). 

Q. What’s the difference between Frontier Airlines Personal Items and Carry-on Bags?

A. A personal item is a carry-on baggage piece that cannot exceed 36cm x 46cm x 20cm (Height x Width x Depth). Personal items typically include purses, small briefcases, laptop bags, small backpacks, or diaper bags that fit under your front seat (mandatory). All passengers—including those travelling on basic fares—can carry 1 personal item free of charge.

A carry-on bag is also a carry-on baggage article, but larger—and is not included in standard/basic fares. Your carry-on bag must not exceed 61 x 41 x 25cm (Height x Width x Depth) in size and 35lb/15.88kg in weight. It must fit in the overhead bin or under your front seat. Passengers who have purchased a WORKS or PERKS bundle and Frontier Miles members (at least Elite 25k-level members) are entitled to bring 1 free carry-on bag. Examples of carry-on bags are duffel bags, backpacks, and small suitcases.

Q. What is the personal item baggage size on Frontier Airlines?

A. The personal item baggage size on Frontier Airlines is 45.72cm x 35.56cm x 20.32cm (18in x 14in x 8in.

Q. What is Frontier Airlines free baggage allowance?

A. Frontier Airlines’ free baggage allowance on a standard fare is 1 personal carry-on item of up to 18in x 14in x 8in in size. To bring a standard carry-on bag, you must either pay a carry-on baggage fee, purchase a WORKS or PERKS bundle, or be an Elite Frontier Miles member.

Q. What is Frontier Airlines baggage size of the personal item?

A. The size of the personal baggage item on Frontier Airlines can be up to 45.72cm x 35.56cm x 20.32cm (18in x 14in x 8in).

Q. What are Frontier Airlines baggage dimensions for checked bags?

A. Frontier Airlines checked baggage dimensions can be up to 62in/157.48cm in combined linear dimensions (L + W + H).

Q. How do I pay for baggage on Frontier Airlines?

A. You can pay for baggage on Frontier Airlines online via FlyFrontier.com (or the mobile app) or by phone. You can do this at the time of booking (cheapest if you pay online), after booking (via the website, mobile app, or phone), when you check in online, at the airport kiosk/check-in counter, or the departure gate (costliest).

Q. Do you have to pay for baggage on Frontier Airlines?

A. You must pay for baggage on Frontier Airlines unless you’ve purchased the WORKS/PERKS bundle, or are an Elite status Frontier Miles member. Passengers travelling on standard fares are only allowed only 1 personal carry-on item not exceeding 18 x 14 x 8in. Anything beyond this must be purchased.

Q. What is Frontier Airlines free baggage allowance for military personnel?

A. Frontier Airlines’ free baggage allowance for active-duty armed forces personnel, reserves, and national guards (but not their family members) is 1 personal item, 1 carry-on bag, and 2 free checked bags—with overweight and oversize baggage fee waivers for the first two checked bags.

Q. How much are baggage fees on Frontier Airlines?

A. The baggage fees on Frontier Airlines for passengers travelling on standard fares are as follows:

The carry-on baggage fees are: 
~USD 37-39 (online at the time of booking) 
~USD 40-42 (online up to 24 hours before departure)
~USD 43 during check-in (online/mobile)
~USD 53-55 (phone)
~USD 55 (airport kiosk/counter)
~USD 60 (airport gate)
The checked baggage fees for the 1st/2nd/3rd bags (40lb/18.1kg) are:
~USD 32-37/34-50/85 (online at the time of booking) 
~USD 38-45/45-50/85 (online up to 24 hours before departure)
~USD 55/55/95 (call center/phone)
~USD 40-46/55/90 (online/mobile check-in)
~USD 50/55/95 (airport kiosk/counter)

Q. How much does baggage cost on Frontier Airlines?

A. If you’ve purchased a standard fare ticket, the baggage cost on Frontier Airlines is as follows:

Carry-on baggage cost:
– Paid online at the time of booking is ~USD 37-39.
– Paid online up to 24 hours before departure is ~USD 40-42.
– Paid online/with the mobile app is ~USD 43.
– Paid through a call center by phone is ~USD 53-55.
– Paid at the airport kiosk/counter is ~USD 55.
– Paid at the airport gate is ~USD 60.
Checked baggage cost for the 1st/2nd/3rd bags (40lb/18.1kg):
– Paid online at the time of booking is ~USD 32-37/34-50/85.
– Paid online up to 24 hours before departure is ~USD 38-45/45-50/85.
– Paid by phone through a call center is ~USD 55/55/95.
– Paid online/with the mobile app at check-in ~USD 40-46/55/90.
– Paid at the airport kiosk/counter is ~USD 50/55/95.

Q. What is the weight limit for checked baggage on Frontier Airlines?

A. The weight limit for checked baggage on Frontier Airlines is 40lb/18.1kg per bag. Bags exceeding 100lb/45.45kg will not be accepted by Frontier.

Q. Does Frontier Airlines have free baggage for the military?

A. Yes, Frontier Airlines entitles active-duty military personnel to a free baggage allowance of: 

1) 1 personal item
2) 1 carry-on bag
3) 2 checked bags (with an oversize and overweight fee waiver for the first two checked bags)

Q. What are Frontier Airlines baggage measurements?

A. Frontier Airlines’ baggage measurements are as follows:

Checked baggage can measure up to 62in/157.48cm in combined linear dimensions (Length + Width + Height). Bags exceeding 110in/279cm in combined dimensions are not allowed.
Carry-on baggage 
– The free personal item can measure up to 18 x 14 x 8in (45.72 x 35.56 x 20.32cm).
– The carry-on bag can measure up to 24 x 16 x 10in (60.96 x 40.64 x 20.32cm).

Q. Do you pay for baggage on Frontier Airlines?

A. If you’re travelling on a standard fare, you’re only allowed to carry 1 free personal carry-on item as part of your baggage allowance. If you want to bring a carry-on bag on board or check in baggage, you must pay for it. However, you’re entitled to a free carry-on and checked baggage allowance if you’ve purchased the WORKS/PERKS bundles or are an Elite status Frontier Miles member.

Q. How do I add baggage to my reservation on Frontier Airlines?

A. If you’ve already purchased your ticket, you can add baggage to your reservation through the My Trip/Check-in tab on the homepage. Go to FlyFrontier.com, click on the My Trip/Check-in tab, access your reservation by entering your Last Name and Confirmation Code, select your flight, click on the Add Baggage link, and pay.

Q. What is Frontier Airlines baggage claim phone number?

A. Frontier Airlines baggage claim phone number is (801) 401-9000. If you could not report the loss or damage to your bag at the airport, you can call the Central Baggage Office at this number and say “Baggage” when prompted.

Q. Can you tell me about Frontier Airlines baggage receipt?

A. Frontier Airlines baggage receipt refers to the receipt issued to you after you check in your baggage. You must keep this receipt with you as it will help you track your baggage in case it gets delayed or misplaced.

Q. Does Frontier Airlines charge for carry-on baggage?

A. If you’re travelling on a standard ticket, you’re only allowed 1 free personal item (18 x 14 x 8in) as part of your carry-on baggage allowance. If you want to bring a larger carry-on bag on board (24 x 16 x 10in of up to 35lb/15.88kg) or check in bags, you must purchase your baggage allowance.

Q. Does Frontier Airlines give military free baggage?

A. Yes, Frontier Airlines offers a free baggage allowance to active-duty military personnel, reserves, and national guard after they present a Common Access Card (CAC). The free baggage allowance includes:

1) 1 personal item
2) 1 carry-on bag
3) 2 checked bags (with a fee waiver for overweight and oversized bags)

Q. How do I access the Frontier Airlines baggage calculator?

A. You can access the Frontier Airlines baggage calculator via this link.

Q. What is Frontier Airlines’ carry-on baggage size?

A. Frontier Airlines’ carry-on baggage size is as follows:

1) Personal Item 18 x 14 x 8in (45.72 x 35.56 x 20.32cm)
2) Standard Carry-on Bag 24 x 16 x 10in (60.96 x 40.64 x 20.32cm)

Q. What are Frontier Airlines’ baggage fees at the airport?

A. Paying the Frontier Airlines baggage fees at the airport (on a basic fare) will typically cost you approximately:

1) USD 50 for a carry-on bag if you purchase at the airport kiosk/counter and USD 60 if you purchase at the airport gate. 
2) USD 50/55/95 for a 40lb checked bag purchased at the airport kiosk/counter.

Q. What are Frontier Airlines baggage fees for golf clubs?

A. Frontier Airlines baggage fee for golf clubs (1 golf bag with clubs and shoes) is USD 0 in addition to your applicable checked baggage fee.

Q. What are Frontier Airlines baggage fees online?

A. Frontier Airlines baggage fees (online) will depend on when you’re paying it—at the time of booking, later up to 24 hours before departure, or during check-in starting 24 hours before departure. 

Q. How much does Frontier Airlines charge for baggage?

A. The checked bag prices on Frontier Airlines for basic fares typically range from USD 32 – 95, depending on when you purchase your baggage allowance, the number of checked bags you’re carrying, and your membership status.

The only thing you’re allowed to carry for free is a small personal bag not measuring more than 14in x 18in x 8in. If the bag is larger but not more than 24in x 16in x 10in, it will be considered a carry-on bag and charged between USD 37 – 60, depending on when and how you pay for it.

Q. Does Frontier really charge for a carry-on?

A. Yes, if you’re travelling on a basic fare, you must pay for your carry-on bag. The only item you can carry free of charge is 1 small bag not measuring more than 14in x 18in x 8in, known as a personal item. All passengers must purchase their carry-on allowance for bags measuring between 14in x 18in x 8in and 24in x 16in x 10in. Purchasing a carry-on bag will typically cost you between USD 37 – 60, depending on when and how you purchase it. The earlier you purchase online, the cheaper it will be.

Q. Do you get a free checked bag with Frontier?

A. No, you don’t—unless you’ve purchased The Works or The Perks bundle, you’re an Elite 100K member, or an active-duty military member.

Q. What size bag is free on Frontier?

A. The only bag that’s free on Frontier is what’s known as a personal item not exceeding:

1) 8in in depth
2) 18in in width
3) 14in in height

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