How Much Does Frontier Charge For A Carry On Bag?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Baggage category Fee Max Size (L+W+H) Pre-booked carry-on

$30-$55

10′′x16′′x24′′
Gate checked carry-on $60 10′′x16′′x24′′ First checked bag $30-$50 62′′ LugLess carry-on $14-$39 Calculate

Does Frontier allow free carry-on bag?

Frontier Airlines (F9) allows 1 personal item (purse, briefcase, laptop bag) per passenger fee free.

Carry-on baggage is not included as fee free

. You may pay for carry-on baggage fees at the time of booking.

What size bag can you carry-on Frontier for free?

Carry-on Bag

Carry-on bags can be

no larger than 24′′H, 16′′W, 10′′D (including handles, wheels, and straps) and no heavier than 35 pounds

. Carry-on bags must fit in the overhead bin. Carry-on bag prices vary based on when you purchase and are non-refundable.

Do you get charged for a carry-on bag?


Most travelers can bring on board one full-size carry-on bag and one personal item for free

. However, there are important exceptions, including for customers traveling on Basic Economy tickets. Also, carry-on rules may be different for flights operated by our airline partners, including United codeshare flights.

Can I bring a purse and a backpack on Frontier Airlines?

Personal Items: Personal items can be no larger than 14” tall, 18” wide, and 8” long.

Personal items must fit completely within the personal item portion of the bag sizer

. Think purses, totes, computer bags, briefcases, diaper bags and kids backpacks!

Is a backpack a personal item?

Can a backpack be a personal item? The simple answer is

yes, a backpack can be a personal item

. The important thing to note about airline personal items is that just about any bag can be used as long as it fits under the airline’s personal item dimensions. This includes backpacks, diaper bags, purses and briefcases.

How much does baggage cost?

Baggage category Fee Max Size (L+W+H)
First checked bag


$30


62′′

Second checked bag


$45


62′′

Third checked bag


$150+


62′′

Fourth(+) checked bag


$200+


62′′

How do I pack for Frontier Airlines?

Will Frontier charge you for a backpack?


Frontier will charge up to $60 to bring a carry-on unless it will fit under the seat in front of you

. Your best bet is to use a backpack or large purse, but you can also use this small rolling suitcase that is specifically designed to fit under the seat.

Does Frontier allow backpacks personal item?


If the backpack is 14 x 18 x 8 inches or smaller, it can be considered a personal item

. If it is larger, it will be considered a carry-on bag, unless it exceeds the maximum size for a carry-on (24 x 16 x 10 inches) in which case it will be considered a checked bag.

Can I bring a backpack and a carry-on?


You can bring a carry-on suitcase that can be 22 x 14 x 9 inches and a backpack that can be 18 x 14 x 8 inches

. Your backpack should be stowed under the seat and your carry-on baggage can go in the overhead bin.

How can I avoid baggage fees?

  1. Fly with Airlines that Don’t Charge for Checked Baggage. …
  2. Earn Elite Status with an Airline. …
  3. Choose the Right Airline Credit Card. …
  4. Choose a Travel Card with an Airline Fee Credit. …
  5. Avoid Basic Economy. …
  6. Pack Light and Don’t Check a Bag.

What airlines charge for checked bags?

Airline Checked Bag Size 1st Checked Bag Fee
American Airlines


62 in


$30*
Delta Airlines 62 in $30* United Airlines 62 in $35* Southwest Airlines 62 in Free

What airlines include 1 checked bag?

In that case, there’s only one domestic airline with free checked bags across all cabins and regardless of your elite status level:

Southwest Airlines

. Travelers appreciate Southwest Airlines because it is transparent about its pricing and charges minimal extra fees.

Can I bring a blanket on Frontier?

In short:

YES! According to the TSA you are allowed to both check a blanket in your luggage and to bring a blanket on a plane within a carry-on

(and this also includes electric blankets).

Does Frontier let you bring a pillow?

For Frontier,

a travel neck pillow that is worn during boarding counts as attire and is not counted as a personal item

. What is this? However, a larger pillow that is in a bag or carried when boarding will count as a personal item.

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