Frontier Airlines personal item, carry-on bag size & baggage policy (2026)
Frontier Airlines allows a free personal item up to 18 x 14 x 8 inches and a paid carry-on bag (from ~$74) up to 24 x 16 x 10 inches, both measured including wheels and handles. A first checked bag (62 inches total, 40 lb) costs ~$59.
| Bag | Max size | Weight | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Item | Max size18 x 14 x 8 in (46 x 36 x 20 cm)18 x 14 x 8 in46 x 36 x 20 cm | Weight35 lb | FeeFree |
| Carry-On Bag | Max size24 x 16 x 10 in (61 x 41 x 25 cm)24 x 16 x 10 in61 x 41 x 25 cm | Weight35 lb | Fee~$74 |
| Checked bag | Max size62 in total (158 cm total)62 in total158 cm total | Weight40 lb | Fee~$59 |
Checked against Frontier Airlines's published rules on 2026-07-10. Limits can differ by fare class, route, aircraft, and operating carrier, and gate enforcement varies - always confirm on the airline's site before you fly. Packfits is not affiliated with Frontier Airlines. We may earn commissions for purchases made via this page.
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Personal Item: 18 x 14 x 8 in (46 x 36 x 20 cm)
FreeFrontier Airlines allows a personal item up to 18 x 14 x 8 inches (46 x 36 x 20 cm) and 35 lb, measured on the outside of the bag - wheels, handles, and straps all count. One personal item comes free with every fare - it is the only free bag on Frontier - and it has to fit under the seat in front of you.
Source: Frontier Airlines official
Bags that fit the personal item limit
These fly free with every fare, and the right one means never paying the ~$74 carry-on bag fee. Every bag below clears the sizer with wheels and handles included, checked against the manufacturer's published measurements.
Narwey
Foldable Travel Duffel (Thick Series)
18 x 13 x 6 in · exact fit, no room to spare
HOMIEE
Ryanair Personal Item Travel Bag (20L)
16 x 8 x 10 in · exact fit, no room to spare
MATEIN
Travel Laptop Backpack (15.6 in)
18 x 12 x 8 in · exact fit, no room to spare
Carry-On Bag: 24 x 16 x 10 in (61 x 41 x 25 cm)
~$74Frontier Airlines allows a carry-on bag up to 24 x 16 x 10 inches (61 x 41 x 25 cm) and 35 lb, measured on the outside of the bag - wheels, handles, and straps all count. The carry-on is not free on Frontier - the personal item is. The upside: the 24 inch longest side is genuinely bigger than the 22 inches most airlines allow.
The ~$74 is a representative price: Frontier sets the carry-on fee by route, date, and when you buy it (cheapest prepaid online at booking), and publishes no flat fee.
Source: Frontier Airlines official
Bags that fit the carry-on bag limit
Every bag below clears the sizer with wheels and handles included - checked against the manufacturer's published measurements, because product names often understate the real size.
Checked bag: 62 in total (158 cm total)
~$59Frontier Airlines allows a checked bag up to 62 inches total (158 cm total) - that is length + width + height added together - weighing up to 40 lb.
The ~$59 is a representative price: Frontier sets checked-bag fees by route, date, bundle, and when you buy them, and publishes no flat fee.
Source: Frontier Airlines official
Bags that fit the checked bag limit
These are full-size checked bags that stay inside the size limit with wheels and handles included. Checked size limits are generous - it's the weight limit that usually catches people - so each of these gives you close to the maximum packing space the rules allow.
How strict is Frontier Airlines at the gate, really?
Frontier Airlines is an aggressive enforcer: its carry-on bag is not free and gate agents actively size bags. A bag caught over the personal item allowance is charged at the gate, which is the most expensive way to pay. Measure with wheels and handles, and if you are close, expect it to be checked.
Frontier Airlines baggage FAQ
What is Frontier Airlines's baggage policy?
Here is Frontier Airlines's baggage policy at a glance: Personal Item: Free, Carry-On Bag: ~$74, Checked bag: ~$59. Full size and weight limits for each bag type are in the table above.
What is Frontier Airlines's carry-on size?
Frontier Airlines's carry-on bag limit is 24 x 16 x 10 inches (61 x 41 x 25 cm), measured including wheels and handles. It is not free - it runs from about $74.
What is Frontier Airlines's personal item size?
The personal item limit is 18 x 14 x 8 inches (46 x 36 x 20 cm) and must fit under the seat in front of you. It is free with every fare.
How much is a checked bag on Frontier Airlines?
A first checked bag costs ~$59. The ~$59 is a representative price: Frontier sets checked-bag fees by route, date, bundle, and when you buy them, and publishes no flat fee. It can be up to 62 inches total and 40 lb.
Does Frontier Airlines measure bags with wheels and handles?
Yes. Frontier Airlines, like all airlines, measures a bag's external size including wheels, handles, and side pockets, so a bag sold as "22 inch" is often 23-24 inches once measured.
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