Frontier Airlines carry-on size and personal item rules
- North America
- Low-cost
- Verified 28 September 2026
Frontier Airlines (F9) includes only a personal item of 14 × 18 × 8 in (35.6 × 45.7 × 20.3 cm) on its All fares fare; a cabin bag of 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 40.6 × 25.4 cm) and 35 lb (15.9 kg) costs extra. Verified on 28 September 2026 from the official Frontier Airlines baggage page.
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Frontier Airlines carry-on allowance by fare
| Fare | Route / class | Personal item | Cabin bag | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All fares(standard) | All routes · Economy | 14×18×8 in | Paid option: 24×16×10 in, 35 lb | cabin bag 35 lb |
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What to know about Frontier Airlines carry-on rules
- Frontier Airlines (United States) flies mostly out of DEN; Mexico, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Jamaica and El Salvador are among its key markets.
- Unlike 66 of the 80 verified airlines on this site, Frontier Airlines does not include a sized cabin bag in its All fares fare.
- Tested against Frontier Airlines' 24×16×10 in limit, a standard US carry-on of 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm) fits, with at least 2.5 cm (1 in) to spare on every side.
- A typical European cabin case of 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) fits, but with only 0.6 cm (0.3 in) to spare on the width when measured against Frontier Airlines' 24×16×10 in.
- Frontier Airlines' official text counts wheels and handles in the personal item limit.
Frontier Airlines carry-on questions
- Does Frontier Airlines have a weight limit for carry-on bags?
- Yes. On all fares, Frontier Airlines publishes 35 lb (15.9 kg) for the cabin bag.
- Will a 22 × 14 × 9 in carry-on fit Frontier Airlines' limit?
- Yes: against Frontier Airlines' 24×16×10 in limit, a hard 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm) case fits, with at least 2.5 cm (1 in) to spare on every side.
- How big can a personal item be on Frontier Airlines?
- Frontier Airlines allows a personal item of 14 × 18 × 8 in (35.6 × 45.7 × 20.3 cm) on all fares, stowed under the seat in front.
Airlines related to Frontier Airlines
- United Airlines carry-on size — also flies from DEN
- Allegiant Air carry-on size — also based in the same country
- JetBlue carry-on size — also based in the same country
- Southwest Airlines carry-on size — also based in the same country
- American Airlines carry-on size — also based in the same country
- Delta Air Lines carry-on size — also based in the same country
Official sources
- https://faq.flyfrontier.com/help/bags-seats-general-info-what-are-the-sizes-and-weight-limits-for-bags — checked on 28 September 2026