Frontier Airlines hand luggage and carry-on allowance
Frontier Airlines allows one cabin bag, also called hand luggage or a carry-on, of 61 x 40.6 x 25.4 cm (about 24 x 16 x 10 in) weighing up to 15.9 kg. It is not included in the base fare. Check your own bag against it below.
Small bag — Personal item
Cabin bag — Carry-on bag
Frontier Airlines hand luggage and carry-on rules
- Personal item: one per passenger per direction is "included with all fares". Size is 18 x 14 x 8 inches (about 45.7 x 35.6 x 20.3 cm) and up to 35 lb (about 15.9 kg), including handles, wheels and straps.
- Carry-on bag: 24 x 16 x 10 inches (about 61 x 40.6 x 25.4 cm) and up to 35 lb, including handles, wheels and straps. It costs extra unless it is in your bundle.
- Frontier says the carry-on "Must fit in the overhead bin; if space is unavailable, the bag may be gate checked at no additional cost."
- Frontier says "The size of your personal item will be checked during boarding. Items larger than the allowed dimensions are subject to an additional charge."
- Bundles: Economy includes a personal item and carry-on bag; Premium adds Board First; Business adds two checked bags (up to 50 pounds each).
- Frontier publishes its sizes in inches. We show centimetre equivalents rounded to one decimal place.
Source: Bag Options | Frontier Airlines. Checked 27 October 2026.
Remember that the liquids rule that applies to you is set by the airport you fly from, not the airline. Check your departure airport before you pack.
Frequently asked questions
What size is Frontier Airlines hand luggage?
Frontier Airlines' cabin bag allowance is 61 x 40.6 x 25.4 cm, up to 15.9 kg.
What is the free under-seat bag size on Frontier Airlines?
The small bag allowance is 45.7 x 35.6 x 20.3 cm, up to 15.9 kg, and it is included in the fare.
Is the cabin bag free on Frontier Airlines?
No. Not included in the base fare. Add it when booking for the best price (bag prices vary with travel date and when you buy). Included in the Economy, Premium and Business bundles. It must fit in the overhead bin; if there is no space it may be gate-checked at no additional cost. No fixed price is published on the page we fetched.
What is the Frontier Airlines carry-on size?
The Frontier Airlines carry-on (hand luggage or cabin bag) size limit is 61 x 40.6 x 25.4 cm, about 24 x 16 x 10 in.
What is the Frontier Airlines cabin bag size in inches?
Frontier Airlines' cabin bag limit is 24 x 16 x 10 in, which is 61 x 40.6 x 25.4 cm.
Is hand luggage the same as carry-on on Frontier Airlines?
Yes. Hand luggage, cabin baggage and carry-on all mean the bag you take into the cabin. See the size and weight limits above for Frontier Airlines.