Official airline data, verified 2026-07-08
Frontier Airlines carry-on size
Frontier Airlines' carry-on limit is 24 x 16 x 10 in (wheels and handles included). Check your own bag against it below.
Carry-on max
24 x 16 x 10 in
35 lb limit
Personal item
18 x 14 x 8 in
under the seat
Carry-on fee
Paid
budget carrier
1st checked bag
Varies
route-based
Will your bag fit Frontier Airlines?
Frontier Airlines cabin limit: 24 x 16 x 10 in (wheels and handles included)
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A 22 x 14 x 9 in bag fits Frontier Airlines' carry-on allowance.
How we measured
- Your bag 22 in x 14 in x 9 in vs Frontier Airlines carry-on max 24 in x 16 in x 10 in (largest side to largest side).
- Longest side: 22 in vs 24 in allowance -> 2 in to spare.
- Middle side: 14 in vs 16 in allowance -> 2 in to spare.
- Shortest side: 9 in vs 10 in allowance -> 1 in to spare.
- Linear total: 45 in vs 50 in limit -> within limit.
- Result: fits as a carry-on on Frontier Airlines, with room to spare.
- It is over the personal-item max 18 in x 14 in x 8 in, so it does not count as an under-seat item.
More carry-ons that fit Frontier Airlines
Sized within Frontier Airlines' 24 x 16 x 10 in carry-on limit.
Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L20.9 x 13 x 7 inAmazon 
Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack18 x 12 x 7.5 inAmazon 
Away The Carry-On21.7 x 14.4 x 9 inAmazon 
Béis The Hybrid Carry-On Roller22 x 14 x 9 inAmazon As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Links are affiliate links; it costs you nothing extra.
Popular bags vs Frontier Airlines' carry-on limit
| Bag | Size (in) | Verdict | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L | 20.9 x 13 x 7 | Fits | Amazon |
| Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack | 18 x 12 x 7.5 | Fits | Amazon |
| Away The Carry-On | 21.7 x 14.4 x 9 | Fits | Amazon |
| Béis The Hybrid Carry-On Roller | 22 x 14 x 9 | Fits | Amazon |
| Briggs & Riley Baseline Essential 22" Carry-On Expandable Spinner | 22 x 14 x 9 | Fits | Amazon |
| Briggs & Riley Baseline Global 21" Carry-On Expandable Spinner | 21 x 15 x 9 | Fits | Amazon |
| Briggs & Riley ZDX Essential 22" Carry-On Expandable Spinner | 22 x 14 x 9 | Fits | Amazon |
| Briggs & Riley ZDX Global 21" Carry-On Expandable Spinner | 21 x 15 x 9 | Fits | Amazon |
| Briggs & Riley ZDX Global 21" Hardside Carry-On Expandable Spinner | 21 x 15 x 9 | Fits | Amazon |
| Calpak Ambeur Carry-On Luggage | 21 x 13.8 x 9 | Fits | Amazon |
| Calpak Hue Carry-On Luggage | 21 x 13.8 x 9 | Fits | Amazon |
| Coolife Hardside Spinner Luggage, 20" Carry-On | 21 x 15 x 8.5 | Fits | Amazon |
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Does a 22 x 14 x 9 carry-on fit on Frontier Airlines?
Yes. A standard 22 x 14 x 9 inch carry-on is within Frontier Airlines' 24 x 16 x 10 inch limit (measured including wheels and handles), with 1 inches to spare on the tightest side.
Does Frontier Airlines measure with wheels and handles?
Yes. Frontier Airlines' 24 x 16 x 10 inch limit is an external measurement that includes wheels and handles, so measure your bag at its widest points, not the manufacturer's case-only size.
Frontier Airlines carry-on size in cm
Frontier Airlines' carry-on limit is 60.96 x 40.64 x 25.4 cm (24 x 16 x 10 inches), with a 35 lb weight limit.
Frontier Airlines checked bag size and weight limit
Frontier Airlines' standard checked bag limit is 62 linear inches (length + width + height) and 40 lb. Overweight fees start at 41 lb. The absolute maximum accepted is 100 lb and 110 linear inches. See the full checked bag, or hold baggage, size comparison on the hold baggage size page.
Official wording: 'Carry-On Bag Must be equal to or less than 24in by 16in by 10in, including handles, wheels, and straps. May weigh up to 35 pounds.' Must fit in the overhead bin; if no space, gate-checked at no additional cost. dimCm are unit conversions from the official inches.
Official wording: 'Personal Item Must be equal to or less than 18in by 14in by 8in, including handles, wheels, and straps. May weigh up to 35 pounds.' Included free with every fare including Basic. Examples: purses, small backpacks, laptop bags. Size is checked at boarding.
Frontier Airlines' lowest fare does NOT include a full carry-on.
Frontier's cheapest fare is 'Basic.' It includes ONLY 1 free personal item - a full carry-on bag is NOT included and must be purchased separately at Frontier's dynamic bag pricing, same as a checked bag. Carry-on becomes free only starting at the 'Economy' bundle/fare tier and above, or with Elite Silver+ status. This is the classic ultra-budget-carrier gotcha: on the base fare, only the personal item is free, and carry-on IS a paid add-on.
Frontier Airlines baggage FAQs
What is Frontier Airlines' carry-on size limit?
Frontier Airlines' carry-on allowance is 24 x 16 x 10 inches, including wheels and handles (50 linear inches), with a 35 lb weight limit.
Does Frontier Airlines charge for a carry-on bag?
A carry-on bag is not free on every Frontier Airlines fare: Free ONLY with the Economy bundle/fare or higher (Economy, Premium, Business) or with Elite Silver+ status. NOT included on the cheapest 'Basic' fare, where it must be purchased separately. Price is fully dynamic (varies by route and how close to departure you buy - cheapest at booking, higher at the airport, highest at the gate); Frontier publishes no single flat carry-on fee, only its Bag Price Checker tool..
What is Frontier Airlines' personal item size?
Frontier Airlines' personal item limit is 18 x 14 x 8 inches with a 35 lb weight limit. It must fit under the seat in front of you.
What is Frontier Airlines' checked bag size and weight limit?
Frontier Airlines' standard checked bag limit is 62 linear inches (length + width + height) and 40 lb. Above that, oversize or overweight fees apply up to an absolute maximum of 100 lb and 110 linear inches.
Can I bring a carry-on on Frontier Airlines' cheapest fare?
Not always. Frontier's cheapest fare is 'Basic.' It includes ONLY 1 free personal item - a full carry-on bag is NOT included and must be purchased separately at Frontier's dynamic bag pricing, same as a checked bag. Carry-on becomes free only starting at the 'Economy' bundle/fare tier and above, or with Elite Silver+ status. This is the classic ultra-budget-carrier gotcha: on the base fare, only the personal item is free, and carry-on IS a paid add-on.