Frontier Airlines carry-on size 2026

Frontier Airlines' carry-on limit is 61 × 40.6 × 25.4 cm, up to 15.9 kg. The personal item limit is 45.7 × 35.6 × 20.3 cm, with no published weight limit. The carry-on isn't included on the cheapest fare. Wheels and handles count towards the size.

Last checked 2 Nov 2026 against a recent travel guide that quotes the rules.

Frontier Airlines hand luggage limits

For the cheapest Economy ticket.

Bag	Size	Weight	Included
Carry-on	61 × 40.6 × 25.4 cm	15.9 kg	No, paid add-on
Personal item	45.7 × 35.6 × 20.3 cm	No published limit	Yes

24 × 16 × 10 in, 35 lb. Always a paid add-on.
14 × 18 × 8 in including straps, wheels and handles. Strictly enforced with a sizer.
Spirit Airlines used the same 18 × 14 × 8 in personal item before it stopped flying in 2026.

Source: published guide, checked 2 Nov 2026. Some details are still being confirmed. Report a change

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Fits

Fits with at least 2.5 cm to spare on every side.

BagAway Carry-On

Cabin bagFrontier Airlines

Length: 55.1of 61 cm5.9 cm spare
Width: 36.6of 40.6 cm4 cm spare
Depth: 22.9of 25.4 cm2.5 cm spare

Weight15.9 kg limit

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What you can do

Frontier Airlines charges for this bag on the cheapest fare, so add it when you book.

See bags that fit Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines rules checked 2 Nov 2026. Source. Sizes include wheels and handles. Some details are still being confirmed.

Bags that fit Frontier Airlines' carry-on

14 of the bags we list fit. Each links to the full check.

Horizn Studios Gion Shoulder Bag27 × 18 × 5.5 cmFits19.9 cm to spareBag page
WANDF Personal Item Duffel45 × 32 × 16 cmFits8.6 cm to spareBag page
CabinZero Classic 36L45 × 31 × 20 cmFits5.4 cm to spareBag page
Cabin Max Metz 30L45 × 36 × 20 cmFits4.6 cm to spareBag page
Away Carry-On55.1 × 36.6 × 22.9 cmFits2.5 cm to spareBag page
Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner58.4 × 36.8 × 22.9 cmFits2.5 cm to spareBag page
Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L56 × 33 × 23 cmFits2.4 cm to spareBag page
Osprey Farpoint 4055.1 × 35.1 × 23.1 cmFits2.3 cm to spareBag page
Rimowa Essential Cabin55 × 39 × 23 cmFits1.6 cm to spareBag page
Away Bigger Carry-On57.7 × 39.1 × 24.4 cmTight1 cm to spareBag page
American Tourister Soundbox Spinner 5555 × 40 × 20 cmTight0.6 cm to spareBag page
Horizn Studios H5 Cabin Luggage55 × 40 × 20 cmTight0.6 cm to spareBag page
Samsonite C-Lite Spinner 5555 × 40 × 20 cmTight0.6 cm to spareBag page
Samsonite Freeform Carry-On Spinner58.4 × 38.1 × 24.8 cmTight0.6 cm to spareBag page

How it compares with other North American airlines

Airline	Carry-on	Versus Frontier Airlines
Air Canada	55 × 40 × 23 cm	20% less space
American Airlines	55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm	28% less space
Delta Air Lines	55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm	28% less space
Southwest Airlines	61 × 40.6 × 25.4 cm	Same space
United Airlines	55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm	28% less space

Frontier Airlines hand luggage questions

What size is the Frontier Airlines carry-on?

Frontier Airlines' carry-on limit is 61 × 40.6 × 25.4 cm, up to 15.9 kg. That includes wheels and handles.

What size personal item does Frontier Airlines allow?

Frontier Airlines' personal item limit is 45.7 × 35.6 × 20.3 cm, with no published weight limit. It's included on every fare.

Is the carry-on free on Frontier Airlines?

No. 24 × 16 × 10 in, 35 lb. Always a paid add-on.

Will a 22-inch carry-on fit Frontier Airlines?

A standard 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm) case: fits. Fits with at least 2.5 cm to spare on every side.

Which bags fit Frontier Airlines' carry-on limit?

14 of the 14 bags we list fit, including Horizn Studios Gion Shoulder Bag, WANDF Personal Item Duffel, CabinZero Classic 36L and Cabin Max Metz 30L.