Frontier Airlines carry-on and personal item size
Frontier Airlines carry-on limit: 24 x 16 x 10 in, 35 lb (15.9 kg). Personal item: 18 x 14 x 8 in. Check your bag in seconds.
Will your bag fit?
Measure with wheels, handles and pockets included. The order of the sides doesn't matter.
Bags that fit Frontier
Based on each maker's listed outside size, wheels and handles included. All bags →
Carry-on bags vs Frontier
5 of the 5 carry-on bags we've checked fit Frontier's limit on paper.
Personal item bags vs Frontier
1 of the 3 personal item bags we've checked fits Frontier's limit on paper.
Frontier bag rules in plain English
- Every ticket includes a free personal item. Carry-on and checked bags are paid extras, or part of a bundle.
- The personal item can be up to 14" H x 18" W x 8" D, including handles, wheels and straps.
- A carry-on can be up to 24" H x 16" W x 10" D and must weigh 35 lb or less.
- Prices are usually higher at the airport, so add a bag in advance if you need one.
The same carry-on size (24 x 16 x 10 in) is used by Southwest.
Source: faq.flyfrontier.com. Checked on faq.flyfrontier.com on October 29, 2026. If the airline's page and this page disagree, the airline's page wins.
Questions people ask
Is a personal item free on Frontier?
Yes. Every Frontier ticket includes one free personal item up to 18 x 14 x 8 inches.
Is a carry-on free on Frontier?
No. A carry-on is a paid extra unless it's included in a bundle you bought.
Is there a weight limit for Frontier carry-ons?
Yes, 35 lb.