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A Cheap Fare, Stiff Seat & High Fees: Our Frontier Airlines Review

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Budget carriers like Frontier Airlines can strike fear in the heart of travelers for knee-crunching legroom, uncomfortable seats, and fees that can instantly outweigh what was once a cheap ticket. But this ultra-low-cost carrier has its place: Do it right, and it's a nice (and cheap) flight.

That was my takeaway after flying Frontier for the first time on a quick, bleary-eyed morning flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Denver (DEN) recently. The seats certainly won't win any awards for comfort, but the legroom was surprising … and believe it or not, I mean that in a good way. And while you'll pay a hefty price to pick your seat or bring anything bigger than a backpack with you, whether you pay an extra $100 or $0 is up to you.

Will I fly Frontier again? I won't go out of my way to hop onboard one of their animal-emblazoned jets – especially if I need to bring some baggage or work for a few hours from the skies. But unlike many travelers who swear they'll never set foot on this budget carrier, I won't take pains to avoid them, either.

It's all about expectations. So read on for our full Frontier Airlines review.

Booking Frontier Flights

The trip with Frontier started long before getting on the plane. The experience of booking a ticket with Frontier Airlines is an adventure, filled with surprising twists and turns you won't find on many (if any) other airlines.

To be perfectly clear, everything went smoothly while booking my Frontier ticket from Minneapolis to Denver. But during the booking process, how many other airlines will:

Charge more for a carry-on bag, checking a bag, or even many seat assignments than the cost of the ticket itself?
Offer you a free, one-time change for an extra 99 cents?
Try to give you a bunch of coupons for free or discounted razors, Hello Fresh food deliveries, or a Walmart+ subscription after checkout?

Much like any other ultra-low-cost carrier, there's one key thing to keep in mind when booking Frontier: The cost of your ticket might seem cheap at first, but the fees add up – and they add up fast. In fact, Frontier makes more revenue collecting fees on bags, seats, and early boarding than it does actually selling plane tickets.

That's exactly how they do it. By unbundling things like seat selection, baggage, priority boarding, and even drinks, Frontier can offer cheap fares while making more money on a handful of different fees. Think of it like basic economy fares on the major U.S. airlines, just on steroids.

In my case, it started with a $49 one-way fare from Minneapolis to Denver booked just two weeks before departure – a route that sometimes sinks as low as $29 or even $19 each way. It's easy to search for Frontier flights on Google Flights and click through to begin the checkout process with Frontier.

But right off the bat, Frontier tried to upsell me on various bundles that included bags, free seat assignment, early boarding, and other perks … for double or nearly triple the price of my ticket. I passed and went the a la carte route.

From there, it was time to select seats. Frontier was charging anywhere from $19 for a seat at the back of the plane to as much as $55 for a “Stretch” seat with some extra legroom at the front of the plane. If you need a seat assignment, it's wise to pick one and pay up during the checkout process: Seat fees increase after you book. Otherwise, you can roll the dice and get assigned a seat for free at check-in.

Oddly, Frontier was charging more for middle seats than for those along the windows or aisles … because on many of its planes, those middle seats are actually a bit wider. No matter: I went with an aisle seat in the middle of the plane for an extra $25.

Flying Frontier, the only thing you can bring onboard for free is a personal item – like a backpack or purse – that you can stow underneath the seat in front of you. Adding a checked bag or even a carry-on to your reservation will cost you dearly: In my case, adding any bag to my flight was more than the ticket itself. Paying $69 or more each way for a bag is steep, especially compared to the $30 or $35 standard on major U.S. carriers like American and Delta.

Read our full breakdown of Frontier baggage fees !

I kept things simple and skipped a bag. At every turn, Frontier tries one last time to upsell you on these additional fees, warning that adding a bag after completing the checkout process will cost even more.

The fees don't end there. Frontier also offered a free one-time change for 99 cents – though it may be higher on other flights – as well as the option to add priority boarding for another $7.99.

And there was yet another last-ditch attempt to add something extra, like a rental car and what Frontier calls “Agent Assistance” – a $20 fee for having a Frontier agent check you in and print your boarding pass at the airport. Pass.

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I was traveling light and didn't need much, so I was able to book my one-way ticket to Denver with a seat assignment and a one-time free change – why not? – added in for a grand total of just under $75. That's not bad at all … but you have to do the math for yourself. If you need to bring a carry-on bag and pick a seat with extra legroom, those extra fees flying Frontier could easily push the cost of your ticket over the likes of flying Delta, American, United, or Southwest.

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Checking In & Boarding

Don't procrastinate when flying Frontier. And definitely don't get to the airport late.

As of Aug. 16, Frontier will close its check-in counters and bag drop one hour before each flight's departure . That's substantially earlier than most airlines, who give travelers a 30- to 45-minute window before domestic flights. So whether you need a paper boarding pass or just have to check your bag, you'll want to get to the airport earlier before a Frontier flight.

Traveling light or checking in online or via a smartphone app, like me? You should be set. Checking in through Frontier's app and adding my boarding pass to my Apple Wallet was a cinch.

Flying in and out of Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP), you'll need to pay close attention to the terminal. Frontier now operates out of the airport's smaller Terminal 2, a move it made a few years ago.

Frontier flies a fleet of Airbus A320s and A321s, each emblazoned with an animal on the tail and a corresponding name. Our A321 – dubbed “Joe Bob the Badger” – was ready and waiting at the gate for our bright-and-early departure to Denver.

Frontier handles its boarding process differently than most airlines – and it's all about how the airline enforces its “don't you dare bring a carry-on bag onboard unless you paid for it” policy. Zone 1 boarding is solely for passengers who have paid to bring a carry-on bag. After that, Zone 2 through Zone 5 is for the rest of the passengers bringing just a personal item on board.

There were sizers at the gate for both personal items and full-size carry-ons, and the gate agent did not hesitate to use them to ensure no bags were too big.

With just a handful of passengers boarding in Zone 1 and stowing carry-on bags overhead, boarding went pretty quickly.

Frontier Airlines Cabin & Seats

Like all budget airlines, Frontier Airlines packs a lot of seats on its planes. Maximizing passengers is the name of the game.

In all, there are a whopping 230 seats onboard this Frontier A321. Compare that to the 191 seats Delta installs on the exact same planes, and you can immediately tell that Frontier squeezed in as many seats as it could.

The cabin is about as basic as it gets, with black leather seats, gray seatbacks, and … not much else. But hey, it's a cheap ride to get you where you need to go!

Really, the only differentiation in the cabin is in the “Stretch” seats at the front of the plane and in the exit row, which are in jet-black leather with some patterned cross-stitching to set them apart from the rest of the plane. There are three rows of these extra legroom seats at the front of the cabin and another, single exit row – each sporting a few extra inches of legroom for an additional fee.

The rest of the 200-some seats throughout the plane were largely identical, with plain gray leather and a few details here and there.

The seats themselves are … well, they're there. They exist. They're upright. They have a place to put your butt, a back to lean against, and a seat belt to keep you strapped in.

That's about all you can say about these seats, which are about as unforgiving as it gets. Aside from some leather and a bit of padding, there's not much to separate this from a standard wooden dining chair. It's obvious just how ultra-slim these ultra-slim seats are from the side.

And that's not a complaint! I'm a 30-something-year-old in good health, so spending two hours flying in these Frontier Airlines seats was more than fine – especially for the price. A three hour-flight would probably be OK, too. But much longer than that and I'm not sure I'd walk off a Frontier flight feeling that way. And travelers who have back or mobility issues might wind up paying a steeper price for the discomfort.

The lack of padding is most obvious with the headrest: There really isn't one. And it might be just me, but these seats also feel a bit shorter than your average airplane seat.

But the legroom was a surprise … and a pleasant one, at that! On paper, Frontier offers just 28 inches of seat pitch – the standard aviation measurement of legroom from the back of one seat to the next. Compared to the standard of 31 inches or so on most major carriers (and even more on Southwest or JetBlue economy), you might assume your knees would be crunched.

But that's not the case. The lack of padding, seatback extras, and the scalloped shape of the back of each seat makes the legroom pretty manageable. In fact, I'd say it's close to on par with any major U.S. airline.

Read more: The Airlines with the Best Legroom (& How to Find Them!)

The under-seat storage, however, is another matter. With how compact each seat is, there's just not much room for a bag underneath without eating into valuable foot space. My normal-sized backpack clearly stuck out.

While the padding and seat pitch might feel tight, at least there are still just six seats in each row – the same as any other airline flying these narrowbody planes. That means each seat is about as wide as you'd expect – though Frontier makes middle seats in each row a tad wider. That's not enough for me to take a spot between two strangers, but you do you!

What's that on the seatback? Pretty much nothing. Don't expect a seatback screen to stay entertained flying Frontier Airlines. And Frontier doesn't currently offer inflight Wi-Fi, so there's no way to get connected to work in flight. There are also no power outlets or USB sockets to keep your devices charged.

Each seat does have a tray that folds down, though it's almost comically small – enough to set down a drink and not much else. There's also a small pouch for literature and anything else you might want to store.

Fortunately, there are air vents overhead if you need to cool off.

There were just three lavatories on the plane: One at the front and two all the way at the back. With our departure before dawn, passengers were slumbering rather than getting up to use the bathroom. But during a daytime flight, I'd probably worry about lines forming outside each lavatory.

Service, Food & Drinks Flying Frontier Airlines

Forget about morning blues: The five flight attendants working this Frontier Airlines flight were cheery for our 5:30 a.m. flight.

A pair of flight attendants buzzed down the aisle shortly after leveling off with a drink cart – and given the early hour, there weren't many takers. But if you want something, prepare to pay for it: Frontier Airlines charges for everything.

A soda, juice, full bottle of water, or coffee all cost $3.99. Beer, wine, and liquor each cost $9.99 while Buzzballz cocktails clock in at $10.99 and a small bottle of sparkling wine will cost you $11.99. There are also some snacks like candy, chips, and even cheese trays available for purchase.

I settled on a cup of coffee, which was brewed and served a few minutes later in a cute cup with the claim that Frontier is “America's Greenest Airline.” Refills were free, which was an unexpected touch.

Bottom Line

Above all, the price was right.

At $49 for a one-way flight, Frontier was substantially cheaper than my other options for getting to Denver – even after adding a seat assignment for $25. But add in bag fees and all the other extras, and the math would have quickly changed. And that's the entire point: Frontier and fellow ultra-low-cost carriers are banking on drawing in travelers with dirt-cheap fares, then collecting much more in additional fees.

If you can travel light and survive a stiff seat for a few hours, flying Frontier Airlines is just fine if you ask me.

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I have it on good authority from airline sources that recently, Frontier has gotten very militant about checking the size of bags. They used to not do that as much. Gate agents get bonuses for each bag they find oversize. One woman’s bag I witnessed was barely sticking out of the bin and she couldn’t push it down. They wanted to charge her $50! I came to the rescue, gave the bag a good shove and saved her some dough! So careful how you pack, bring a soft-sided bag.

If you’re active duty military, you just show your CAC card and your carry on and 2 checked bags are free. I highly recommend this airline for anyone serving in the military.

It is important to note this airline has terribel customer service and no phone number to reach airline personnel. The only way to reach them is through chat which takes at least 15-30 minutes to be connected. If a flight is cancelled by the airline there are no options to rebook online – just flight credit or refund. The email they send you does not link to any other available flights. They have no agreement with other airlines for flights. MOST IMPORTANT – They give their employees incentives and/or bonuses for charging for personal carryon bags at boarding time which don’t meet their standards for personal carryon items. Sadly, many people (including me) have been harassed for personal bags when they did meet guidelines. (Key hack – Measure your bags and buy a portable weight scale). Frontier airlines has been sued for this practice recently. You have to have a backup plan for your flights when traveling. I had two flights cancelled in the last month, and there was absolutely no help available in getting to my destination. No codeshare arrangement exists with other airlines. I only use them for non-essential trips.

I will never attempt to fly with Frontier ever again and I would not recommend it to anyone. We gave it a shot for cheap flights to Mexico. We were fine getting to Denver, then the gate agent forced us to pay for a back because it did just “slide” right into the bag thing, even though it did fit.

On the way back, we couldn’t check in online, and had to wait in line for like an hour just to check in, even though we weren’t checking any bags.

Next, we got back to Denver, and they delayed and then cancelled our flight without reason in the middle of the night. They wouldn’t put us up in a hotel for 2 nights, which is how long it would have taken to get put on the next flight home. We were stuck and had to pay 4x the price to go on Delta to get home.

We got credits, and then booked a trip to Jamaica, attempting to give them a 2nd chance. They cancelled our flights before the trip even started, but only cancelled 1 of the legs. I had to fight for months to get a refund and ended up disputing things with our CC company.

DO NOT EVER FLY WITH FRONTIER!

This guy is a horrible journalist. He flies Frontier Airlines once and thinks he’s qualified to give a review. What a joke. I’ve been flying Frontier Airlines for years it used to be a good Colorado own company now it is horrible. Do yourself a favor don’t bother reading this dribble and stay the hell off of Frontier airlines. Anybody who has read any of the comments on their website will know how awful their customer service is and how they gouge you. Actually they just got rid of Live customer service a few months ago. I guess they got tired of hearing all the irate people who got screwed by Frontier Airlines. And they’re also under a class action lawsuit right now that should tell you something that this article didn’t bother to share.

I totally agree yesterday what should have taken just a few minutes took about an hour WHY??? you ask you cannot call them only a chat room and the question I had was how to pay my baggage fee and so after chatting with several people I was finally able to get a straight answer so stay far far away from frontier !!!!

I paid for cancellation insurance…..I am 81 years old, the day I was to travel from Phoenix to tampa it was 119 degrees in Phoenix, I cancelled as it was too hot for me to safely travel., I thought cancellation insurance was good, frontier wanted a doctors letter to explain why I cancelled….I. Truly think that deception is the focus of these fraudulent swine ……I want to join a lawsuit against them please advise, I will provide documents…..thad leininger

I’m not trying to side with Frontier here. I too have been avoiding them ever since they implemented the incentive for charging passengers at the gate. I use to work at the airport and confirmed this myself, their agents make a commission. They’re alright when things go well and there’s no harassment over the bag being pushed in the sizer, but the stress and anxiety most people have to worry about just encourages people to fly a more reputable and reasonable air carrier.

Spirit is not my favorite either but I like them much more.

We have flown LAS to BNA four times on Frontier. TWO of the four flights had weight and balance problems ( e.g. unloaded from the back at destination). We buy the Works bundle and we were in row 2 on all four flights. Irritating to say the least. We only fly Frontier if Southwest gets greedy. Last October and December we flew BNA to LAS round trip for half the price of Southwest. However, all upcoming trips are on Southwest.

Save your money. FRONTIER airlines is the worst!!!! Terrible equipment and worst of all the personnel is rude.

I bought 2 passes for the summer Go Wild Pass. Ended up wasting 1000 on this so called deal! I wasn’t even able to use it! Every time I checked for a flight ( and I checked every few days!) and NO FLIGHTS were available! Even though they had plenty of flights for their regular and subscription flights. I contacted the BBB and even after a month of going back and forth, BBB had to close the case unresolved since frontier refused to respond! Don’t make my mistake. DO NOT BUY THEIR “PASSES”. Waste of so much money!

I’d like to point out that this airline is very military friendly. You just show your military CAC card and you get 2 free checked bags and a free carry on. You don’t even need to provide military orders like other airlines require. They are awesome for military and I highly recommend them to anyone serving.

Yes, they are military friendly. Because compared to a troop transport plane, their aircraft are an absolute pleasure to fly 🙂

If you genuinely just pay for what you need and don’t expect luxury for a flight that you will just need point A to point B. Also just pay for a decent snack and go to sleep. Then you are going to be fine. However if you don’t pay for what you need and blindly expect for everything to go your way. Welp your screwed and frontier is ready to screw you badlyyyyyy especially if you don’t pre-pay for all that you need. Including assigned seat, pay for bag or carry on, AND travel insurance. Then your pretty set but if you don’t be prepared for the worse frontier experience at the DOOR!! But stay ready you don’t have to get ready! If you don’t want to deal with anything and be a rose colored glasses type of passenger GO ON jet blue or delta so they can over-charge you for customer service!

My flight was delayed for 11hours and a half!!! Compensation: a $15 meal voucher. We had to wait for the next available flight for more than 11 hours, seating on uncomfortable chairs in the cold Philadelphia airport lobby. No explanation for the delays that kept on increasing. My husband and I lost a day of work and we had to pay extra for car parking. I will NEVER fly with Frontier again and I will make sure to tell everyone about this awful experience. Frontier is THE WORST airline I have ever experienced. No customer service, no compassion for the elderly, no consideration for customers time, complete disrespect for human beings.They should go out of business.

Gonna pile on to what everyone else has said and advise you to never EVER fly Frontier if there is another option. Literally anything else–even another ultra-low-cost airline like Spirit or Allegiant–is better than Frontier. I’ve only flown a handful of times with this airline (usually when it’s the only option), but every single experience has been very negative. Their horrible policies and intentionally terrible pre-flight and in-flight experience are one thing, but that’s far from the extent of the grievances. 100% of the time the flight is delayed; 50% of the time the gate changes minutes before boarding. The tiny window of time to drop off your bag, paired with them only staffing a single bag check desk, causes such a massive and slow line that I’ve had to call relatives back to the airport and leave my luggage with them so I wouldn’t miss my flight home standing in the line. Other times, I’ve been stuck on the tarmac for hours after already 6-hour redeye flights, not allowed to stand despite the actual pain of sitting in those upright hard-plastic seats for so long, and left with a dead phone that I had no way to charge and thus no way to communicate the situation to loved ones or even see what time it is. Whatever small amount of money you might ostensibly be able to save by flying this airline, it is absolutely not worth it. I would rather pay more and take a bus than relive the nightmares experienced on Frontier Airlines.

Terrible customer service, scales don’t seem calibrated. Cramped cabin, stiff seats. Avoid if possible, but if funds are limited, prepare for a miserable flight and take no chances on the weight or size of your baggage.

Legroom in standard seats are so small.

DO NOT FLY EVER WITH FRONTIER MOST IMPORTANT – They give their employees incentives and/or bonuses for charging for personal carryon bags at boarding time which don’t meet their standards for personal carryon items. Sadly, many people (including me) have been harassed for personal bags when they did meet guidelines. I want to share here my terrible and very unpleasant experience with the agent responsible for boarding flight F9 3383 to San Francisco from San Diego on July 14, 2024. This agent clearly abused his authority in an excessive manner and was extremely aggressive in his face expressions and his gaze directly threatening me not to let me board if I did not pay extra baggage at the exorbitant price of 99 US$. In fact, my wife was traveling with me and was carrying very small and very light hand luggage in addition to her purse. She was attacked very sharply because she tried to board with one bag that was not paid for according to the company’s rules. I replied that it was unacceptable to charge so much for a bag that was perfectly legal as hand luggage purse. I was accused of insults and verbal assault while standing more than 80 centimeters from the agent. From that moment on, and especially when I asked to be assisted by a lawyer and I was trying to find out the identity of the agent, things got to the point where there were no more solutions for me than to accept the conditions forcefully imposed by the agent risking not being able to travel. It was very clear that the agent knowingly abused his authority forcing and humiliating me to apologize in front of all the staff. His laugh and his attitude really showing great satisfaction with the result obtained. This attitude is unacceptable from an agent of an airline, concerned with providing service and an unforgettable experience to customers. It was quite the opposite and I am therefore going to leave as many negative comments as possible on all social networks on this incident so that this type of person can never work for any airline company again. I hope he recognizes himself and that one day he recognizes his mistake and changes his attitude. So this was the first and certainly the last experience with Frontier, and I will do my best to discourage as many people as possible from traveling with this company.

It is by far the worst airline operating in the US. Here is our experience from SJC-Denver-DC and then return flights. 1). The passengers waited for 1 hour at DC airport after it landed. 2). The passengers waited for 90min at Denver airport before it took off for SJC. 3). We had to pay extra $ for seats (so that family can sit together). $18 for every seat. 4). We had to pay $65 for every carry-on. 5). We paid $149 for a check-in Bag before the flight. Once at the airport in DC, they said the payment has been made only for extra-baggage (they lied, we paid via their frontier app). So we paid again 104$. 6). They didn’t refund and said get vouchers instead. We refused. 7). Altogether we paid extra around $400. Which is more than the difference of tickets with other airlines. So the bottom-line is you end up paying more in this so-called “budget airline”.

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Frontier Airlines Review — Seats, Amenities, Customer Service, Baggage Fees & More

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Low-cost carriers such as Frontier Airlines are a popular choice for travelers seeking budget-friendly air transportation without the bells and whistles. If you’re considering a flight with Frontier Airlines, you’re probably curious about ticket options, fees, seats, reliability, and whether Frontier Airlines is a good airline to fly.

Read on to get answers about the airline, including ticketing/fare options, insights into those pesky extras (including baggage fees), seat specs, inflight amenities, customer satisfaction rankings, and more.

Airline: Frontier Airlines

Alliance: None

Category: Low-cost airline

Frequent Flyer Program: Frontier Miles

Tag Line: “ Low Fares Done Right.”

About/Mission Statement: “At Frontier, we believe The Sky is for Everyone and we deliver on this vision through our unique brand of Low Fares Done Right. We are tireless in our efforts to save you money on your flights, but we know that low fares alone aren’t enough. That’s why we make a bigger commitment – that’s the ‘Done Right’ promise.” ¹

Fleet: 135

Main Hub: Denver

Destinations: 94

Frontier Miles is Frontier’s loyalty program. If you reach Frontier Miles elite status, you get certain perks including no additional fees.

There are 4 levels of elite status within the program, each with the following requirements and benefits. You earn 10 points for every dollar you spend on Frontier.

Elite Silver requires you to earn 10,000 points with Frontier and includes:

A free carry-on bag
Seat assignment
Family pooling
No change/cancel fees
Preferred seat at check-in

Elite Gold requires you to earn 20,000 points with Frontier and includes all of the benefits of Elite Silver plus:

Preferred seat at booking
Priority Zone 1 boarding
Complimentary carry-on bag
Premium seat at check-in

Elite Platinum requires you to earn 50,000 points with Frontier and includes all of the benefits of Elite Gold plus:

Premium seat at booking
Pet in-cabin waiver
50% off Discount Den membership
Family status

Elite Diamond , Frontier’s top status, requires you to earn 100,000 points with Frontier and includes all of the benefits of Elite Platinum plus:

A free Discount Den membership
UpFront seat at check-in
Refundable tickets
Priority boarding first

Some benefits are just for the member, while some benefits are for the member and anyone else on the booking.

Frontier Airlines is a low-cost airline, so it follows the standard low-cost strategy when it comes to fares. Frontier advertises a basic ticket that covers your flight and a personal item — that’s it. Anything else is an added fee.

Frontier offers 3 options for ticketing:

Basic Fare: Frontier’s basic fare is just that: basic. This option covers getting you from Point A to Point B in a standard seat with 1 personal item.

Frontier’s the WORKS and the PERKS options are “bundles.” What’s a bundle, you ask?

Frontier conveniently bundles extras together and offers them to you at a discounted rate in 2 different tier options.

The WORKS is Frontier’s top-tier bundle . The cost starts at $59 one-way and varies by route; it’s also based on a round-trip purchase.

This option includes the following benefits at a discount of at least 50% vs. adding selections à la carte:

The ability to refund your ticket
No change fees
Seat selection
1 carry-on bag included
1 checked bag included
Priority boarding

The WORKS can only be purchased at the time of booking. If you want this bundle, don’t miss it the first time around!

The PERKS is Frontier’s second-tier bundle. The cost varies by route , and it’s also based on a round-trip purchase.

This option includes the following benefits at a discount of over 30% vs. adding selections à la carte.

As you can see, the PERKS bundle doesn’t include the ability to change or cancel your reservation. You can add the PERKS bundle at any time, even if you purchased your flights through a third party.

Discount Den

Frontier Airlines offers Discount Den , a flight savings service , for a $59.99 annual fee. New members pay $99.99 their first year — $59.99 plus a one-time $40 enrollment fee.

Discount Den subscribers get exclusive access to the lowest available fares.

Here’s what you get:

Exclusive access to the lowest fares
Kids Fly Free on select dates and flights
Unlimited savings for 1 year
Fares available for 9 people on the itinerary (as long as the subscriber is one of the passengers)
First look at new offers, promotions, and destinations
Earn Frontier miles with every purchase

Before you spend your Frontier miles, check out our complete guide on redeeming Frontier Airlines miles for maximum value .

Since Frontier is a low-cost airline that lists fares accordingly, you can expect some extra fees related to your trip, unless, of course, you’re the type who can fly comfortably in any seat with only a personal item.

Instead of hiding the add-ons, Frontier gladly explains why it keeps fares so low — to give customers a choice: “You only pay for what’s important to you.”

Baggage Fees

If you purchased the WORKS or the PERKS bundle, you already have 1 carry-on bag and 1 checked bag included in the cost. If you didn’t purchase either bundle, you can expect to incur higher baggage fees .

Baggage fees increase the closer you get to boarding , so you should purchase your allowance as soon as possible (ideally, at booking).


At booking	$53	$48	$68	$88
Before check-in on web/mobile app	$69	$58	$78	$98
At check-in on web/mobile app	$69	$58	$78	$98
Via call center	$79	$79	$89	$95
Airport ticket counter	$79	$99	$89	$95
At gate	$99	$79	n/a	n/a

*Prices are per one-way flight.

If you purchase a carry-on bag, you’ll automatically gain Zone 1 boarding.

Size/Weight Limits: Frontier has the following size and weight limitations for each type of baggage:

Personal: 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45.72 x 35.56 x 20.32 cm)
Standard: 24 x 16 x 10 inches (60.96 x 40.64 x 20.32 cm) and no heavier than 35 pounds (15.88 kg)
Checked: Must adhere to max linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 cm) and a max weight of 40 pounds (18 kg)

If your baggage is overweight, oversized, or both, expect to pay additional fees per flight.

Overweight baggage fee: $75
Oversized baggage fee: $50 to $100

Other Fees and Add-Ons

Seat Selection: Frontier encourages all passengers to choose their seats at the time of booking. If you purchased the WORKS or the PERKS bundle, you will not have to pay an additional fee for seating.

If you purchased a Basic Fare and didn’t pay to choose your seat, Frontier will assign you a seat from what’s left at check-in.

Frontier makes no guarantees about seating your party together if you don’t prepurchase seats.


Flyfrontier.com (up to 24 hours pre-departure)	$17 to $55	$20+	$49+
Call center	$17 to $55	$20+	$49+
Web check-in	$17 to $55	$25+	$49+
Airport ticket counter or self-service kiosk	$17 to $55	$25+	$49+

For Frontier elite members, seat assignment fees are waived and upgrades to Stretch seating are free if available at the time of check-in.

Call Center Reservations: $35 per passenger for bookings made through the call center

Paper Receipt/Itinerary: Undisclosed amount; Frontier reports a fee will be charged for any paper itineraries or receipts by mail.

Itinerary Change: If you change your flight 60+ days prior to departure, you will incur no costs to do so. If you need to change your flight 59 to 7 days prior to departure, you will incur a reduced fee of $49 per passenger. If you need to cancel or change your flight 6 days or less prior to departure, you will incur the normal fee of $99 per passenger. These fees are not applicable to passengers who have booked the WORKS, which offers free itinerary changes.

Name Change: $75 per person plus any fare difference between the fare already paid and the current fare for the same itinerary at the time the name change is processed.

Same-Day Confirmed Flight Changes: $99

Unaccompanied Minor: $100 per one-way flight (nonstop flights only; Frontier does not accept unaccompanied minors on connecting flights)

Pet Cabin Fee: $99 per one-way flight

Refreshments Onboard

Frontier does not offer complimentary beverages, snacks, or meals . You’ll need to bring your own refreshments or make an inflight purchase:

Nonalcoholic beverages from $3.99
Snacks from $4.99
Beer, wine, and spirits from $9.99

Frontier also offers food and beverage packages for a slight discount.

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What will your Frontier flight look like? Let’s get into the seat specs and inflight amenities.

Frontier has 3 seat types on its planes, Standard, Premium, and UpFront Plus. Seat pitch and width vary slightly depending on which plane you’re on, but it can get pretty tight! Additionally, these seats do not recline.

Premium (all planes): 36″ pitch (rows 1 to 3), 38″ pitch (row 13), about 18″ width
Standard A320 (V1 and V2): 28″ to 29″ pitch, 17″ to 19″ width
Standard A321 (V1 and V2): 28″ to 29″ pitch, 16.5″ to 19″ width

UpFront Plus is a relatively new seating configuration that mimics the European business class model with the middle seat blocked.

The following table is a breakdown of seating on each Frontier aircraft model:


A320 V1	180	Rows 14 and back	Rows 4 to 10	Rows 3, 12, 13	Rows 1 and 2
A320 V2	186	Rows 14 and back	Rows 4 to 10	Rows 3, 12, 13	Rows 1 and 2
A321 V1	230	Rows 14 and back	Rows 4 to 10	Rows 3, 13, 27	Rows 1 and 2
A321 V2	240	Rows 20 and back	Rows 4 to 17	Rows 3, 18, 19, 29, 30A	Rows 1 and 2

Most Frontier Airlines seats have very tight pitch — actually, the tightest in the airline industry (see table below).

When you combine a 28- to 29-inch pitch with a 16.5-inch width as experienced on some A321 seats, it makes for a pretty tight fit. Plus, most of the seats have tiny tray tables.


	Boeing 737-800	31” to 32”
	Boeing 737-800	30” to 31”
	Boeing 737-800	31” to 32”
Frontier	Airbus 320 and 321	28” to 31”
	Airbus 320 and 321	32” to 34”
Ryanair	Boeing 737-800	30”
	Boeing 737-800	32” to 33”
	Airbus 320 and 321	28”
	Boeing 737-800	30” to 31”

Inflight Amenities

Since Frontier is a low-cost airline, many of the inflight amenities passengers have come to expect on other more popular airlines are absent:

Frontier does not provide inflight Wi-Fi, video streaming capabilities, or any type of onboard entertainment at this time.
Refreshment service is limited to paid beverages and snacks only.
Frontier does not have electrical outlets onboard for passenger/commercial product use.

Are people happy with their Frontier flights? That depends.

Of course, there are numerous complaints due to the general lack of research into what you actually get for your money with a low-cost airline. Anyone who knows the basic low-cost structure will know to expect extra costs (or a pared-down experience).

Frontier openly advertises how it’s able to keep its fares low, so there shouldn’t be any surprises. However, it is a bit tough to calculate what your total cost is going to be until you reach the final steps in your booking process.

In December 2023, the last full month of data collected, Frontier canceled 76 flights, delayed 910 flights, and diverted 22 flights (likely due to weather). Also, 3,335 bags were mishandled.

Consumer Rankings and Ratings

Here’s how Frontier Airlines stacks up on popular rankings and rating systems:

SkyTrax Airline Ranking: 3-star airline

ACSI Rating (American Customer Satisfaction Index): 67% (Eighth place out of the 10 largest U.S. carriers for the 12-month period ending February 2024)

AQR (Airline Quality Rating): Seventh out of the 10 largest U.S. carriers

Tripadvisor Airline Review Rating : 2.0/5 average (of 22,998 reviews)

Kayak Customer Rating : 6.3/10 (of 4,473 verified reviews)

Safety and Performance

Frontier Airlines has a 7/7 safety record as awarded by AirlineRatings.com . The rating considers whether the airline has an IATA Operational Safety Audit Certification and combines government and crash records along with information from the World’s Aviation Governing Body.

In terms of performance, the February 2024 Air Travel Consumer Report states that for 2023, Frontier Airlines was on time 66.99% of the time.

This places Frontier in last place out of 10 airlines in terms of On-Time Performance (OTP). In comparison, the top airline was Hawaiian, arriving on time 94.07% of the time.

Regardless of poor OTP and decreased customer satisfaction scores, Frontier Airlines has received a couple of notable awards:

Federal Aviation Administration’s Diamond Award for Maintenance Excellence – 2016
International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) – The Industry’s Most Fuel Efficient Airline

Frontier's Technical Operations Team Receiving the FAA Diamond Award

On many lists, Frontier sits right down at the bottom (alongside fellow low-cost carrier Spirit) as one of the worst airlines out there.

Is this mainly due to complaints surrounding low transparency with tons of added fees? Or is it more serious than that, concerning worsening customer satisfaction in regards to flight problems (delays and cancellations) and baggage handling?

Either way, the chance you’ll be satisfied with your Frontier flight seems like a toss-up, and it likely depends on your personality and expectations.

If you like all the perks included with your ticket, plan to check a couple of bags, and want a comfortable flight in terms of seating, then Frontier is not for you unless you plan to pay quite a bit more than its advertised base fares.

However, if you’re not bothered by a bare-bones flight, don’t have bags to check, and are OK with some customer satisfaction hiccups, then you could certainly score a pretty cheap flight from Frontier.

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How I Scored The Best Seat On A Frontier Redeye For Free

April 25, 2017

Frontier Airlines is a whole different kind of animal. Or so claimed their marketing campaign way back in 2003. That was back when they were sort of a quirky regional airline that managed to attract a loyal following among the anti-corporate crowd common to the mountain west. They went head-to-head with United in Denver for years, becoming equally famous for the lovable animals on the tails of their planes and the chocolate chip cookies baked in their onboard ovens.

Nowadays, Frontier is still an animal. But instead of that cuddly koala, they are now more like a raccoon or opossum that skitters around the edges of civilization, tipping over trash cans in search of a meal made from someone else’s leftovers. That’s because Frontier’s current strategy is to dart in and out of juicy markets that were once dominated by the legacies. If a route works after a few months, they keep it. If not, they pack up shop and head elsewhere. For sure, they offer some incredible fares, but then try to sell you everything and the kitchen sink along the way.

I’ve flown Frontier a few times, but certainly not much. As a United Premier 1K, I’m willing to pay a little more for my ticket since it will come with an Economy Plus seat, the chance at an upgrade, more valuable miles, and better protection in the case of travel snafus.

But even I have my price.

And for a recent work trip to the east coast, Frontier was offering a fare that was several hundred dollars less than United, even when I included the $30 fee I’d have to pay to check a bag. Sure the schedule sucked — a redeye leaving after midnight — but for that kind of savings, I figured I could survive.

Seat assignments on Frontier

For my flight, Frontier wanted an extra $12 to select a seat in the back of the plane. Or I could pay $24 to select a regular seat towards the front. Or $40 for an extra legroom seat in the first couple of rows or the exit. It’s possible that Frontier offers a few middle seats in the back for free, but I didn’t see any on my flight.

As much as the extra space seemed nice, my thinking was that if you’re gonna go cheap — and I was most assuredly going cheap on this trip — you gotta go all-in. Plus, I was leaving my wife and three young kids at home for once, meaning that even the middle seat next to the lav was going to seem like a spa compared to constantly adjusting someone’s tablet or opening endless packages of string cheese.

At the time I bought my ticket — about a month in advance — the seat map showed the plane was mostly empty. I mistakenly took this to mean that the flight was lightly booked, which seemed to make sense considering this was a miserable redeye leaving at 1:20 AM on a Sunday morning. I wish I had taken a screen shot of the seat map at the time, but basically there were just a smattering of occupied seats in the $12 section, with almost no one in the premium seats.

Here’s what the seat map looks like for an upcoming flight on this route:

Anyway, I decided to save the $12 and take my chances.

Frontier’s online check-in opened 24 hours prior to departure

As the day of the departure approached, I periodically checked the seat map to see if my gambit was going to pay off. The back of the plane definitely had a few more seats occupied than before, but still not that many.

But then when check-in rolled around, the back started to fill rapidly. That’s because Frontier automatically assigns seats to those who haven’t paid for a seat assignment — and apparently that includes just about everyone. I’m not sure what the seat allocation algorithm looks like, but I imagine they more or less go front to back handing out the $12 seats, all the while hoping they can entice a few folks to buy-up to the premium seats.

By perhaps midday on Saturday — 12 hours from departure — all of the cheap seats were taken. But the $24 seats were mostly available. I started to realize that this flight was not nearly as empty as I had hoped. A quick check on the Frontier website indicated that they weren’t even selling tickets for it anyone. Ruh roh .

But I still didn’t see much benefit to completing check-in. I mean, if I’m just going to end up in a middle seat, it might as well be in the front of the plane.

So I stuck to the strategy of monitoring the seat map, but not actually checking in.

Coming down to the wire

As I left for the airport, nearly all of the $12 and $24 seats were occupied. Two $12 seats momentarily became available as you’ll see below, but they soon filled as well.

By the time I got to the airport, the only seat on the entire flight that was open was an exit row aisle. I was sure hoping it had my name on it.

I decided it couldn’t get any better, so I decided to finally take my shot and completed check-in, now barely an hour before departure. I held my breath as the app displayed my boarding pass — I had been assigned seat number “0.” Did that mean I got to sit in the cockpit?

Actually, I figured that meant I still had a chance at assigned that awesome exit row seat. Or it might mean I’d be the first passenger to get involuntarily denied boarding (since I didn’t have a seat assignment and was flying on a rock-bottom fare). It would be feast or famine.

A few minutes later I arrived at the counter, ready to check my bag. The friendly agent chatted a bit, typed, and then asked if I could lift 35 pounds. I hadn’t been to the gym that week, but assured him I could. He then handed me boarding pass for seat 13 D, the exit row aisle. Arguably the best seat on the plane.

But now I was curious. How close had I come to getting IDB’ed? The agent said the flight was overbooked by two. And he had just assigned me the last seat. He said he hoped the two guys behind me weren’t going to Philly. (I think they were.)

In the end, I presume everyone got on since the exit row aisle across from me remained empty. In fact, I think that was the only empty seat on the plane.

Bottom Line

By waiting until all of the regular seats had been assigned, I was able to game the Frontier seat allocation algorithm to score a $40 exit row seat for free.

This strategy isn’t without risk, however, as I imagine that I might have been one of the first passengers to be denied boarding should the flight have ended up oversold since I didn’t have a seat assignment. But given that I didn’t need to be in Philadelphia until the following day anyway, I figured it was worth the risk.

Have you ever tried to game the seat allocation algorithm on a low-cost carrier? How did it turn out?

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Just got to the gate I checked in at 2 this morning and got seat 11f I'm told they are overbooked by 10 people though; looks like a full flight for sure. Nov 21 2023

It's better to check in as soon as possible. That way I never got middle seats and once got 30A with no seat in front, which was the best!

I just did on-line checkin for myself, my wife, and adult son about 17.5 hours before departure. Our assigned seats weren't as bad as I expected. We got seats 19a, 19b, and 19 E. So my wife got a window and my son was in the middle, across the aisle but still in the same row. I suppose if we waited much closer to flight departure we might have got a seat way up front, or maybe bumped. I don't know if our flight is overbooked or not. But we paid $0 for each seat assignment. I wasnt going to pay for an exact seat since I already bought the airline tickets.

Dang! I never heard about this trick. I was thinking that they would fill seats front to back. I checkd in last night fora flight later today and - yup - I got a toilet seat way in the back. And a middle seat. Ugh. I'll definitely wait to check in on my return flight. Thanks for the great tip. Wish I saw this article 5min sooner! :D

I just checked in about 7 1/2 ish hours early for my frontier flight philly to fl we got assigned seats 2b and 2f. One is a middle but i have never sat this close to the front of a plane. I'm excited, but nervous hopefully they honor the seats they gave us!

Here's a question for you. Say I check in and get my assigned seat. Is there any way to switch to another seat without paying a fee on Frontier? Most airlines typically allow you to switch once the 24 hour window is open, but I'm not sure about Frontier.

I just got off my flt from Orlando to swf. Didn’t get seat assignment until the gate. 13f perfect ! Free! Total fare 97$

If you're gunning for one of the top seats on the plane, if you're traveling solo (or don't care if you and others on your booking are split up), and if you can tolerate the risk of pushing it too far and being denied boarding on an oversold plane, the strategy detailed here seems like a good one.

But if you're just trying to get away from the back of the plane, my limited experience...

But if you're just trying to get away from the back of the plane, my limited experience indicates this approach isn't necessary and may in fact be counterproductive at this point in time. For my flight tomorrow, I checked in sometime within say ½ an hour of check-in window opening and was assigned a seat in the middle of the plane (row 15 of 30) with dozens and dozens of empty seats behind me--and crucially, priced less than my seat would have been: my seat is directly in front of several rows where they are charging $21 for aisle and window seats, indicating this is at least how much my aisle seat would have been sold for, yet there are about a dozen rows farther back on the plane where the aisle and window seats are priced at $17. So not only did they not place me nearly as far back as they could have, they didn't even place me into a seat for which they would otherwise charge the lowest possible price. Now, I didn't get an exit row seat, but my point is that I'm nowhere near the back of the plane. As to my earlier mention that delaying check in may be counterproductive: the vast majority of the seats available on this plane are behind mine and if this flight is anywhere near full, that means that people checking in after me are the ones who are going to be sitting there, meaning delaying check in here results not in sitting farther forward in the plane but in sitting farther back in the plane.

Also, it's worth noting that they gave my wife and I seats together. As they say, your mileage may vary, but if you're booked together with others and wish to sit together, I recommend an earlier, not a later check in because my experience (again, limited experience) indicates that if the seats together are available they may give them to you. But clearly, if you wait so long to check in that seats together aren't even available then they obviously can't give them to you.

My wife is flying on Frontier from Philadelphia tonight and we, also, decided to take our chances on seat assignment since she is traveling alone. Somehow, she snagged 13C. We’re not sure how but, better lucky than smart, I suppose!

Waiting to board now and snagged seat 2B... an $83 seat. Woop woop.

Didn’t they change the rules in 2019 where kiosk check in cost extra? Also, can you view the seat map without actually checking in? App/kiosk/online Thanks

Kiosk check-in does cost extra. In the app/on their site, I can view the seat map by acting like I want to pay to reserve a seat.

Read this post and tried this. Was a little stressed because I was worried that the flight would be overbooked, resulting in me not getting a seat period. I kept refreshing the seat chart in the last 10 min before online check-in ended, and to my pleasure, I could see all the seats being filled back to front while leaving all the stretch seats for last. Checked in the last few minutes and scored a stretch-window seat that would’ve cost me an extra $60 otherwise :)

I think waiting until the end works if your traveling alone. However, if you are traveling as a family (with kids) it's best to check in as early as possible if you have purchased your seats in advance.

Last year was the first time my family of 5 flew on Frontier, because I was nervous about us not sitting together I purchased our seats in advance. This year we attempted Frontier again (you can't...

Last year was the first time my family of 5 flew on Frontier, because I was nervous about us not sitting together I purchased our seats in advance. This year we attempted Frontier again (you can't beat the prices for a family of 5), I was trying to keep my trip budget down as much as possible and I did not purchase the seats. I checked in right at the 24 hour mark and was able to get 5 seats together, same row. They are in the back of the plane but sitting together is more important to me, not to mention having the restroom close is sure to be a winner. Glad I didn't fall for the upcharge this year.

This worked for me. I checked in an hour before departure time and scored a $45 seat in Row #1.

Flew Frontier from Orlando to New Orleans back in August, there were 5 of us, 3 adults, 2 children. I checked us in right at 24 hours prior to departure and got 5 seats togehter in the same row both ways. We even got TSA Pre both ways.

PS. Red eye flight to boot

Getting ready to travel on Frontier with hubby and child (10 yrs old). Feeling a little nervous about seating arrangement as I have read everywhere that there is no guarantee sitting together. I am not concerned about sitting next to hubby as much as I am concerned that my child may have to sit alone possibly in between two strangers. Any suggestions, strategies, etc. to calm my nervous mind? Please know we are totally inexperienced...

I was curious. If "Frontier automatically assigns seats to those who haven’t paid for a seat assignment — and apparently that includes just about everyone", then you should have a seat number rather than 0.

Unless you are that one of the two pax who are overbooked and they cannot assign you a seat number.

Anyone has any experience to share on this?

Prior to the 24hr before departure, the non-preferred seat selections were $12 and $13. Within the 24hr before departure, the price increases... $13->$17, $45->$50 for exit aisle. The carry on baggage changed: $38->$40. I wouldn't be surprised if it bumps up more as the departure time gets closer.

K R -- Thanks for sharing. Made my day to hear your success!

Months after reading this, I booked a flight with my fiance. He's not usually like this, but when he saw me the day before asked if I'd checked in and - I'm going to admit it - I was annoyed by the reminder about something that I didn't think mattered. So I said "I like to check in late because you can get better seats that way." Thanks Travis for the conversational ammo :-|

It was a connecting flight and we did get better than expected seats on the first leg. Whatever they call the seats they try to up-sell to you, we sat in those. On the second leg we didn't have seat assignments so had to go to the gate; it looked like we wouldn't sit together. I was almost contrite. Then the gate agent said "oh are you together?" and re-issued seats that were fine.

I guess it makes sense that they assign the up-sell seats last to regular-price customers. I'm surprised though that this airline gave us nice seats together instead of shitty middle-seats-not-next to each other. I'm fairly sure that United would have done the latter.

This is the way to get seats together on Spirit or at least guarantee an aisle seat (or window, whatever your preference). I'm optimistic that regular Spirit flyers are not reading this blog, so I won't complain too much. I only fly them MCI-LAS; hard to beat RT's in the range of $48-72.

Nice one Travis. Good hustle. Especially On a red eye that extra leg room is huge.

Frontier review please

A little trick I've done on Spirit many times is to check in and get your seat assignment but wait to be the very very last person to board the plane. When you step on the plane quickly scan to the exit rows to see if there are seats open and head right to them and sit down. They don't know the wiser and I've scored an amazing seat.

Ive done this strategy before. JetBlue didnt have any decent seats and I didnt choose a seat. I asked at the gate for a seat and got the window exit row seat.

This also works with legacy carriers really well. All the elites get the best seats on the flight to start bc they can select for free. A few of these elites are likely to get upgraded and then their seats will be open. Ill ask for exit row when I get to airport and its usually available at the gate.

I've tried this with United in an attempt to score a free Economy Plus seat, but at some point they just assigned me a seat even though I hadn't checked in.

I often travel alone with Wow Air and I never pay for seat assignments so it is always a gamble what seat I will get when I check in. I would try this strategy with them but a) they don't have kiosks and b) their online check in closes two hours before departure and c) i'd rather have a window or aisle on the last row of the aircraft than have a middle seat anywhere...

Recently I flew AA. From booking the ticket until check in, there were no free seats that I'd want to sit in. At check in, I was assigned one of their "preferred" seats (main cabin, closer to the front of the plane but not main cabin extra) with priority boarding.

I had some similar methods over the years. Nice to see a post about this topic.

Similar experience with Ryanair. If you check in at exactly T-24hr they fill in back to front. I got Row 33 many times which is by far the best row (last row) because Ryanair boards back to front and often times opens both doors for disembark. First one on, first one off. Perfect. The only catch is you have to know your airports because at major airports like my home base Madrid, they use gates to board so getting off might be a problem.

Jon -- You haven't heard the half of it yet! I think the review will be titled, "This is why friends don't let friends fly Frontier...."

@Travis. I do it with spirit all the time. I dont check in online but at the kiosk. If u check in 2 hours or 2.5 hours. Before the flight at the aipprt it assigns you seat from the front i always get the first row or regular seats. In spirit i have also gotten the big front seat with your method half the time. Win win. I tell everyone to check in at the aiport 2 hiurs and garunteed first or 2nd row seats

I was recently on an Easyjet flight.Checked in about 36 hours before the flight and was assigned an extra legroom exit row seat. As there were 3 of us in that row, I was requested to go to the other side which was empty. So I ended up with a full row of extra legroom exit row.....

Still overpriced. My sympathies

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Just got to the gate I checked in at 2 this morning and got seat 11f I'm told they are overbooked by 10 people though; looks like a full flight for sure. Nov 21 2023

It's better to check in as soon as possible. That way I never got middle seats and once got 30A with no seat in front, which was the best!

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You may pay to select your seat assignment at the time of ticket purchase. The purchase of a bundle may include a seat assignment. If you’ve already purchased your ticket, you may purchase a seat assignment on your Manage Booking page through logging into My Trips or when you check-in online within 24 hours of departure. If you do not purchase a seat assignment, one will be randomly assigned free of charge during check-in. However, your party may be separated. Find more information on our seating options .

Itinerary Changes

All itinerary changes have no residual value when exchanged for a purchase of lesser value . Please click here for more information.

Same-Day Flight Changes

Standby travel.

Frontier offers Elite level members of FRONTIER Miles the opportunity to stand by for an earlier or later flight on your day of travel for no fee.

If you are eligible for standby travel, you may request to fly standby on another flight on your day of travel at the airport ticket counter or gate.

Standby travel on eligible tickets must follow the original ticketed itinerary, meaning if you were booked on a nonstop flight you cannot add a connection to the itinerary or vice versa.

Flying standby involves risk. If you are unable to get on the desired flight and miss the flight for which you were scheduled to fly, no additional transportation will be due unless you purchase a ticket. The order in which those standing by for a flight are boarded will be as determined by Frontier.

Same Day Confirmed Flight Changes

If you wish to change to an earlier flight on your day of travel, please review our policy here . An airport agent can assist with changing your flight, subject to seat availability. A same-day change fee and any difference in fare and options prices will apply.

Same Day Flights to Alternative Airports (Sister Cities)

For purposes of involuntary reroute (a diversion), Frontier considers the following groups of airports to be the same point.

Orlando, FL (MCO), Tampa, FL (TPA), Sarasota, FL (SRQ), Fort Myers, FL (RSW), West Palm Beach, FL (PBI), Miami, FL (MIA), Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL), Jacksonville, FL (JAX)
New Orleans, LA (MSY), Pensacola, FL (PNS)
Atlanta, GA (ATL), Savannah, GA (SAV), Charleston, SC (CHS), Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR), Charlotte, NC (CLT), Raleigh, NC (RDU), Knoxville, TN (TYS), Norfolk, VA (ORF)
Nashville, TN (BNA), Memphis, TN (MEM), Little Rock, AR (LIT), Bentonville/Fayetteville, AR (XNA), Oklahoma City, OK (OKC), Dallas, TX (DFW), Tulsa, OK (TUL)
Austin, TX (AUS), San Antonio, TX (SAT), Houston, TX (IAH), Houston (Hobby) TX (HOU)
Omaha, NE (OMA), Des Moines, IA (DSM), Cedar Rapids, IA (CID), Kansas City, MO (MCI), St. Louis, MO (STL), Sioux Falls, SD (FSD), Fargo, ND (FAR), Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (MSP)
Chicago, IL (ORD), Chicago (Midway), IL (MDW), Bloomington/Normal, IL (BMI), Milwaukee, WI (MKE), Madison, WI (MSN), Green Bay, WI (GRB))
Detroit, MI (DTW), Cleveland, OH (CLE), Grand Rapids, MI (GRR), Pittsburgh, PA (PIT), Indianapolis, IN (IND), Cincinnati, OH (CVG), Columbus, OH (CMH)
Washington, D.C. (Reagan) (DCA), Washington, D.C (Dulles, VA) (IAD), Baltimore, MD (BWI), Philadelphia, PA (PHL), Trenton, NJ (TTN), Harrisburg, PA (MDT), New York City (LaGuardia), NY (LGA), Islip, NY (ISP), Hudson Valley, NY (Stewart International) (SWF), Hartford, CT (BDL), Providence, RI (PVD), Boston, MA (BOS), Portland, ME (PDX), New York/Newark, NJ (EWR), New York City (JFK), NY, Albany, NY (ALB)
Buffalo, NY (BUF), Rochester, NY (ROC), Syracuse, NY (SYR)
Seattle, WA (SEA), Portland, OR (PDX)
San Francisco, CA (SFO), Oakland, CA (OAK), Sacramento, CA (SMF), San Jose, CA (SJC), Reno, NV (RNO)
Burbank (Hollywood), CA (BUR), Ontario, CA (ONT), Santa Ana, CA (SNA), San Diego, CA (SAN), Phoenix, AZ (PHX), Las Vegas, NV (LAS), Reno, NV (RNO), Los Angeles, CA (LAX), Tucson, AZ (TUS), Albuquerque, NM (ABQ)
Guanacaste, Costa Rica (LIR), San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO)
Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ), Kingston, Jamaica (KIN)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ), Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ)
San Juan, PR (SJU), Aguadilla, PR (BQN), Ponce, PR (PSE)
Denver, CO (DEN), Colorado Springs, CO (COS), Grand Junction, CO (GJT), Cheyenne, WY (CYS), Albuquerque, NM (ABQ)

Name Changes

If you need to change the name on your ticket prior to travel but will keep the same itinerary, you may do so by paying any difference between the fare already paid and the current fare selling for the same itinerary, as well as a name change fee . Please note that if you must make an itinerary change (date changes or city changes) in addition to the name change, both the name change cost and the itinerary change cost described above will both apply.

To change the name on a ticket, please chat with us .

Cancel a Ticket

Voluntary ticket cancellation.

If you purchased the WORKS℠ , you may visit flyfrontier.com and either apply the value of your purchase to a new ticket without any penalty, subject to any difference in fare and/or options prices or retain the value of your purchase for use within one year of the transaction date. All tickets are nonrefundable except the Works and except within 24 hours for tickets 7 days or more prior to departure. Otherwise, if you did not purchase the WORKS℠, p lease view our pricing options regarding changing or canceling your flight here . E ach passenger’s booking will retain its value for 90 days in the form of a travel credit.

All tickets are nonrefundable , except within 24 hours of booking for flights 7 days or more prior to departure. Please view our pricing options regarding changing or canceling your flight here .

Changes or cancellations must be made prior to your flight’s scheduled departure time. If you fail to check-in or to board your flight within the required time (check-in: 60 minutes prior to scheduled departure time; boarding: 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure time), your ticket will be deemed a No-Show Cancellation and cancelled. All subsequent flights, including return flights, on the itinerary, will also be treated as No-Show Cancellations. Please reference the Contract of Carriage for more details.

Involuntary Ticket Cancellation

Please note that Frontier reserves the right to cancel your reservation (including continuing, connecting and return flights) without notice in the event of any of the following:

You do not fly a flight on the ticket or fail to show for a flight without calling to cancel.
You fail to check-in for your flight by the check-in cutoff. The check-in cutoff is 60 minutes prior to departure for domestic flights and 60 minutes prior to departure for international flights.
You are not present at the boarding gate at least 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure time, even if you have already checked in for the flight.
Frontier’s decision to refuse transport to a customer for any of the reasons stated in Section 3 (Refusal to Transport) of the Frontier Contract of Carriage or as otherwise provided therein.

All tickets are nonrefundable except the Works and except within 24 hours for tickets 7 days or more prior to departure.

Unaccompanied Minor Travel

Effective November 1, 2018, Frontier Airlines will no longer accept children traveling alone under the age of 15 yrs of age. Any child under the age of 15 must be in the same reservation as an accompanying adult.

Emergency Events

We’re sorry to hear of any emergency situation, but we know life events happen. Because of this, we offer a few options described in the chart below. Please note that all tickets lose their value if the customer does not cancel prior to the scheduled departure of any ticketed flight.

Type of Emergency Event	Options Available to You	Documentation Required
	Change your travel date, time, and/or destination. Tickets are valid 365 days from date of cancellation with no change fee (any fare difference will apply)	Embassy receipt or police report for lost or stolen documents
Jury duty or subpoena	Option to: Change your travel date, time, and/or destination. Tickets are valid 365 days from date of cancellation with no change fee (any fare difference will apply).	Jury duty notice or subpoena
Death of the ticketed customer	Cancel the unused portion of a ticket and receive a full refund	Death certificate or letter from funeral director on funeral home letterhead.
Death of a travel companion or an immediate family member	Option to: -Change your travel date, time, and/or destination for up to 365 days from the original date of purchase with no change fee (any fare difference will apply). -Cancel the unused portion of a ticket and receive a credit for 365 days from the original date of purchase.	Death certificate or letter from funeral director on funeral home letterhead. The relationship to the ticket holder must be included with the request.

If you are requesting a change in travel dates for one of the reasons above, please use our Document Submission Form . Submissions not meeting the specific criteria listed above may be declined.

Immediate family members include a spouse, domestic partner, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Eligibility applies whether the relationship is biological, adoptive, step, in-law or domestic partner, foster, or ward/legal guardian.

Ticket Receipts

If you need a copy of a receipt for a reservation you have purchased or for travel that is already completed, you may also request a copy of a receipt on your Manage Booking page through logging into My Trips .

Contact Center Booking

We make booking directly with Frontier easy. Booking at FlyFrontier.com will always offer the best value.

A $35 service fee per ticket is applied for each Economy Fare ticket and FRONTIER Miles award ticket booked through our Reservations Department

When you book with us at FlyFrontier.com or through our Reservations Department, we will send you an email with your flight itinerary.

Taxes and Fees

If you want to know about the Fees and Taxes included in the price of your airfare, here’s a quick and handy guide that covers most of our destinations. Not all fees and taxes apply to all fares, but we’ll quote you the total – inclusive of the applicable taxes and fees -- for your ticket.

U.S. Transportation Tax (domestic FET): airfares for travel within the 48 contiguous states include a 7.5% Federal Excise Tax (FET).

Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs): these charges are from the airports themselves, and are applied to the operations of those airports. The charge ranges in value and is set by the airport.

U.S. September 11th Security Fee: the Transportation Security Administration assess a September 11th Security Fee per passenger enplanement.

U.S. Domestic Flight Segment Tax: the US government taxes each passenger and each ‘segment’ (basically, every take-off).

Carrier Interface Charge: the standard fare price we display online includes a charge per passenger, per segment, that is assessed on tickets purchased through the website or our call center. The Discount Den fares we display online include a charge per passenger, per segment, that is assessed on tickets purchased through the website.

Service Fee: for each ticket booked through our Reservations Department there will be a Service Fee which is calculated per passenger.

APHIS User Fee Passenger (international arrivals): This fee is levied by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for international arrivals.

Immigration User Fee and Customs User Fee (international arrivals): These fees are levied by the United States Customs and Border Protection for international arrivals.

Mexico Tourism Tax (Derecho No Immigrante) and Mexico Departure Tax - TUA: these taxes are levied on passengers flying to and/or from Mexico on international flights, and differs depending on the airport.

Surcharges: The fare price we display online includes a charge per passenger, per direction, that is assessed on tickets to cover costs of providing a service including facility maintenance, fuel, security etc . These surcharges appear during peak holiday travel periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas.

High Cost Airport Charge: The High Cost Airport Charge offsets Frontier’s higher operating costs in select major airports where, for example, landing fees and gate rentals are significantly higher than other major airports where Frontier operates.

Here’s how an airline that charges for all seat assignments will keep families seated together

On the heels of United Airlines' recent announcement about family seating , ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines said it is now also seating children with a parent at no additional charge. This makes the carrier the latest airline to enact a travel policy that allows families to sit together.

The Denver-based carrier said on Tuesday that it allows children under the age of 14 to be seated automatically with at least one parent or guardian at no additional charge.

Typically, Frontier charges a fee for all seat assignments . However, under this new measure, the airline said it would assign seats based on family members' ages before the check-in window opens.

"We recognize the importance of seating children next to an adult with whom they are traveling," said Daniel Shurz, senior vice president, commercial, of Frontier Airlines.

Shurz said Frontier had been working on this policy and enhancing its systems since October to better ensure that families can sit together on flights, adding that the "system is working well, and we are receiving positive feedback."

Additionally, Frontier said families with Discount Den membership can use its Kids Fly Free promotions for select flights if they have children who are under 14 years old.

Frontier follows in the footsteps of United Airlines in announcing policies that make it easier for families to be seated together. United said Monday that it would let families with children under the age of 12 sit together for free in its economy cabins.

Breeze Airways has said that it has always allowed families to sit together for free on its flights.

Southwest Airlines — which is notorious for its open seating policy — seems to have been quietly experimenting with its family travel policy. It allows families with children under the age of 13 to be a part of a family boarding process to make sure that families have a better chance at choosing seats that are next to each other.

However, the official Southwest policy is still that families with children under the age of 6 board between its A and B boarding groups.

The recent focus on family seating comes after President Joe Biden admonished airlines for charging additional fees to allow children to sit with their families, touting that his administration will enact more consumer protections.

The Department of Transportation's existing policy already encourages airlines to keep families seated together to the extent possible without charging extra fees to seat children under the age of 13 with a parent or guardian.

"Baggage fees are bad enough — they can't just treat your child like a piece of luggage," Biden said in his State of the Union address Feb. 7.

Frontier Check-in

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How can I check in for my Frontier Airlines (F9) flight?

You may check-in for your Frontier Airlines (F9) flight with the following options:

Online check-in (Web check-in)
Self-service kiosk check-in at the airport
Ticket counter check-in at the airport
Mobile check-in

Does Frontier Airlines (F9) have online web check-in?

Yes, you may check-in for your Frontier Airlines (F9) flight online starting 24 hours before the scheduled departure time (depending on your departure city and destination) to receive a printable boarding pass. You may use this option if:

you have an electronic ticket and the first flight is on Frontier Airlines (F9)
you may access your reservation with your confirmation code, e-ticket number, or frequent flyer account
you are not a special needs passenger (for example an unaccompanied minor)

Can I check bags with the Frontier Airlines (F9) online web check-in?z: Yes, you may check bags but you must drop them at the airport baggage drop before the check-in deadline for your flight.

Can I pay bag fees with the Frontier Airlines (F9) online web check-in?: Yes

Can I select, change, and pay for my seat with the Frontier Airlines (F9) online web check-in? : Yes

Does Frontier Airlines (F9) offer mobile check-in?

Frontier does allow mobile check-in using their app for iOS and Android.

Does Frontier Airlines (F9) offer curbside check-in? (US Carriers only)

Does frontier airlines (f9) offer self-service kiosk check-in.

Yes, you may check-in for your Frontier Airlines (F9) flight at the airport self-service kiosk no later than 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time (depending on your departure city and destination) and receive a printed boarding pass.

Can I check bags with the Frontier Airlines (F9) self-service kiosk check-in?: Yes

Can I pay bag fees with the Frontier Airlines (F9) self-service kiosk check-in?: Yes

Can I select or change my seat with the Frontier Airlines (F9) self-service kiosk check-in?: Yes

Does Frontier Airlines (F9) offer ticket counter check-in?

Yes, you may check-in for your Frontier Airlines (F9) flight at the airport ticket counter no later than 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time (depending on your departure city and destination) and receive a printed boarding pass.

Can I check bags at the Frontier Airlines (F9) ticket counter check-in?: Yes

Can I pay bag fees at the Frontier Airlines (F9) ticket counter check-in?: Yes

Can I select or change my seat at the Frontier Airlines (F9) ticket counter check-in?: Yes

Does Frontier Airlines (F9) charge a fee for a seat assignment?

Economy fares do not include a seat assignment. You may purchase a seat assignment at the time of booking. If you have already purchased your ticket, then you may choose and pay for your seat assignment on FlyFrontier.com or when you check in online within 24 hours of departure.

If you do not purchase a seat assignment, then one will be randomly assigned free of charge during check-in. However, please understand that your party might be separated.

When do I need to check-in for my Frontier Airlines (F9) flight?

The minimum time to check-in for a Frontier Airlines (F9) flight is:

45 minutes before scheduled departure time for US domestic flights
60 minutes before scheduled departure time for international flights to/from the US

When do I need to arrive at the airport for my Frontier Airlines (F9) flight?

Suggested arrival time:

2 hours before scheduled departure time for US domestic flights
3 hours before scheduled departure time for international flights to/from the US

Minimum required check-in time with carry-on baggage:

Minimum required check-in time with checked baggage:

When do I need to be at the boarding gate?

Boarding closes at the following times for Frontier Airlines (F9) flights:

30 minutes before scheduled departure time for US domestic flights
30 minutes before scheduled departure time for international flights to/from the US

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Frontier charges for both carry-on and checked bags.

The cost depends on the distance of your flight and when you pay the fees (the earlier the better).

You can usually minimize these costs by purchasing a ticket option with included bags.

Frontier Airlines, headquartered in Denver, is considered an “ultra low-cost carrier.” The airline offers extremely low fares that include only the flight — all other perks and amenities are considered “extras” and come with an additional charge.

Depending on the fare class you purchase, you'll pay for seat assignments, checked bags and carry-on luggage, as well as the in-flight food and drinks that come complimentary on many other airlines.

Frontier’s rationale is that they want to “unbundle” the airfare, letting you choose what you want to pay for. If you never check a bag, why should you have to pay the same cost as someone who does? This allows a minimalist traveler to get some incredibly cheap airfares.

But before you fly Frontier, it’s important to understand what type of baggage and other fees you’re likely to be charged. That way you can have a complete picture of your total flight cost.

» Learn more: Frontier Miles: the complete guide

Frontier baggage fees: The basics

Frontier has four ticket options: basic, economy, premium and business. The only thing that comes free with your Frontier basic airfare is a small personal item that needs to fit under the seat in front of you. If you elect to purchase an economy, premium or business fare, a carry-on bag is included. A checked luggage is only included with a business ticket. (In fact, you get two checked bags).

The fees for carry-on luggage and checked bags depend on the route you’re flying, the date you’re flying, the weight of your bags and when you purchase your baggage allowance. You’ll always get the cheapest price by paying for your bags online at the time of booking. The price generally goes up the longer you wait, with the highest prices charged at the airport boarding gate. Frontier offers a bag fee-checker on their website , where you can see bag fees by searching for specific flights.

Here’s an example of the Frontier bag fees for checked and carry-on luggage for a flight between Cincinnati and Denver.

The cheapest price comes during booking and fees go up from there. Interestingly, the price for carry-on bags is more than the price for checked bags.

That is opposite of most other airlines, where you might be used to only bringing a carry-on bag and not checking luggage in order to save on bag fees. With Frontier, if you need more than a small personal item, you may pay less by checking your bag instead of carrying it onboard the aircraft.

» Learn more: 7 tips to save on baggage fees

Different kinds of bags on Frontier

Frontier, like many airlines, divides bags by size into three categories:

Personal item: 8 inches deep by 18 inches wide by 14 inches high.

Carry-on bag: 10 inches deep by 16 inches wide by 24 inches high and less than 35 pounds.

Checked bag: 62 linear Inches (all dimensions added together) and less than 40 pounds.

According to Frontier's website , your personal item will be checked during boarding and is subject to an additional charge if it's larger. Frontier will also weigh and measure your checked bags when you check in, so make sure your checked bags meet the size and weight requirements.

Checked bags weighing 41-50 pounds will incur a fee of $50 per bag, per direction, while checked bags weighing 51-100 pounds will result in a $100 fee per bag, per direction. The only exception is if you purchase a business ticket, as you're allowed an increased 50-pound weight allowance. Bags over 100 pounds are not accepted.

It's important to note that Frontier's ticket counters close for check-in and bag drop 60 minutes prior to your flight's departure.

Also, if you are bringing only a personal item, depending on the flight attendants and how full the overhead bins are, you may be able to store your personal item in the overhead bin. That would allow you to free up some room for your feet in front of your seat.

Other Frontier fees

In addition to bag fees, Frontier also charges you to pick your seat if flying on a basic economy fare. If you do not pay for a seat assignment by purchasing a fare bundle that includes this perk (more on that below), you will be assigned a seat when you check in.

It has been my experience (although it is not guaranteed) that Frontier will seat you with other members of your party traveling on the same reservation if possible. The fees for seat selection on basic fares depend on the flight and which seat you pick. A premium stretch seat or exit row will cost more than a middle seat in the back of the plane.

Remember that all bag and seat selection fees are per person and per flight. A round trip flight with four people will pay those bag and seat fees eight times. Your $19 airfare starts getting expensive pretty quickly!

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Buying bundles

Another way you can save on your Frontier fees is by purchasing a fare bundle beyond basic economy.

These fare classes are new as of May 2024 and come with the following included:

Booking a fare bundle that includes the amenities you want will likely be cheaper than booking a basic fare and purchasing amenities piecemeal.

» Learn more: Frontier vs. Spirit: The battle of the budget airlines

Getting your Frontier baggage and other fees waived

If you still wish to book a fare that doesn't have baggage included, here are a couple of ways to get your Frontier bag fees waived. The first is with Frontier elite status .

At Elite 20K, Frontier’s lowest level of elite status, you’ll get a carry-on bag for free. Top-tier Elite 100K members also get the Works bundle included for up to eight people on their reservation. Active-duty military members in uniform also get one free carry-on and two free checked bags.

Frontier Airlines World Mastercard® primary cardholders also receive two free checked bags on Frontier-operated flights.

You might also consider paying for your checked bags with a card that covers airline incidental fees.

Simply name Frontier as your preferred airline and you will receive a credit for qualifying expenses.

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Fees across U.S. airlines

In NerdWallet's most recent analysis of airline fees , we compared seat selection, checked baggage and overhead carry-on baggage fees charged by the major U.S. airlines on typical one-way fares.

Note: This analysis is based on 2023 data and does not take into account recent baggage fee price hikes across multiple airlines. Our next analysis will happen in the fall of 2024.

Here's how they stacked up:

The bottom line

When you’re eyeing an attractive low-cost flight on Frontier, remember that you may not be seeing your total cost. Baggage, seat selection and even soft drinks can add to the price of your trip.

Factor in all the extras before you decide whether the fare is a good deal.

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Frontier Airlines fees: what you need to know

Frontier Airlines has some of the lowest fares to destinations around the country — but keep an eye on how many extras you add on. You’ll pay for things like food, seat selection, and itinerary changes, and there are Frontier baggage fees for both carry-ons and checked luggage. Here’s what to expect when you fly this low-cost carrier.

Fast facts about Frontier Airlines extras

Frontier Airlines is known for its low fares, but when you include fees for add-ons, you may end up paying much more than expected. Do some flight research to see other options and make sure you’re actually getting the best deal.
Typical Frontier fees include carry-on and checked baggage, seat selection, food and drink, flight flexibility, and priority boarding.
Frontier offers booking bundles that can to save you money in exchange for purchasing multiple extras at once.
Members of the FRONTIER Miles frequent flyer program can redeem their miles for free flights, bags, and seat selection.

Frontier Airlines baggage fees

Frontier Airlines allows you to bring one small personal item on board for free, including a purse, tote bag, laptop bag, diaper bag, or kids backpack. It can’t be larger than 14″ H x 18″ W x 8″ D, including handles, wheels, and straps.

You’ll need to pay to also bring a carry-on bag, such as a backpack, small duffel bag, or small suitcase or wheeled bag. The cost varies by route, but you can save a lot on Frontier baggage fees by purchasing a carry-on or checked bag at the time of booking or prior to your departure date instead of at the airport. Frontier’s carry-on size is a max of 24″ H x 16″ W x 10″ D, including handles, wheels, and straps, and must weigh 35 pounds or less.

Checked bags , such as big suitcases, large duffel bags, and sporting equipment, can be a maximum of 62 linear inches and 40 pounds. The cost per checked bag varies by route. Oversized checked bags between 63-110 linear inches are subject to a $75 fee per bag, per direction. Bags that exceed 110 linear inches cannot fly. In the case of overweight luggage, you can expect to pay a $75 fee per bag, per direction for bags weighing 41-50 pounds, and $100 per bag, per direction for bags that weigh 51-100 pounds. Luggage in excess of 100 pounds can’t fly.

FAQs about Frontier Airlines fees

Yes, you have to purchase a seat if you don’t want one randomly assigned. Prices start at $11 per passenger, per flight segment. You can choose an aisle, window, or middle seat, as well as seats at the front of the plane, with extra legroom, or with an empty middle seat next to you.

Frontier doesn’t publish its food and drink prices online (besides noting that the prices start at $3.50), but you’ll need to pay for food and beverages you consume onboard. As of March 2024, Frontier’s offerings include soft drinks, teas, assorted juices, wine, beer, spirits, candy, snacks, and “Bundles” with snacks and drinks.

You can bring a pet on board for a non-refundable fee of $99 per pet, per direction.

Yes, and change fees vary. You won’t pay a fee if you are 60+ days from departure. From 59 to 7 days prior to departure, the fee is $49 per passenger, per direction. If it’s 6 days or less before departure (including the day of your flight), you’ll pay $99 per passenger, per direction .

If you want the flexibility to adjust the dates or times of your flight without a fee, you’ll need to purchase one of Frontier’s bundle options when booking your flight. Bundles are customized packages that include things like flight flexibility, a carry-on bag, and seat selection. You’ll be able to make changes until 24 hours prior to departure, but a fare difference may still apply.

To cancel your ticket, Frontier charges a fee of $99 per passenger, per direction.

FRONTIER Miles members save on fees

The FRONTIER Miles loyalty program is free to join and rewards you when you fly with this low-cost carrier. You’ll earn 10x miles and 10x points for every $1 spent on qualifying Frontier purchases, which you can redeem for free flights, bags, and seat selection. If you plan to fly often with Frontier, it’s a smart move to join the airline’s loyalty program.

The bottom line

Frontier’s low airfare might be tempting, but don’t forget about how fast additional fees add up if you want to check a bag, bring a carry-on, select a seat, and purchase food and drink on board. But if you’re traveling light and plan to bring your own in-flight meal, then you don’t have to worry much about the extra fees.

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How to get a good seat on Frontier (for free)

by Dan Miller | Dec 1, 2017 | airlines , airports , all , frontier | 13 comments

The basics of how to get a good seat on Frontier

My plan on how to get a good seat on Frontier was hatched after noticing and reading reports that when Frontier starts assigning seats when people check in at the 24 hour period, they start at the back of the plane and assign those seats. So (the theory went), you could get a good seat on Frontier by delaying your check-in until the last possible moment.

But…. would it work? I had a recent flight on Frontier so resolved to test my theory on how to get a good seat on Frontier. I was flying by myself, so didn’t have to worry about flying with my family

(SEE ALSO: Experts on flying Frontier with a family share their tricks )

Did my plan on how to get a good seat on Frontier work?

I had a 9:30 a.m. flight on Frontier – here’s how my seat map looked at 9:30 the day before (T-24 hours)

Still plenty of seats available – and then here’s a larger view of what it looked like at 5pm the night before (T-16 hours before flight)

Tragically, I had to wake up at 3:45 a.m. in order to catch my ride up to Denver (the person driving the car had a much earlier flight), but here’s what the seatmap looked like then (T-6 hours).

Still plenty of good seats left and you can see Frontier filling up the plane from the rear. Would my plan to get a good seat on Frontier work?

I just hung out in the Denver airport for a bit – at 6:21, 3 hours before takeoff, here’s what we looked like.

At 7:50 a.m. (90 minutes before takeoff), we were down to 5 exit row seats, 4 front of the plane seats, and 2 back of the plane windows. I was just hanging out in the airport, working on some blog posts and monitoring my seatmap. One important distinction is that I couldn’t go through security yet because I didn’t have a boarding pass, which was mildly annoying.

8E went next, and then 10D just after 8 a.m. A few minutes later, the other 2 seats in row 10 went. That left us 5 exit row seats and 2 window seats in the back. At this point, I was feeling pretty good about my odds to get a good seat on Frontier for free.

30A (one of the 2 window seats in the back) was filled at 8:11 a.m., and then 12A, B and C at 8:19 a.m., leaving only 3 seats left.

The downsides to this plan to get a good seat on Frontier

It’s at this point I should point out 2 of the risks of this plan to get a good Frontier seat without paying. I’ve already mentioned that you don’t get a boarding pass until you check-in, so you’re stuck behind security. Also, Frontier has a HARD deadline of checking in 60 minutes before flight time online or through a kiosk or 45 minutes at the counter. If you miss that deadline ( even by a minute ), you will MISS your flight

The second risk of this plan is that if the flight is oversold, you run the risk of being denied boarding. In my case, I was okay running that risk because I was flying by myself and also had nowhere to be the whole day. Plus, I could check by trying to buy a ticket that there were still seats available to purchase.

In any case, I had finally decided I’d waited enough, and I was hungry for an omelet at the Priority Pass DEN lounge – the Timberline Steak House , so I checked in.

Naturally I got seat 30E 😀

Still, I was happy with my seat – it was a completely full flight and I was glad to not have to sit in a middle seat, even if I was further back than I wanted to be. The flight was late, which I knew because I used my handy trick to determine if your flight is going to be delayed . As I was boarding, I asked the guy in 10D (one of the last seats to be assigned) when he had checked in. He said he checked in that morning and did not PAY for a seat.

So it seems like the optimal strategy to get a good seat on Frontier for free is to check in but perhaps wait until the back of the plane is filled up but not wait QUITE as long as I did

I’d love to hear other comments from people who’ve tried to get a good seat on Frontier with this strategy – leave your data points in the comments

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Great article, but to do this you have to actually have to fly Frontier. Nothing is worth that

I agree! After years of acquiring miles and flights to achieve Elite tier, I burned my miles with this nonsense airline and quit for Southwest. Besides the fact that Southwest has numerous flights from Milwaukee and free bags, a semi decent seat compared to Frontier, a nice in flight magazine, free snacks and beverages I don’t think as but the minimal price difference. When I want to go somewhere it’s on MY schedule, not Frontiers, which from Milwaukee is pretty pitiful.

Thanks for sharing this “experience.” Almost a delight to read, a trick to fight back against the ever shrinking, miserable seating on Frontier. Hate it that we are now are forced to pay up, to be sure we can sit with the family (in the intensely painful, cattle car part of the plane — and I’m not that tall.)

Yeah, I know, super cheap flights, where the logic goes that we pay “only for what you need.” (oxygen and your knees not being needed)

Still, there are times when the whatever Frontier promo seems too good pass up (like last summer $23 fares, IAD to Colorado Springs) — so if I’m ever flying by myself, will remember this.

ps, I still have a legacy Frontier credit card — now no fee version. Too *mnd bad that card doesn’t come with any actual flight benefits (like luggage or seating or oxygen)

Think you mean 30F?

In fifty one minutes (doors close 20 minutes before scheduled take off) you got through security (Denver security, at that), had breakfast in Concourse C then made it to Concourse A? Good for you!

Link to post about determining if your flight is going to be delayed is wrong, proper link is https://www.pointswithacrew.com/1-trick-tell-flight-going-delayed .

Thanks – fixed the link!

This doesn’t work anymore. Im alone flying from Orlando to Charlotte on Thanksgiving. Plane leaves around 7:45p. Since I got my invitation from Frontier last night, at 8:36, it already included a seat assignment of 17E. I waited until approximately 3:45p today to check in and was still assigned 17E. Does seat assignment work differently now or did I do something wrong?

No, you did not necessarily do anything wrong. They gave you 17E before you checked in, and you still had what they gave you after you checked in. The only thing you could have done better was either pick a seat before your invitation or try to request a seat change if possible.

This was great! I have been trying to figure this out also. I love Frontier $15. And $20. Flts. We travel alot on Frontier. I can get seats at same time as my daughter- 24 hrs before and she gets rows 16 and we get row 27! I dont get it but fun to try and figure it out.

my son flying by himself tomorrow and I checked him today exactly 24 hours before the flight and they assigned him 9D – not bad. As of now the plane is not too full with many rear seats empty so who knows how they decide where you sit

I’m back with another comment on this post over 4 years after my last comment!

If you’re gunning for one of the top seats on the plane, if you’re traveling solo (or don’t care if you and others on your booking are split up), and if you can tolerate the risk of pushing it too far and being denied boarding on an oversold plane, the strategy detailed here seems like one that could work (even if it didn’t work out that way for Dan).

But if you’re just trying to get away from the back of the plane, my limited experience indicates this approach isn’t necessary and may in fact be counterproductive at this point in time. For my flight tomorrow, I checked in sometime within say ½ an hour of check-in window opening and was assigned a seat in the middle of the plane (row 15 of 30) with dozens and dozens of empty seats behind me–and crucially, priced less than my seat would have been: my seat is directly in front of several rows where they are charging $21 for aisle and window seats, indicating this is at least how much my aisle seat would have been sold for, yet there are about a dozen rows farther back on the plane where the aisle and window seats are priced at $17. So not only did they not place me nearly as far back as they could have, they didn’t even place me into a seat for which they would otherwise charge the lowest possible price. Now, I didn’t get an exit row seat, but my point is that I’m nowhere near the back of the plane. As to my earlier mention that delaying check in may be counterproductive: the vast majority of the seats available on this plane are behind mine and if this flight is anywhere near full, that means that people checking in after me are the ones who are going to be sitting there, meaning delaying check in here results not in sitting farther forward in the plane but in sitting farther back in the plane.

Also, it’s worth noting that they gave my wife and I seats together. As they say, your mileage may vary, but if you’re booked together with others and wish to sit together, I recommend an earlier, not a later check in because my experience (again, limited experience) indicates that if the seats together are available they may give them to you. But clearly, if you wait so long to check in that seats together aren’t even available then they obviously can’t give them to you.

Thanks for the update Josh – I agree with what you’re saying. I do also think (after having a few conversations with Frontier) that despite their rhetoric to the contrary, that Frontier’s seating system DOES attempt to seat people on the same reservation together, as long as there are available seats together. So if you’re traveling with a group, I would definitely recommend checking in earlier rather than later

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The train is smoke-free. Though, it has a stop in the middle of the route that people use for a cigarette break. Bathrooms are present, of course. Bus - is generally the same. One stop along the way for restrooms, smokes, coffee. The road - well, road surface is quite fine, but it isn't a freeway (runs through villages and towns, has traffic lights etc.), so, the trip takes much longer that is could if the road was up to modern standards (a new good one is under construction, but is a couple years away from entering service).

If it was for me to decide - I'd still pick up a morning train. That's kind of the most civilized and reliable way to do the trip.

Thank you so much for your thoughts. It's very helpful.

Also another, smooth solution is possibile.

The last summer I went from St. Petersburg in Veliky Novgorod by the last evening train, I've been one night in Novgorod and I returned to St Petersburg on the last train of the next evening. So I had a full day for the city; which deserves it.

From Veliky Novgorod station, as the train arrives around midnight, I took a taxi to a real short ride to this hotel, mid-distance between station and Novgorod Kremlin (otherwise, it is very well walkable):

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g298502-d304364-Reviews-Volkhov_Hotel-Veliky_Novgorod_Novgorod_Oblast_Northwestern_District.html

Both on outward and on return journey, the trains are brand new and comfortable. A recommended experience.

thank you so much. We tend to be very thorough tourists. We would like to see St Sophia, of course and the Kremlin including the museum, and the Museum of Wooden Architecture and Yaroslavl's court and some of those churches and if we can the Pokrovsky monastery, and have time just to walk around and see the town. Could we do all that and make the train at 19:10, or should we stay 2 nights?

Hi! We haven't seen the Museum of Wooden Architecture, but otherwise we did the same your tour, and plus we saw the Spasa-na-iliene church and the Cathedral of the Virgin of the Sign (Znamensky); and the time was largely enough. Then you should do your program in a day since the morning (quite early) up to 19.

Thank you again, that's very helpful.

I want to book train ticket online from St Petersburg to Veliky Novgorod. But I don't know how to choose the station for the suburban train. Anyone can help me? Thank you.

> I want to book train ticket online from St Petersburg to Veliky Novgorod

You can't.

Hi Marassa,

You mean I must buy the ticket on train station? Thank you.

It is considered as local commuter train. So you just buy ticket at train station.

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They have planes that seat 138, 150, 168, 180, and 230 people. No exact 45-seat difference, but probably it was an A321 replaced with an A320 "layout 1" (which would be 230 to 180). That 230-seat A321 looks like a cattle car. Alaska runs that plane with 190 seats and they have an extra bathroom in the middle.
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My travel buddy and I booked tickets on Frontier website. To ensure we sit together, we went through the booking process individually but simultaneously on our own laptops using our own newly created accounts. There are plenty seats available, but we are surprised to see that our seat selection fees are different for all the seat choices!
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A few minutes later, the other 2 seats in row 10 went. That left us 5 exit row seats and 2 window seats in the back. At this point, I was feeling pretty good about my odds to get a good seat on Frontier for free. 30A (one of the 2 window seats in the back) was filled at 8:11 a.m., and then 12A, B and C at 8:19 a.m., leaving only 3 seats left.
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When one or more of the passengers on a reservation are 13 years of age or younger, Frontier will guarantee adjacent seats for the child or children and an accompanying adult (over age 13) at no additional cost for all fare types subject to limited conditions specified below. Child and accompanying adult are on the same reservation. Adjacent ...
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What are the sizes and weight limits for bags? Personal Items: Personal items can be no larger than 14" tall, 18" wide, and 8" long. Personal items must fit completely within the personal item portion of the bag sizer. Think purses, totes, computer bags, briefcases, and kids backpacks!
St Petersburg to Veliky Novgorod
Answer 1 of 15: My husband and i would like to go from St. Petersburg to Veliky Novgorod. We see there is a train, but it leave very early in the morning, which is not ideal. Also, is there a bathroom on the train or does it stop so you can use one? Is smoking...

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