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Frontier Airlines checked bag limits: 40 lb (18.1 kg), 62 linear inches
Limits change; confirm with your airline before you fly. Every figure here links to the airline page it came from.
Travelpro Platinum Elite Hardside Checked Luggage
27.25 x 18 x 13 in, wheels and handles included; 11.1 lb listed
The largest checked suitcase in our catalog whose wheels-included listing size stays within Frontier’s 62 linear inches limit.
$375.74 Check price on Amazon
Prices change often.
What are Frontier's checked bag limits?
| Limit | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard weight | 40 lb (18.1 kg) | Frontier baggage page, checked 2026 |
| Size (L + W + H) | 62 linear inches | |
| Premium cabin weight | check the airline |
Up to 40 lb. Bags over 100 lb or 110 linear inches are not accepted.
How much is Frontier's overweight fee?
| Bag weight | Fee per bag, each way |
|---|---|
| 41 to 50 lb | $75 |
| 51 to 99 lb | $129 (on newer 2026 bookings; $100 on earlier ones, per Frontier) |
These are the bands on Frontier's own page, charged on top of the standard bag fee. Fees change; check the airline.
Which checked suitcases are within Frontier's size limit?
Checked bags within Frontier’s limits, and a scale
Amazon Basics 26" Hardside Medium Checked Luggage
26.8 x 17.8 x 11.3 in with wheels, 10.14 lb$61.25Check price
Samsonite Omni PC Hardside Expandable Luggage with Spinner Wheels
26.5 x 17.75 x 11.75 in with wheels, 8.29 lb$162.81Check price
Travelpro Platinum Elite Checked Luggage Spinner
28 x 18.5 x 11.75 in with wheels, 9.7 lb$450.00Check price
$8.49Check price
Frequently asked questions
What is the Frontier checked bag weight limit?
Frontier Airlines’s own page gives 40 lb (18.1 kg) for a standard checked bag. Up to 40 lb. Bags over 100 lb or 110 linear inches are not accepted. Weigh the packed bag at home: a luggage scale costs less than a single overweight fee at most airlines.
How big can a checked bag be on Frontier?
The standard size is 62 linear inches, measured as length plus width plus height with wheels and handles. Of the 17 checked suitcases in our catalog with wheels-included listing sizes, 9 are within it, the largest being 58.3 linear inches. 8 of the 28 to 30 inch cases are over it, so check a large case’s wheels-included figure before you buy it for Frontier.
What happens if my Frontier bag is overweight?
Frontier’s page lists overweight bands of $75 for 41 to 50 lb, $129 for 51 to 99 lb, per bag and direction, on top of the ordinary bag fee. Fees change; check the airline before you fly. Moving a few pounds into your carry-on is usually free.
Researched, not professional advice. Fees change often and differ by route, fare and status; check the airline before you fly.