With Frontier Airlines' low prices come some very high and sometimes unexpected baggage fees.

It's important to understand Frontier's baggage fees thoroughly since they're some of the most stringent of any airline.

When you purchase your bags on Frontier, you'll receive a baggage allowance based on your fare and the route you're flying.

What is Frontier Airlines Baggage Policy?

The Frontier Airlines Baggage Policy can help you avoid unexpected charges when you arrive at the airport. If you're not sure how much your bag will cost, you can use the Frontier Airlines Baggage Policy for more information.

Carry-on luggage

The maximum dimensions of each passenger's personal item are 14 inches high, 18 inches wide, and 8 inches deep, with the item fitting under the seat in front.

Frontier travelers may not be entitled to carry-on luggage. If they wish to carry-on bag, they must pay an additional cost $37 to $60 to the cabin. bags can be stored under the seat or in the overhead bin. Carry-on bags must not exceed 24 inches x 16 inches x 10 inches in height, width, or depth and weigh no more than 35 pounds.

Checked baggage

As long as the bags are the proper size & weight, Frontier Airlines will allow passengers to check bags for a fee. You can expect to pay $34-$60 for your first checked bag, $39-$55 for your second bag, and $85-$95 for three or more bags.

If you pay for your checked bag when you book, the cost will be $33. If you pay at the airport check-in, the cost will increase to $50.

Baggage Check-in

In case of domestic flights, you must check in not later than 45 minutes before departure; for international flights, you must check in 60 minutes before departure

Excess Baggage Fees

Frontier airlines charges $85-$95 per bag to check excess baggage, which means three or more bags per passenger.

Overweight Baggage Fees

Whether a bag weighs more than 50lbs is overweight. Frontier charges an additional fee for overweight baggage in addition to any excess baggage or oversize baggage fees Bags weighing more than 99lbs cannot be checked as luggage.

Sports equipment

You can find a breakdown of the different items you can travel with on Frontier Airlines' Sporting Equipment & Special/Fragile Items page.

• Air Pumps

• Alcoholic Beverages, Liquor

• Ammunition

• Archery (Bows and Arrows)

• Artwork

• Batteries

Frontier Airlines Pet Policy

If you do not pay in advance, you will have to pay when you check-in your pet. Frontier Airlines charge $99 per one-way pet fee and can be paid during booking.

Additionally, you can bring a personal item 10"H x 16"W x 24"L or a carry bags 10"H x 16"W x 24"L. The carry-on bag will incur an additional fee.

How To Avoid Baggage Fees?

Frontier has ways for customers to save money on baggage fees, and at least pay a bit less for bags. Here are some tips:

Pay early

You'll save money if you buy your checked bag when it comes to book flight. Even if you buy your bag before check-in, you'll save money the longer you wait.

Ship your bags

It's better to ship your bags instead of checking them and you'll save money over checking them. You won't have to deal with your luggage throughout the airports and the trip, so that's less stress on you.

Book The Perks

Although it doesn't offer the same deal, it can save money over purchasing the bags.

Can I Prepay for Baggage?

Prepaying for luggage on Frontier Airlines' website or mobile app allows passengers to save up to 50%.

• When you log into the Frontier website, click Add baggage under My Trip/Check-In.

• Sign up for the Frontier app and download it.