Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, Avelo or Frontier?

Avelo: 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm). Frontier: 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm), up to 35 lb (15.9 kg). Frontier allows the larger bag.

Do Avelo and Frontier include a carry-on on basic economy?

Avelo: Fares include only a personal item; carry-ons are a paid add-on. Frontier: The Basic fare includes only a personal item. Add a carry-on when you book; it costs the most at the gate.

Where do Avelo and Frontier fly from?

Avelo flies point-to-point. Frontier's are Denver (DEN). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Avelo and Frontier partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (Avelo: none; Frontier: none), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

XP vs F9 · 2026 comparison

Avelo vs Frontier

Avelo wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit; Frontier wins on a bigger carry-on and cheaper checked bags. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Avelo

Wins 1 category

A more generous carry-on weight limit

Frontier

Wins 2 categories

A bigger carry-on
Cheaper checked bags

Quick verdict

Avelo wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit; Frontier wins on a bigger carry-on and cheaper checked bags. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Avelo: 22 × 14 × 9 in · Frontier: 24 × 16 × 10 in
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Avelo: Costs extra on basic fares · Frontier: Costs extra on basic fares
First checked bag (regular economy): Avelo: $40–$45 · Frontier: $29–$63

Side by side

	Avelo	Frontier
Bags
Carry-on size	22 × 14 × 9 in	24 × 16 × 10 in
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Costs extra on basic fares	Costs extra on basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	None published	35 lb (15.9 kg)
Personal item	17 × 13 × 9 in	18 × 14 × 8 in
First checked bag (regular economy)	$40–$45	$29–$63
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	None	FRONTIER Miles
Main hubs	Point-to-point	DEN

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

Avelo allows a carry-on up to 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm), and Frontier up to 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm), so Frontier's is roomier.

Avelo charges for it on its cheapest fare, while Frontier charges for it on its cheapest fare.

Frontier caps carry-ons at 35 lb (15.9 kg); Avelo publishes no limit.

Personal items: 17 × 13 × 9 in (43 × 33 × 23 cm) on Avelo, and 18 × 14 × 8 in (46 × 36 × 20 cm) on Frontier.

A first checked bag on Avelo costs $40–$45 on all Avelo flights, and a first checked bag on Frontier costs $29–$63 on all Frontier flights.

Basic economy

Avelo (Base fare): Fares include only a personal item; carry-ons are a paid add-on.

Frontier (Basic): The Basic fare includes only a personal item. Add a carry-on when you book; it costs the most at the gate.

Loyalty and where they fly

Avelo is not in an alliance and Frontier is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: none (Avelo) and FRONTIER Miles (Frontier).

Avelo flies point-to-point without big hubs. Frontier's are Denver (DEN). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Avelo if you want…

a more generous carry-on weight limit

Choose Frontier if you want…

a bigger carry-on
cheaper checked bags
nonstops from DEN

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.