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

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

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

Breeze: The Nice bundle includes only a personal item; Nicer and Nicest add a carry-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 Breeze and Frontier fly from?

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

Are Breeze and Frontier partners?

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

MX vs F9 · 2026 comparison

Breeze vs Frontier

Breeze doesn't clearly win any category; Frontier wins on a bigger carry-on, a bigger personal item 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

Breeze

No clear category wins

Frontier

Wins 3 categories

A bigger carry-on
A bigger personal item
Cheaper checked bags

Quick verdict

Breeze doesn't clearly win any category; Frontier wins on a bigger carry-on, a bigger personal item and cheaper checked bags. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Breeze: 22 × 14 × 9 in · Frontier: 24 × 16 × 10 in
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Breeze: Costs extra on basic fares · Frontier: Costs extra on basic fares
First checked bag (regular economy): Breeze: $35–$41 · Frontier: $29–$63

Side by side

	Breeze	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	35 lb (15.9 kg)	35 lb (15.9 kg)
Personal item	17 × 13 × 8 in	18 × 14 × 8 in
First checked bag (regular economy)	$35–$41	$29–$63
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	BreezePoints	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

Breeze 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.

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

Carry-on weight limits: 35 lb (15.9 kg) on Breeze, 35 lb (15.9 kg) on Frontier.

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

A first checked bag on Breeze costs $35–$41 on all Breeze flights, and a first checked bag on Frontier costs $29–$63 on all Frontier flights.

Basic economy

Breeze (Nice): The Nice bundle includes only a personal item; Nicer and Nicest add a carry-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

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

Loyalty programs: BreezePoints (Breeze) and FRONTIER Miles (Frontier).

Breeze 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 Breeze if you want…

Choose Frontier if you want…

a bigger carry-on
a bigger personal item
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.