What age does Frontier consider a child?

On valid Kids Fly Free flights, one kid under 15 can fly for free for every adult DISCOUNT DEN® fare purchased. One of the adults must be a DISCOUNT DEN®> member, up to 9 passengers (including kids and adults). So complete your booking and enjoy your extra savings.



People Also Ask

The minimum age for children to travel alone as adults paying adult fares varies: Kids have to be 12 years old to fly alone on domestic flights with Hawaiian, Southwest, Air Canada, and WestJet; 13 years old on Alaska; 14 years old to fly as an adult on JetBlue; and 15 years old on Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, ...

MORE DETAILS

Although children who have not reached their second birthday are permitted to travel as lap children, the FAA strongly discourages this practice and recommends that you secure your child in an approved CRS in their own seat for the entire flight.

MORE DETAILS

All kids 14 and under can fly free on select flights with the purchase of a DISCOUNT DEN® member fare. Free flights for kids means you and your family can travel more often - that means more time together gathering new experiences and more visits to grandma .

MORE DETAILS

Board First — Be among the first to board our plane with our Board First Service. Available to customers who purchase a carry-on bag. Courtesy Boarding — Available to families traveling with small children (under 3 years of age) and any other passengers requiring additional time or assistance with boarding.

MORE DETAILS

If you'd like to add a child to an existing booking, you'll need to chat with us. Frontier Airlines will no longer accept children traveling alone under the age of 15 years of age.

MORE DETAILS

Child age at the time of unaccompanied travel Children ages 15-17 are permitted to travel as a standard passenger, Go to footer note, provided they can present a valid ID to security personnel. If parents or guardians prefer, they can also travel as an unaccompanied minor.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

Typically, minors under the age of 18 do not have to present identification for domestic U.S. travel. Airlines will accept identification from the responsible adult on behalf of the minor(s). For international travel, minors under the age of 18 must present the same travel documents as the adult.

MORE DETAILS

Infants under 2 years old can travel at no charge in the lap of their parent (any age), or an accompanying adult 16 years or older traveling in the same cabin. We welcome infants as young as 2 days old, but infants less than 7 days old require a 'Passenger Medical' form to be completed before your flight.

MORE DETAILS

Once your child is 2 years old, you'll need to purchase a seat for them. The FAA recommends that children under 40 pounds continue to use a car seat and that children over 40 pounds use the seat belt on the airplane seat.

MORE DETAILS

Changes of clothes: You can never be too prepared—one for you, one for your toddler. Toys: Books, stuffed animals, or simple puzzles are safe bets. Sippy cups: Bringing an empty sippy cup is beneficial if your toddler uses one, as the flight attendant can fill it during drink rounds.

MORE DETAILS

A Lap Child may be carried free of charge domestically. For international travel, applicable government-imposed taxes and fees must be paid, and a ticket will be issued for each person, regardless of age.

MORE DETAILS

Child Travel FAA regulations dictate that children over the age of two (2) must occupy their own seat during takeoff and landing, therefore a ticket must be purchased for all travelers over two (2) years of age.

MORE DETAILS