Frontier Airlines vs JetBlue: fleets and facts compared
Frontier Airlines (United States) and JetBlue (United States) side by side: fleet size, main aircraft type, founding year, hubs and status, each from our database with its source and date. Both list Orlando International Airport as a hub or base.
- 165Frontier fleet, as of 30 June 2026
- 296JetBlue fleet, as of 30 June 2026
- 1shared hub
- United States · Hubs DEN · MCO · LAS +3 · founded 1994Active
- United States · Hubs JFK · BOS · FLL +3 · founded 2000Active
At a glance
Each fact from our database. A grey tint marks the larger value in a row; it is not a verdict.
Shared hub, outlined above: MCO.
Data last updated: Frontier Airlines · JetBlue
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Frontier Airlines fleet4 types
JetBlue fleet3 types
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
Frontier Airlines
Frontier's Bag Options page lists these limits. Sizes and weights only; only the personal item is included in the base fare.
- Personal item: included on every fare. Maximum 8 in deep x 18 in wide x 14 in high. Its size is checked at boarding.
- Carry-on bag: paid extra unless included in a bundle or status benefit. Maximum 10 in deep x 16 in wide x 24 in high and under 35 lb.
- Checked bag: paid extra unless included. Maximum 62 linear inches and under 40 lb, as shown on the page on the date read.
- Frontier Elite members may bring a carry-on free. Passengers on an Elite 100k member's booking may also bring a carry-on and/or check one bag free.
- Verified active-duty military passengers may bring one carry-on and check up to two bags free, including oversized or overweight bags. This does not extend to companions.
The weight limit for checked bags shown here (under 40 lb) is lower than the 50 lb used by many US carriers, so check it against your booking. Source: Frontier Airlines, "Bag Options", read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
JetBlue
JetBlue's help pages list the following limits. Sizes and weights only; checked-bag charges depend on fare and route.
- Carry-on bag: one per customer on all fares, up to 22 x 14 x 9 inches (55.88 x 35.56 x 22.86 cm) including wheels and handles. It can go in the overhead bin or under the seat. There is no weight limit, but you must be able to lift it into the bin.
- Personal item: one per customer, such as a purse, small backpack, briefcase or laptop, up to 17 x 13 x 8 inches (43.2 x 33 x 20.32 cm), stowed under the seat in front.
- Not counted towards the carry-on limit: assistive devices, a reasonable amount of duty-free goods, one diaper bag for a lap infant, and items such as a coat, umbrella or infant car seat.
- Checked bags: up to 62 inches (157.48 cm) in total dimensions and 50 lb (22.68 kg). Bags of 63 to 80 inches, or 51 to 99 lb, are treated as oversized or overweight. Bags over 80 inches or 99 lb are not accepted. Some destinations, such as Ecuador, have their own limits.
There are no hanging closets for garment bags on board. Source: JetBlue Help, "Carry-On Bags" and "Checked Bags", read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
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Frequently asked
Which has the bigger fleet, Frontier Airlines or JetBlue?
JetBlue has the larger published fleet. Frontier Airlines 165 aircraft (Airline report, as of 30 June 2026); JetBlue 296 aircraft (Airline report, as of 30 June 2026).
Is Frontier Airlines cheaper than JetBlue?
Fares change by route, date and demand, so neither airline is always cheaper. This page compares fleets and published facts, not fares. To check prices for a trip, search both airlines for the same dates.
Which airline is older?
Frontier Airlines was founded in 1994, JetBlue in 2000.
Do Frontier Airlines and JetBlue share a hub airport?
Yes: Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.