Frontier Airlines vs Volaris: fleets and facts compared
Frontier Airlines (United States) and Volaris (Mexico) side by side: fleet size, main aircraft type, founding year, hubs and status, each from our database with its source and date. Both are among the larger low-cost airlines in North America in our directory.
- 165Frontier fleet, as of 30 June 2026
- 155Volaris fleet (group), as of 30 June 2026
- United States · Hubs DEN · MCO · LAS +3 · founded 1994Active
- Mexico · Hubs GDL · TIJ · MEX +3 · founded 2006Active
At a glance
Each fact from our database. A grey tint marks the larger value in a row; it is not a verdict.
Data last updated: Frontier Airlines · Volaris
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Frontier Airlines fleet4 types
Volaris fleet4 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.
Volaris
Volaris's baggage policy page (Spanish-language Mexico site) sets out the following. Sizes and weights only; the same limits apply on domestic and international flights.
- Personal item (all fares, Zero, Básica and Plus): one small item such as a backpack, handbag, briefcase or laptop case that fits under the seat in front, maximum 35 x 45 x 20 cm.
- Carry-on bag: included with Plus, or added to Zero and Básica. Maximum 55 x 40 x 25 cm and 10 kg. The personal item and carry-on together must not exceed 20 kg.
- Checked bag included in the fare: Básica includes one bag of up to 15 kg and Plus one of up to 25 kg. Zero includes no checked bag. Maximum size is 158 cm (length + width + height).
- Extra checked bags: up to five per booking, each up to 25 kg and 158 linear cm. The absolute maximum per piece, including overweight, is 45 kg.
- Special items: musical instruments up to 200 linear cm and sports equipment up to 280 linear cm.
Source: Volaris, "Política de equipaje", 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 Volaris?
The two figures count different things (one covers a whole airline group), so they are not a like-for-like comparison. Frontier Airlines 165 aircraft (Airline report, as of 30 June 2026); Volaris 155 aircraft, a group figure (Airline report, as of 30 June 2026).
Is Frontier Airlines cheaper than Volaris?
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, Volaris in 2006.
Do Frontier Airlines and Volaris share a hub airport?
Not in our data. Frontier Airlines lists DEN, MCO, LAS, ATL, PHL and MIA; Volaris lists GDL, TIJ, MEX, CUN, MTY and BJX.
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.