Flying Frontier and your trip needs to be shifted? This ultra-detailed 2026 guide breaks down every rule, fee, workaround, and hack for changing your Frontier Airlines flight date, including the new “no-fee-for-some” options, Works bundle perks, and exactly how much you’ll really pay on ultra-low-cost tickets. With Frontier Airlines’ date change policy, you can modify your flight date or time before departure, but fees and rules are stricter than those of legacy carriers.
| Feature | Details & Conditions | Applicable Bundles / Tickets |
| Standard Change Fee | $99 per passenger per direction (waived if you have The Works or Elite status) | All tickets except when bundled with The Works |
| Change Fee if Purchased with The Works / Perks | $0 – unlimited free changes until 24 hours before departure | The Works, The Perks, Elite Gold/Platinum members |
| Online Change Cut-off | Up to 24 hours before departure (after that only airport or call center) | All tickets |
| Same-Day Confirmed Change | Not officially offered – you must pay regular $99 change fee + fare difference | N/A |
| 24-Hour Risk-Free Cancellation/Change | Completely free change or cancellation within 24 hours of booking (DOT rule) | All tickets booked directly with Frontier |
| Fare Difference | Always payable if new flight is higher; credit (Future Flight Credit) if lower | All tickets |
| Future Flight Credit Validity | 90 days from original booking date (non-extendable, non-transferable) | All non-Works tickets |
| The Works Bundle Credit Validity | 12 months and transferable if you cancel or change | Only when The Works or Perks bundle is purchased |
| Award / Miles Tickets | Frontier Miles redemptions are changeable for $99 + taxes difference | Frontier Miles award tickets |
| No-Show Penalty | 100% forfeiture – no credit issued if you miss the flight without prior change | All tickets |
| Schedule Change by Frontier (>60 min) | Free rebooking or full refund if Frontier moves your flight by more than 60 minutes | All passengers affected |
| Elite Status Waiver | Free changes for Elite Gold (50k miles) and Elite Platinum (100k miles) members | Frontier Miles elite members |
| Bundle Upgrade to Avoid Fees | You can add The Works bundle up to 24 hours before departure to waive future change fees | Available at booking or later |
There are several guidelines for applying a date change on Frontier Airlines. Herein, check the factors that determine Frontier Airlines’ date change policy.
Rescheduling your Frontier Airlines flight is straightforward if you follow these steps:
| Ticket / Bundle Type | Change Fee (60+ days) | Change Fee (59–7 days) | Change Fee (6–0 days) | Fare Difference | Credit Validity |
| Standard Ticket (no bundle) | $99 | $99 | $99 + possible $25–$50 service charge | Yes | 90 days |
| The Works / Perks Bundle | $0 | $0 | $0 (until 24h before) | Yes | 12 months & transferable |
| Frontier Miles Elite Gold/Platinum | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes | Same as ticket |
| GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Pass | Not allowed | Not allowed | Not allowed | N/A | N/A |
| Frontier Miles Award | $99 | $99 | $99 + service charge | Taxes only | 90 days |
| Promo / DENVER Deals | Not allowed or $119 | Not allowed or $119 | Not allowed | Yes | 90 days |
However, you can change online up to 24 hours before departure. After that, call or visit the airport.
If your new flight costs more, you pay the difference. If cheaper, you receive a Future Flight Credit (90 days or 12 months with The Works).
You get a full refund to your original payment method or free rebooking, your choice.
90 days from the original booking date (12 months if you bought The Works/Perks).
Yes, add the Works bundle up to 24 hours before departure, and all future changes become free.
We are not affiliated with Frontier Airlines, Frontier Miles, or any official Frontier entity. CheapFlyFinder.com provides independent travel support services to assist passengers with changes, cancellations, refunds, and rebooking. For the most accurate and binding information, always refer directly to flyfrontier.com.
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