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What is the Frontier Airlines Name Change Policy?

You booked your flight with Frontier, but now you realize the name on your ticket does not precisely match your ID, or your legal name has changed. What are your options? However, with the Frontier Airlines name change policy, you can change your name up to two hours before departure. This guide walks you through everything you should know about what counts as a “name change,” what’s allowed — and what you cannot do — under Frontier’s policy.

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What Is Considered a Name Change on Frontier

What Is Considered a Name Change on Frontier

When you book a flight, the name on your reservation (PNR) and ticket must match the name on your government-issued travel document.

  • Name corrections (minor) — small fixes such as spelling mistakes, missing letters, swapped first/last name order, omitted middle name, as long as it is the same person traveling.
  • Legal name changes — legitimate changes of name due to marriage, divorce, or court-ordered name change (with valid documentation), provided the traveller remains the same person.
  • Major changes/ticket transfers (not allowed) — assigning the ticket to a different person, or trying to substitute an entirely different traveler — generally prohibited.

Frontier distinguishes between acceptable name corrections/updates for the same traveler and changes that effectively reassign the ticket to someone else, which are disallowed.

When and How to Request a Correction or Name Change?

Here’s what you should do — and when — if you discover a name mistake or need a legal name update. Under the Frontier Airlines name change policy, you can change or correct your name before departure. 

  • As soon as you realize a spelling error, typo, or mismatch, try to request a correction as early as possible, within 24 hours of booking, to take advantage of the potential free correction window.
  • Use the “Manage Booking” or “Manage Reservation” section on Frontier’s website/app, and many corrections can be initiated online.
  • If online modification is not possible (or for legal name changes), contact Frontier’s customer service (via phone or chat) to request the change.
  • Provide valid documentation if required, especially for legal name changes.
  • Accept that a name change will incur a fee (unless made within the grace period) and may also result in an additional fare difference; plan for this when requesting a change.
  • Understand that name changes are only valid for the same flight itinerary; if you also change the flight date/location, additional fees apply.

Rules & Requirements on Frontier Airlines Name Change Policy

There are specific rules governing name changes on Frontier Airlines. 

What is Allowed

  • Minor corrections (spelling, small typos, letter omissions or swaps, middle-name adjustments, first/last name inversion) — as long as the traveller identity remains the same.
  • Legal name changes (after marriage/divorce or court-ordered changes), provided you present valid documentation (updated ID, marriage certificate, court order, etc.).

What is Not Allowed

  • Transferring a ticket to another person (giving your ticket to someone else). Frontier prohibits complete passenger substitution.
  • Multiple or repeated name changes (after one correction has been applied) — some sources say the ticket allows only one correction.

Fees, Fare Differences & Timing

  • Frontier charges a name-change fee of USD 75 (plus the difference between the original fare and new fare) for name changes on the same itinerary.
  • If the name change request is combined with itinerary changes (dates, destination, etc.), the applicable additional itinerary-change fees also apply.
  • There is often a 24-hour grace period after booking. If you request a name correction within that period, you may avoid the name change fee (or get a free correction).
  • After 24 hours (or after the free period ends), name changes or corrections will incur the standard fee plus any fare difference.

Documentation & Verification

  • For minor corrections, you may need to provide a valid government-issued ID showing the correct spelling or name form.
  • For legal name changes, you’ll need to provide official documentation — updated passport/ID, marriage certificate, court order, or other proof of legal name change.
  • The airline must verify the documentation before approving the name change.
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How Much is the Name Change Fee on Frontier Airlines?

How Much is the Name Change Fee on Frontier Airlines?

  • Minor spelling mistakes, typos up to three characters are usually accepted free of charge.
  • Name changes are not permitted online; you must contact the Contact Centre (or your travel agent, if you booked through one) to request the change. 

 

Name change type 

Name change fee

Minor corrections 

Free 

Legal or major changes 

$75

Why Frontier Has These Name-Change Rules?

  • Identity & security compliance — Frontier Airlines must ensure that ticket names exactly match government-issued IDs to comply with security regulations. Allowing free name transfers or arbitrary changes would pose serious security and identity risks.

  • Prevent misuse of cheap fares and ticket transfer abuse — Allowing ticket transfers or name changes to a different person would make it easy to resell or misuse discounted tickets.

  • Administrative and system constraints — Changes often require reissuing tickets, adjusting fare differences, and manual verification, which consume resources and can’t be applied liberally. Flyingrules+1

  • Fairness and consistency — By limiting corrections to one and charging fees, Frontier discourages speculation or placeholder bookings (booking under a wrong name, hoping to change later).

Tips to Avoid Accroding to the Frontier Name Change Policy

  • Always double-check name spellings, order, and the inclusion of middle names before finalizing the booking.
  • Use the exact name on your passport / government-issued ID, avoid nicknames or abbreviations.
  • If you anticipate a legal name change, wait until your ID or passport is updated before booking, or be prepared with the required documentation.
  • If booking through a travel agent or OTA, double-check that the name is entered correctly.
  • If you spot an error, act immediately (within 24 hours if possible) to minimise fees or complications.
  • Keep documentation handy (passport, government ID, marriage/court certificates) if a name correction or legal name update is needed.
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You can, but only under specific conditions. Minor corrections and legal name changes (with proper documentation) are allowed. Transferring the ticket to someone else is not permitted.

Frontier charges a name change fee and any difference in the original fare and the new fare for the same itinerary. If correction is requested within 24 hours of booking, fees may be waived.

Frontier strictly prohibits complete ticket transfers — a name change applies only if the same passenger is travelling.

The documents required are a government-issued ID or passport, a marriage certificate, a divorce decree, or a court order, depending on the reason for the name change.

You can go to “Manage Booking” on Frontier’s website or contact Frontier support. Request a correction within 24 hours at no charge. If you need a legal name update, submit the required documents promptly.

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Name change policies are subject to change by Frontier. The information provided is for guidance only. Always verify the latest policy directly with Frontier or the relevant authorities.CheapFlyFinder is not affiliated with Frontier.

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