Frontier Miles is now two programs in one: miles you redeem for flights, bags and seats, and Elite Status points that unlock perks. Both changed for tickets booked on or after September 1, 2026, and more changes take effect on January 1, 2027.
How many miles you earn now
Miles and status points per $1 spent, for tickets booked on or after September 1, 2026, as reported when the changes were announced:
| Status | Basic fare | Any bundle |
|---|---|---|
| Member | 1 | 6 |
| Elite Silver | 3 | 8 |
| Elite Gold | 5 | 10 |
| Elite Platinum | 7 | 12 |
| Elite Diamond | 11 | 16 |
Before September 1, members earned 10 per $1 on every fare. The new gap between Basic and bundles is the whole story: on a Basic fare, earning is down as much as 90%.
Elite Status thresholds
| Tier | Points per calendar year |
|---|---|
| Silver | 10,000 (15,000 for points earned from January 1, 2027) |
| Gold | 20,000 (25,000 from January 1, 2027) |
| Platinum | 50,000 |
| Diamond | 75,000 (lowered from 100,000) |
Because Basic fares now earn so slowly, reaching Silver on Basic fares alone takes far more spending than before. Most people who reach status in 2027 will do it with bundles or the credit card.
What changes on January 1, 2027
- Basic fares lose elite seat selection and fee waivers. Status no longer waives change and cancel fees on Basic fares, and free seat selection at booking goes away on them. On bundles, status still adds perks.
- Upgrades need a bundle. Upgrade windows to UpFront Plus or the coming first class seats get earlier (4 hours before departure for Silver, up to 24 for Diamond), but only on bundle fares.
- Platinum companion travel becomes two companion certificates instead of unlimited companion travel.
- A heavier bag allowance: elites and the people on their reservation get an extra 10 lb of checked bag weight.
Frontier's own Elite Status page is the final word on each tier's perks; check it before you plan a status run.
Spending miles
- Award flights start at 5,000 miles one way, plus taxes and fees from $5.60, subject to availability.
- Bags, seats and priority boarding can also be paid for with miles.
- Keep them alive. Miles can expire after a period without activity; Frontier says GoWild Pass travel counts as activity that keeps them from expiring.
The credit card shortcut
Frontier's co-brand card earns an extra 5 miles and 1 status point per $1 on Frontier purchases, and Frontier advertises Elite Gold for cardholders who spend $3,000 within 90 days of activation. We break down the card in our Frontier credit card guide.
Is status worth chasing now?
If you fly Frontier mostly on Basic fares or the GoWild Pass, status is worth much less than it was. If you already buy bundles, the earning boost and earlier upgrades still add up. For how status interacts with the pass specifically, see Frontier elite status for GoWild passholders.
Quick answers
How many Frontier Miles do you earn per dollar?
For tickets booked on or after September 1, 2026, members earn 1 mile per $1 on Basic fares and 6 per $1 on bundles. Elite tiers earn more, up to 11 on Basic and 16 on bundles for Diamond.
How many points do you need for Frontier Elite status?
Silver needs 10,000 points in a calendar year (15,000 from 2027), Gold 20,000 (25,000 from 2027), Platinum 50,000 and Diamond 75,000.
How many miles is a Frontier award flight?
Award flights start at 5,000 miles one way, plus taxes and fees from $5.60, subject to availability.
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