Frontier Airlines Miles is the frequent‑flyer program from Frontier Airlines. It’s now a revenue-based program—meaning you earn miles and elite qualifying points based on the dollars you spend, not just distance flown.
- Earning: 10× Miles per $1 spent on Frontier flights; bonus multipliers when using elite status or the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard.
- Redemption: Award flights start at just 5,000 miles one-way domestically (Value Award) plus taxes and fees—higher tiers (Standard, Last Seat).
Elite Status tiers (Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond) bring perks like free carry-ons, seat assignments, priority boarding, companion travel, and waived change/cancellation fees .
Buying Frontier Airlines Miles
Yes, you can buy miles directly—or gift them—through Frontier’s official “Buy and Gift” program.
Current Promo: 100% Bonus
- Valid through July 4, 2025, up to 50,000 miles per transaction—double miles included.
- Cost is about 1.34¢ per mile (including fees), compared to the standard ~2.69¢.
When it might be worth it?
- You need just a few hundred miles to book a cheap redemption.
- The redemption value exceeds your cost (rare—miles usually value near 1.1¢ each.
- You want status benefits like companion tickets. Note: Purchased miles don’t count toward elite status points
When not to buy?
- You’re far from a redemption threshold.
- Purchased miles cost more than your estimated redemption value— Frontier Airlines Miles generally aren’t high value .
How to Buy Miles?
- Log into your Frontier Airlines Miles account.
- Select miles (in 1,000-mile increments, min 3,000 to get bonus).
- Complete payment—including a 7.5% tax/fee.
- Miles post within ~24 hours.
- Miles are non-refundable and don’t count toward elite status .
Maximizing Frontier Airlines Miles
- Elite Accelerators: Use a Frontier World Mastercard—1,000 or $1,000 spend gives instant Gold, plus up to 60,000 bonus miles .
- Partners: Transfer from Marriott Bonvoy (3:1) or Wyndham Rewards (6,000 → 1,200 miles).
Also earn via car-rental (Avis, Hertz, etc.), Teleflora, cruises, and hotel stays. - Family Pooling: Combine miles within family to help reach awards faster.
Is It Worth Buying?
| Scenario | Value |
|---|---|
| Close to award threshold | Buying the last miles can be cost-effective. |
| Using for companion pass or perks | May make sense if topping status benefits. |
| Large buy for future redemptions | Usually not recommended—value rarely exceeds cost. |
General advice from experts: only buy with a clear strategy—don’t chase miles blindly.
TL;DR
- Program basics: Revenue–based earning; redemptions from 5,000 miles for Value awards.
- Elite perks: Gold gives free carry‑on and seat, Platinum+/Diamond offer companion perks Frontier Airlines.
- Buying miles: Promo cost ~1.34¢/mile with 100% bonus. Only smart if you have a tight redemption goal or status strategy.
- Best practices: Use credit card bonus, pooling, and partners first. Buy miles only for strategic needs.
How to Buy Miles Now?
Visit Frontier’s “Buy Miles” page via your Frontier Miles account; choose the amount (min 3k), apply bonus, and check out. Miles should arrive within 24 hours.
Final Thoughts
Frontier Miles offers solid value if you fly them often or chase elite perks. Buying miles can be part of the strategy—in moderation. But you’ll get much more value from organic earning, banking on promotions, and leveraging partners.
