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We knew Frontier was lowering their lowest redemption tier from 5,000 to 2,500 miles, but we assumed it would be strictly for short-haul, regional hops. We were wrong.

In a crazy turn of events, the pricing engine is currently applying this 2.5k floor to cross-country routes.

The “Sweet Spot” Discovery

Take a look at what we just found. This isn’t a short hop from Philly to D.C.; this is a full transcontinental flight from JFK to Los Angeles (LAX) pricing out at just 2,500 miles + $6.

Yes, that is a cross-country flight for the price of a cup of coffee and some loose change miles.

How to Fly Round-Trip for Free

If you followed our recent guide on how to get 5,000 free Frontier miles, do the math: You just secured a free round-trip coast-to-coast ticket.

There is absolutely no other airline offering a redemption value anywhere close to this. Even with economy “saver” fares on other airlines, you are usually looking at 12.5k to 15k miles one-way for a transcontinental route.

The Catch (Because It’s Frontier)

Is it a price mistake? Maybe. Is it comfortable? Debatable.

• The Schedule: The routing is grueling. This 6 AM departure with an ATL stopover makes a 6-hour flight nearly 10 hours.
• The Add-ons: This is a “Basic Fare.” That 2,500 miles gets you a seat and a personal item. Carry-ons and checked bags will cost extra ($40 extra for an economy bundle).

Bottom Line

If you have the miles (or the new bonus), check your dates immediately. Inventory for these specific low-fare buckets is limited and will likely disappear fast once the blogs pick this up.

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