Frontier Airlines Announces Major Expansion of Service to Puerto Rico, including 5 Additional Nonstop Routes to San Juan, Plus New Service to Aguadilla and Ponce

DENVER – January 31, 2023 – Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) today announced a major expansion of service to Puerto Rico with new nonstop routes from seven U.S. cities, plus Cancun, starting in May. As part of the expanded service, Frontier will begin offering flights to Ponce, Puerto Rico for the first time, along with expanded service to San Juan and Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. With the expansion, Frontier will serve more routes to Puerto Rico than any other airline.

The new routes bring the airline’s total number of nonstops to Puerto Rico to 19 in a major growth push designed to meet the increased demand among leisure travelers and visiting friends and relatives traveling to and from the popular Caribbean island. To celebrate, America’s Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $49.*

Nonstop service will begin in May to Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), and Cancun International Airport (CUN). Additionally, Frontier will also begin daily one-stop service in May to SJU from Denver International Airport (DEN) via DFW.

Frontier will also launch nonstop service to Rafael Hernández International Airport in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (BQN) from Tampa International Airport (TPA) and to Mercedita International Airport in Ponce, Puerto Rico (PSE) from Orlando International Airport (MCO).

Frontier’s major expansion of service to Puerto Rico comes on the same day Frontier launches its GoWild! Summer Pass™ which offers exclusive access to unlimited flights between the airline’s U.S. and international destinations from May 2 through Sept. 30, 2023. The pass is available for a limited time at a special introductory price of $399 per person. Terms and conditions apply. For more information, click here.

“Puerto Rico is a hugely popular destination for leisure travelers as well as the large population of Puerto Ricans residing in the U.S. who enjoy returning to the island to visit friends and family,” said Daniel Shurz, senior vice president, commercial, Frontier Airlines. “It is a fantastic vacation destination with stunning beaches, historical sites and the one-of-a-kind El Yunque National Forest. For those with family and friends on the island, we’re offering more options than ever to fly affordably and conveniently between a multitude of major cities and Puerto Rico.”

“We thank our Frontier partners for once again demonstrating their commitment to our destination,” said Carlos Mercado, executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. “The addition of new nonstop routes between Puerto Rico and seven cities in the United States and Cancun, Mexico, significantly expands the options for visitors to the Island. At the same time, we celebrate the expansion of operations to the Mercedita International Airport in Ponce, which will certainly boost tourism activity and the economy of the southern region.”

“Discover Puerto Rico is thrilled to invite Frontier and their passengers to ‘Feel the Warmth’ in Puerto Rico,” said Brad Dean, CEO Discover Puerto Rico. “As we come off of back-to-back record-breaking years for tourism to the Island, we look forward to continuing our momentum and welcoming even more visitors to ‘Live Boricua.’ Increased flight offerings, thanks to our partners at Frontier, serve as yet another proof point of the travel industry’s belief in Puerto Rico as an unmatched destination, now and into the future.”

Service to/ from Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU):

Service from Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU):

Service to/ from Mercedita International Airport in Ponce, Puerto Rico (PSE):

Service to/ from Rafael Hernández International Airport in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (BQN):

Frequency and times are subject to change. Please check https://flights.flyfrontier.com/en/flights-to-puerto-rico for additional information.

Frontier is focused on more than low fares. The carrier offers customers the ability to customize travel to their needs and budget. For example, customers can purchase options a la carte or in one low-priced bundle called the WORKS. This bundle includes refundability, a carry-on bag, a checked bag, the best available seat, waived change fees, and priority boarding.

The airline’s frequent flyer program, FRONTIER Miles, lets members enjoy many benefits as well as the ability to attain Elite status. Like the airline, FRONTIER Miles is family friendly and the program makes it easy for families to enjoy the rewards together, including family pooling of miles. FRONTIER Miles is aptly named because you earn one mile for every mile flown – no funny formulas at Frontier. Whether customers travel a little or a lot, they will find FRONTIER Miles rewarding.