Can I get on a flight with a fever?

A good rule of thumb is to never fly when you have a fever, according to New York-based internist Dr. Frank Contacessa. In addition to indicating a possible COVID-19 infection, a fever could also present itself if you have the flu. Having a fever, in general, will accelerate fluid loss from your body, Dr.



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For this reason: If you have symptoms of respiratory tract infections, cold or flu symptoms such as a fever, a cough, the chills, shortness of breath, loss of smell and taste, we urge you to please stay home. Just use our rebooking options and postpone your flight - flexible and free of charge.

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If you are sick with flu-like symptoms, do not travel.
Stay home until you are fever-free for at least 24 hours without using a fever-reducing medicine, such as acetaminophen. Flu symptoms include: Fever (Not everyone with flu will have a fever.) Cough o Sore throat.

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PLEASE NOTE: You should avoid flying if your nose is congested from a cold or allergies. In the most severe case, this may lead to a permanent decrease in your hearing, prolonged dizziness, or severe pain.

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Here are some other places you can turn to for health care while you're traveling.
  1. #1: Nurse hotline. Calling a nurse hotline is a great first step. ...
  2. #2: Virtual care and telehealth. You can't learn the cause of your sickness or get medicine from a nurse hotline. ...
  3. #3: Retail health clinic. ...
  4. #4: Urgent care center.


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Generally, you should also bag a trip if you have a fever higher than 100 degrees Fahrenheit and symptoms such as coughing or sneezing, says William Schaffner, M.D., a professor of infectious diseases at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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Who should not travel by air? Diseases that prevent you from boarding a plane
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • A recent stroke.
  • Infectious diseases, such as chickenpox, influenza or even COVID-19.
  • A recent surgery.
  • A pregnancy of over 28 weeks.
  • Angina (chest pain at rest)


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Trip Cancellation
  • The unexpected death, illness, or injury of you and/or a traveling companion that deems you unfit to travel, by order of a licensed physician.
  • The hospitalization or death of a non-traveling family member.
  • Weather or common carrier related issues (varies by policy)


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There is a chance that you could get in trouble if your airline finds out your doctor's note is fake. You may be asked to leave the plane, and you could also face legal penalties. It is important to be honest with your airline and provide them with accurate information.

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It is important to note that an airline has the right to refuse a passenger if staff believe that the passenger meets the following conditions: if the passenger could be considered a potential safety hazard, might require medical attention during the flight, has a condition that might deteriorate during the flight, or ...

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Luckily, when it comes to air travel, strep throat shouldn't pose much of a problem.

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The answer to the question “Can I fly with pneumonia” is in many cases 'No'. Flying in a commercial airliner when you are infected by pneumonia is not possible because of the risks associated with the flight. As a general rule, doctors do not recommend flying commercially.

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A study by MIT scholars estimates that from mid-2020 through early 2021, the probability of getting Covid-19 on an airplane surpassed 1 in 1,000 on a totally full flight lasting two hours at the height of the early pandemic, roughly December 2020 and January 2021.

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