How much does it cost to ship a large dog on a plane?

Example Estimate: Flying one small dog (like a Chihuahua) domestically via cargo with a pet-friendly airline, will likely cost between $275 USD to $300 USD. Larger dogs' airfreight (like a Great Dane) can go up to around $1000 USD for a domestic move, especially if you have a custom kennel.



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Generally, airlines charge a pet fee of $100 to $200 each way, but prices will vary depending on where you're traveling and your airline. Check the airline's pet policy before purchasing a ticket to make sure your pet meets the airline's breed and size requirements.

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By Plane: Fly with your dog. Several airlines do accept large dogs by storing them in the plane's cargo. The hold is temperature-controlled and pressurized, so it is a humane way to transport them. For most airlines, pets weighing 17 pounds or more qualify as large and must travel in the hold.

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If you're considering flying with a dog If you want more space, some airlines let you buy an extra seat that you might be able to use to place your pet's carrier on during the flight. However, your pet generally needs to stay in its carrier the whole trip.

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If you have a large dog, you can still take them on the plane but not in the cabin. Depending on how large your dog is, they could travel as checked baggage or as cargo. The first option means your dog is on the same flight but crated and placed in the cargo hold beneath the plane.

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According to estimates released by the Department of Transportation, less than 1 in 10,000 animals were injured, lost, or killed from flying. That said, the general safety of flying your pet as cargo doesn't discount the gravity of the fact that animals are sometimes harmed by flying in the cargo hold.

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Typically, large dogs are only allowed to be flown as checked baggage or cargo. Cargo is the more costly option, but it allows you to fly separately from your dog, and it is easier to track their journey since they are not attached to your passenger ticket.

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How Do I Ship a Large Dog?
  1. Flying a Large Dog in a Cargo Hold. One way to ship a large dog is by putting them in a cargo hold. ...
  2. Bring Your Pet With You in the Car. ...
  3. Utilizing a Shipping Marketplace. ...
  4. Charter a Flight. ...
  5. Ship via Pet Shipping Companies. ...
  6. Hire a Trusted and Reliable Pet Relocation Service.


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International Flights This is because airlines charge additional fees for live animals due to the extra care and attention they must place on handling and looking after the pets. Tickets can be even more expensive than your own passenger tickets. The cost of the flight will depend largely on your dog's crate size.

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Typically, they need to weigh 20 lbs. or less, following the airline's carry-on luggage weight restriction. If you have a large dog, you can still take them on the plane but not in the cabin. Depending on how large your dog is, they could travel as checked baggage or as cargo.

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Several airlines do accept large dogs by storing them in the plane's cargo. The hold is temperature-controlled and pressurized, so it is a humane way to transport them. For most airlines, pets weighing 17 pounds or more qualify as large and must travel in the hold.

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The whole process of flying can be stressful for a dog, but those levels of stress can be greatly reduced with a few simple home comforts and reassurances. Ensuring your flight is a non-stop flight rather than one with changeovers can be a huge benefit to your dog, as can looking to travel at a suitable time.

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The simple answer is airlines charge cargo rates for pets and other animals. There are no discounts. Period. No matter how much we pet lovers want to believe our pets are people, the travel and transportation industry classifies them as cargo.

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Of course, pet shipping to Europe is complex since most countries impose different rules based on where you're starting your journey. However, dog transport to Europe requires they be microchipped before the rabies vaccination regardless of where you travel.

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DHL Restricted Items The following items are restricted within the United States: Animals (Non-venomous, frogs, insects, lizards, tortoises, sea life, and worms) Dangerous Goods (Hazardous or combustible materials including asbestos and ammunition)

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What Paperwork Do I Need to Import my Pet to Europe?
  1. Implantation and certification of an ISO Microchip. ...
  2. Three-year rabies vaccination, which must be done AFTER the ISO Microchip. ...
  3. Ten days before departing for the EU, visit your veterinarian for an international health certificate and an EU veterinary certificate.


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Brachycephalic dogs and cats under 8 kg (including the carrier) will be accepted in the cabin. Brachycephalic dogs and cats that exceed 8 kg (including the carrier) are not permitted to travel in the aircraft hold as pets.

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Where will my pet travel in the aeroplane? Pet dogs and cats travelling to an international destination are placed in a pressurised and temperature-controlled area of the cargo hold of the aeroplane. Even though it is part of the cargo hold, your per will not travel stacked on top of the baggage.

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Thanks for your questions/concerns about the safest method of travel for your dog! Many other pet owners have pondered the same question, and we're happy to provide some guidance. Having your pet travel via cargo instead of checked baggage would be best.

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