How much extra do you need to take a dog on a plane?

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.



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Yes, you can fly with large dogs so long as they are properly crated and prepared to fly. Many airlines require your pet to be at least 8-weeks old before flying. Any younger and dogs are thought to be too fragile for long flights. Your pet must also be free of fleas, ticks, and or infectious diseases.

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Most airlines that allow a dog to fly in cabin have a weight limit of 8kg. There are some that allow a dog in cabin up to 10kg.

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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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Your pet container must be small enough to fit underneath the seat without blocking any person's path to the main aisle of the airplane. Your pet container must be stowed properly before the last passenger entry door to the airplane is closed in order for the airplane to leave the gate.

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Many airlines allow pets to fly in the cabin as a carry-on, so long as they stay inside a carrier that's small enough to fit under the seat in front of you for the duration of the flight. Southwest, Alaska, United, American, Delta, Hawaiian, Spirit, and Frontier are some of the airlines that allow pets as carry-ons.

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Flying a dog in the cabin usually costs between $125 and $200, while the cargo hold is typically over $1000. There are also licensed companies that offer international pet shipping companies — they usually charge between $1000 and $6000.

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Cost Estimates by Transport Method For example, if you choose in-cabin transport for your pet relocation, the cost of your pet's ticket will be between $150 and $200, depending on your airline. If you fly with Iberia, the cost is $180.

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You will need a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection to travel and some airlines require an acclimation certificate.

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Which UK Airlines Allow Pets In Cabin? The main 3 airlines that allow pets in the cabin are: KLM, Lufthansa and TUI. This only applies for very small pets that weigh less than 8kg and would have to be booked direct through the airline, without the assistance of a pet export company like Fetchapet.

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When checking a pet, you need to:
  1. Contact Reservations at least 48 hours prior to travel.
  2. Check in at the ticket counter with your official orders.
  3. Allow extra check-in time (at least 2 hours and no more than 4 hours before your flight)
  4. Complete a checklist with an agent.
  5. Provide a health certificate.


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You probably have a plan for your own passport, but your animal companion needs one too. All pets traveling to and from the United States need a passport. Keep in mind, a “pet passport” in the U.S. refers to the extra documents you need to travel to other countries with your pet.

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The maximum weight has to be between 9kg and 20 pounds, including the pet's carrier. The carrier size would depend on the flight. American Airlines allows international travel for dogs but not for longer than 12 hours or for transatlantic flights.

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In general, if your pet carrier (with your pet inside) can fit under the seat in front of you, your dog can ride in the cabin on flights that permit it. Typically, this would be a dog weighing up to about 20 pounds. Check with your airline to confirm specific requirements.

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For our clients' flights, we often use British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa and United. These airlines keep pets in temperature controlled vehicles and have staff trained to handle pets.

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Pets are not permitted on board, except for guide dogs. Don't forget to pack your guide dog's required travel documents: these will need to comply with the regulations of the countries you're visiting. Emotional Support Animals are not accepted on Wizz Air flights.

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When travelling to an EU country or Northern Ireland, your pet needs: a microchip. a valid rabies vaccination. an animal health certificate, or a valid pet passport that's accepted in the country you're travelling to.

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