What does it cost to ship a pet by air?

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. If not, the airline won't let them board.



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a domestic flight in the US for a medium-sized dog to travel in cargo can cost between $500 USD – $1,000 USD.

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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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If you hire a pet shipper, you can expect to pay anywhere between $1000 to $6000 depending on the pet shipper and destination.

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As a general rule, you can expect to pay a cargo fee plus the flight ticket price. For example, Alaska charges a $100 pet cargo fee, whereas American and Delta charge a $125 pet cargo fee. Keep in mind there is also a layover fee. Each layover of 4 hours or more will be an additional $100-$125.

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Yes, you can certainly arrange for your pets to travel without accompanying them on the flight. Most of the pet moves we handle involve pets flying without their owners.

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If you hire a pet shipper, you can expect to pay anywhere between $1000 to $6000 depending on the pet shipper and destination.

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Usually dogs are only allowed to fly in the cabin—known as carry-on pets—if they can comfortably fit in a carrier that you can stow under the seat in front of you. A small number of airlines, including JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Etihad Airways, allow passengers flying with dogs to buy an extra seat for their pet.

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Airline Fees Airlines frequently charge more for live animals than typical passengers since they need more care and attention when traveling. The majority of airlines base the cost of tickets for dogs traveling as cargo solely on the volume and weight of the pet's travel crate.

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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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Your pet can travel on the plane with you (either in-cabin, as accompanied baggage, or as cargo). Your pet will be charged accordingly. Some airlines no longer offer this option and some countries do not allow pets to enter the country in-cabin.

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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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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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Your pet will be in his crate for the entirety of the flight in a temperature-controlled portion of the cargo hold. While some pets simply sleep or rest until the plane lands, others panic or suffer from motion sickness.

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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.

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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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Your pet can travel on the plane with you (either in-cabin, as accompanied baggage, or as cargo). Your pet will be charged accordingly. Some airlines no longer offer this option and some countries do not allow pets to enter the country in-cabin.

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A pet may be transported as baggage if accompanied on the same flight to the same destination. Some air carriers may impose a special fee or “excess baggage” charge for this service. Pets may be shipped as cargo if unaccompanied, and many airline cargo departments employ specialists in the movement of animals.

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The cheapest way to transport a pet is with you in your own vehicle. However, if this is not an option, using a pet shipper's ground transportation services tends to be cheaper than its air transportation options.

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The cheapest way to transport a pet is with you in your own vehicle. However, if this is not an option, using a pet shipper's ground transportation services tends to be cheaper than its air transportation options.

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Animals can be transported either in the cabin and/or in the cargo hold: No more than two animals (dog or cat) in the cabin (in an approved transport container) or no more than two animals in the cargo hold (in one or two approved transport containers)

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