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Alaska Airlines pet policy

Flying with a dog or cat on Alaska Airlines — cabin rules, carrier size, fees, cargo and breed restrictions.

Alaska Airlines allows small pets in the cabin. Pets as cargo or checked baggage are available. The in-cabin fee is USD 100 each way per kennel/carrier (in-cabin). Program fees range USD 100–200 by travel type/route; priced each way..

In-cabin travel

Pets allowed in cabin
Yes
Carrier & size
Pet must fit in an under-seat carrier; exact max dimensions/weight are on the 'Pets in cabin' sub-page (not extracted this pass) — reconfirm on alaskaair.com.Pending official confirmation
Weight limit
Not published
Cabin fee
USD 100 each way per kennel/carrier (in-cabin). Program fees range USD 100–200 by travel type/route; priced each way.

Cargo & checked pets

Available: Yes — Pets also travel in the climate-controlled baggage compartment (subject to breed restrictions, travel-date embargoes, fleet restrictions). Pet Connect via Alaska/Hawaiian Air Cargo for pets travelling without an accompanying passenger.

Fees

Amounts the airline doesn't publish on its pet page are marked, not guessed.
  • In-cabin pet fee
    Per direction unless stated.
    USD 100 each way per kennel/carrier (in-cabin). Program fees range USD 100–200 by travel type/route; priced each way.
  • Cargo / checked
    Varies by route and weight.
    Pets also travel in the climate-controlled baggage compartment (subject to breed restrictions, travel-date embargoes, fleet restrictions). Pet Connect via Alaska/Hawaiian Air Cargo for pets travelling without an accompanying passenger.

Frequently asked questions

Can I fly with my pet in the cabin on Alaska Airlines?

Yes. Pet must fit in an under-seat carrier; exact max dimensions/weight are on the 'Pets in cabin' sub-page (not extracted this pass) — reconfirm on alaskaair.com. (pending official confirmation)

How much does Alaska Airlines charge to bring a pet?

USD 100 each way per kennel/carrier (in-cabin). Program fees range USD 100–200 by travel type/route; priced each way.

Does Alaska Airlines carry pets as cargo or checked baggage?

Pets also travel in the climate-controlled baggage compartment (subject to breed restrictions, travel-date embargoes, fleet restrictions). Pet Connect via Alaska/Hawaiian Air Cargo for pets travelling without an accompanying passenger.

Source & last verified

Last verified:

Each policy is taken from the airline's own official pet-travel page. Fees and carrier sizes marked as pending were not published verbatim on that page and need reconfirmation.