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Delta Air Lines pet policy

Flying with a dog or cat on Delta Air Lines — cabin rules, carrier size, fees, cargo and breed restrictions.

Delta Air Lines allows small pets in the cabin. Pets as cargo or checked baggage are available. The in-cabin fee is USD/CAD 150 within US/Canada/Puerto Rico/USVI (tickets on/after 2025-04-08; was 95 before); USD/CAD/EUR 200 on international routes. Each way..

In-cabin travel

Pets allowed in cabin
Yes
Carrier & size
Soft-sided kennel recommended, max 18" x 11" x 11"; must fit under the seat in front of you. No published weight limit — pet must fit in the closed carrier.
Weight limit
Not published
Cabin fee
USD/CAD 150 within US/Canada/Puerto Rico/USVI (tickets on/after 2025-04-08; was 95 before); USD/CAD/EUR 200 on international routes. Each way.

Cargo & checked pets

Available: Yes — Cabin page references a separate 'Ship your pet' program (Delta Cargo); eligibility/fees not detailed on this page. reconfirm cargo availability on delta.com. (pending official confirmation)

Fees

Amounts the airline doesn't publish on its pet page are marked, not guessed.
  • In-cabin pet fee
    Per direction unless stated.
    USD/CAD 150 within US/Canada/Puerto Rico/USVI (tickets on/after 2025-04-08; was 95 before); USD/CAD/EUR 200 on international routes. Each way.
  • Cargo / checked
    Varies by route and weight.
    Not published

Frequently asked questions

Can I fly with my pet in the cabin on Delta Air Lines?

Yes. Soft-sided kennel recommended, max 18" x 11" x 11"; must fit under the seat in front of you. No published weight limit — pet must fit in the closed carrier.

How much does Delta Air Lines charge to bring a pet?

USD/CAD 150 within US/Canada/Puerto Rico/USVI (tickets on/after 2025-04-08; was 95 before); USD/CAD/EUR 200 on international routes. Each way.

Does Delta Air Lines carry pets as cargo or checked baggage?

Cabin page references a separate 'Ship your pet' program (Delta Cargo); eligibility/fees not detailed on this page. reconfirm cargo availability on delta.com. (pending official confirmation)

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.