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Southwest Airlines pet policy

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

Southwest Airlines allows small pets in the cabin. Pets as cargo or checked baggage are not offered on the page we checked. The in-cabin fee is USD 95 Pet Fare each way per carrier (paid at ticket counter; refundable if reservation cancelled)..

In-cabin travel

Pets allowed in cabin
Yes
Carrier & size
Carrier must fit under the seat in front of you and be stowed there; one carrier per ticketed customer (may hold up to 2 small cats or dogs of the same species). Exact max dims on 'acceptable pet carriers' sub-page. No published weight limit; pet ≥8 weeks.Pending official confirmation
Weight limit
Not published
Cabin fee
USD 95 Pet Fare each way per carrier (paid at ticket counter; refundable if reservation cancelled).

Cargo & checked pets

Available: No — 'No pets are transported in the cargo compartment.' Domestic flights only. Unaccompanied minors cannot travel with a pet.

Fees

Amounts the airline doesn't publish on its pet page are marked, not guessed.
  • In-cabin pet fee
    Per direction unless stated.
    USD 95 Pet Fare each way per carrier (paid at ticket counter; refundable if reservation cancelled).

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes. Carrier must fit under the seat in front of you and be stowed there; one carrier per ticketed customer (may hold up to 2 small cats or dogs of the same species). Exact max dims on 'acceptable pet carriers' sub-page. No published weight limit; pet ≥8 weeks. (pending official confirmation)

How much does Southwest Airlines charge to bring a pet?

USD 95 Pet Fare each way per carrier (paid at ticket counter; refundable if reservation cancelled).

Does Southwest Airlines carry pets as cargo or checked baggage?

No dedicated cargo/checked-pet option is stated on the page we checked. 'No pets are transported in the cargo compartment.' Domestic flights only. Unaccompanied minors cannot travel with a pet.

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.