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United Airlines pet policy

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

United 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 150 each way..

In-cabin travel

Pets allowed in cabin
Yes
Carrier & size
No weight or breed limitations. Hard-sided carrier max 9 in x 17.5 in x 12 in (22 x 44 x 30 cm); soft-sided max 11 in x 18 in x 11 in (27 x 45 x 27 cm); must be ventilated and fit under the seat.
Weight limit
Not published
Cabin fee
USD 150 each way.

Cargo & checked pets

Available: No — Page covers in-cabin travel only (cats/dogs); no checked/cargo pet option stated (United PetSafe discontinued). In-cabin pets prohibited on some routes (e.g., to/from Bilbao; Kaohsiung–Tokyo/Narita; Taipei–Guam).

Fees

Amounts the airline doesn't publish on its pet page are marked, not guessed.
  • In-cabin pet fee
    Per direction unless stated.
    USD 150 each way.

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes. No weight or breed limitations. Hard-sided carrier max 9 in x 17.5 in x 12 in (22 x 44 x 30 cm); soft-sided max 11 in x 18 in x 11 in (27 x 45 x 27 cm); must be ventilated and fit under the seat.

How much does United Airlines charge to bring a pet?

USD 150 each way.

Does United Airlines carry pets as cargo or checked baggage?

No dedicated cargo/checked-pet option is stated on the page we checked. Page covers in-cabin travel only (cats/dogs); no checked/cargo pet option stated (United PetSafe discontinued). In-cabin pets prohibited on some routes (e.g., to/from Bilbao; Kaohsiung–Tokyo/Narita; Taipei–Guam).

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.