Delta Air Lines Pet Policy (2026) — Fees, Cabin Rules & Restrictions
Pet Policy Overview
| Airline | Delta Air Lines |
|---|---|
| In-Cabin Fee | 50 |
| Cargo Fee | N/A |
| Weight Limit | N/A |
| Carrier Dimensions | 18x11x11 inches |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Delta Air Lines allows small pets in the cabin for 50 one-way.
- No cargo pet transport option is currently available.
- Approved carrier dimensions: 18x11x11 inches maximum.
- Best for: Flexible in-cabin pet options
Cabin Policy
Delta allows small dogs, cats, and household birds to travel in the cabin for a one-way fee. Pets must be small enough to fit comfortably in a carrier that can be stowed under the seat in front of the passenger. The carrier must be leak-proof and have adequate ventilation. The recommended maximum dimensions for soft-sided carriers are 18" x 11" x 11". There is a limit to the number of pets allowed in the cabin on each flight, so it is recommended to book your pet's travel in advance. For travel within the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the fee is
50 USD/CAD for tickets issued on or after April 8, 2025. For international travel, the fee is $200 USD/CAD/EUR. Pets are not allowed in the cabin on flights to or from certain destinations, including Australia, Hawaii, Hong Kong, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates.Cargo Policy
Delta Cargo is currently only available for pets of active U.S. Military or U.S. State Department Foreign Service Offices (FSO) with active permanent change of station orders. Pets must be booked separately from the passenger's flight reservation and are not guaranteed to travel on the same flight. Additional fees and charges apply, but are not specified on the website.
Breed Restrictions
Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) dogs and cats are not permitted to travel as cargo. This includes but is not limited to: American Bulldog, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffin, Bulldog, Chow Chow, English Toy Spaniel, Lhasa Apso, Mastiff (all breeds except Great Dane), Pekingese, Pit Bull, Pug, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Affenpinscher, Bull Terrier, Cane Corso, Dogue de Bordeaux, English Mastiff, French Bulldog, Japanese Chin, Neapolitan Mastiff, Presa Canario, Tibetan Spaniel, Valley Bulldog, and mixes thereof. For cats, restricted breeds include Burmese, Exotic Shorthair, Himalayan, and Persian.