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Can your dog fly in the cabin?
Yes, with conditions
Small dogs can travel in eligible cabins.
Age, health, fit and available pet spaces still apply.
What does it cost?
$150.00 each way · per carrier
Pay the pet fee at check-in.
For tickets issued on or after April 8, 2025. Earlier tickets have a different fee.
Choosing a carrier
18 × 11 × 11 in · recommended
Aircraft and seat space determine the actual limit.
Dog must move comfortably inside; carrier must fit beneath the seat. Confirm dimensions for your flight.
Reserve a place for your dog
Contact Delta Reservations after booking; have carrier dimensions ready.
Pet spaces are limited.
Minimum age
Is there a weight limit?
No published numeric limit
No numeric weight cap is stated on the reviewed overview.
This does not mean any size dog is accepted: fit requirements still apply.
Decisions before you book
Not every cabin or seat works
Delta excludes pets from Delta One, flat-bed seats, exit rows and bulkhead or other seats without suitable under-seat storage. Additional aircraft-specific restrictions apply. Confirm your seat and aircraft before paying for an upgrade.
Delta — seat and cabin restrictionsKeep space for the carrier in your packing plan
A cabin pet carrier replaces one cabin item: bring it with one personal item or one carry-on bag, not both. Go to the Special Service Counter for pet check-in and allow time for the carrier inspection.
Delta — baggage allowance and check-inUse the answers for the route and operating flight you will actually take. A different cabin, aircraft or connection can change the result.
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What this guide covers
Delta-operated flights; ordinary pet dogs in eligible cabins. Partner flights, Hawaii, international travel and service animals require separate guidance.
The date records a review of the linked sources. Confirm your itinerary with the operating airline.
Open Delta Air Lines’s complete pet policyPrepare for your flight
Measure your dog and carrier Plan your dog’s first flight Check travel documents Compare airlinesOther airlines to check
If these airlines serve your route, compare their carrier, seating and booking rules before choosing your flight.
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