International & Connection Pet Travel
Airlines |
# OF PETS
ALLOWED WITHIN EACH CABIN (ONLY ONE PER PASSENGER) |
ALLOWS PETS
AS CHECKED BAGGAGE OR CARGO** |
ACCEPTS
EXTRA-LARGE OR GIANT KENNELS |
# OF KENNELS
ACCEPTED PER FLIGHT |
MAXIMUM
KENNEL WEIGHT |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SkyWest Airlines Endeavor Air |
2
|
Yes
|
No
|
1 Large or 2 Medium or 2 Small or 1 Small and 1 Medium |
100 lbs. (45kg)
|
Compass Airlines
|
2
|
Yes
|
No
|
1 Extra Large or 2 Large or 4 Large |
100 lbs. (45kg)
|
GoJet
|
2
|
Yes
|
No
|
1 Large or 2 Medium or 2 Small or 1 Small and 1 Medium |
100 lbs. (45kg)
|
* For aircraft that have only one class cabin, a maximum of 4 kennels per aircraft is allowed.
**Live animals are prohibited on all flights operating outside of the U.S. except Canada.
To make sure your pet is taken care of, prior arrangements are necessary with all the carriers involved. If a pet has to transfer from a Delta flight to a Delta Connection, the Delta flight must be confirmed at least 48 hours before the scheduled departure time of the Delta Connection flight. That way we have enough time to make transfer arrangements between the two carriers and ensure your pet is safely delivered.
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Pets to Hawaii
Though Hawaii is part of the United States, Hawaii takes extra care when bringing live animals into the state due to its unique ecosystems. Hawaii requires that all live animals shipped or brought into the state have health and rabies inoculation certificates dated no more than 10 days before travel begins. On Delta flights to Hawaii, pets will not be accepted as carry-on baggage.
Please note, Hawaiian quarantine facilities are located in Honolulu only; therefore, Delta cannot accept pets on nonstop flights to any other Hawaiian city. Delta does not participate in the Neighbor Island Dog and Cat Entry Program. Also as of October 1, 2016, Delta and Delta Cargo will no longer accept warm blooded animals on flights with an average flight time of greater than 12 hours.
Hawaii Quarantines
All cats and dogs are subject to a 120-day quarantine in Hawaii. If specific pre- and post-arrival requirements are met, your pet may qualify for a shorter (30-days or less) quarantine. Costs are charged to the pet owner and must be paid in full upon arrival. Payment methods include cashier's check, traveler's check, money order, personal check, or cash.
Seeing-eye dogs (and other service animals) are accepted with certain provisions, including making advanced arrangements and verifying availability and cost. For further information, visit the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, opens in a new window or call 808-483-7151.
International Pet Travel
If you’re traveling internationally with your pet, be prepared by knowing the strict regulations governing international pet travel. Remember to make arrangements in advance and note that Delta and Delta Cargo have a temporary embargo on all pet shipments effective until further notice. The embargo applies to all live, household animals (small dogs, cats and household birds) transported in the cargo hold underneath the aircraft throughout the domestic and international network. Exceptions apply for customers traveling with service animals and those in the U.S. Military or U.S. State Department Foreign Service Offices.
Take these steps before traveling to be fully prepared:
- Contact the embassy or consulate of the destination country to determine pet travel regulations
- Obtain all necessary paperwork (such as health certificates and documentation) regarding your pet's travel
- Contact your local veterinarian to ensure your pet is in compliance with foreign health regulations
- Check with the CDC about the importation of pets into the United States, opens in a new window
- Check with APHIS about international animal export regulations, opens in a new window
- Know that additional fees and charges may apply
- Terminal handling charges, customs clearance fees, veterinarian service, and/or kennel storage fees are in addition to shipping rates and will be charged to the shipper or pet owner upon arrival at destination airport
- All fees and charges must be paid in full prior to the release of your pet