Pet Travel on Delta

• Review carry-on pet requirements
• See shipping options for large pets
• Find special exceptions for U.S. Military or Foreign Service Officers
• Read International & Connection Carrier Requirements

Small dogs, cats and household birds can travel in the cabin for a one-way fee, collected at check-in. They must be able to fit in a small, ventilated pet carrier that fits under the seat in front of you. Your pet counts as your personal item, part of your carry-on luggage. The following fees apply to/from the following destinations.

For any travel to or from the following destinations — with the exception of service animals — pets must travel as cargo and are not permitted in the cabin. For travel to Hawaii, pets are not permitted to travel in the cabin and other restrictions may apply. Review pet travel restrictions based on destination or connecting flights.

• Australia
• Barbados
• Dakar
• Dubai
• Hong Kong
• Iceland
• Jamaica  
• New Zealand
• Republic of Ireland
• South Africa
• United Kingdom
• United Arab Emirates

Know how to prepare your pet for a safe, healthy and happy flight. Make sure to meet these requirements if you’re flying with a small pet as a carry-on:

• Your pet must be small enough to fit comfortably in a kennel without touching or protruding from the sides of the kennel and with the ability to move around.
• The kennel must fit under the seat directly in front of you.
• The soft- or hard-size kennel must be leak-proof and ventilated on at least two sides. Check the under-seat dimensions on your aircraft. 
• Maximum carry-on kennel dimensions are determined by your flight. You must contact Delta Reservations to determine the appropriate kennel size.
• Your pet must remain inside the kennel (with door secured) while in a Delta boarding area (during boarding and deplaning), a Delta airport lounge and while onboard the aircraft.
• Your pet must be at least 10 weeks old for Domestic travel.
• Your pet must be 16 weeks old if traveling to the U.S. from other countries and must be at least 15 weeks old for European Union travel.
• Your pet counts as one piece of carry-on baggage. Fees still apply. 
• One pet is permitted per kennel with the following exceptions for domestic travel:
  • One female cat/dog may travel with her un-weaned litter if the litter is a minimum of 10 weeks old to 6 months of age.
  • There is no limit on the number of animals in the litter.
• Exception: 2 pets of the same breed and size between the age of 10 weeks and 6 months may be allowed to travel in 1 kennel, providing they are small enough to fit into one kennel and are compatible. They will be charged as 1 pet.

Pets are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call Delta in advance at 800-221-1212 to arrange to bring your pet on board. To ensure the comfort of all of our passengers, Delta limits the number of total pets per flight.

Keep in mind if you visit a Delta Sky Club with your carry-on pet, our policies are the same as if you’re onboard the aircraft. Your pet must stay in it appropriate carrier with the door secured while in the Sky Club for the comfort and safety of your pet and other Sky Club guests. A Delta representative can assist you in locating a pet relief area, which are available at most airports to travelers with pets and people traveling with a service or emotional support animal.