Pet Policy
Rules and restrictions
Be sure to review this information before your trip and plan accordingly. And remember that all airlines have different restrictions, so read each airline’s rules before you book a new trip.
- Domestic policy: Pets are not allowed to travel in the cabin for travel to Hawaii.
- Pets that are allowed in main cabin: dogs, cats, and household birds (household birds permitted on domestic U.S. flights only excluding Hawaii, US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Guam). Generally, in-cabin crates should be soft-sided and fit under the plane seat in front of you. 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 during the flight.
- Warm blooded animals are no longer accepted on flights over 12 hours.
- Your pet must be at least 10 weeks old for domestic travel.
- Your pet must be at least 16 weeks old if traveling to the U.S. from other countries and must be at least 15 weeks old for European Union travel.
- Pets are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, and there is a limit of pets per flight. Be sure to book well in advance to secure a spot.
From what to bring for your flight, to how you should prepare your pet for air travel, check out this article for handy tips on flying with your pet.
Fees
Keep these extra costs in mind when traveling with pets.
Pets in main cabin:
- US, Canada, and Puerto Rico $125.00 each way
- US Virgin Islands and International $200.00 each way
- Brazil $75.00 each way
About
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Delta Air Lines, Inc. is one of the major airlines of the United States and a legacy carrier. Along with its subsidiaries and regional affiliates, including Delta Connection, the airline operates over 5,400 daily flights and serves 325 destinations in 52 countries on six continents.