Buying A Plane Ticket For Your Dog Guide

Often required within 10 days of travel; check with your vet for state or country-specific forms.

For small dogs (usually under 20 lbs including the carrier), you pay a pet fee to keep them under the seat in front of you. Most major airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines charge around $150 each way. buying a plane ticket for your dog

Fees are typically per-pet, per-segment. If you have a layover with a change of planes, you might be charged twice depending on the airline's policy. Often required within 10 days of travel; check

Must be leak-proof and allow the dog to stand up and turn around. Soft-sided carriers are best for fitting under seats. Fees are typically per-pet, per-segment

You can often add a pet via the "My Trips" section of an airline's website or app.

You can't usually buy a dog ticket in isolation; it must be linked to your own.

Look for a "Travel with a pet" toggle or a traveler dropdown menu.