Delta Air Lines pet policy
✓ Last verified against the official Delta Air Lines pet policy page.
| Pets in cabin | Yes |
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| Species accepted | Small dogs, cats and household birds (birds only within the contiguous U.S.) |
| Max carrier size | Depends on aircraft under-seat space; Delta recommends a soft-sided kennel of max 18 x 11 x 11 in, which fits most aircraft |
| Max weight (pet + carrier) | Check with airline |
| Fees |
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| Checked bag / cargo option | No checked pets for the general public. Delta Cargo ships pets only for active U.S. Military or U.S. State Department Foreign Service personnel with permanent change of station orders (until further notice). |
| Breed restrictions | Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) dogs, cats and their mixes are not permitted in cargo (per Delta's Shipping Your Pet page). |
| Route restrictions | No in-cabin pets to/from Australia, Barbados, Brazil/Colombia/Dominican Republic (originating), Hawaii (flights to), Hong Kong, Iceland, Jamaica, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates. No pets in Delta One, Delta Premium or international Business. |
| Service animals | Trained service animals follow separate guidelines (see Delta's service animal page). |
Good to know
A reported October 2026 change to Delta's carry-on pet policy could not be confirmed on Delta's official pages on 2026-10-22; values above reflect the official page as fetched.
Recent changes
- – In-cabin pet fee for U.S./Canada/PR/USVI rose from $95 to $150 each way for tickets issued on/after April 8, 2025. source
- – Dogs entering Mexico need a New World Screwworm Inspection Certificate issued no more than 5 days before arrival, verified at check-in. source
Before you book, re-check the official page and call the airline to reserve pet space; space is usually limited per flight.