Southwest Airlines pet policy
✓ Last verified against the official Southwest Airlines pet policy page.
| Pets in cabin | Yes |
|---|---|
| Species accepted | Small vaccinated domestic cats and dogs (at least 8 weeks old) |
| Max carrier size | Check with airline |
| Max weight (pet + carrier) | Check with airline |
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| Checked bag / cargo option | No. Southwest does not transport pets in the cargo compartment. |
| Breed restrictions | Check with airline |
| Route restrictions | No pets on international itineraries or on flights to/from Hawaii (inter-island flights allowed). |
| Service animals | Check with airline |
Good to know
One carrier per ticketed customer, up to two small cats or dogs of the same species per carrier. Pet Fare paid at the ticket counter; refundable if you cancel. The 'acceptable pet carriers' article did not render for our fetcher, so carrier dimensions are left unconfirmed.
Recent changes
No dated changes recorded yet. We log changes here when we detect them.
Before you book, re-check the official page and call the airline to reserve pet space; space is usually limited per flight.