Japan → USA · United Airlines
Flying a pet Japan to USA on United Airlines
Verified snapshot for corridor planning. Cabin/cargo numbers from our airline dataset (checked 2026-10-22). Destination summary cites CDC.
Resumen de entrada
USA CDC Dog Import Form; Japan is treated per CDC dog-rabies risk list — confirm current CDC country classification before travel.
United Airlines
- Tarifa de cabina: All routes: $150 each way
- Transportín bajo asiento: Hard-sided: 9 x 17.5 x 12 in (22 x 44 x 30 cm); soft-sided: 11 x 18 x 11 in (27 x 45 x 27 cm); max 10 in tall on Boeing 737 MAX
- Peso: No weight limit (United states there are no weight or breed limitations; pet must fit the carrier)
- Bodega / cargo: PetSafe checked-pet program ended. Pets fly in cargo only with certain active-duty military or State Department employees.
- Nota animal de servicio: Therapy and emotional support cats and dogs must fly as pets, not service animals.
- Fuentes: Official airline page ↗ · verified 2026-10-22
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FAQ
Cabin vs cargo on United Airlines?
Use the dimensions and weight notes above, then confirm on the airline page. Soft-sided carriers often get more under-seat flex when the airline documents it.
Government paperwork for USA?
USA CDC Dog Import Form; Japan is treated per CDC dog-rabies risk list — confirm current CDC country classification before travel.
Military PCS or service dog?
See Military PCS and Veterans hub for DOT / CTA / JTR notes.
Tarifas y medidas copiadas de fuentes oficiales verificadas. Las normas cambian — confirme antes de reservar. No es asesoramiento legal ni veterinario.