Dogs and cats can fly in the cabin with you. Cabin pet fee: $150 each way.
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- Cabin pet fee
- $150each way
- Animals allowed
- Dogs and cats
- Max carrier size
- 18 x 11 x 11 insoft-sided
- Weight limit
- No set limitPet must fit comfortably in the carrier
- Minimum age
- 8 weeks
- Pets per passenger
- 2
- Counts toward bag allowance
- Not published
- Pets in hold or cargo
- No
United Airlines pet carrier size
- Soft-sided: 18 x 11 x 11 in
- Hard-sided: 17.5 x 12 x 9 in
- Metric: Hard 44 x 30 x 22; soft 45 x 27 x 27 cm
Carrier must be ventilated and fit under the seat in front of you.
Where you can't fly with a pet
No pets to, from or through Hawaii and a list of countries including Australia, Brazil, Hong Kong, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa, Sweden, Thailand, UAE, United Kingdom, Vietnam and others. International dogs must be 6+ months (CDC); kittens 4+ months.
How many pets you can bring
Up to 2 pets per person on most flights (second pet requires a second, adjacent seat). Only 1 pet per person on A319, A320, A321neo, 737-800/MAX 8, 737-900/MAX 9.
How to book a pet on United Airlines
Select 'Travel with a pet' when booking on united.com or add in My Trips (not in the app). International trips: call United.
United Airlines pet cargo and checked pets
PetSafe discontinued; cargo only for certain active-duty military and State Department employees.
Service and emotional support animals
Trained service dogs fly free in cabin; emotional support animals must travel as pets.
Questions people ask
Can I bring my dog or cat in the cabin on United Airlines?
Yes. Dogs and cats are accepted in the cabin in a carrier that fits under the seat in front of you, subject to space on the flight.
How much is the United Airlines pet fee?
The cabin pet fee is $150 (each way).
What size pet carrier does United Airlines allow?
Up to 18 x 11 x 11 in (soft-sided). Carrier must be ventilated and fit under the seat in front of you.
Can pets fly in cargo on United Airlines?
PetSafe discontinued; cargo only for certain active-duty military and State Department employees.