United Airlines carries dogs and cats in the cabin. The service is paid: 150 USD per flight. The pet's place is booked in advance — at least 48 h before departure.
Direct flights reach 70 countries, but flying there and taking a pet are different questions: the destination country has its own entry rules.
A personal plan combines the airline's rules with the destination's
The conditions that send people back to the ticket desk: closed destinations, breeds, heat limits and how early the pet must be booked.
United Airlines flies direct to 70 countries according to the schedules. Flying there is not the same as taking a pet: the destination country has its own entry rules, and the carrier itself closes some routes to animals.
| Country | Cities | Cabin | Hold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 251 | ✓ | no pets |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 23 | ✓ | no pets |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 12 | ✓ | no pets |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 6 | ✓ | no pets |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 6 | ✓ | no pets |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 6 | ✓ | no pets |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | 4 | ✓ | no pets |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 4 | ✓ | no pets |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | 4 | ✓ | no pets |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 3 | ✓ | no pets |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 3 | ✓ | no pets |
| 🇭🇳 Honduras | 3 | ✓ | no pets |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 3 | ✓ | no pets |
| 🇫🇲 Micronesia | 3 | ✓ | no pets |
| 🇨🇳 China | 3 | ✓ | no pets |
| 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico | 2 | ✓ | no pets |
The destinations with the most cities are shown; countries where pets are not carried are always shown. A country's entry requirements are on its own guide.
Every number above comes from the carrier's official page. Check it before buying: airlines change the rules without notice.
Soft-sided carrier The maximum size of a soft-sided pet carrier can be 11 in x 18 in x 11 in (27 cm x 45 cm x 27 cm).
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We no longer let you check your pets through the PetSafe program. Pets can only fly in cargo when traveling with certain active-duty military or State Department employees.
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While there are no weight or breed limitations for pets, they must travel in either a hard-sided or soft-sided carrier.
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The maximum size of a soft-sided pet carrier can be 11 in x 18 in x 11 in (27 cm x 45 cm x 27 cm).
Carrier size
The maximum size of a hard-sided pet carrier can be 9 in x 17.5 in x 12 in (22 cm x 44 cm x 30 cm).
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While there are no weight or breed limitations for pets, they must travel in either a hard-sided or soft-sided carrier.
Cabin weight
Keep in mind that while you can only bring one pet with you, each plane limits the total number of pets allowed on the same flight.
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On domestic flights, puppies and kittens must be at least 2 months old. On international flights, dogs must be at least 6 months old to comply with CDC requirements. Kittens need to be 4 months old to comply with vaccination requirements.
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The maximum size of a soft-sided pet carrier can be 11 in x 18 in x 11 in (27 cm x 45 cm x 27 cm).
Carrier size
If you plan to fly with your pet, they must be a cat or dog and stay in the cabin with you (if there's space available). Tickets cost $150 each way.
Cabin fee
While there are no weight or breed limitations for pets, they must travel in either a hard-sided or soft-sided carrier.
Cabin weight
Yes.
150 USD per flight.
No hold restriction is recorded.
At least 48 hours before departure.