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 69 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.
The airline sets no weight or breed limits — the pet must travel in a hard-sided or soft-sided carrier. Only service animals are allowed on board without one.
United Airlines flies direct to 69 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 | 252 | ✓ | 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 |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | 3 | ✓ | no pets |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 3 | ✓ | no pets |
| 🇭🇳 Honduras | 3 | ✓ | no pets |
| 🇫🇲 Micronesia | 3 | ✓ | no pets |
| 🇨🇳 China | 3 | ✓ | 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
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.