| At Delta, we take the time and
care to ensure every animal travels safely and comfortably with our Delta
Pet First™ service. There are several different options available to get
your pet to its final destination - including being brought into the cabin
with you, checked as baggage or being shipped. Rest assured that your pet will be treated with the same comfort and care you have come to expect from us. |
Pets As Carry On
Your pet can travel with you in the cabin for a fee of $80
one-way (to be collected at check-in) when traveling within the United States or
Canada. Pets permitted in the cabin include dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, rabbits,
hamsters and guinea pigs. Monkeys, pot-bellied pigs, reptiles, frogs, mice,
rats, and spiders are not permitted. The following restrictions apply:
| Your pet must be small enough to fit comfortably in a kennel under the seat directly in front of you. Maximum carry-on kennel dimensions are determined by your flight. You must contact Delta Reservations to determine the appropriate kennel size. |
| Your pet must remain inside the kennel (with door secured) while in a Delta boarding area (during boarding and deplaning), a Delta airport lounge, and while onboard the aircraft. |
| Your pet must be at least 8 weeks old. |
| You may not carry on more than one pet. |
| Your pet in-cabin counts as one piece of carry-on baggage. |
Also, Delta limits the number of pets per flight to:
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Pets are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please call Delta in
advance at 800-221-1212 to arrange to bring your pet on board.
Government Regulations
Some states may require a health certificate for your pet. Please take the time
to call your veterinarian, the U.S. Department of Agriculture at 800-545-8732,
or the Department of Agriculture of the state you are traveling to.
Pets As Checked Baggage
While the environment your pet travels in is temperature-controlled and
pressurized, air travel is likely to be a stressful experience. To ensure your
pet's comfort and safety and your peace of mind, please review weather, health,
and kennel
Requirements & Restrictions for important guidelines.
| Only warm-blooded mammals and birds considered to be personal pets or show/exhibition animals. |
| Primates, including lemurs, monkeys, orangutans, gorillas, and chimpanzees will not be permitted. |
| Animals must be considered non-offensive and not dangerous to passengers or baggage handlers. |
All other animals, including reptiles, must be shipped as air cargo.
You can transport a total of two kennels per flight. Giant-size kennels can only
be shipped as air cargo. Additional restrictions apply
according to aircraft and class of service.
Government Regulations
Some states may require a health certificate for your pet. Please take the time
to call your veterinarian, the U.S. Department of Agriculture at 800-545-8732,
or the Department of Agriculture of the state you are traveling to.
Additional Information
The fee for checking your pet on flights within the U.S. is $75. If you and your
pet are making a transfer to another airline, be sure to allow time to claim
your animal and re-check it with the connecting airline. For additional
information or to arrange to check your pet as baggage, please call Delta
Reservations at 800-221-1212.
When requesting a booking for your pet that originates on one of the Delta
Connection® carriers, Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA)®, Comair® or SkyWest
Airlines®, please call the following numbers:
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Pets As Air Cargo
Delta Pet First is designed to address the special needs of all warm-blooded
animals shipped without their owner. The following are some guidelines
and benefits for our Delta Pet First customers:
| Your pet will travel from origin to destination with the same priority as Delta DASH shipments. See Pet Shipping Rates for more information. |
| We recommend that you pre-book all arrangements prior to arrival at the origin facility. |
| You will be able to pre-book a maximum of 7 days in advance and a minimum of 1 day of the desired flight. |
| On flights originating on Delta and then transferring to a Delta Connection carrier, you can only book the flight 48 hours prior to the Delta Connection carrier flight departure. |
| We have temperature-controlled Live Animal holding areas in our four hub cities: Atlanta, Cincinnati, Dallas and Salt Lake City. |
| Upon arrival in the destination city, pets will be delivered to the Delta cargo facility within 60 minutes. |
| All shipments must be picked up at the destination city cargo facility based on the destination station's guidelines. |
While the environment your pet travels in is temperature-controlled and
pressurized, air travel is likely to be a stressful experience. To ensure your
pet's comfort and safety and your peace of mind, see weather, health and kennel
Requirements & Restrictions for important information.
| Only warm-blooded mammals and birds considered to be personal pets or show/exhibition animals. |
| Primates, including lemurs, monkeys, orangutans, gorillas, and chimpanzees will not be permitted. |
| Animals must be considered non-offensive and not dangerous to passengers or baggage handlers. All other animals, including reptiles, must be shipped as air cargo. |
Learn more about shipping by visiting
Delta Air Logistics.
Shipping Tips
The following are some shipping suggestions to ensure your pet’s comfort and
safety.
| Familiarize your pet with the kennel to ease the stress of travel. |
| Keep your pet as calm as possible prior to the flight. Take along a leash and collar for walking your pet prior to departure. DO NOT place the leash inside the kennel. |
| Include identification tags with your home address and telephone number, as well as the address and phone number of the person receiving the animal at destination. |
| Never send your pet with a muzzle or choke collar on. Both can be dangerous when an animal is alone. |
Visit Delta Air
Logistics to learn more about shipping on Delta.