The short answer
Delta Air Lines accepts dogs and cats in the cabin, up to 9 kg including the carrier, in a soft bag of about 46 × 28 × 28 cm. Cats are accepted on the same terms. The cabin option applies on long-haul routes too. The fee starts around $125.
Delta Air Lines lets small pets fly in the cabin for a per-flight fee, with a combined pet-and-carrier weight limit of 9 kilograms. It does not offer hold transport for larger animals, routing them instead through Delta Cargo. Atlanta, Detroit and Minneapolis are the carrier’s main hubs for connecting itineraries.
Carrier and crate
Breed and temperature
Snub-nosed breeds face restrictions — expect extra conditions or seasonal embargoes.
Booking the pet slot
Call Delta Reservations to add the pet before travel; each flight has a fixed number of in-cabin spots and the fee is collected at check-in.
Routes flown by Delta Air Lines
Frequently asked questions
Does Delta Air Lines allow pets in the cabin?
Delta Air Lines accepts dogs and cats in the cabin, up to 9 kg including the carrier, in a soft bag of about 46 × 28 × 28 cm. Cats are accepted on the same terms. The cabin option applies on long-haul routes too. The fee starts around $125.
How heavy can a pet be to fly in the Delta Air Lines cabin?
Up to 9 kg including the carrier. Above that your pet travels in the hold or as manifest cargo.
What size carrier does Delta Air Lines allow in the cabin?
Roughly 46 × 28 × 28 cm, measured at the widest points. Soft carriers are expected so the bag can compress under the seat.
How much does Delta Air Lines charge for a pet?
From about $125 each way, varying by route and cabin.
Comparing carriers for a route?
Airline pet rules stack on top of the destination rules. Check both before you book.