Delta Air Lines in-cabin pet policy — and the carriers that fit

Delta Air Lines allows small pets in the cabin in a carrier up to 18 × 11 × 11 in, soft-sided, stowed under the seat in front of you. Already own a carrier? Enter its measurements below to check it against this limit. The in-cabin fee is $150 each way (within US/Canada/Puerto Rico/USVI). 8 of the 15 carriers we track clear that published limit.

Last verified 2026-07-23 · 8 of 15 carriers we track fit the published limit

The Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small) leaves the most room — 1" on its tightest dimension, while the Sherpa Original Deluxe (Medium) only just squeaks in with nothing to spare. Delta's 11" height ceiling sits mid-pack among the 58 airlines we track (shared with Allegiant, American, Frontier, JSX, United): Avelo and Breeze allow more, while EL AL Israel allows only 7".

⚠️ Delta Air Lines states under-seat space varies by aircraft. Delta explicitly states under-seat space varies by aircraft and that 18×11×11 is a recommendation that fits most aircraft — not a per-flight guarantee. Check the aircraft on your specific flight. Here's how to confirm yours →

Will your carrier fit Delta Air Lines?

Measure the outside of your carrier (bulges included) and enter it below. The check uses Delta Air Lines’s published 18 × 11 × 11 in limit — height is checked strictly, the footprint may rotate.

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Delta Air Lines pet rules

Recommended max carrier (soft)	18 × 11 × 11 in
Soft-sided required?	Yes
In-cabin fee	$150 each way (within US/Canada/Puerto Rico/USVI); $200 international · compare all airlines →
Species allowed	small dogs, cats, household birds
Pets	Delta First 2 · Comfort/Main 4 · pet + carrier must fit fully under the seat
Booking	Call Delta Reservations to add your pet before travel

Source: official Delta Air Lines pet policy · verified 2026-07-23

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Carriers that fit Delta Air Lines

Matched to Delta Air Lines's published 18 × 11 × 11 in limit (height checked strictly; footprint may rotate). See the full Delta Air Lines carrier shortlist →

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Carrier	Size	Fit	Buy
Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small)	15 × 10 × 8.5 in	Fits 1" spare	See on Amazon →
Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Mini (Low-Profile)	16 × 10.5 × 9.8 in	Fits 0.5" spare	See on Amazon →
Petmate Soft-Sided Kennel Cab (Small)	17 × 10 × 10 in	Fits 1" spare	See on Amazon →
Sherpa Original Deluxe (Medium)	17 × 11 × 10.5 in	Fits 0" spare	See on Amazon →
Sleepypod Atom	17 × 8.5 × 10.5 in	Fits 0.5" spare	See on Amazon →
Petsfit Expandable Soft-Sided	17 × 11 × 11 in	Fits 0" spare	See on Amazon →
Bergan Comfort Carrier (Small)	16 × 8 × 11 in	Fits 0" spare	See on Amazon →
Frisco Premium Airline-Compliant Carrier	18 × 11 × 11 in	Fits 0" spare	See on Amazon →
Sleepypod Air	22 × 10.5 × 10.5 in	Fits collapsed	See on Amazon →
Diggs Passenger	17 × 12 × 10.5 in	Too big	See on Amazon →
Away The Pet Carrier	18.7 × 10.8 × 10.75 in	Too big	See on Amazon →
Sherpa Original Deluxe (Large)	19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in	Too big	See on Amazon →
Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Standard (Expandable)	18.5 × 11.75 × 11.5 in	Too big	See on Amazon →
SturdiBag Pro (Large, Flexible Height)	18 × 11.5 × 11.5 in	Too big	See on Amazon →
ibiyaya JetPaw Expandable Backpack	18 × 12 × 12 in	Too big	See on Amazon →

How to confirm your actual under-seat space

Delta Air Lines's number is a fleet-wide recommendation, not a promise for your exact seat. Before you buy or fly:

Check which aircraft operates your flight (in your booking or on a seat-map site).
Avoid bulkhead and some window seats — they have less (or no) under-seat storage.
Call Delta Air Lines to confirm under-seat dimensions for that aircraft, or
Choose a collapsible / flexible-height carrier that adapts to a tighter space.

By animal

Delta Air Lines publishes a specific term for these — each has its own conditions:

small dogs household birds

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Common questions

What size pet carrier does Delta Air Lines allow in the cabin?

Delta Air Lines's recommended maximum in-cabin carrier is 18 × 11 × 11 in. It must fit fully under the seat in front of you. Source: the Delta Air Lines pet policy.

How much does Delta Air Lines charge for an in-cabin pet?

$150 each way (within US/Canada/Puerto Rico/USVI); $200 international. Always confirm the current fee on the official Delta Air Lines pet page before you fly.

Which pet carriers fit Delta Air Lines?

8 of the 15 carriers we track clear Delta Air Lines's published 18 × 11 × 11 in. The roomiest is the Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small), with 1" to spare on its tightest dimension. Full shortlist: /fits/delta/.

Is Delta Air Lines's 18 × 11 × 11 in limit guaranteed on every aircraft?

No. Delta explicitly states under-seat space varies by aircraft and that 18×11×11 is a recommendation that fits most aircraft — not a per-flight guarantee. Check the aircraft on your specific flight. Treat the published figure as a fleet-wide maximum, not a promise for your seat, and prefer a collapsible or flexible-height carrier.

How many pets can I bring in the cabin on Delta Air Lines?

Delta First 2 · Comfort/Main 4 · pet + carrier must fit fully under the seat. Species accepted: small dogs, cats, household birds. Call Delta Reservations to add your pet before travel