Frontier Airlines: rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters in the cabin (2026)
Frontier Airlines lists “rabbits”, “guinea pigs”, “hamsters” as accepted in the cabin. Carrier limit 18 × 14 × 11 in, fee $99 each way. Official figures, verified 2026-07-23.
| Published wording | Frontier Airlines lists “rabbits”, “guinea pigs”, “hamsters” — its own terms, all under the same rule |
|---|---|
| Accepted in cabin | Yes — listed as “rabbits”, “guinea pigs”, “hamsters” |
| Carrier limit | 18 × 14 × 11 in |
| Height ceiling | 11" — #35 of the 42 cabin-allowing airlines we track |
| Weight rule | Combined pet + carrier under 17 lb |
| Fee | $99 each way · compare → |
| Pets per passenger | 1 carrier per passenger; pet stays in cabin (no cargo) |
| Also accepted | dogs · cats · small household birds |
| Carriers that clear it | 9 of 15 tracked |
Carriers that clear Frontier Airlines's 11" ceiling
| Carrier | External size | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 × 10 × 8.5 in | Fits 2.5" spare | See on Amazon → | |
| 16 × 10.5 × 9.8 in | Fits 1.2" spare | See on Amazon → | |
| 17 × 10 × 10 in | Fits 1" spare | See on Amazon → | |
| 17 × 11 × 10.5 in | Fits 0.5" spare | See on Amazon → | |
| 17 × 12 × 10.5 in | Fits 0.5" spare | See on Amazon → | |
| 17 × 8.5 × 10.5 in | Fits 0.5" spare | See on Amazon → | |
| 17 × 11 × 11 in | Fits 0" spare | See on Amazon → | |
| 16 × 8 × 11 in | Fits 0" spare | See on Amazon → |
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Common questions
Can I bring a rabbit in the cabin on Frontier Airlines?
Yes. Frontier Airlines publishes “rabbits”, “guinea pigs”, “hamsters” among the animals it accepts in the cabin. The carrier must fit 18 × 14 × 11 in fully under the seat. Fee: $99 each way. Verified 2026-07-23 from https://www.flyfrontier.com/travel/travel-info/family-pets/.
How tall a carrier can a small mammal have on Frontier Airlines?
11 inches — #35 of 42 cabin-allowing airlines we track. The roomiest tracked carrier that still clears it is the Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small), with 2.5" spare on its tightest dimension.