Volaris in-cabin pet policy — and the carriers that fit
Volaris allows small pets in the cabin in a carrier up to 17.3 × 11.8 × 7.5 in, stowed under the seat in front of you. Already own a carrier? Enter its measurements below to check it against this limit. Volaris does not publish a cabin-pet fee on its own policy page. 0 of the 15 carriers we track clear that published limit.
That means no carrier on our list clears it outright — the closest is the Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small) (flexes — check height), with 2 others in the same range. Measure yours and expect an agent to check it. Volaris's 7.5" height ceiling sits mid-pack among the 58 airlines we track (shared with Korean): Aegean, Air Canada, Air France and Air Transat allow more, while EL AL Israel allows only 7".
Will your carrier fit Volaris?
Measure the outside of your carrier (bulges included) and enter it below. The check uses Volaris’s published 17.3 × 11.8 × 7.5 in limit — height is checked strictly, the footprint may rotate.
Volaris pet rules
| Recommended max carrier (soft) | 17.3 × 11.8 × 7.5 in |
| Soft-sided required? | Soft recommended; hard allowed within its limit |
| In-cabin fee | Not published · compare all airlines → |
| Species allowed | perros (dogs), gatos (cats) |
| Weight | 12 kg total (pet + carrier) — 'El peso máximo entre el contenedor y el perro debe ser de 12 kg' |
| Pets | 'Únicamente se permite un animal a bordo por pasajero'; up to 16 pets per flight (10 dogs and 6 cats), reduced to a maximum of 6 pets on flights to/from Bogotá |
| Booking | When booking, at the seat-selection step choose the 'Viaja con tu mascota' option and select 'a bordo' (in cabin) or 'documentada' (checked); can also be added afterwards in 'Mis Viajes' |
Source: official Volaris pet policy · verified 2026-07-23
Carriers that fit Volaris
Matched to Volaris's published 17.3 × 11.8 × 7.5 in limit (height checked strictly; footprint may rotate). See the full Volaris carrier shortlist →
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| Carrier | Size | Fit | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 × 10 × 8.5 in | Flexes — check height | See on Amazon → | |
| 16 × 10.5 × 9.8 in | Flexes — check height | See on Amazon → | |
| 17 × 11 × 10.5 in | Flexes — check height | See on Amazon → | |
| 17 × 10 × 10 in | Too tall (10" > 7.5") | See on Amazon → | |
| 17 × 8.5 × 10.5 in | Too tall (10.5" > 7.5") | See on Amazon → | |
| 17 × 11 × 11 in | Too tall (11" > 7.5") | See on Amazon → | |
| 16 × 8 × 11 in | Too tall (11" > 7.5") | See on Amazon → | |
| 22 × 10.5 × 10.5 in | Too big | See on Amazon → | |
| 17 × 12 × 10.5 in | Too big | See on Amazon → | |
| 18.7 × 10.8 × 10.75 in | Too big | See on Amazon → | |
| 18 × 11 × 11 in | Too big | See on Amazon → | |
| 19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in | Too big | See on Amazon → | |
| 18.5 × 11.75 × 11.5 in | Too big | See on Amazon → | |
| 18 × 11.5 × 11.5 in | Too big | See on Amazon → | |
| 18 × 12 × 12 in | Too big | See on Amazon → |
How to confirm your actual under-seat space
Volaris'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 Volaris to confirm under-seat dimensions for that aircraft, or
- Choose a collapsible / flexible-height carrier that adapts to a tighter space.
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Common questions
What size pet carrier does Volaris allow in the cabin?
Volaris's recommended maximum in-cabin carrier is 17.3 × 11.8 × 7.5 in. It must fit fully under the seat in front of you. Source: the Volaris pet policy.
How much does Volaris charge for an in-cabin pet?
Not published. Always confirm the current fee on the official Volaris pet page before you fly.
Which pet carriers fit Volaris?
No carrier we track clears Volaris's published 17.3 × 11.8 × 7.5 in outright — the closest is the Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small) (flexes — check height). Full shortlist: /fits/volaris/.
Does Volaris require a soft-sided pet carrier?
Volaris recommends soft-sided but allows a hard-sided kennel within its published limit. Height is what rules carriers out: Volaris publishes 7.5", against 13" at the most generous airline we track.
How many pets can I bring in the cabin on Volaris?
'Únicamente se permite un animal a bordo por pasajero'; up to 16 pets per flight (10 dogs and 6 cats), reduced to a maximum of 6 pets on flights to/from Bogotá. Species accepted: perros (dogs), gatos (cats). Weight limit: 12 kg total (pet + carrier) — 'El peso máximo entre el contenedor y el perro debe ser de 12 kg'. When booking, at the seat-selection step choose the 'Viaja con tu mascota' option and select 'a bordo' (in cabin) or 'documentada' (checked); can also be added afterwards in 'Mis Viajes'