Alaska Airlines: flying with a dog
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« Pets that fit in an under-seat carrier can travel in a cabin. » Alaska does not accept pets in the cabin on flights to Europe (all destinations, including London Heathrow, LHR), Japan (all destinations), Seoul (ICN), Belize City (BZE), Guatemala City (GUA), Pago Pago (PPG), Papeete (PPT), Rarotonga (RAR) or Sydney (SYD). Different rules apply to service animals.
- alaskaair.com — Verified on 7 October 2026
« The pet and carrier combined may weigh up to 150 lbs./68 kgs. […] Brachycephalic dogs and cats are not accepted for travel in the baggage compartment. […] Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines do not accept pets in the baggage compartment to/from:
Europe, all locations
London, United Kingdom (LHR)
Japan, all locations
Some exceptions apply for active-duty military personnel on orders between Seattle (SEA) and Narita (NRT) as well as Honolulu (HNL) and select cities in Japan. […] Seoul, South Korea (ICN)
Belize City, Belize (BZE)
Guatemala City, Guatemala (GUA)
Pago Pago, American Samoa (PPG)
Papeete, French Polynesia (PPT)
Rarotonga, Cook Islands (RAR)
Sydney, Australia (SYD) » Alaska Airlines accepts dogs in its climate-controlled hold up to a combined dog-and-crate weight of 150 lb, or about 68 kg. It refuses the breeds on its published list except the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which still requires confirmation: the same page includes it in the refused list while also saying Staffordshire terriers are accepted. Hold travel is unavailable to or from Europe, London Heathrow, Japan, Seoul, Belize City, Guatemala City, Pago Pago, Papeete, Rarotonga and Sydney. The Finder handles the places it knows; Belize City, Guatemala City, Pago Pago and Rarotonga are not yet in its data. Active-duty U.S. military personnel travelling on orders may qualify for exceptions between Seattle and Narita and between Honolulu and select Japanese cities, which must be confirmed with Alaska.
- alaskaair.com — Verified on 15 October 2026
« Our teams are committed to providing top-flight care for our four-legged and feathered flyers through our industry-leading Pet Connect™ Animal Travel service. We are proud to transport live animals such as dogs, cats, birds and other animals (subject to approval). » Cabin: Alaska Airlines rules for pet dogs
- Limited cabin places, given on a first-come, first-served basis; book before the day of travel.
« There are a limited number of pets allowed in the cabin, and reservations are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations must be made prior to the day of travel. » Traveling with pets in cabin
- Dog at least 8 weeks old, fully weaned and eating solid food for at least 5 days.
« Dogs, cats, and rabbits must be at least eight weeks old and must have been fully weaned and accustomed to taking solid food and have done so, without nursing, for a period of at least five days. » Rules for pets in the cabin
- Soft-sided carrier only, up to 17 × 11 × 9.5 in; hard-sided kennels are not allowed in the cabin.
« The following carrier sizes are acceptable for travel in the cabin: · Soft-sided · 17" x 11" x 9.5" · Be within the listed dimensions above · Note: Hard-sided kennels are not allowed in the cabin. » Pet carriers requirements
- No pet carrier in Business Class on A330 or 787 aircraft.
« Business Class on an A330 or 787 aircraft cannot accommodate pet carriers. » Rules for pets in the cabin
Alaska Airlines rules for pet dogs: breed restrictions
- Published list, including mixes: Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffon, all Mastiffs, Bulldog, Chow Chow, Dutch or Japanese Pug, English Bulldog, English Toy Spaniel, French Bulldog, Japanese Mastiff or Spaniel, Pekingese, Pug, Shih Tzu and Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
« Brachycephalic dogs and cats are not accepted for travel in the baggage compartment. · Note: bull terriers, pit bulls (all breeds), and Staffordshire terriers are accepted for transport in the baggage department. · The following breeds and mixed breeds thereof are not accepted to travel in the baggage compartment: · Dogs: Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffon, Mastiff (All Breeds), Bulldog, Chow Chow, Dutch Pug, English Bulldog, English Toy Spaniel, French Bulldog, Japanese Mastiff, Japanese Pug, Japanese Spaniel, Pekingese, Pug, Shih Tzu, Staffordshire Bull Terrier » Rules for pets in the baggage compartment → Breed restrictions
- The same page also says Staffordshire terriers are accepted. Because that conflicts with its list, the Finder leaves the Staffordshire Bull Terrier to confirmation.
« Brachycephalic dogs and cats are not accepted for travel in the baggage compartment. · Note: bull terriers, pit bulls (all breeds), and Staffordshire terriers are accepted for transport in the baggage department. · The following breeds and mixed breeds thereof are not accepted to travel in the baggage compartment: · Dogs: Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffon, Mastiff (All Breeds), Bulldog, Chow Chow, Dutch Pug, English Bulldog, English Toy Spaniel, French Bulldog, Japanese Mastiff, Japanese Pug, Japanese Spaniel, Pekingese, Pug, Shih Tzu, Staffordshire Bull Terrier » Rules for pets in the baggage compartment → Breed restrictions
Alaska Pet Connect rules for pet dogs: breed restrictions
- Published list, including mixes: Boston Terrier, all Boxers, all Bulldogs, Brussels Griffon, Chow Chow, English Toy Spaniel, Japanese Spaniel or Chin, all Mastiffs, Pekingese, all Pugs and Shih Tzu.
« Brachycephalic (Short-Nosed) dogs and cats are not accepted for travel in the cargo compartment. · This policy applies to the following breeds and any mixed breeds containing these types: · Boston Terrier, Boxer (all breeds), Bulldog (all breeds), Brussels Griffon, Chow Chow, English Toy Spaniel, Japanese Spaniel/Japanese Chin, Mastiff (all breeds), Pekingese, Pug (all breeds), Shih Tzu. » Pet Connect Restrictions → Breed Restrictions
💶 Fares for travelling with a dog
Every amount below is published by the airline itself and quoted from its own page. The Flight Finder shows the fare that applies to the trip you searched; this page lists all the official fares we have verified.
- $35 – $100per container · per one-wayAlaska/Hawaiian operated travel
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« $100 per carrier (or $35 … Hawai‘i) »
- $200per container · per one-wayStandard fare; route and eligibility exceptions are listed separately
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« Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines accept most domesticated pets for travel in our climate-controlled baggage and cargo compartments for a fee of $200 each way per kennel. »
- $100per container · per one-wayWholly within Alaska, or active-duty U.S. military members and their dependents travelling on orders
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« For pets traveling wholly within the State of Alaska, or with active-duty U.S. Military or U.S. Military dependents on travel orders, the fee is $100 »
- $60per container · per one-wayWholly within Hawaii
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« For pets traveling wholly within the State of Hawaii, the fee is $60 »
- $340 / ¥41,000per container · per one-wayAccepted routes for active-duty U.S. military personnel travelling on orders: Seattle–Narita, or Honolulu–select Japanese cities
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« Some exceptions apply for active-duty military personnel on orders between Seattle (SEA) and Narita (NRT) as well as Honolulu (HNL) and select cities in Japan. When accepted, the fee for these routes are $340 USD or JPY 41,000. »
We have not yet found an official amount for this channel. Rather than show a number we cannot source, we say so.
🐕 Breed guide
- Flying with a Cane Corso — This airline lists the breed among those it refuses.
🗺️ Alaska Airlines's network and destination formalities
This is the airline's commercial network. Flying to a destination does not mean the airline accepts a dog on that route: check the channel statuses above and confirm with the airline.
Flying with a dog on Alaska Airlines: common questions
Can my dog travel in the cabin on Alaska Airlines?
Alaska Airlines — Under conditions. « Pets that fit in an under-seat carrier can travel in a cabin. » (https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/pets) Alaska does not accept pets in the cabin on flights to Europe (all destinations, including London Heathrow, LHR), Japan (all destinations), Seoul (ICN), Belize City (BZE), Guatemala City (GUA), Pago Pago (PPG), Papeete (PPT), Rarotonga (RAR) or Sydney (SYD). Different rules apply to service animals. (https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/policies/pets-traveling-with-pets/pets-in-cabin)
Does Alaska Airlines carry dogs in the hold?
Hold — Alaska Airlines — Under conditions. « The pet and carrier combined may weigh up to 150 lbs./68 kgs. […] Brachycephalic dogs and cats are not accepted for travel in the baggage compartment. […] Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines do not accept pets in the baggage compartment to/from: Europe, all locations London, United Kingdom (LHR) Japan, all locations Some exceptions apply for active-duty military personnel on orders between Seattle (SEA) and Narita (NRT) as well as Honolulu (HNL) and select cities in Japan. […] Seoul, South Korea (ICN) Belize City, Belize (BZE) Guatemala City, Guatemala (GUA) Pago Pago, American Samoa (PPG) Papeete, French Polynesia (PPT) Rarotonga, Cook Islands (RAR) Sydney, Australia (SYD) » (https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/policies/pets-traveling-with-pets/pets-in-baggage-compartment) Alaska Airlines accepts dogs in its climate-controlled hold up to a combined dog-and-crate weight of 150 lb, or about 68 kg. It refuses the breeds on its published list except the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which still requires confirmation: the same page includes it in the refused list while also saying Staffordshire terriers are accepted. Hold travel is unavailable to or from Europe, London Heathrow, Japan, Seoul, Belize City, Guatemala City, Pago Pago, Papeete, Rarotonga and Sydney. The Finder handles the places it knows; Belize City, Guatemala City, Pago Pago and Rarotonga are not yet in its data. Active-duty U.S. military personnel travelling on orders may qualify for exceptions between Seattle and Narita and between Honolulu and select Japanese cities, which must be confirmed with Alaska. (https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/policies/pets-traveling-with-pets/pets-in-baggage-compartment) Cargo — Alaska Airlines — Under conditions. « Our teams are committed to providing top-flight care for our four-legged and feathered flyers through our industry-leading Pet Connect™ Animal Travel service. We are proud to transport live animals such as dogs, cats, birds and other animals (subject to approval). » (https://www.alaskacargo.com/PetConnect/)
This page summarises the information currently on record. Conditions can change: confirm them with the airline before booking.
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