United Airlines: flying with a dog
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« On most flights, you can bring up to 2 pets per person. You must buy 2 seats if you’re bringing 2 pets. […] Some of our planes have limited space under the middle seat. We only allow one pet per person on these aircraft: » United accepts dogs in the cabin under certain conditions. Its official list of destinations subject to restrictions covers the following places, with specific provisions for Spain, Guam and Taiwan set out below: Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Cuba, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, French Polynesia (Tahiti), Greenland, Guam, Guyana, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Jamaica, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Mongolia, Morocco, New Zealand, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), Palau, the Philippines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, the United Arab Emirates (Dubai), the United Kingdom and Vietnam. For the other places on this list, pets cannot travel in the cabin to, from or through these destinations. In Spain the restriction concerns Bilbao alone: it does not cover Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga or Palma, where the other travel conditions still apply. From Guam, carriage is allowed to Tokyo-Narita or the US mainland, but not the other way round. Pet travel from Guam to the US mainland is considered international. For Taiwan, carriage is prohibited between Kaohsiung and Tokyo-Narita, and between Taipei and Guam, in both directions; for other journeys involving Taiwan, the scope of the restriction remains to be confirmed with United. Some of these places are not in our tool yet, and their absence is not permission. The Finder does not check this restriction for connecting airports. Therapy and emotional support cats and dogs travel as pets and are subject to the same rules. Service dogs come under separate conditions.
- united.com — Verified on 16 October 2026
« We no longer let you check your pets through the PetSafe program. Pets can only fly in cargo when traveling with certain active-duty military or State Department employees. » « We no longer let you check your pets through the PetSafe program. Pets can only fly in cargo when traveling with certain active-duty military or State Department employees. » Cabin: United rules for pet dogs
- On most flights, one person can travel with up to 2 pets by purchasing 2 adjacent seats, but the listed aircraft allow only 1. A FAQ also limits this number to 1: confirm the per-passenger quota for your flight with United.
« On most flights, you can bring up to 2 pets per person. You must buy 2 seats if you’re bringing 2 pets. The second seat needs to be next to your assigned seat, so you can care for both pets. · Some of our planes have limited space under the middle seat. We only allow one pet per person on these aircraft: · A319 · A320 · A321neo · 737-800 and 737-8 (MAX 8) · 737-900 and 737-9 (MAX 9) · Where you can sit with your pet depends on the type of plane you’re on. Keep in mind that while you can only bring one pet with you, each plane limits the total number of pets allowed on the same flight. » All flights (zone affichée) et Traveling with pets FAQs → Where can I sit with my pet on the plane? (zone repliée)
- United publishes no weight limit for this service; the dog must travel in a hard-sided or soft-sided carrier.
« While there are no weight or breed limitations for pets, they must travel in either a hard-sided or soft-sided carrier. » Make sure your pet fits (zone affichée)
- Maximum hard-sided carrier dimensions: 9 × 17.5 × 12 in (22 × 44 × 30 cm).
« The maximum size of a hard-sided pet carrier can be 9 in x 17.5 in x 12 in (22 cm x 44 cm x 30 cm). » Make sure your pet fits → Hard-sided carrier (zone affichée)
- Maximum soft-sided carrier dimensions: 11 × 18 × 11 in (27 × 45 × 27 cm).
« The maximum size of a soft-sided pet carrier can be 11 in x 18 in x 11 in (27 cm x 45 cm x 27 cm). » Make sure your pet fits → Soft-sided carrier (zone affichée)
- On a Boeing 737 MAX, the pet carrier may be no more than 10 in tall.
« If you’re traveling on a Boeing 737 MAX, your pet carrier can be no more than 10 inches tall. » Traveling with pets FAQs → Where can I sit with my pet on the plane? (zone repliée)
- On Boeing 767, 777 and 787 aircraft, the table allows up to 6 pets in total in Economy. This is the overall capacity of that cabin, not a per-passenger quota.
« each plane limits the total number of pets allowed on the same flight. · Up to 6 pets allowed in Economy · Boeing 767 · Boeing 777 · Boeing 787 » Traveling with pets FAQs → Where can I sit with my pet on the plane? → Pet max per cabin (zone repliée)
- Minimum dog age: 2 months on domestic flights and 6 months on international flights.
« On domestic flights, puppies and kittens must be at least 2 months old. On international flights, dogs must be at least 6 months old to comply with CDC requirements. Kittens need to be 4 months old to comply with vaccination requirements. » Traveling with pets FAQs → How old do my pets have to be to fly? (zone repliée)
💶 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.
- $150per dog · per one-wayPet in cabin · per journey
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« Pet tickets are only for cats or dogs and cost $150 each way. »
🗺️ United Airlines's network and destination formalities
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Flying with a dog on United Airlines: common questions
Can my dog travel in the cabin on United Airlines?
United Airlines — Under conditions. « On most flights, you can bring up to 2 pets per person. You must buy 2 seats if you’re bringing 2 pets. […] Some of our planes have limited space under the middle seat. We only allow one pet per person on these aircraft: » (https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/traveling-with-pets.html) United accepts dogs in the cabin under certain conditions. Its official list of destinations subject to restrictions covers the following places, with specific provisions for Spain, Guam and Taiwan set out below: Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Cuba, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, French Polynesia (Tahiti), Greenland, Guam, Guyana, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Jamaica, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Mongolia, Morocco, New Zealand, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), Palau, the Philippines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, the United Arab Emirates (Dubai), the United Kingdom and Vietnam. For the other places on this list, pets cannot travel in the cabin to, from or through these destinations. In Spain the restriction concerns Bilbao alone: it does not cover Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga or Palma, where the other travel conditions still apply. From Guam, carriage is allowed to Tokyo-Narita or the US mainland, but not the other way round. Pet travel from Guam to the US mainland is considered international. For Taiwan, carriage is prohibited between Kaohsiung and Tokyo-Narita, and between Taipei and Guam, in both directions; for other journeys involving Taiwan, the scope of the restriction remains to be confirmed with United. Some of these places are not in our tool yet, and their absence is not permission. The Finder does not check this restriction for connecting airports. Therapy and emotional support cats and dogs travel as pets and are subject to the same rules. Service dogs come under separate conditions. (https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/traveling-with-pets.html)
Does United Airlines carry dogs in the hold?
Hold — United Airlines — Refused. « We no longer let you check your pets through the PetSafe program. Pets can only fly in cargo when traveling with certain active-duty military or State Department employees. » (https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/traveling-with-pets.html) Cargo — United Airlines — Refused.…
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