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Alaska Airlines pet policy

Yes

Dogs (confirm other species) can fly in the cabin with you. Cabin pet fee: $100 each way; $35 within Hawaii.

Checked against Alaska Airlines' official pages on . Airlines change these rules often, so confirm with Alaska Airlines before you book.

Cabin pet fee
$100each way; $35 within Hawaii
Animals allowed
Dogs (confirm other species)
Max carrier size
17 x 11 x 9.5 insoft-sided
Weight limit
No set limitPet must fit comfortably in the carrier
Minimum age
Not published
Pets per passenger
Not published
Counts toward bag allowance
Yes
Pets in hold or cargo
Yes

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Alaska Airlines pet carrier size

  • Soft-sided: 17 x 11 x 9.5 in

Newsroom article: dogs in cabin must fit a soft-sided carrier no larger than 17" x 11" x 9.5". Hard-sided dimensions not verified. Carrier must fit under the seat.

Alaska Airlines pet fee in detail

Per carrier, each way; $35 for travel wholly within Hawaii (per Alaska newsroom, Aug 2026). Main pets page says pet fees range from $100 to $200 depending on type of travel and route, per way per kennel/carrier, applying to Alaska/Hawaiian flights only.

Where you can't fly with a pet

Additional requirements for Hawaii and international travel (separate policy pages, not read). Fees apply to Alaska/Hawaiian-operated flights only; partner airlines have their own policies.

How to book a pet on Alaska Airlines

Book your own ticket on alaskaair.com or hawaiianairlines.com, then chat or call to reserve space for the pet; space subject to availability.

Alaska Airlines pet cargo and checked pets

Pets can travel in a climate-controlled baggage compartment: $200 each way per kennel (discounts within Alaska/Hawaii and for active-duty military on orders); dog + kennel up to 150 lb; subject to breed restrictions, travel date and temperature embargoes (often not above 85°F / below 45°F) and fleet restrictions; kennels over 28" not allowed between Hawaiian Islands; cannot transfer to other carriers. Pet Connect (Alaska Air Cargo) ships pets without the owner.

Snub-nosed breeds

From October 1, 2026, Alaska, Hawaiian and Horizon no longer accept certain snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds and their mixes in the cargo compartment, including Boston terriers, boxers, bulldogs, Brussels griffons, chow chows, English toy spaniels, Japanese chins, mastiffs, Pekingese, pugs and Shih Tzus, plus Burmese, Exotic Shorthair, Himalayan and Persian cats. They can still fly in the cabin if the carrier fits under the seat.

Service and emotional support animals

Trained service animals travel free; requirements are on Alaska's accessible travel services page.

Questions people ask

Can I bring my dog or cat in the cabin on Alaska Airlines?

Yes. Dogs (confirm other species) are accepted in the cabin in a carrier that fits under the seat in front of you, subject to space on the flight.

How much is the Alaska Airlines pet fee?

The cabin pet fee is $100 (each way; $35 within Hawaii).

What size pet carrier does Alaska Airlines allow?

Up to 17 x 11 x 9.5 in (soft-sided). Newsroom article: dogs in cabin must fit a soft-sided carrier no larger than 17" x 11" x 9.5". Hard-sided dimensions not verified. Carrier must fit under the seat.

Can pets fly in cargo on Alaska Airlines?

Pets can travel in a climate-controlled baggage compartment: $200 each way per kennel (discounts within Alaska/Hawaii and for active-duty military on orders); dog + kennel up to 150 lb; subject to breed restrictions, travel date and temperature embargoes (often not above 85°F / below 45°F) and fleet restrictions; kennels over 28" not allowed between Hawaiian Islands; cannot transfer to other carriers. Pet Connect (Alaska Air Cargo) ships pets without the owner.

Sources

Note: The detailed in-cabin policy page (pets-in-cabin) rendered no policy text via WebFetch. Fee and soft-carrier size come from Alaska's official newsroom article (Aug 26, 2026), which covers dogs only, so species list is unverified (left null). counts_as_carry_on based on the in-cabin page meta description ('Travel with your companion as your carry-on item'). Unverified: hard-sided carrier size, minimum age, pets per passenger, weight, snub-nosed breed rules, Hawaii/international restrictions.