The 11 Cheapest Airline Pet Fees: 2023

Airlines that allow flying with Pets with an affordable Pet Fee include French bee Airlines, Frontier, Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Virgin America, Southwest Airlines, Vueling, WestJet, lynx, Breeze, JSX airlines, and Flair Airlines. All Airline Pet Fees are $100 or less.

Airlines that allow flying with Pets with an affordable Pet Fee include French bee Airlines, Frontier, Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Virgin America, Southwest Airlines, Vueling, WestJet, lynx, Breeze, JSX airlines, and Flair Airlines. All Airline Pet Fees are $100 or less.

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1. FRENCHBEE AIRLINES

For International flights from the US to Canada, your Pet Can Be in the Foot Space of the Seat & Not under the seat in front. International Flights for $65 each way.

The Points Guy flew with a Dog recently and has this review: “Boarding was chaotic (although I’m hoping that will improve as the airline gets more flights under its belt)…

they didn’t serve dinner, the 3-4-3 seating configuration is pretty tight, there’s no TSA PreCheck and the Wi-Fi didn’t work on my flight…

It isn’t my favorite way to travel (as seen by my purchases), but French Bee is an option for those wanting to go to Paris as cheaply as possible — especially if they manage to iron out the kinks.” FrenchBee is adding LAX to Paris in April 2022.

Cost Flat Pet Fee: $65 per trip, non-refundable. Snub Nose are NOT accepted—even in cabin.

Great transatlantic pet travel option!

RELATED: Flying with a Large Dog In Cabin in 2022

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2. FRONTIER AIRLINES

A one-way, Pet Fee of $99. You can pay in advance or at check-in. Flying with Pets In Cabin, you are allowed your Pet carrier and a personal item or carry-on bag.

Pet Carrier Size allowance: 18″ length x 14″ width x 8″ height. No weight limit. Pets cannot fly as checked baggage.

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3.  AEGEAN AIRLINES

Maximum weight: 8 kg (including carrier). Maximum carrier size: 55 x 40 x 23 cm

Cost: $34 domestic and $68 international (prices differ depending on time of year)

Pet Fee in Cargo: $45 to $100 (prices differ depending on time of year and size and weight of Pet and carrier.

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4. LUFTHANSA

Maximum weight: 8 kg / 17.6 pounds (including carrier). Maximum carrier size: 55 x 40 x 23 cm

The Pet Fee is a reasonable: $57 domestic, $68 international within Europe and $125 international outside Europe.

Each passenger is allowed to take a maximum of two animals with them.

If your pet is too large to fit under the seat, it is an animal other than a dog or cat, or if it is a very long flight, Lufthansa may transport your pet in the cargo section of the aircraft according to its regulations.

This section of the cargo department has the same temperature and pressure as the passenger cabin.

I fly with my cats on Lufthansa and they really are one of the best for pet safety! Also, a great choice for transatlantic pet travel!

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5. VIRGIN AIRLINES

Pet Fee: $100.00 each way. Your Dog or Cat can be booked online when booking your own travel arrangements.

Checked pets not allowed but, Cats, dogs, household birds, and domesticated rabbits can fly. Animals must be vaccinated, under 20 pounds, and at least 8 weeks old and fully weaned. 

See also, Can I Buy an Extra Seat on a Plane for My Dog or Cat in Cabin?

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6. Southwest

Pet Fee: $95 each way No Maximum weight–that’s good, but must fit comfortably in carrier under seat. Pets will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. 

Six (6) pets are allowed per flight with a limit of one pet carrier per paying Customer traveling on the same flight.

Now, from time to time, circumstances may allow for more (or fewer) than six (6) pet carriers per scheduled flight. Pets cannot fly In Cabin on International flights. Maximum carrier size: 43 x 34 x 21 cm

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7. VUELING AIRLINES

Pet Fees: $46 domestic and $56 for International flights. Maximum weight: 10 kg (including carrier) or 8kg on flights operated by Iberia. Maximum carrier size: 45 x 39 x 21 cm (soft-sided crates only)

You can store you Pet and carrier on the floor, between your legs or under the seat in front. You must not take your pet out of the pet carrier until you have disembarked.

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8. WestJet Airlines

Large dogs are not carried by most airlines. Airlines, however, claim that they are friendly to the big furry friends in cabin or cargo and cost between $50 and $89.

WestJet Airlines is a Canadian low-cost carrier that provides scheduled and charter air service to 85 destinations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

Working dogs will be charged the pet in cabin fee, and if the specialty dog requires additional floor space to ensure its comfort and safety on board, an additional seat must be purchased (based on availability). 

Working dogs? What’s a working Dog?

Working dogs do not provide a service to a person with a disability or provide personal assistance to their handler.

Working dogs are trained to perform tasks at the direction of their handler. These tasks may include:

locating people or items (search, rescue, avalanche, or tracking dogs)

performing specific tasks for the military or police (detection, scout, sentry)

other highly specialized skills

Please note:

WestJet offers this program, but this is not something offered by many air carriers. We strongly recommend that you confirm the policies for the acceptance of working dogs of our partner airlines or any other transportation service provider as their policies may be different from ours.

This program does not apply to WestJet Vacation package bookings.

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9. Breeze Airlines

Breeze Airways is a new low-cost US-based airline started by the founder of JetBlue. Breeze Airways started flying in May 2021, and is adding new routes throughout 2022.

Breeze Airways offers point-to-point flights within the US, and will look to expand with flights to Central and South America.

Breeze just added many new budget and Pet friendly routes. Pet Fees In Cabin: $75 per one way flight per pet carrier.

Breeze Airways allows small domesticated Cats and Dogs In Cabin. The total weight of animal + carrier must not exceed 25 lbs.

Pets are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Breeze allows five (5) pets per flight with a limit of one pet carrier per Guest traveling on the same flight.

Please contact Breeze Airways directly to check availability for your flight and to reserve a spot for your pet–by phone–directly with the airline.

Pet carriers will count as the Guest’s carry-on item and must fit under the seat directly in front of you. In addition to the pet carrier, Guests are permitted to bring one personal item on board the plane. The maximum size for a pet carrier is 18 x 13 x 9 inches.

You will be charged a Pet in Cabin Fee of $75 USD.

Breeze Airwats Pet in Cabin Fee: $75 per one way flight per pet carrier

Pets must be checked in at the airport ticket counter, however, Guests can get their boarding pass online, at the airport kiosk, or the ticket counter.

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10. La COMPAGNIE

Dogs and Cats up to 33 lbs can travel with you in the cabin at a fee equal to 10% of your ticket fare.

To ensure they travel in comfort and safety, please make sure you reserve this unique service in advance as there are limited spaces.

Routes include Domestic and European Hubs in Paris, Lisbon and Milan to name a few. If your flight ticket is $900, then your Pet can fly In Cabin for $90.

You may also like Amazon Pet Travel Finds Under $25. I have found the least expensive but essential items for your Pet’s travel. My two cats, Sophie and Chihiro, use these on each trip we take. Check it out! Great transatlantic pet travel option!

You still need to know what size carrier you need for flying with your Pet In Cabin.

Here is a chart of the Carrier sizes for the major airlines for your review.

If your Dog is too big to fly in a carrier In Cabin, see this for Airlines that Fly Large Dogs In Cabin. Flying a Large Dog In Cabin 2022

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11. LYNX Airlines

Pet fee is $59 and you still have a carrier-on allowance for one more item on board. Dogs and Cats

The maximum pet carrier size in cabin is 16″Lx8.5″x10″W or 41Lx21.5Hx25Wcm. A soft-sided carrier is required and I recommend one anyway.

Buy a 10″ carrier and it will compress down to 8.5 inches for under the seat. You can find my recommendations here for What Pet Carriers Fit Under the Seat on an Airline. One Pet per adult passenger. Always call or email in advance of booking to ensure your Pet gets one of the few available in each cabin class.

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12. JXS Airlines

Your Pet Travel begins and ends at private terminals, so you and your large Dog bypass the usual hassle of airport traffic and crowded terminals. Getting through customs is easier with JSX too!

See Also, Airlines that Allow Snub-Nose Dogs and Cats In Cabin in 2022

As The Points Guy said when he flew JSX Airlines: “Perks of departing from the private jet terminal include being able to show up just 20 minutes before your flight. … There are minimal lines, no putting stuff in bins and no taking shoes off.”

You can buy the seat adjacent to yours (all business class) and your Large Dog will Travel with you In-Cabin for the price of the seat. You’ll have even more leg room sharing two seats, too!

Pet Travel with JSX Airlines and Your Large Dog In-Cabin flights are limited to the US only. See Flight Route Map Below.

Dogs up to 79lbs are allowed in cabin on this Pet Friendly airline–cats too!

Your gonna need a nice, new carrier or leash, check out our Amazon Pet Travel Finds Under $25

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13. Flair Airlines

Pet Fee: $49-79*+ tax (if you book online). You want to do this anyway to ensure you reserve 1 of the 4 Pets allowed per flight.

Small Dogs or Cats on board in cabin. Pets must be secured in a soft-sided, airline-approved, leak-proof, and ventilated pet carrier for travel in the cabin. There is a maximum of 4 animals allowed on a flight, and each passenger is permitted 1 pet per carrier/container. The pet fee must be purchased at least 48 hours prior to departure.

Your Pet’s Carrier must fit within these dimensions: 41cm x 23cm x 25cm or 16″ x 9″ x 10″ and the maximum weight is 23 lbs, carrier included.

A pet in carrier will be counted as one standard item toward your carry-on baggage allowance.

Pets cannot travel with unaccompanied minors, passengers seated in exit or bulkhead rows, or with passengers that require the use of a medical device that must be stowed under the seat.

See also, 4 Best In-Cabin Pet Carriers for Airlines 2022

Saving Airline Fees when Traveling with Pets

Budget Airlines allow travelers to vacation and relocate with their Pets at more affordable prices but, there are compromises to be made to save money but, there are many tips and tricks to avoid additional fees.

Mostly, you need flexibility and an understanding that when we fly with Pets on affordable airlines, we will not get all the customary perks of regular commercial airlines.

The cheapest airlines that fly Pets almost always charge for nearly every other amenity such as: meals, drinks, baggage and seat selection.

Not choosing your seat in advance saves money–I ask the gate agent if there is a seat selection with an empty seat next to me.

The agents usually are keen to give you and your Pet extra space mostly because it makes everyone happier to give Pets extra space.

Packing light with only a free under-seat bag, packing your own food, filling up a water bottle before boarding but, after TSA and going for priority boarding.

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What Airlines Allow Pets to Fly for Free?

Two Airlines that fly Pets for Free are Eastern Airlines and Boutique Air in 2022.

Eastern Airlines

• Cats and Dogs with NO weight restrictions
• Flys NY, Miami, Boston to Nicaragua, Uruguay, Paraguay and Ecuador
• Pet must be at least 8 weeks old

Boutique Air

• Mostly US Domestic Routes Small Airline
• Accepts Lap-Sized Dogs and Cats OnBoard
• No Additional Charge for Your Pet

List of More Budget or Affordable Airlines for Pets:

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