Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on Delta?

Yes, Delta accepts small dogs and cats in the cabin, in a carrier that fits under the seat.

Does Delta accept pets in the hold?

Not as checked baggage: Delta carries pets as cargo, booked separately.

Does Delta accept short-nosed breeds?

Delta restricts short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds because of the respiratory risk. The detail (cabin, hold, season) is on its official page, linked above.

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Delta pet policy: flying with a dog or cat

Delta accepts dogs and cats in the cabin and as cargo. Here are its conditions, read on its official page, and the catches to know before you book.

What the airline accepts

Cabin: YesPublished fees: 150$ dom · 200$ intl
Hold (checked): No
Cargo: YesService: Delta Cargo

What to check before you book

Short-nosed breeds (French bulldog, pug, Persian…): restricted by the airline.
Cabin refused to or from: Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Hong Kong SAR China, Iceland, Jamaica, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates.
On a codeshare, the rules of the airline OPERATING the flight apply, not the one on your ticket.

These conditions also depend on the route and date: some destinations close the cabin, and the arrival country has its own rules. The check is free.

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Source

Conditions read on the airline's official page, verified on September 23, 2026. delta.com

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Common questions

Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on Delta?: Yes, Delta accepts small dogs and cats in the cabin, in a carrier that fits under the seat.
Does Delta accept pets in the hold?: Not as checked baggage: Delta carries pets as cargo, booked separately.
Does Delta accept short-nosed breeds?: Delta restricts short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds because of the respiratory risk. The detail (cabin, hold, season) is on its official page, linked above.