SFOSIN
Flying with your pet from San Francisco (SFO) to Singapore (SIN)
What to check before booking: which airlines take your pet, at what price, and what entry into Singapore requires.
4 airlines accept your pet on this route, 2 of them in cabin. Minimum lead time: 120 days.
Rules verified on September 16, 2026
Blockers on this route
- Long-preparation destination: allow around 120 days from the first step. The regulatory clock itself starts at the blood draw, itself at least 28 days after vaccination — not at vaccination, which is the usual mistake.
- Heat embargo likely: most airlines close the hold above 27-29 °C on the ground, May to September.
Minimum lead time
120 Allow at least 120 days between the first vet step and departure.
The dated plan for your pet
Free search: the airlines that accept your pet on this route, their transport mode and their fees. The full dated plan is €19, a single payment.
See the airlines for SFO → SINAirlines on this route
| Airline | Travels as | Pet fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | Cargo | PetEmbark® | Verified at source |
| Delta | In cabin | 150$ dom · 200$ intl | Verified at source |
| United | In cabin | 150$ | Verified at source |
| Singapore Airlines | Checked hold | quoted on request | Verified at source |
From $150 to $200 depending on airline and travel mode. These are the carriers' published amounts; they cover neither vet work nor the crate.
Derived corridor The rules below follow from the same official sources, but this specific route was not re-verified individually — only 9 corridors were. Confirm with your airline and the destination authorities.
What this means in practice
Of the 4 airlines serving San Francisco → Singapore with a pet, 2 take it in the cabin, one in the hold as checked baggage and 3 through cargo — a single airline may offer more than one of these.
Singapore Airlines is the only airline on this route that takes a pet in the hold as checked baggage: a dog too heavy for the cabin has no other option short of cargo.
3 of these airlines apply a restriction on short-nosed breeds (American Airlines, Delta, Singapore Airlines) — a carrier policy, unrelated to the destination country's rules.
The longest booking notice on this route is 2 weeks, with Singapore Airlines: the pet slot can't be secured at the last minute.
Singapore Airlines excludes some of its own flights from pet carriage (SQ21, SQ23) — check the flight number, not just the airline.
Singapore Airlines does not accept a pet on certain aircraft types: Boeing 737.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take my dog in the cabin from San Francisco to Singapore?
Yes, with Delta, United. The pet must fit under the seat.
How long does it take to prepare the trip?
Allow at least 120 days between the first vet step and departure.
What paperwork is required to enter Singapore?
An import permit and an endorsed health certificate are generally required — checked against NParks AVS.
Can a large dog travel in the hold on San Francisco → Singapore?
Yes, with Singapore Airlines, the only airline on this route offering it. Above the published limits, cargo remains — a shipment separate from the passenger ticket.
How much does it cost to fly the pet?
From $150 to $200 depending on airline and travel mode. These are the carriers' published amounts; they cover neither vet work nor the crate.
Are short-nosed breeds accepted?
3 of the 4 airlines on this route restrict short-nosed breeds: American Airlines, Delta, Singapore Airlines. This is a carrier policy driven by respiratory risk, unrelated to the destination country's rules.