Due to changing flight schedules in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Delta Cargo will temporarily embargo all PET shipments effective April 1, 2020, until further notice. The embargo applies to all live animals transported in cargo under the PET product code throughout the domestic and international network. Impacted customers will be proactively notified.
New Update from Delta:
When flying on Delta, our top priority is the health, comfort and safety of our customers. In accordance with the final rule from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Delta will no longer recognize emotional support animals as service animals beginning January 11, 2021. We will honor reservations submitted and confirmed by Delta prior to January 11, 2021 but will not accept new EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL reservations for upcoming travel.
Also beginning January 11, 2021, Delta will only accept trained service animals that are dogs. Customers traveling with a trained service dog(s), regardless of breed, must complete the required DOT form(s) available on this page.
We know how important it is to travel smoothly with your trained service dog. For questions, call 404-209-3434.
More information on Flying With Trained Service and Emotional Support Animals
To protect public health, Delta Air Lines requires all dogs including service animals to be current on all vaccinations. Dogs can be vaccinated against rabies at a minimum of 12 weeks (three months) of age and must wait an additional 30 days for the vaccine to become effective.
Small dogs, cats and household birds can travel in the cabin for a one-way fee, collected at check-in. They must be able to fit in a small, ventilated pet carrier that fits under the seat in front of you. Pets in cabin kennels will count as your one carry-on item. In addition to the kennel, you are permitted to bring one personal item onboard the aircraft.
Carry-On Pet Requirements Know how to prepare your pet for a safe, healthy and happy flight. Make sure to meet these requirements if you’re flying with a small pet as a carry-on:
Due to changing flight schedules in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Delta Cargo will temporarily embargo all PET shipments effective April 1, 2020, until further notice. The embargo applies to all live animals transported in cargo under the PET product code throughout the domestic and international network. Impacted customers will be proactively notified.
Due to changing flight schedules in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Delta Cargo will temporarily embargo all PET shipments effective April 1, 2020, until further notice. The embargo applies to all live animals transported in cargo under the PET product code throughout the domestic and international network. Impacted customers will be proactively notified.
Due to changing flight schedules in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Delta Cargo will temporarily embargo all PET shipments effective April 1, 2020, until further notice. The embargo applies to all live animals transported in cargo under the PET product code throughout the domestic and international network. Impacted customers will be proactively notified.
Health Certificate
A health certificate is required when shipping your pet as cargo, and for all pets checked as baggage like those traveling with a U.S. Military or U.S. State Department Foreign Service Office Member. Your veterinarian, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or the Department of Agriculture for your destination state may provide you with more information.
A health certificate is required and must be issued by a licensed veterinarian within 10 days of transport and must include:
Live Animal Checklist/Confirmation of Feeding
When you check in your pet, you will be asked to complete a live animal checklist. When you sign this checklist, you are confirming that your pet has been offered food and water within 4 hours of check-in. On the checklist, you must also provide feeding and watering instructions for a 24-hour period. If in-transit feeding is necessary, you must provide food.
Tranquilizers
The use of pet tranquilizers at high altitudes is unpredictable. If you plan to sedate your pet, you must have written consent from the pet's veterinarian. This information must be attached to the crate. The sedation of household dogs and cats is not permitted. Please keep in mind that Delta agents cannot administer medication of any kind.
Weather Requirements
To keep your pet safe, we observe seasonal restrictions on pet travel. For your pet’s safety, we don’t ship pets during extreme weather. This includes if the temperature exceeds 80˚F (27˚C) or if the temperature falls below 20˚F (-7˚C) while the animal is on the ground at any point in the routing. A Certificate of Acclimation is required when temperatures fall between 20˚F (-7˚C) and 45˚F (7˚C).
Carry on Pets are not permitted in the following:
Pug or snub-nosed dogs and cats are not hot-weather animals and therefore do not thrive in warm temperatures. As a precaution, Delta will not accept them as checked baggage or as air cargo if the temperature on any part of their trip exceeds 70 degrees F.
| **Dogs** | **Cats** |
| American Bull Dog | Burmese |
| American Staffordshire Terrier | Exotic |
| American Pit Bull Terrier | Himalayan |
| Boston Terrier | Persian |
| Boxer | |
| Brussels Griffin | |
| Bulldog | |
| Bull Mastiff | |
| Bull Terrier | |
| Chinese Pug | |
| Chow Chow | |
| Dutch Pug | |
| English Bulldog | |
| English Toy Spaniel | |
| French Bulldog | |
| Lhasa Apso | |
| Japanese Boxer | |
| Japanese Pug | |
| Japanese Spaniel (Chin) | |
| Pekinese | |
| Pit Bull | |
| Pug | |
| Shar Pei | |
| Shih Tzu | |
| Staffordshire Bull Terrier | |
| Tibetan Spaniel |
When requesting a booking for your pet that originates on one of the Delta Connection® carriers, Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA)®, Comair® or SkyWest Airlines®, call the following numbers:
ASA 888-736-3738
Comair 877-528-4961
SkyWest 800-258-2208
The use of pet tranquilizers at high altitudes is unpredictable. If you plan to sedate your pet, you must have written consent from the pet's veterinarian. This information must be attached to the kennel. Please keep in mind that Delta agents cannot administer medication of any kind.
If you’re traveling internationally with your pet, be prepared by knowing the strict regulations governing international pet travel. Remember to make arrangements in advance, and note that Delta and Delta Cargo will no longer accept warm-blooded animals on flights with an average flight time of greater than 12 hours for animals traveling in the hold and/or Cargo. Before you travel, do the following:
For any travel to or from the following destinations — with the exception of service animals — pets must travel as cargo and are not permitted in the cabin.
Hawaii Though Hawaii is part of the United States, Hawaii takes extra care when bringing live animals into the state due to its unique ecosystems. Hawaii requires that all live animals shipped or brought into the state have health and rabies inoculation certificates dated no more than 10 days before travel begins. On Delta flights to Hawaii, pets will not be accepted as carry-on baggage.
Please note, Hawaiian quarantine facilities are located in Honolulu only; therefore, Delta cannot accept pets on nonstop flights to any other Hawaiian city. Delta does not participate in the Neighbor Island Dog and Cat Entry Program. Also as of October 1, 2016, Delta and Delta Cargo will no longer accept warm blooded animals on flights with an average flight time of greater than 12 hours.
Hawaii Quarantines All cats and dogs are subject to a 120-day quarantine in Hawaii. If specific pre- and post-arrival requirements are met, your pet may qualify for a shorter (30-days or less) quarantine. Costs are charged to the pet owner and must be paid in full upon arrival. Payment methods include cashier's check, traveler's check, money order, personal check, or cash.
Seeing-eye dogs (and other service animals) are accepted with certain provisions, including making advanced arrangements and verifying availability and cost. For further information, visit the [Hawaii Department of Agriculture], or call 808-483-7151.
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$125.00 each-way on flights within the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
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$200.00 for travel outside the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, and International.
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$75.00 for travel outside the United States, Brazil.
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