Need help planning pet travel? support@pawsonboard.com

Frontier Airlines Pet TravelF9

—(0 reviews)

Get an email when new reviews or pet policy updates are posted for this airline.

Recently shared Frontier Airlines pet travel experiences

Share your personal experiences of traveling with a pet, offer valuable travel tips and provide a review of the airline you used.

Share

FAQ about Frontier Airlines pet policy

Policy last updated: April 20, 2026

Accepted pets:🐱 Cat🐶 Dog
Min age: 8 weeks

In-Cabin Travel

Allowed
🐾Accepted pets🐱 Cat🐶 Dog
Carrier max dimensions45.72 × 35.56 × 27.94 cm

Fee is a one-way directional charge payable during booking or at check-in. Hard-sided carrier max: 18" L x 14" W x 8" H. Soft-sided carrier max: 18" L x 14" W x 11" H (soft-sided recommended). Carrier must fit under the seat in front of you and be large enough for the pet to stand, turn around, and lie down naturally. Only one adult dog or cat per container. Passenger may bring one personal item (8"H x 14"W x 18"L) OR a carry-on bag (10"H x 16"W x 24"L) in addition to the pet carrier (carry-on fee applies). Pets not allowed in row 1 or exit rows. Pets must be harmless, not disruptive, odorless, and require no attention during flight. No oxygen will be administered to a pet in an emergency. Domesticated dogs and cats allowed on all domestic Frontier flights. No pets (cats/dogs) accepted for international travel — only service dogs. Pets allowed in cabin on domestic flights within the U.S. only.

Cargo / Hold

Not allowed
As checked baggage No
As freight No

Frontier does not transport pets in the cargo hold. Checked pets are not allowed.

Service Animals

Allowed
🐾Accepted species🐶 Dog
Documentation requiredCDC Dog Import Form receipt (for international travel)Proof of microchip detectable with universal scanner (for international travel)Health certificate (for international travel)Additional documentation for service dogs from high-risk countries

Only dogs are accepted as service animals. Dogs must be individually trained to work or perform tasks for a qualified individual with a disability, including psychiatric service dogs. Emotional support animals are not accepted. Frontier reserves the right to refuse an animal if documentation is not available or if the animal is aggressive or disruptive. For international travel, service dogs must: have a CDC Dog Import Form receipt, be at least 4 months old, appear healthy on arrival, have a microchip detectable with a universal scanner. Service dogs from high-risk countries must provide additional documentation, a photo, and government-endorsed veterinary documentation. A health certificate is required for international travel with a service animal.

🐱🐶

Species Rules

Service animals exempt Yes

Only service dogs (not cats) are accepted on international flights. Emotional support animals are not accepted.

Documentation Required

  • Health certificate required for international travel (within 10 days of entry into the U.S., within 30 days of entry into Puerto Rico)
  • Health certificate must include: owner name and address, animal species, country of origin/destination, rabies immunization within 12 months (for adult pets 3 months or older) for all destinations except Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico requires rabies immunization within 6 months for pets 4 months or older)
  • No health certificate required for domestic U.S. cabin travel, though destination states may require one
What types of animals are permitted in the cabin?
Domesticated dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and small household birds are allowed in the cabin on domestic U.S. flights. Not allowed: large birds (e.g., parrots, macaws, cockatoos, birds of prey), rodents (including mice, rats, squirrels), beavers, ferrets, reptiles (including snakes), amphibians, spiders, and insects.
What are the carrier size requirements for in-cabin pet travel?
Hard-sided carrier maximum: 18" L x 14" W x 8" H. Soft-sided carrier maximum: 18" L x 14" W x 11" H. Soft-sided carriers are recommended. The carrier must be large enough for the pet to stand, turn around, and lie down naturally, and must fit under the seat in front of you.
Can pets travel in the cargo hold, and what are the requirements?
No. Frontier does not transport pets in the cargo hold. Checked pets are not allowed.
What are the fees for traveling with a pet?
A one-way directional fee applies and may be paid in advance during booking or at check-in. The specific fee amount is not listed on the policy page.
Is there a limit on the number of pets per passenger or per flight?
Only one adult dog or cat may be transported per carrier container. The total number of pets per passenger or per flight is not specified.
Are there any breed restrictions for pets traveling in the cabin or cargo?
No specific breed restrictions are listed for cats and dogs. However, certain species are entirely prohibited: large birds, rodents (mice, rats, squirrels), beavers, ferrets, reptiles, amphibians, spiders, and insects.
What documents and health certificates are required to travel with a pet?
No health certificate is required for domestic U.S. cabin travel, though some destination states may require one upon arrival. For international travel with a service dog, a health certificate is required and must be dated within 10 days of entry into the U.S. or within 30 days of entry into Puerto Rico. The certificate must include the owner's name and address, animal species, country of origin/destination, and proof of rabies immunization.
How do I book a flight for my pet, and can I do it online?
Yes. You can add a pet during initial booking by selecting 'Cabin Pet' in the Passenger Info section, or after booking by visiting Manage Trip and selecting 'Add Pet in Cabin'.
Are there special requirements for international travel with a pet?
Frontier does not accept pets (cats or dogs) for international travel. Only service dogs are accepted on international flights, and they must meet CDC requirements including: a CDC Dog Import Form receipt, being at least 4 months old, appearing healthy on arrival, and having a microchip detectable with a universal scanner. Service dogs from high-risk countries must provide additional documentation.
Are there temperature-related restrictions for pets traveling in the cargo hold?
Frontier does not transport pets in the cargo hold, so temperature restrictions for cargo do not apply.
What is the airline's policy on sedating pets during travel?
Most veterinarians advise against sedating pets for travel since the effects of tranquilizers on animals at higher altitudes are unpredictable. Frontier recommends not sedating your pet.

Source: Official pet policy page ↗