Coco the rabbit enjoyed her snacks on the plane. Photograph © Takako Ogawa

Flying With Rabbits: Your Complete Guide

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Planning a flight with your rabbit? Here’s list of airlines that allow rabbits and our top tips for flying on a commercial plane with your rabbit. Many thanks to WabbitWiki for their Creative Commons License for the list of airlines.

  • A valid veterinary medical certificate of good health is often required.
  • Each airline has its own carrier size and structure requirements.
  • When booking your flight, please be sure that the flight is actually operated by one of the airlines listed below. Many airlines co-book or code-share flights that are operated by other airlines that do not allow rabbits.
  • Pet rules vary based on country of origin and destination. If you are traveling internationally, check to be sure each leg/flight of your trip is covered before you finalize your booking.
  • An in-cabin pet fee or “pet ticket” is always required. It must be reserved and paid in advance or at the airport at check-in. Double-check with the airline when booking your ticket.
  • When traveling with a pet, give yourself extra time at the airport on the day of travel.

We appreciate your help in keeping this list up-to-date. Email errors@rabbit.org to report any changes or corrections.

Airlines that allow rabbits to fly in the cabin

Please remember to check the airline website before booking your flight. We do not recommend shipping rabbits in the cargo area of planes as checked baggage.

AirlineCabin?Checked Baggage?Cargo?Notes
Aer LingusN/A40 EUR per flight, only on Aer Lingus Regional operated flights.[1][2]Yes, see Aer Lingus cargo for details.Locations Serviced: 23 countries from Ireland as of Mar 2023.Animals need to be at least 10 weeks old.Relevant Resources: Travelling with Pets
airBalticN/A110-220 EUR each way.[3]Yes, contact for prices.Locations Serviced: 36 countries from Latvia as of Mar 2023.Relevant Resources: Travelling with pets
Air North50-56.50 CAD each way.[4]50-113 CAD each way.[4]Yes, please contact airline for details.Locations Serviced: Only Canada as of Mar 2023.In cabin requirements:Carrier must be soft shell, max dimensions depend on plane.One rabbit per passenger.Relevant Resources: Booking Your Pet’s Travel
Air EuropaN/AYes, contact Air Europa Cargo for details.[5]Locations Serviced: 28 countries from Spain as of Jul 2024.Requirements for animals in the hold:Minimum age – 3 months.Maximum of 2 animals up to 14kg each allowed in one container. Maximum of 3 animals from the same litter, up to 6 months old, in one container.Relevant Resources: Travelling with pets, The acceptation of carry-on pets
Alaska Airlines100 USD each way.[6]100 USD each way.[6]Yes, see PetStreak™ Animal Express for details.Locations Serviced: 5 countries from United States as of Mar 2023.In cabin max carrier sizes:[6]Hard-sided – 17″ L x 11″ W x 7.5″ HSoft-sided – 17″ L x 11″ W x 9.5″ HOnly cats and dogs are allowed in cabin to Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Hawaii.Relevant Resources: Traveling with Pets
All Nippon AirwaysN/A50-400 USD each way[7]Locations Serviced: 22 countries from Japan as of Mar 2023.Relevant Resources: Traveling with Pets
Avelo Airlines125 USD each way[8]N/AN/ALocations Serviced: 2 countries from United States as of May 2024.Relevant Resources: Traveling with pets
Corsair50-100 EUR each way domestically.[9]100-200 EUR each way domestically.[10]Locations Serviced: 11 countries from France as of Mar 2023.Rabbits are classified as rodents for regulation purposes.Relevant Resources: Travelling smart with pets
Delta Air LinesN/AYes, but only for active US military personnel.Yes, but only within the US. Delta Cargo only accepts international pet shipments from known shippers.Locations Serviced: 56 countries from United States as of Mar 2023.Relevant Resources: Military Pet Travel
Emirates SkyCargoN/AN/AYes, contact for prices.Locations Serviced: 74 countries from United Arab Emirates as of Mar 2023.Relevant Resources: Emirates Live
EVA AirwaysN/AYes, charged by weight or by piece.[11]Yes, contact EVA Air Cargo for prices.Locations Serviced: 22 countries from Taiwan as of Mar 2023.Pets are prohibited in flights from China and all flights to and from Australia.Maximum of two rabbits per container. Maximum of three rabbits less than six months old and from same litter in the same container.Relevant Resources: Baggage Information > Travelling with Pets
Finnair40-75 EUR each way. (Only European Union Countries) [12]75-300 EUR each way. [12]Yes, contact for prices. Information.Locations Serviced: 38 countries from Finland as of Mar 2023.Total carrier weight including pet may not exceed 17 lb.In cabin max carrier sizes:Hard-sided – 14″ L x 12″ W x 8″ HSoft-sided – 22″ L x 18″ W x 10″ HRelevant Resources: Pets
Frontier Airlines99 USD each way.[13]N/ALocations Serviced: 9 countries from United States as of Mar 2023.Only one pet per container and carry-on per person. Due to limited space in the cabin, a pet container will count as either a carry-on bag or personal item. Rabbits may only fly in-cabin domestically in the US. Maximum carrier dimensions are 18″ L x 14″ W x 8″ H.[13]Relevant Resources: Family and Pets
ITA Airways60-210 EUR each way.[14]70-220 EUR each way.[14]Locations Serviced: 23 countries from Italy as of Mar 2023.Relevant Resources: ANIMALS
Japan AirlinesN/AYes, for domestic flights.[15] Contact JAL Reservations for international flights.Yes, contact for prices.Locations Serviced: 21 countries from Japan as of Mar 2023.Relevant Resources: Traveling with Pets
La CompagnieEach passenger may travel with one “dwarf” rabbit.N/AN/ALocations Serviced: 3 countries from France as of Jul 2024.Relevant Resources: Special Services
Lufthansa CargoN/AN/AYes, please contact Lufthansa Cargo Service Center.Locations Serviced: 73 countries from Germany as of Mar 2023.Relevant Resources: Your portal for your worldwide transport of animals
Pacific Coastal Airlines52.50 CAD each way.[16]105 CAD each way.[16]Locations Serviced: Only Canada as of Mar 2023.Relevant Resources: Pet Travel
Spirit Airlines125 USD each way.[17]N/AN/ALocations Serviced: 17 countries from United States as of Mar 2023.In-cabin kennels must be an airline-approved soft-sided carrier with max dimensions of 18″ L x 14″ W x 9″ H. Your kennel is considered to be your carry-on item* in your carry-on baggage allowance. A maximum of 2 pets per container is permitted, but only one container per guest is allowed.[18]Only service animals are accepted on international flights.Relevant Resources: Does Spirit Airlines allow pets on board?
WestJetN/A after Jul 5, 2023.[19]100-118 CAD/USD each way.[19]Yes, contact WestJet Cargo for details.Locations Serviced: 27 countries from United States as of Mar 2023.Checked baggage kennels must be an airline-approved hard-sided carrier with max dimensions of 40″ L x 27″ W x 30″ H.[20]Pets will be restricted on select flights as checked baggage due to extreme heat May 1 to October 31. See Pets > Heat and entrance restrictions for more details.Relevant Resources: Pets

Further Reading

References

  1. ↑ Aer Lingus. (n.d.). Summary of Fees. Retrieved 8 April 2016 from https://www.aerlingus.com/support/fees/
  2. ↑ Aer Lingus. (n.d.). Travelling with Pets. Retrieved 8 April 2016 from https://www.aerlingus.com/travel-information/baggage-information/travelling-with-pets/
  3. ↑ . airBaltic. (n.d.). Travelling with pets. Retrieved 24 Mar 2023 from https://www.airbaltic.com/en/travelling-with-pets
  4. ↑ Jump up to:4.0 4.1 Air North. (n.d.). Booking Your Pet’s Travel. Retrieved 24 Mar 2023 from https://www.flyairnorth.com/support/pets-jets
  5. ↑ AirEuropa. (n.d.). Travelling with pets. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024 from https://www.aireuropa.com/us/en/aea/travel-information/passengers/pets.html
  6. ↑ Jump up to:6.0 6.1 6.2 Alaska Airlines. (n.d.). Traveling with pets. Retrieved 6 April 2016 from https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/policies/pets-traveling-with-pets.aspx
  7. ↑ All Nippon Airways. (n.d.). Traveling with Pets. Retrieved 24 Mar 2023 from https://www.ana.co.jp/en/us/travel-information/pet-policy/
  8. ↑ Avelo Airlines. (n.d.). Traveling with pets. Retrieved 16 May 2024 from https://www.aveloair.com/help/traveling-with-pets
  9. ↑ Corsair. (n.d.). Can I travel with a rodent? Retrieved 24 Mar 2023 from https://www.flycorsair.com/en/transport-animal/can-i-travel-rodent
  10. ↑ Corsair. (n.d.). Can I travel with a rodent? Retrieved 24 Mar 2023 from https://www.flycorsair.com/en/transport-animal/can-i-travel-rodent
  11. ↑ EVA Airways, Baggage Information > Travelling with Pets
  12. ↑ Jump up to:12.0 12.1 Finnair. (n.d.). Pets on Finnair Flights. Retrieved 27 Oct 2016 from https://www.finnair.com/INT/GB/information-services/baggage/pets
  13. ↑ Jump up to:13.0 13.1 Frontier Airlines. (n.d). Family and Pets. Retrieved 10 Sep 2020 from https://www.flyfrontier.com/travel/travel-info/family-pets/
  14. ↑ Jump up to:14.0 14.1 ITA Airways. (n.d.). FARES APPLICABLE TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF PETS. Retrieved 24 Mar 2023 from https://www.ita-airways.com/en_us/fly-ita/organize-your-trip/pets/pets-transportation.html
  15. ↑ Japan Airlines, Traveling with Pets
  16. ↑ Jump up to:16.0 16.1 Pacific Coastal Airlines. (n.d.). Pet Travel. Retrieved 24 Mar 2023 from https://www.pacificcoastal.com/pet-travel/
  17. ↑ Spirit Airlines. (n.d.). Optional Services. Retrieved 24 Mar 2023 from https://www.spirit.com/optional-services#optional-others
  18. ↑ Spirit Airlines. (n.d.). Does Spirit Airlines allow pets on board? Retrieved 28 May 2020 from https://customersupport.spirit.com/en-us/category/article/KA-01181
  19. ↑ Jump up to:19.0 19.1 WestJet. (n.d.). Service fees. Retrieved 1 Aug 2023 from https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/flights/fees#tab-1481724947358-5
  20. ↑ WestJet. (n.d.). Pets. Retrieved 16 May 2024 from https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/pets#id-91CBBC96F97DE622CE6B5727A9270CA8-tab-1
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