Spirit Airlines Pet Policy

Spirit Airlines only allows small domesticated cats, dogs, household birds, and rabbits in the passenger cabin on domestic U.S. flights and flights to/from Puerto Rico and the U.S.V.I. However, household birds and rabbits are not allowed on flights to/from Puerto Rico and the U.S.V.I.

The maximum weight of a pet (plus pet carrier) should not exceed 40lb/18.1kg and the pet carrier’s size should not be more than exceed 18in (length) x 14in (width) x 9in (height).

Only small domestic dogs, cats, household birds, and rabbits can travel in the aircraft cabin on flights within the U.S. However, Spirit does not accept birds and rabbits on flights to/from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

You can only bring small domesticated pets (dogs, cats, household rabbits, and birds) in the passenger cabin on domestic flights within the U.S. Spirit Airlines does not allow birds and rabbits to travel on flights to/from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Spirit accepts only small domesticated dogs, cats, household rabbits, and birds as carry-on pets on flights within the U.S., but it does not accept birds and rabbits on flights to/from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Spirit allows pets like small dogs, cats, household rabbits, and birds in the passenger cabin only on domestic flights within the U.S. but does not accept rabbits and birds on flights to/from the U.S.V.I. or Puerto Rico. However, service animals are allowed to fly free of charge in the passenger cabin on both domestic and international flights.

spirit Airlines’ charges a one-way pet fee of USD 125.

Spirit Airlines’ pet carrier size should not exceed 18in x 14in x 9in (45.72 x 35.56 x 22.86cm).

Spirit Airlines’ maximum pet carrier dimensions (Length x Width x Height) are 18in x 14in x 9in (45.72cm x 35.56cm x 22.86cm).

Yes, your pet’s carrier’s size should not exceed the maximum dimensions of 18in x 14in x 9in (Length x Width x Height) and your pet must fit comfortably inside it.

Spirit is quite strict with pet carriers, so you must ensure that you comply with all the required weight, size, and other requirements.

Per Spirit Airlines’ pet policy, the one-way cost of travelling with a pet is USD 125.

Spirit allows small dogs, cats, household birds, and rabbits onboard only on domestic flights—pets (other than service dogs) are not accepted on international flights. However, household birds and rabbits are permitted on routes to/from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

Spirit does not allow pets to travel as checked or air cargo baggage.

Pet carriers must be soft-sided and comply with the airline’s standards. They should not exceed 18 x 14 x 9in (Length x Width x Height) in size and 40lb/18.14kg in weight. 

Spirit Airlines accepts certain pets (dogs, cats, household birds, and rabbits) on domestic flights, depending on who booked earlier. However, small household birds and rabbits are not accepted on flights to/from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Spirit does not accept pets on international flights (other than trained service animals). The maximum number of pet carriers allowed on a domestic flight is 6, so you should book early.  You can add a pet to your reservation by phone, text message (48763), and WhatsApp (855-728-3555)—but not online.

Spirit does not permit pets to travel as checked baggage or air cargo baggage. When travelling within the U.S., you’re not required to carry a health certificate for most states, except when you’re travelling to the U.S.V.I. Also, a rabies vaccination certificate is required for pets travelling to Puerto Rico.

Your pet carrier should be soft-sided, meet the carrier’s required standards, and must not measure more than 18 x 14 x 9in (Length x Width x Height). Also, the weight of your pet (incl. carrier) should not exceed 40lb/18.14kg.

Some of the important pet guidelines at Spirit Airlines are as follows:
Spirit Airlines does not require a pet health certificate, except if you’re travelling to the U.S.V.I.
Spirit Airlines requires a rabies vaccination certificate for pets travelling to Puerto Rico.
Spirit only accepts small domesticated dogs, cats, household birds, and rabbits.  
Spirt does not allow birds to/from the U.S.V.I. or Puerto Rico.
Spirit does not accept exotic animals like rodents, spiders, and snakes.
Spirit allows a maximum of 2 pets per carrier and only 1 carrier per passenger. 
Your pet must be able to stand upright and move comfortably inside its container. 
Your pet must remain inside its carrier throughout the flight.
Your pet must be fully weaned and at least 8 weeks.
Your pet or service animal must be harmless, odorless, and inoffensive and must require no attention during your flight. 
Pets that become offensive or cause a disturbance before the flight will not be accepted. 
Your pet must not be violent, ill, or in physical distress. 
Advance pet reservations are recommended but not mandatory. 
You can sit anywhere on the aircraft with your pet except in the emergency exit or first row.
The total weight of your pet and its carrier should not exceed 40lb/18.14 kg.
The pet carrier cannot be more than 18 x 14 x 9in (Length x Width x Height). 
Your pet carrier must be soft-sided and must comply with Spirit’s standards.

You can add a pet on Spirit Airlines after purchasing your ticket in any of the following ways: 
By phone
By Text message (48763)
By WhatsApp (855-728-3555)

However, you cannot add a pet online.

Spirit Airlines’ pet charges are USD 125 per way for domestic flights. Round trips will cost twice as much. However, trained service dogs can travel for free with disabled passengers in the aircraft cabin.

Per Spirit Airlines’’ pet policy for in-cabin pets, only small domesticated dogs, cats, household rabbits, and birds are accepted in the cabin on domestic flights within the U.S., U.S.V.I., and Puerto Rico. However, household birds and rabbits are not accepted on flights to/from the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

Your pet’s carrier must not be more than 18in long, 14in wide, and 9in high. The pet carrier’s weight (including the pet) should not exceed 40lb/18.14kg, and your pet’s age must be at least 8 weeks. Plus, your pet is not allowed to be let out of its carrier. 

You will be charged a one-way pet fee of USD 125 on domestic flights within the United States.

Per Spirit Airlines’ pet policy, pets other than trained service animals (dogs) are not accepted on international flights.

Only small domesticated dogs, cats, household birds, and rabbits are allowed only in the aircraft cabin on domestic flights within the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. However, if you’re flying to/from the U.S.V.I. or Puerto Rico, household birds and rabbits will not be allowed.

The pet fee at Spirit Airlines is USD 125 per way. A round trip will cost you twice the one-way fee.

Spirit’s pet fee is payable by phone, text message (48763), and WhatsApp (855-728-3555)—but not online—by adding your pet to your reservation. This means you should first make your reservation and then add your pet to your reservation as suggested above.

Spirit Airlines charges USD 125 per way for pets on domestic flights. It does not accept pets on international flights. However, trained service dogs can travel free of charge in the passenger cabin with their owners.

If your pet or service animal is ill, aggressive, or badly behaved, it might not be accepted on the flight.

Spirit Airlines allows domesticated cats, dogs, and household rabbits and birds to travel in the aircraft cabin on flights within the U.S., flights to/from Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, and the U.S.V.I. Spirit does not accept household birds and rabbits on flights to/from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

When travelling with a pet in the aircraft cabin, the maximum permissible weight of your pet (incl. carrier) is 40lb/18.1kg. Also, the pet carrier’s size should not exceed 18in in length, 14in in width, and 9in in height.

Spirit Airlines allows domesticated pets such as dogs, cats, and household rabbits and birds in the aircraft cabin on domestic flights, flights to/from Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, and the U.S.V.I. Household birds and rabbits are not allowed on flights to/from the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and St. Thomas.

The weight of your pet (incl. carrier) should not exceed 40lb/18.1kg, and your pet carrier’s size should not be more than 18in (length) x 14in (width) x 9in (height).

Spirit Airlines accepts pets like small domesticated dogs, cats, household birds, and rabbits in the aircraft cabin on domestic flights only. However, household birds and rabbits are not accepted on flights to or from the U.S.V.I. and Puerto Rico.

Service animals can travel free of charge in the passenger cabin on both domestic and international flights.

Spirit Airlines pet policy for Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) no longer allows ESAs to travel free of charge in the passenger cabin. They must travel on a paid basis as normal pets, which means they must meet the permissible weight and size criteria laid out in the airline’s current pet policy. This means the weight of your pet (plus carrier) should not be more than 40lb/18.1kg and the (soft-sided) pet carrier size should not exceed 18in (length) x 14in (width) x 9in (height).

Spirit Airlines does not allow pets to be shipped as air cargo.

Travelling with pets on Spirit Airlines is free only for trained service dogs. Other pets can only travel for a USD 125 fee per way on domestic routes.

After booking your ticket, you can add a pet to your flight by phone, text message at 48763, WhatsApp (855-728-3555), or through your travel agent. Remember, you cannot make online reservations for pets on Spirit.