Frontier Airlines

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In Compartment: Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters

Pet Shipping: No

Microchip: Yes

HealthCertificate: Yes

Health Vaccinations: Rabies



Support Animal Details
Compartment Details
Carrier Details
Restrictions

Service Animals:

Emotional Support Animals:

Traveling In The Plane:

In-Cabin Pets

  • Allowed: Dogs, cats (8+ weeks), rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, small birds (domestic U.S. only).
  • Not Allowed: Large birds, rodents, ferrets, reptiles, amphibians, spiders, insects.
  • All pets must remain in a soft-sided container under the seat.
  • Max container size: 18" x 14" x 8" (hard) or 18" x 14" x 11" (soft).
  • Only 1 adult dog or cat per container.
  • Pets must be non-disruptive, odorless, and require no care during flight.
  • No food/water during the flight. No oxygen provided in emergencies.

Traveling In Cargo:

Compartment Carrier Details:

In-Cabin Pets

  • Allowed: Dogs, cats (8+ weeks), rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, small birds (domestic U.S. only).
  • Not Allowed: Large birds, rodents, ferrets, reptiles, amphibians, spiders, insects.
  • All pets must remain in a soft-sided container under the seat.
  • Max container size: 18" x 14" x 8" (hard) or 18" x 14" x 11" (soft).
  • Only 1 adult dog or cat per container.
  • Pets must be non-disruptive, odorless, and require no care during flight.
  • No food/water during the flight. No oxygen provided in emergencies.

In Cargo Carrier Details:

Brachycephalic Breeds: N/A Animals Not Allowed in Cargo

Dangerous Breeds List:

Pet Policy Summary:

Pet Travel Policy

  • One-way pet fee applies (payable during booking or check-in).
  • Pets are allowed only in the cabin, not as checked baggage.
  • Ensure compliance with destination country/state laws and pet documentation.
  • Limit food/water intake within 4 hours of flight.

In-Cabin Pets

  • Allowed: Dogs, cats (8+ weeks), rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, small birds (domestic U.S. only).
  • Not Allowed: Large birds, rodents, ferrets, reptiles, amphibians, spiders, insects.
  • All pets must remain in a soft-sided container under the seat.
  • Max container size: 18" x 14" x 8" (hard) or 18" x 14" x 11" (soft).
  • Only 1 adult dog or cat per container.
  • Pets must be non-disruptive, odorless, and require no care during flight.
  • No food/water during the flight. No oxygen provided in emergencies.

Pet Health & Documentation

  • Health certificate not required for domestic U.S. flights, but may be needed upon arrival.
  • International travel requires health certificate and vaccination records.
  • Service dogs must have microchip, be 6+ months old, CDC import form, and appear healthy.
  • Rabies vaccine rules vary by destination:
    • U.S.: Within 10 days of entry.
    • Puerto Rico: Within 6 months (pets must be 4+ months old).
    • Canada: Rabies cert + health cert required in English/French.
  • Additional vaccinations: Hepatitis, PIP, leptospirosis (recommended).
  • Parasite treatment required for Puerto Rico entry.

International Restrictions

  • No new pets accepted for international travel.
  • Only service animals allowed internationally, with strict CDC documentation.

U.S. Territory Rules

Puerto Rico:
  • Health certificate valid for 30 days, no rabies exposure area, parasite treatment within 72 hours.
  • Rabies vaccine within 6 months.
  • Microchip or collar ID required.
U.S. Virgin Islands:
  • Health certificate required. No rabies exposure area.
  • Rabies vaccine within 6 months unless pet is under 12 weeks.
  • Ownership ID recommended.

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