You must contact Frontier Airlines Reservations directly to make travel arrangements for your pet; space is often limited.

What methods of transport does Frontier Airlines provide for my pet?

  • Checked as baggage in pressurized and temperature controlled area of your aircraft.

Does my pet qualify for travel as checked baggage?

Pets that meet the following qualifications can travel as checked baggage:

  • Only domestic pets are accepted.
  • Animals must be at least 8 weeks old.
  • Your pet can comfortably remain in its kennel for the entire flight.
  • The kennel meets all requirements (see below for more information).
  • Your pet has all necessary health documents required by your destination (see below for more information).

What are the fees associated with pet transport?

  • Fee for animal checked as baggage: $100 one way

What are the kennel requirements?

In addition to size and weight maximums, the USDA and Frontier Airlines require that kennels meet the following requirements:

  • Be leak-proof and escape-proof.
  • Be properly ventilated, but not allow any part of the animal from protruding outside of the container.
  • Provide enough room for the animal to stand and turn around.
  • Be made of metal, wood, or a hard plastic/composite.
  • Contain absorbent material or litter.
  • Have functional handles on the kennel's exterior to prevent tilting and any direct contact with the animals.
  • Be closed securely, but not locked.
  • Have labels with the words "Live Animal" in letters at least 1-inch tall on the crate's top and on at least one side.
  • Have upright arrow labels indicating kennel's correct position.

What health documentation is required?

Yes, a health certificate issued within 10 days of the day of departure from the originating city is required. A rabies certificate for dogs is also required. Some states require additional health documents. Passengers should consult their veterinarian and the Department of Agriculture to ensure that their animal will comply with all requirements.

Are there any other restrictions?

Frontier Airlines can refuse to transport an animal due to illness, aggressive behavior, poor kenneling, or extreme temperatures at origin, transfer, or destination airports.

Additional rules and regulations may apply for international travel.

More Information

Please contact the airline directly for information about traveling with a service animal.