💺 Can my dog or cat fly in the cabin on Lufthansa?
Small dogs and cats can fly in the cabin if animal and carrier together weigh 8 kg or less. Up to two animals per passenger. Register the pet at least 72 hours before departure.
Lufthansa Pet Policy
Flying with a dog or cat on Lufthansa: small pets can fly in the cabin (from €35 / $50 one way), and larger pets can go in the hold or as cargo. Each answer links to Lufthansa's own page.
Pets in cabinYes
Cabin feefrom €35 / $50 one way
Hold / cargoYes
💵 How much is the pet fee on Lufthansa?
Cabin fees start at €35 / $50 on short routes and reach €70 / $100 on intercontinental routes; paid at check-in. Check the current fee table before you fly.
👜 What size pet carrier is allowed on Lufthansa?
Soft-sided carrier up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm, leak- and odour-proof, large enough for the animal to stand and turn.
🧳 Can my pet fly in the hold or as cargo on Lufthansa?
Dogs and cats over 8 kg with their carrier fly as excess baggage in the pressurised, air-conditioned hold, in an IATA-compliant crate fastened with metal screws.
Flying into the US with a dog?
Whatever the airline, the CDC requires every dog entering or returning to the US to be at least 6 months old, microchipped, healthy, and to travel with a CDC Dog Import Form receipt.
The CDC dog import rule, step by step →Compare other airlines
Air Canada · CA/US $50–$60 each way (Canada/US)Air France · flat fee by destinationAlaska Airlines · $100–$200 each wayAllegiant Air · $50 per segmentAmerican Airlines · $150 each wayBreeze Airways · see Breeze's websiteBritish Airways · no cabin petsDelta Air Lines · $150 each way (US/Canada)Emirates · no cabin petsFrontier Airlines · $149 each wayHawaiian Airlines · $100–$200 each wayJetBlue · $150 each wayKLM · €70–€500 one waySouthwest Airlines · $125 each waySpirit Airlines · see Spirit's current chargesSun Country Airlines · per segment — see Sun CountryTurkish Airlines · $75 per carrier (interline fares)United Airlines · $150 each wayWestJet · $50–$59 each way (Canada/US)
Airlines change pet fees and rules often, and limits can depend on the aircraft. Always confirm with Lufthansa when you book — the linked pages are the final word.