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Qantas Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals

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Qantas Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals — Summary

Whether Qantas allows pets in the cabin, cargo options, fees, service animal rules and the destination import requirements that catch owners out.

Key Travel Facts & Insights

  • Pets in the cabin: Qantas does not permit pets in the cabin other than assistance dogs..
  • Pets in the hold or cargo: Pets travel as manifest cargo..
  • Pet fees: Quoted by cargo..
  • Service animals: Assistance dogs travel free with the DOT form on US routes..
AirlineQantas
IATA CodeQF
TopicFlying with Pets
Last reviewed2026-07-31

Pets in the cabin

Qantas does not permit pets in the cabin other than assistance dogs.

Pets in the hold or cargo

Pets travel as manifest cargo.

Pet fees

Quoted by cargo.

Service animals

Assistance dogs travel free with the DOT form on US routes.

Restrictions and destination rules

Australia has among the strictest animal import regimes in the world, including mandatory quarantine on arrival and a lengthy pre-export preparation period. Plan a minimum of six months.

Qantas flying with pets — common questions

Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Qantas?

Qantas does not permit pets in the cabin other than assistance dogs. Quoted by cargo.

Does Qantas accept service animals?

Assistance dogs travel free with the DOT form on US routes.

What are the Qantas pet restrictions?

Australia has among the strictest animal import regimes in the world, including mandatory quarantine on arrival and a lengthy pre-export preparation period. Plan a minimum of six months.

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