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Spirit Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals
Spirit Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals — Summary
Whether Spirit 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: Small domestic cats, dogs, rabbits and household birds travel in-cabin in an approved carrier under the seat, on domestic flights only..
- Pets in the hold or cargo: Spirit does not accept pets as checked baggage or cargo..
- Pet fees: A per-direction pet fee applies..
- Service animals: Trained service dogs travel free with the DOT form..
Pets in the cabin
Small domestic cats, dogs, rabbits and household birds travel in-cabin in an approved carrier under the seat, on domestic flights only.
Pets in the hold or cargo
Spirit does not accept pets as checked baggage or cargo.
Pet fees
A per-direction pet fee applies.
Service animals
Trained service dogs travel free with the DOT form.
Restrictions and destination rules
No pets on international itineraries. Limited pets per flight — reserve in advance.
Spirit flying with pets — common questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Spirit?
Small domestic cats, dogs, rabbits and household birds travel in-cabin in an approved carrier under the seat, on domestic flights only. A per-direction pet fee applies.
Does Spirit accept service animals?
Trained service dogs travel free with the DOT form.
What are the Spirit pet restrictions?
No pets on international itineraries. Limited pets per flight — reserve in advance.
More Spirit help
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