How much does Spirit charge to bring pets on board? It depends on the size of your pet, where they’re flying and how they’re traveling. If you’re ready to book your next flight with Spirit Airlines, it can be helpful to know the cost ahead of time so you can decide if you want to bring your pet along for the ride! If it’s your first time flying with a pet, it helps to be aware of Spirit’s policies beforehand in order to ensure that the process goes smoothly at the airport!

Spirit charges $110 for carry-on pets and $100 for checked pets

Spirit Airlines only allows pets in the cabin for $110 (carry-on) or $100 (checked). This fee does not include your pet's food, seat and carrier. Plus, most airlines now require a veterinarian exam certificate that is usually obtained from your vet prior to departure. If you want to bring a pet on spirit airlines and you are travelling with your pet in the cargo area, it will cost $200 each way plus additional fees. Regardless of where your pet is stored, they need to be transported as if they were checked luggage at all times when travelling. All pets should have their temperature taken right before boarding to make sure they are not too hot or too cold which can be fatal. Please keep them under five pounds so they fit into a kennel under the seat in front of you. They must also remain in their kennel during takeoff and landing unless otherwise instructed by your flight attendant. In order to bring a pet on spirit airlines, you must show proof of up-to-date vaccinations including rabies shots, heartworm prevention treatment and others depending on the country they will visit while abroad. You may also need vaccination certificates from certain countries like Australia or Japan that prove an animal has been vaccinated within one year against diseases such as rabies and distemper.

You must pay the fee online when you book your flight

Yes, you can bring your pet with you on a spirit airline flight. However, to transport your animal through the airport and onto the aircraft, you will need to pay an in-cabin fee of $75 each way. The fee is an additional cost that will be charged to your booking when purchasing a ticket. This charge covers the following items: food and water, pressurized air (oxygen), heating/cooling during transit, cages and flights within Mexico. 

It is important to note that all domesticated animals must fit within the specified dimensions of a passenger’s carry-on baggage. If they do not meet these criteria they are considered cargo luggage.

Only certain animals are allowed on Spirit flights

Can you bring a pet on spirit airlines? Well, before we answer that question, let’s talk about what animals are allowed. You will only be able to travel with your animal if it’s a domestic animal and it can either be carried in the cabin or checked as baggage in the cargo area. Dogs, cats and some birds qualify for these requirements. If you do happen to bring your pet along for the trip, know that pets are not permitted in the lavatories of aircraft and carriers must have food, water and dishes available. Let’s now get back to our original question: how much does spirit charge for pets?

You must have a pet health certificate

Before you make your final decision, let's break down what it costs to bring a pet on Spirit Airlines. If your animal is up to date with their shots, they will only need a health certificate in order to board the plane. Generally, that costs $100 and covers one year. Even if you live within walking distance of the airport and know for certain that no other animals will be flying on your day of departure, most airlines require one day prior notice before any pets are allowed to fly with them. But how much does spirit charge for pets in the first place? Unlike many other carriers, which typically charge more than $150 for each dog or cat, Spirit Air charges $75 for each animal.

Spirit requires that your pet be trained

In order to bring a pet on Spirit Airlines, your pet needs to be at least eight weeks old, fully vaccinated and well behaved. Please note that your pet must also be in the cabin with you at all times and you are only allowed one pet per flight. You will need to provide documentation including rabies certification, health certificate and travel crate dimensions when you check-in for your flight. If the animal is too large or heavy for the carrier, then it is unable to fly on our airline. The cost of bringing a pet ranges from $100-175 USD/CAD plus tax depending on the destination airport’s distance from the US border (the closer an airport is to the US border, the lower their fees). Spirit airlines provides a guide which includes: A detailed list of what is required for the animal to be able to fly on spirit flights. A checklist which can help you prepare for bringing your pet abroad.