Air France in-cabin pet policy — and the carriers that fit
Air France allows small pets in the cabin in a carrier up to 18.1 × 11 × 9.4 in, soft-sided, stowed under the seat in front of you. Already own a carrier? Enter its measurements below to check it against this limit. In-cabin fee: In the cabin, one-way per carrier: EUR 70 within Metropolitan France. 2 of the 15 carriers we track clear that published limit.
The Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small) leaves the most room — 0.9" on its tightest dimension, while the Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Mini (Low-Profile) only just squeaks in with nothing to spare. Air France's 9.4" height ceiling sits mid-pack among the 77 airlines we track (shared with GOL Linhas Aéreas, KLM Royal Dutch, Transavia): Aegean, Air Europa, Air Transat and Alaska allow more, while EL AL Israel allows only 7".
Will your carrier fit Air France?
Measure the outside of your carrier (bulges included) and enter it below. The check uses Air France’s published 18.1 × 11 × 9.4 in limit — height is checked strictly, the footprint may rotate.
Carriers that clear Air France (18.1 × 11 × 9.4 in)
Roomiest margin first. Sized to the airline’s limit, not to your pet — measure your pet first →
| Carrier | Size | Fit | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small) up to ~8 lb · max pet 13″ long × 7.5″ tall | 15 × 10 × 8.5 in | Fits 0.9" spare | See on Amazon → |
Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Mini (Low-Profile) up to ~15 lb · over Air France's 17.64 lb limit once the bag is counted | 17 × 11 × 9 in | Exact fit 0" spare | Not available on Amazon right now |
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Air France pet rules
| Max carrier size (published) | 18.1 × 11 × 9.4 in |
| Soft-sided required? | Yes |
| In-cabin fee | In the cabin, one-way per carrier: EUR 70 within Metropolitan France; EUR 125 within the Caribbean, within Europe/Europe–North Africa, and Metropolitan France–Cayenne/Fort-de-France/Pointe-à-Pitre/Saint-Denis Réunion; EUR/USD/CAD 200 US-Canada–Europe (and Cayenne, Fort-de-France, Pointe-à-Pitre, Saint-Denis Réunion, Nouméa, Tel-Aviv); EUR/USD/CAD 250 US-Canada–rest of world; EUR 200 other flights. Adding a pet less than 24 h before departure adds a surcharge (50% within Metropolitan France and the Caribbean, 25% international) · compare all airlines → |
| Species allowed | dogs, cats |
| Weight | Under 8 kg (17.64 lb) including the carrier |
| Pets | Only one animal per carrier, and each passenger may travel with only one animal |
| Booking | Add the Pet Travel Option under "My Booking" (or at time of booking) no later than 24 hours before departure · what to book, buy and pack → |
Source: official Air France pet policy · verified 2026-08-25 · how Air France ranks on fee and space →
Carriers that fit Air France
Matched to Air France's published 18.1 × 11 × 9.4 in limit (height checked strictly; footprint may rotate). See the full Air France carrier shortlist →
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This table ranks by Air France’s size limit — not by your pet. The weight under each carrier is what that size is rated to hold. A bag can clear the airline and still be the wrong size for the animal, which is the most common reason one goes back — measure your pet first →
| Carrier | Size | Fit | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small) up to ~8 lb · max pet 13″ long × 7.5″ tall | 15 × 10 × 8.5 in | Fits 0.9" spare | See on Amazon → |
Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Mini (Low-Profile) up to ~15 lb · over Air France's 17.64 lb limit once the bag is counted | 17 × 11 × 9 in | Exact fit 0" spare | Not available on Amazon right now |
Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Standard (Expandable) up to ~20 lb · over Air France's 17.64 lb limit once the bag is counted | 18 × 11 × 10 in | Flexes — 0.6" over | Not available on Amazon right nowIn stock and fits the same airlines: Petmate Soft-Sided Kennel Cab (Medium) |
Sherpa Original Deluxe (Medium) up to ~16 lb · max pet 16″ long × 9.5″ tall · over Air France's 17.64 lb limit once the bag is counted | 17 × 11 × 10.5 in | Flexes — 1.1" over | See on Amazon → |
11 carriers too big for Air France
Petmate Soft-Sided Kennel Cab (Medium) up to ~10 lb | 17 × 10 × 10 in | Too tall (10" > 9.4") | View on Amazon |
Sleepypod Atom up to ~12 lb | 17 × 8.5 × 10.5 in | Too tall (10.5" > 9.4") | View on Amazon |
Petsfit (Medium) Expandable Soft-Sided up to ~13 lb | 17 × 11 × 11 in | Too tall (11" > 9.4") | View on Amazon |
Bergan Comfort Carrier (Small) pet size not published | 16 × 8 × 11 in | Too tall (11" > 9.4") | View on Amazon |
Frisco Premium Airline-Compliant Carrier up to ~22 lb | 18 × 11 × 11 in | Too tall (11" > 9.4") | Compare similar on Amazon → |
Sleepypod Air up to ~18 lb | 22 × 10.5 × 10.5 in | Too big | View on Amazon |
Diggs Passenger pet size not published · Diggs discontinued this carrier — link goes to similar carriers | 17 × 12 × 10.5 in | Too big | Compare similar on Amazon → |
ibiyaya JetPaw Expandable Backpack up to ~17 lb | 18 × 12 × 10.5 in | Too big | View on Amazon |
Away The Pet Carrier pets up to ~18 lb | 18.7 × 10.8 × 10.75 in | Too big | Compare similar on Amazon → |
Sherpa Original Deluxe (Large) up to ~22 lb · max pet 18″ long × 10.5″ tall | 19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in | Too big | View on Amazon |
SturdiBag Pro (Large, Flexible Height) pet size not published | 18 × 11.5 × 11.5 in | Too big | Not available on Amazon right nowIn stock and fits the same airlines: Petmate Soft-Sided Kennel Cab (Medium) |
How to confirm your actual under-seat space
Air France's number is its published maximum, not a guarantee for your exact seat. Before you buy or fly:
- Check which aircraft operates your flight (in your booking or on a seat-map site).
- Avoid bulkhead and exit rows — bulkheads have no under-seat storage and most airlines ban pets there — and check this airline's seat rules above.
- Call Air France to confirm under-seat dimensions for that aircraft, or
- Choose a collapsible / flexible-height carrier that adapts to a tighter space.
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Common questions
What size pet carrier does Air France allow in the cabin?
Air France's recommended maximum in-cabin carrier is 18.1 × 11 × 9.4 in. It must fit fully under the seat in front of you. Source: the Air France pet policy.
How much does Air France charge for an in-cabin pet?
In the cabin, one-way per carrier: EUR 70 within Metropolitan France; EUR 125 within the Caribbean, within Europe/Europe–North Africa, and Metropolitan France–Cayenne/Fort-de-France/Pointe-à-Pitre/Saint-Denis Réunion; EUR/USD/CAD 200 US-Canada–Europe (and Cayenne, Fort-de-France, Pointe-à-Pitre, Saint-Denis Réunion, Nouméa, Tel-Aviv); EUR/USD/CAD 250 US-Canada–rest of world; EUR 200 other flights. Adding a pet less than 24 h before departure adds a surcharge (50% within Metropolitan France and the Caribbean, 25% international). Always confirm the current fee on the official Air France pet page before you fly.
Which pet carriers fit Air France?
2 of the 15 carriers we track clear Air France's published 18.1 × 11 × 9.4 in. The roomiest is the Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small), with 0.9" to spare on its tightest dimension. The heaviest pet any carrier that clears Air France is rated for is 15 lb. Full shortlist: /fits/air-france/.
Does Air France require a soft-sided pet carrier?
Yes — Air France requires a soft-sided carrier in the cabin. Height is what rules carriers out: Air France publishes 9.4", against 13" at the most generous airline we track.
How many pets can I bring in the cabin on Air France?
Only one animal per carrier, and each passenger may travel with only one animal. Species accepted: dogs, cats. Weight limit: Under 8 kg (17.64 lb) including the carrier. Add the Pet Travel Option under "My Booking" (or at time of booking) no later than 24 hours before departure