Alaska Airlines: rabbits in the cabin (2026)
Alaska Airlines lists “rabbits” as accepted in the cabin. Carrier limit 17 × 11 × 9.5 in, fee $100 each way. Official figures, verified 2026-09-06.
| Published wording | “rabbits” — Alaska Airlines's own term |
|---|---|
| Accepted in cabin | Yes — listed as “rabbits” |
| Carrier limit | 17 × 11 × 9.5 in |
| Height ceiling | 9.5" — #27 of the 43 cabin-allowing airlines we track |
| Weight rule | Not published — the size limit is the binding constraint |
| Fee | $100 each way · compare → |
| Pets per passenger | Pet must stand, turn around and lie down and fit under the seat in front of you |
| Also accepted | small dogs · house cats · small household birds |
| Carriers that clear it | 2 of 15 tracked |
Carriers that clear Alaska Airlines's 9.5" ceiling
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| Carrier | External size | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small) up to ~8 lb · max pet 13″ long × 7.5″ tall | 15 × 10 × 8.5 in | Fits 1" spare | See on Amazon → |
 Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Mini (Low-Profile) up to ~15 lb | 17 × 11 × 9 in | Exact fit 0" spare | See on Amazon → |
 Sherpa Original Deluxe (Medium) up to ~16 lb · max pet 16″ long × 9.5″ tall | 17 × 11 × 10.5 in | Flexes — 1" over | See on Amazon → |
Full shortlist and every tracked carrier: carriers that fit Alaska Airlines → · all rules, fees and the under-seat caveat: Alaska Airlines pet policy →
Same animal, other airlines: Frontier — rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters
All 58 airline policies: browse →
Common questions
Can I bring a rabbit in the cabin on Alaska Airlines?
Yes. Alaska Airlines publishes “rabbits” among the animals it accepts in the cabin. The carrier must fit 17 × 11 × 9.5 in fully under the seat. Fee: $100 each way. Verified 2026-09-06 from https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/policies/pets-traveling-with-pets/pets-in-cabin.
How tall a carrier can a small mammal have on Alaska Airlines?
9.5 inches — #27 of 43 cabin-allowing airlines we track. The roomiest tracked carrier that still clears it is the Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small), with 1" spare on its tightest dimension.