Avianca in-cabin pet policy — and the carriers that fit

Avianca allows small pets in the cabin in a carrier up to 22 × 14 × 10 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: Varies by route (taxes included): from COP 80.000 within Colombia. 4 of the 15 carriers we track clear that published limit.

Last verified 2026-08-25 · 4 of 15 carriers we track fit the published limit

The Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small) leaves the most room — 1.5" on its tightest dimension, while the Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Standard (Expandable) only just squeaks in with nothing to spare. Avianca's 10" height ceiling sits mid-pack among the 77 airlines we track (shared with Air Transat, Contour, Southwest): Air Europa, Allegiant, American and American Eagle (regional, incl. Republic Airways) allow more, while EL AL Israel allows only 7".

Carriers that clear Avianca (22 × 14 × 10 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 1.5" spare	See on Amazon →
Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Mini (Low-Profile) up to ~15 lb	17 × 11 × 9 in	Fits 1" spare	Not available on Amazon right now
Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Standard (Expandable) up to ~20 lb · over Avianca's 22 lb limit once the bag is counted	18 × 11 × 10 in	Exact fit 0" spare	Not available on Amazon right nowIn stock and fits the same airlines: Petmate Soft-Sided Kennel Cab (Medium)

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Avianca pet rules

Source: official Avianca pet policy · verified 2026-08-25 · how Avianca ranks on fee and space →

Carriers that fit Avianca

Matched to Avianca's published 22 × 14 × 10 in limit (height checked strictly; footprint may rotate). See the full Avianca carrier shortlist →

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This table ranks by Avianca’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 1.5" spare	See on Amazon →
Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Mini (Low-Profile) up to ~15 lb	17 × 11 × 9 in	Fits 1" spare	Not available on Amazon right now
Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Standard (Expandable) up to ~20 lb · over Avianca's 22 lb limit once the bag is counted	18 × 11 × 10 in	Exact fit 0" spare	Not available on Amazon right nowIn stock and fits the same airlines: Petmate Soft-Sided Kennel Cab (Medium)
Petmate Soft-Sided Kennel Cab (Medium) up to ~10 lb	17 × 10 × 10 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 — 0.5" over	See on Amazon →
Sherpa Original Deluxe (Large) up to ~22 lb · max pet 18″ long × 10.5″ tall · over Avianca's 22 lb limit once the bag is counted	19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in	Flexes — 1.5" over	See on Amazon →
SturdiBag Pro (Large, Flexible Height) pet size not published	18 × 11.5 × 11.5 in	Flexes — 1.5" over	Not available on Amazon right nowIn stock and fits the same airlines: Petmate Soft-Sided Kennel Cab (Medium)

8 carriers too big for Avianca

Sleepypod Air up to ~18 lb	22 × 10.5 × 10.5 in	Too tall (10.5" > 10")	View on Amazon
Diggs Passenger pet size not published · Diggs discontinued this carrier — link goes to similar carriers	17 × 12 × 10.5 in	Too tall (10.5" > 10")	Compare similar on Amazon →
ibiyaya JetPaw Expandable Backpack up to ~17 lb	18 × 12 × 10.5 in	Too tall (10.5" > 10")	View on Amazon
Sleepypod Atom up to ~12 lb	17 × 8.5 × 10.5 in	Too tall (10.5" > 10")	View on Amazon
Away The Pet Carrier pets up to ~18 lb	18.7 × 10.8 × 10.75 in	Too tall (10.75" > 10")	Compare similar on Amazon →
Petsfit (Medium) Expandable Soft-Sided up to ~13 lb	17 × 11 × 11 in	Too tall (11" > 10")	View on Amazon
Bergan Comfort Carrier (Small) pet size not published	16 × 8 × 11 in	Too tall (11" > 10")	View on Amazon
Frisco Premium Airline-Compliant Carrier up to ~22 lb	18 × 11 × 11 in	Too tall (11" > 10")	Compare similar on Amazon →

How to confirm your actual under-seat space

Avianca's number is its published maximum, not a guarantee for your exact seat. Before you buy or fly:

1. Check which aircraft operates your flight (in your booking or on a seat-map site).
2. 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.
3. Call Avianca to confirm under-seat dimensions for that aircraft, or
4. Choose a collapsible / flexible-height carrier that adapts to a tighter space.

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