Contour Airlines in-cabin pet policy — and the carriers that fit
Contour Airlines allows small pets in the cabin in a carrier up to 24 × 16 × 10 in, stowed under the seat in front of you. Already own a carrier? Enter its measurements below to check it against this limit. The in-cabin fee is $150 each way (effective July 1, 2026. 4 of the 15 carriers we track clear that 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. Contour's 10" height ceiling sits mid-pack among the 77 airlines we track (shared with Air Transat, Avianca, Southwest): Air Europa, Allegiant, American and American Eagle (regional, incl. Republic Airways) allow more, while EL AL Israel allows only 7".
Will your carrier fit Contour Airlines?
Measure the outside of your carrier (bulges included) and enter it below. The check uses Contour Airlines’s published 24 × 16 × 10 in limit — height is checked strictly, the footprint may rotate.
Carriers that clear Contour Airlines (24 × 16 × 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 | 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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Contour Airlines pet rules
| Max carrier size (published) | 24 × 16 × 10 in |
| Soft-sided required? | Soft recommended; hard allowed within its limit |
| In-cabin fee | $150 each way (effective July 1, 2026; pets previously travelled at no charge) · compare all airlines → |
| Species allowed | domesticated dogs, cats |
| Pets | No more than three (3) pet containers in the cabin at any time, and only one (1) pet carrier per passenger |
| Booking | Reservations for your pet must be made in advance over the phone with Customer Experience — pets cannot be booked online · what to book, buy and pack → |
Source: official Contour Airlines pet policy · verified 2026-08-25 · how Contour Airlines ranks on fee and space →
Carriers that fit Contour Airlines
Matched to Contour Airlines's published 24 × 16 × 10 in limit (height checked strictly; footprint may rotate). See the full Contour Airlines carrier shortlist →
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This table ranks by Contour Airlines’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 | 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 | 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 Contour Airlines
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
Contour Airlines'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 Contour Airlines 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 Contour Airlines allow in the cabin?
Contour Airlines's recommended maximum in-cabin carrier is 24 × 16 × 10 in. It must fit fully under the seat in front of you. Source: the Contour Airlines pet policy.
How much does Contour Airlines charge for an in-cabin pet?
$150 each way (effective July 1, 2026; pets previously travelled at no charge). Always confirm the current fee on the official Contour Airlines pet page before you fly.
Which pet carriers fit Contour Airlines?
4 of the 15 carriers we track clear Contour Airlines's published 24 × 16 × 10 in. The roomiest is the Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small), with 1.5" to spare on its tightest dimension. The heaviest pet any carrier that clears Contour Airlines is rated for is 20 lb. Full shortlist: /fits/contour/.
Does Contour Airlines require a soft-sided pet carrier?
Contour Airlines recommends soft-sided but allows a hard-sided kennel within its published limit. Height is what rules carriers out: Contour Airlines publishes 10", against 13" at the most generous airline we track.
How many pets can I bring in the cabin on Contour Airlines?
No more than three (3) pet containers in the cabin at any time, and only one (1) pet carrier per passenger. Species accepted: domesticated dogs, cats. Reservations for your pet must be made in advance over the phone with Customer Experience — pets cannot be booked online