Volaris in-cabin pet policy — and the carriers that fit
Volaris allows small pets in the cabin in a carrier up to 17.3 × 11.8 × 7.5 in, stowed under the seat in front of you. Already own a carrier? Enter its measurements below to check it against this limit. Volaris does not publish a cabin-pet fee on its own policy page. 0 of the 15 carriers we track clear that published limit.
That means no carrier on our list clears it outright — the closest is the Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small) (flexes — 1" over), with 2 others in the same range. Measure yours and expect an agent to check it. Volaris's 7.5" height ceiling sits mid-pack among the 77 airlines we track (shared with Korean): Aegean, Air Canada, Air Europa and Air France allow more, while EL AL Israel allows only 7".
Will your carrier fit Volaris?
Measure the outside of your carrier (bulges included) and enter it below. The check uses Volaris’s published 17.3 × 11.8 × 7.5 in limit — height is checked strictly, the footprint may rotate.
Volaris pet rules
| Max carrier size (published) | 17.3 × 11.8 × 7.5 in |
| Soft-sided required? | Soft recommended; hard allowed within its limit |
| In-cabin fee | Not published · compare all airlines → |
| Species allowed | perros (dogs), gatos (cats) |
| Weight | 12 kg total (pet + carrier) — 'El peso máximo entre el contenedor y el perro debe ser de 12 kg' from Volaris's live policy page; a Volaris PDF terms document instead states 10 kg — the live page is used here as current, but confirm the figure at booking |
| Pets | 'Únicamente se permite un animal a bordo por pasajero'; up to 16 pets per flight (10 dogs and 6 cats), reduced to a maximum of 6 pets on flights to/from Bogotá |
| Booking | When booking, at the seat-selection step choose the 'Viaja con tu mascota' option and select 'a bordo' (in cabin) or 'documentada' (checked); can also be added afterwards in 'Mis Viajes' · what to book, buy and pack → |
Source: official Volaris pet policy · verified 2026-08-25 · how Volaris ranks on fee and space →
Carriers that fit Volaris
Matched to Volaris's published 17.3 × 11.8 × 7.5 in limit (height checked strictly; footprint may rotate). See the full Volaris carrier shortlist →
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This table ranks by Volaris’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 | Flexes — 1" over | See on Amazon → |
Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Mini (Low-Profile) up to ~15 lb | 17 × 11 × 9 in | Flexes — 1.5" over | Not available on Amazon right now |
Sherpa Original Deluxe (Medium) up to ~16 lb · max pet 16″ long × 9.5″ tall | 17 × 11 × 10.5 in | Flexes — 3" over | See on Amazon → |
12 carriers too big for Volaris
Petmate Soft-Sided Kennel Cab (Medium) up to ~10 lb | 17 × 10 × 10 in | Too tall (10" > 7.5") | View on Amazon |
Sleepypod Atom up to ~12 lb | 17 × 8.5 × 10.5 in | Too tall (10.5" > 7.5") | View on Amazon |
Petsfit (Medium) Expandable Soft-Sided up to ~13 lb | 17 × 11 × 11 in | Too tall (11" > 7.5") | View on Amazon |
Bergan Comfort Carrier (Small) pet size not published | 16 × 8 × 11 in | Too tall (11" > 7.5") | View on Amazon |
Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Standard (Expandable) up to ~20 lb | 18 × 11 × 10 in | Too big | Not available on Amazon right nowIn stock and fits the same airlines: Petmate Soft-Sided Kennel Cab (Medium) |
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 → |
Frisco Premium Airline-Compliant Carrier up to ~22 lb | 18 × 11 × 11 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
Volaris'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 Volaris 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 Volaris allow in the cabin?
Volaris's recommended maximum in-cabin carrier is 17.3 × 11.8 × 7.5 in. It must fit fully under the seat in front of you. Source: the Volaris pet policy.
How much does Volaris charge for an in-cabin pet?
Not published. Always confirm the current fee on the official Volaris pet page before you fly.
Which pet carriers fit Volaris?
No carrier we track clears Volaris's published 17.3 × 11.8 × 7.5 in outright — the closest is the Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small) (flexes — 1" over). Full shortlist: /fits/volaris/.
Does Volaris require a soft-sided pet carrier?
Volaris recommends soft-sided but allows a hard-sided kennel within its published limit. Height is what rules carriers out: Volaris publishes 7.5", against 13" at the most generous airline we track.
How many pets can I bring in the cabin on Volaris?
'Únicamente se permite un animal a bordo por pasajero'; up to 16 pets per flight (10 dogs and 6 cats), reduced to a maximum of 6 pets on flights to/from Bogotá. Species accepted: perros (dogs), gatos (cats). Weight limit: 12 kg total (pet + carrier) — 'El peso máximo entre el contenedor y el perro debe ser de 12 kg' from Volaris's live policy page; a Volaris PDF terms document instead states 10 kg — the live page is used here as current, but confirm the figure at booking. When booking, at the seat-selection step choose the 'Viaja con tu mascota' option and select 'a bordo' (in cabin) or 'documentada' (checked); can also be added afterwards in 'Mis Viajes'