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Sherpa Original Deluxe (Large) — dimensions & which airlines it fits

Sherpa Original Deluxe (Large): 19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in external, up to ~22 lb. Larger dog size. At 19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in it is over every published under-seat limit we track — including the roomiest 11-inch ones (Delta, American, United), which it exceeds on all three dimensions. Size down to fly; this one is for the car and the house.

Last verified 2026-09-03 against the manufacturer's own spec · soft-sided · flexible height

It clears 2 of 58 airlines with a published limit outright. Check your pet before you buy. This one is rated up to ~22 lb — and Sherpa's own limit is 18 in long × 10.5 in tall. Same bag, other sizes: Small up to ~8 lb (fits 41) · Medium up to ~16 lb (fits 11). Clears more airlines: the Small clears 41 of 58, but takes a pet only up to 13 in long × 7.5 in tall — check yours against that before switching.

Weight alone under-determines fit — a pet can be under the weight limit and still be too long. Measure your pet lying down and compare against both. How to measure →

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Sherpa Original Deluxe Travel Pet Carrier, Airline Approved - Black, Large
L 19″ H 11.5″ W 11.75″ to scale · manufacturer specs
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in external · up to ~22 lb
soft-sided · flexible height
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Same range, other sizes

The airline decides whether the bag fits. Your pet's weight decides whether the size is right — and those two can point at different Sherpa models. Check the pet first: how to measure →

Original Deluxe (Small)
up to ~8 lb
15 × 10 × 8.5 in · fits 41 of 58 outright
Original Deluxe (Medium)
up to ~16 lb
17 × 11 × 10.5 in · fits 11 of 58 outright
Original Deluxe (Large) · you are here
up to ~22 lb
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in · fits 2 of 58 outright
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Specs

External size (L×W×H)19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in
Typesoft-sided · flexible height
Pet weightup to ~22 lb

Dimensions from the manufacturer product page · verified 2026-09-03

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Which airlines does the Sherpa Original Deluxe (Large) fit?

Compared against each airline's published under-seat limit (height strict; footprint may rotate). Green = within the published size; amber = fits only when collapsed / flexed; grey = over.

AirlineIts limitThis carrier
Pegasus Airlines
over its 17.6 lb combined limit once the bag is counted
19.7 × 12.6 × 12.6 inFits
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is within 19.7 × 12.6 × 12.6 in — 0.7" spare on length, 0.8" on width, 1.1" on height.
Saudia
over its 11 lb combined limit once the bag is counted
21 × 16 × 13 inFits
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is within 21 × 16 × 13 in — 2" spare on length, 4.3" on width, 1.5" on height.
airBaltic
over its 17.6 lb combined limit once the bag is counted
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 inFlexes — 2.4" over
11.5" tall vs a 9.1" limit — 2.4" over, but the flexible-height top compresses down. Verify it squeezes under your actual seat.
Austrian Airlines
over its 17.6 lb combined limit once the bag is counted
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 inFlexes — 2.4" over
11.5" tall vs a 9.1" limit — 2.4" over, but the flexible-height top compresses down. Verify it squeezes under your actual seat.
Avianca
over its 22 lb combined limit once the bag is counted
22 × 14 × 10 inFlexes — 1.5" over
11.5" tall vs a 10" limit — 1.5" over, but the flexible-height top compresses down. Verify it squeezes under your actual seat.
Brussels Airlines
over its 17.6 lb combined limit once the bag is counted
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 inFlexes — 2.4" over
11.5" tall vs a 9.1" limit — 2.4" over, but the flexible-height top compresses down. Verify it squeezes under your actual seat.
Condor
over its 17.6 lb combined limit once the bag is counted
21.6 × 15.7 × 9 inFlexes — 2.5" over
11.5" tall vs a 9" limit — 2.5" over, but the flexible-height top compresses down. Verify it squeezes under your actual seat.
Contour Airlines24 × 16 × 10 inFlexes — 1.5" over
11.5" tall vs a 10" limit — 1.5" over, but the flexible-height top compresses down. Verify it squeezes under your actual seat.
Discover Airlines21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 inFlexes — 2.4" over
11.5" tall vs a 9.1" limit — 2.4" over, but the flexible-height top compresses down. Verify it squeezes under your actual seat.
Edelweiss
over its 17.6 lb combined limit once the bag is counted
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 inFlexes — 2.4" over
11.5" tall vs a 9.1" limit — 2.4" over, but the flexible-height top compresses down. Verify it squeezes under your actual seat.
Eurowings
over its 17.6 lb combined limit once the bag is counted
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 inFlexes — 2.4" over
11.5" tall vs a 9.1" limit — 2.4" over, but the flexible-height top compresses down. Verify it squeezes under your actual seat.
Finnair
over its 17.6 lb combined limit once the bag is counted
21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 inFlexes — 3.6" over
11.5" tall vs a 7.9" limit — 3.6" over, but the flexible-height top compresses down. Verify it squeezes under your actual seat.
ITA Airways21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 inFlexes — 2.4" over
11.5" tall vs a 9.1" limit — 2.4" over, but the flexible-height top compresses down. Verify it squeezes under your actual seat.
Lufthansa
over its 17.6 lb combined limit once the bag is counted
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 inFlexes — 2.4" over
11.5" tall vs a 9.1" limit — 2.4" over, but the flexible-height top compresses down. Verify it squeezes under your actual seat.
Porter Airlines21.5 × 15.5 × 10.5 inFlexes — 1" over
11.5" tall vs a 10.5" limit — 1" over, but the flexible-height top compresses down. Verify it squeezes under your actual seat.
Royal Air Maroc
over its 17.6 lb combined limit once the bag is counted
21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 inFlexes — 3.6" over
11.5" tall vs a 7.9" limit — 3.6" over, but the flexible-height top compresses down. Verify it squeezes under your actual seat.
Swiss International Air Lines
over its 17.6 lb combined limit once the bag is counted
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 inFlexes — 2.4" over
11.5" tall vs a 9.1" limit — 2.4" over, but the flexible-height top compresses down. Verify it squeezes under your actual seat.
Aegean Airlines15.7 × 9.8 × 9.8 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 15.7 × 9.8 × 9.8 in limit.
Air Canada17 × 16 × 8 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 17 × 16 × 8 in limit. · full fit check →
Air Europa15.7 × 11.8 × 11.8 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 15.7 × 11.8 × 11.8 in limit.
Air France18.1 × 11 × 9.4 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 18.1 × 11 × 9.4 in limit.
Air Transat17 × 9.5 × 10 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 17 × 9.5 × 10 in limit.
Alaska Airlines17 × 11 × 9.5 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 17 × 11 × 9.5 in limit. · full fit check →
Alaska Horizon (Horizon Air)17 × 11 × 9.5 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 17 × 11 × 9.5 in limit.
Allegiant Air18 × 12 × 11 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 18 × 12 × 11 in limit.
American Airlines18 × 11 × 11 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 18 × 11 × 11 in limit. · full fit check →
American Eagle (regional, incl. Republic Airways)18 × 11 × 11 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 18 × 11 × 11 in limit.
Asiana Airlines17.7 × 12.6 × 8.2 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 17.7 × 12.6 × 8.2 in limit.
Avelo Airlines17 × 9 × 13 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 17 × 9 × 13 in limit.
Azul Linhas Aéreas16.9 × 12.4 × 7.8 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 16.9 × 12.4 × 7.8 in limit.
Breeze Airways17 × 8 × 13 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 17 × 8 × 13 in limit.
Cape Air17 × 12.5 × 8.5 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 17 × 12.5 × 8.5 in limit.
Copa Airlines18 × 11 × 11 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 18 × 11 × 11 in limit.
Delta Air Lines18 × 11 × 11 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 18 × 11 × 11 in limit. · full fit check →
EL AL Israel Airlines13 × 8 × 7 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 13 × 8 × 7 in limit.
Etihad Airways15.7 × 15.7 × 8.7 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 15.7 × 15.7 × 8.7 in limit.
Frontier Airlines18 × 14 × 11 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 18 × 14 × 11 in limit. · full fit check →
GOL Linhas Aéreas16.9 × 12.6 × 9.4 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 16.9 × 12.6 × 9.4 in limit.
Hawaiian Airlines17 × 11 × 9.5 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 17 × 11 × 9.5 in limit.
Iberia17.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 17.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in limit.
JetBlue17 × 12.5 × 8.5 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 17 × 12.5 × 8.5 in limit.
JSX17 × 13 × 11 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 17 × 13 × 11 in limit.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines18.1 × 11 × 9.4 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 18.1 × 11 × 9.4 in limit.
Korean Air17.5 × 12.5 × 7.5 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 17.5 × 12.5 × 7.5 in limit.
LATAM Airlines15.7 × 11 × 9.8 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 15.7 × 11 × 9.8 in limit.
LOT Polish Airlines17.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 17.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in limit.
Norwegian16.9 × 12.2 × 7.9 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 16.9 × 12.2 × 7.9 in limit.
SAS Scandinavian Airlines15.7 × 9.8 × 9.1 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 15.7 × 9.8 × 9.1 in limit.
Southwest Airlines18 × 10.5 × 10 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 18 × 10.5 × 10 in limit. · full fit check →
Sun Country Airlines17 × 12 × 9 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 17 × 12 × 9 in limit.
TAP Air Portugal17.7 × 11.8 × 9 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 17.7 × 11.8 × 9 in limit.
Transavia15.7 × 11.8 × 9.4 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 15.7 × 11.8 × 9.4 in limit.
Turkish Airlines15.7 × 11.8 × 9.1 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 15.7 × 11.8 × 9.1 in limit.
United Airlines18 × 11 × 11 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 18 × 11 × 11 in limit. · full fit check →
Viva Aerobus17.3 × 13.8 × 8.3 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 17.3 × 13.8 × 8.3 in limit.
Volaris17.3 × 11.8 × 7.5 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 17.3 × 11.8 × 7.5 in limit.
Vueling17.7 × 15.4 × 8.3 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 17.7 × 15.4 × 8.3 in limit.
WestJet16 × 10 × 8.5 inToo big
19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in is over the 16 × 10 × 8.5 in limit.
Aeroméxico
over its 19.8 lb combined limit once the bag is counted
not publishedSize not published
Aeroméxico does not publish a maximum carrier size, so we will not compute a fit. Confirm the under-seat allowance with Aeroméxico before you book.
Croatia Airlinesnot publishedSize not published
Croatia Airlines does not publish a maximum carrier size, so we will not compute a fit. Confirm the under-seat allowance with Croatia Airlines before you book.
Mokulele Airlinesnot publishedSize not published
Mokulele Airlines does not publish a maximum carrier size, so we will not compute a fit. Confirm the under-seat allowance with Mokulele Airlines before you book.
Southern Airways Express
over its 15 lb combined limit once the bag is counted
not publishedSize not published
Southern Airways Express does not publish a maximum carrier size, so we will not compute a fit. Confirm the under-seat allowance with Southern Airways Express before you book.
Aer Lingusnot publishedNo cabin pets
Aer Lingus does not accept pets in the cabin, so carrier size is not the deciding factor. Check Aer Lingus's own policy for cargo or approved pet-shipper options.
Air New Zealandnot publishedNo cabin pets
Air New Zealand does not accept pets in the cabin, so carrier size is not the deciding factor. Check Air New Zealand's own policy for cargo or approved pet-shipper options.
ANA (All Nippon Airways)not publishedNo cabin pets
ANA (All Nippon Airways) does not accept pets in the cabin, so carrier size is not the deciding factor. Check ANA (All Nippon Airways)'s own policy for cargo or approved pet-shipper options.
British Airwaysnot publishedNo cabin pets
British Airways does not accept pets in the cabin, so carrier size is not the deciding factor. Check British Airways's own policy for cargo or approved pet-shipper options.
Cathay Pacificnot publishedNo cabin pets
Cathay Pacific does not accept pets in the cabin, so carrier size is not the deciding factor. Check Cathay Pacific's own policy for cargo or approved pet-shipper options.
China Airlinesnot publishedNo cabin pets
China Airlines does not accept pets in the cabin, so carrier size is not the deciding factor. Check China Airlines's own policy for cargo or approved pet-shipper options.
easyJetnot publishedNo cabin pets
easyJet does not accept pets in the cabin, so carrier size is not the deciding factor. Check easyJet's own policy for cargo or approved pet-shipper options.
Emiratesnot publishedNo cabin pets
Emirates does not accept pets in the cabin, so carrier size is not the deciding factor. Check Emirates's own policy for cargo or approved pet-shipper options.
Icelandairnot publishedNo cabin pets
Icelandair does not accept pets in the cabin, so carrier size is not the deciding factor. Check Icelandair's own policy for cargo or approved pet-shipper options.
Japan Airlinesnot publishedNo cabin pets
Japan Airlines does not accept pets in the cabin, so carrier size is not the deciding factor. Check Japan Airlines's own policy for cargo or approved pet-shipper options.
Qantasnot publishedNo cabin pets
Qantas does not accept pets in the cabin, so carrier size is not the deciding factor. Check Qantas's own policy for cargo or approved pet-shipper options.
Qatar Airwaysnot publishedNo cabin pets
Qatar Airways does not accept pets in the cabin, so carrier size is not the deciding factor. Check Qatar Airways's own policy for cargo or approved pet-shipper options.
Ryanairnot publishedNo cabin pets
Ryanair does not accept pets in the cabin, so carrier size is not the deciding factor. Check Ryanair's own policy for cargo or approved pet-shipper options.
Singapore Airlinesnot publishedNo cabin pets
Singapore Airlines does not accept pets in the cabin, so carrier size is not the deciding factor. Check Singapore Airlines's own policy for cargo or approved pet-shipper options.
Virgin Atlanticnot publishedNo cabin pets
Virgin Atlantic does not accept pets in the cabin, so carrier size is not the deciding factor. Check Virgin Atlantic's own policy for cargo or approved pet-shipper options.
"Fits" here means it's within the published maximum — the actual space under your seat varies by aircraft. See why →

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Common questions

What are the dimensions of the Sherpa Original Deluxe (Large)?

Its published external size is 19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in, rated for up to ~22 lb. Source: the manufacturer's product page.

Which airlines does the Sherpa Original Deluxe (Large) fit?

Against published limits it fits Pegasus Airlines, Saudia, airBaltic, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Condor, Contour Airlines, Discover Airlines, Edelweiss, Eurowings, Finnair, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Porter Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Swiss International Air Lines, Aeroméxico, Croatia Airlines, Mokulele Airlines, Southern Airways Express, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, ANA (All Nippon Airways), British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, easyJet, Emirates, Icelandair, Japan Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Ryanair, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Atlantic. Real under-seat space varies by aircraft, so confirm for your flight.