Virgin Australia Pet Policy 2026: Fees, Carrier Size, Breed Rules

Region: Asia-Pacific · IATA code VA

Virgin Australia pet travel summary

In-cabin pets: Allowed (max 18 lbs combined with carrier).
Cargo / checked baggage pets: Allowed.
Pet fee: $149 USD (per segment, subject to change).
Max carrier dimensions: 17 × 10 × 11 inches.
Allowed pet types: dog, cat.

Virgin Australia breed restrictions

The following breeds may be restricted or prohibited on Virgin Australia:

Pit Bull (all types)
Dogo Argentino
Fila Brasileiro
Japanese Tosa
Presa Canario
Brachycephalic breeds require Fit-To-Fly form

Temperature restrictions

Brachycephalic breeds restricted from 09:00-18:00 departures. Secondary sources suggest 7°C-29°C range.

Cargo / hold travel notes

Pets transported via Virgin Australia Cargo as unaccompanied freight. IATA-compliant crates required. Max 65 kg including crate. Contact cargo team for quotes. Prohibited breeds in cargo: Pit Bulls, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, Presa Canario, wolfdogs.

Booking notes

Cabin: Call Guest Contact Centre 13 67 89 at least 72 hours prior. Cargo: Book via Virgin Australia Cargo (13 82 87 or cargo@virginaustralia.com). In-cabin trial on select domestic routes to June 2026.

Always verify directly with Virgin Australia

Airline pet policies change without notice. Before booking, confirm fees, carrier dimensions, breed restrictions, and embargoes directly with Virgin Australia via their official pet policy page: https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/travel-info/specific-needs/pets-in-cabin/.

Data last verified 2026-06-08 from Direct from Virgin Australia.

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