Volaris Pet Policy 2026: Fees, Carrier Size, Breed Rules

Region: Latin America · IATA code Y4

Volaris pet travel summary

In-cabin pets: Allowed (max 22 lbs combined with carrier).
Cargo / checked baggage pets: Allowed.
Pet fee: $40 USD (per segment, subject to change).
Max carrier dimensions: 17 × 12 × 8 inches.
Allowed pet types: dog, cat.

Volaris breed restrictions

The following breeds may be restricted or prohibited on Volaris:

Brachycephalic breeds prohibited in cabin and cargo (Affenpinscher, American Staffordshire Terrier, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Bulldog, Chow Chow, Mastiff, Pekingese, Pit Bull, Pug, Shar-Pei, Shih Tzu, Cane Corso, Burmese, Persian, Himalayan, Exotic Shorthair cats)

Cargo / hold travel notes

IATA-compliant rigid crate required. Max 45 kg (pet + crate). Oversize fee if sum exceeds 158 cm linear. Fees vary ~MXN 1,000-1,400 depending on season/purchase point.

Booking notes

Reserve space at airport ticket counter with advance notice. Provide documents, fill pet transport form, pay fees at airport. Max 2 pets in cabin and 4 in cargo per flight. Minimum age 4 months. SENASICA export certificate required for Mexico/Central America.

Always verify directly with Volaris

Airline pet policies change without notice. Before booking, confirm fees, carrier dimensions, breed restrictions, and embargoes directly with Volaris via their official pet policy page: https://cms.volaris.com/globalassets/pdfs/eng/pets-services-terms-and-conditions.pdf.

Data last verified 2026-06-08 from Direct from Volaris.

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