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To minimize your pet’s distress, look for non-stop flights with no transfers, and avoid traveling over holiday periods when airlines—and airports—are busier than normal, to help reduce the risk of anything going wrong.

If your pet has to fly in cargo, also be mindful of the weather at your destination.

How to fly with a dog in-cabin

For trips to warm-weather locales, look into early morning or late evening flights when the temperatures won’t be quite so hot; conversely, in cooler climates, book flights in the middle of the day, when temps are warmest. Also note that some airlines, including Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, have strict rules about dogs flying in the cargo hold based on outdoor temperatures along the route.

If it’s too hot or too cold, they may not accept your pet—and you’ll be left scrambling to make alternate arrangements.

Can I buy my dog a seat on a plane?

Most airlines do not allow passengers to buy their dogs a seat on a plane.

However, depending on the dog’s size and breed, as well as the specific airline’s rules, you may be able to pay to have your dog fly with you in the cabin.

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