How Much Does It Cost To Take A Cat On A Plane
Introduction
We know pet ownership can be expensive. But what many people don’t realize is that the costs of pet ownership don’t just stop when you decide to move or travel. If you’re thinking about moving with your cat, you should expect to spend at least a few hundred dollars on things like airline tickets and crates if you want to make sure your feline friend travels safely.
Let’s look at an example: let’s say I wanted to take my cat with me as I moved from Los Angeles to New York. One way in economy class from LAX to JFK could cost between $150 and $200 round-trip (the prices change depending on the day and season). That means the total cost for me to fly with my cat would be approximately $350 (including taxes), plus a $100 one-way pet fee added by Delta Airlines, since they charge more for pets in the cabin than some other airlines do. For this hypothetical trip, I’m assuming two things: 1) that I’ll need a crate for my cat during our flight, which will likely cost between $50-$100; 2) that we’ll need food and water during our time in transit. Let’s break down all the costs involved when traveling with your furry feline friend!
Bringing your cat along for a flight can cost as much as $125.
The cost of taking a cat on a plane can range from $25 to $125, depending on the airline and type of animal.
For example, Delta charges $125 for an in-cabin pet with no additional fees per flight. For pets traveling via cargo hold, the airline will charge an additional flat fee of $75 at checkout regardless of ticketed fare class or destination.
Some airlines charge more for cats in the cabin.
Some airlines charge more for cats in the cabin. Some don’t charge at all. And some will only allow your cat to ride in the cabin if it’s small enough, or light enough.
There are some things to consider when figuring out how much it costs to take a cat on a plane:
- Where are you going?
- How big is your cat? (Why does this matter?)
- What airline are you taking?
You might have to pay more if your cat is large or overweight.
If your cat is large or overweight, you might have to pay more. The airline may charge you extra if your cat is big. It might also charge you extra if your cat is overweight.
If both of these conditions apply, the airline may charge you more than once for taking a large, overweight cat on board their plane. If this happens, it could be very expensive!
Traveling internationally costs even more.
Traveling internationally is even more expensive. If you take your cat on a plane to another country, the price can range from $400 to $2,000 or more in additional fees. Your options for what you’ll have to pay will depend on where you’re going and how long your flight will last.
Some airlines charge an additional fee just for having the cat travel in the cabin with you. Others may require that it be placed in its own carrier at no charge, but charge per kilo (gram) if it travels as checked luggage rather than carry-on. Some airlines simply won’t let cats fly at all unless they’re deemed fit enough by their veterinarian—and even then they may only allow them as “excess” baggage with no weight restriction at all!
Make sure you can afford to bring your cat when you travel!
Before you purchase a ticket to bring your cat along for the ride, it’s important to first consider the costs involved. There are three things you need to think about: the cost of your airline ticket, the cost of a cat carrier and the cost of paying an additional fee for your pet.
If you’re just traveling within California or another state in America, then there is usually no additional fee charged by airlines for bringing a pet on board with you. However, if you’re planning on traveling internationally with your cat (or any other type of animal), it’s important that you check with each airline individually before purchasing your ticket.
Conclusion
We hope that this information makes you feel more prepared to travel with your cat. Although it can be expensive, it’s worth the cost of keeping them safe and comfortable. We recommend weighing all of your options before deciding how you want to travel with your cat: some people may choose a different mode of transportation or even leave them at home (although we don’t recommend this!). However, if you follow these tips and do your research, we believe that traveling with a pet can be fun!