Pets now fly in the cabin on select domestic routes (trial), plus nationwide cargo — both booked by phone.
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⚖️ Where does your dog travel?
Cabin≤ 8 kg (trial)
Cargo≤ 65 kg
Weight includes the carrier or kennel.
🐾 CabinTrial
Small dogs & cats ≤ 8 kg (pet + carrier) in a soft carrier under the seat (max 44 × 26 × 28 cm); one per guest. Trial on Melbourne, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast & Adelaide routes.
A$149
✈️ Virgin Australia CargoVia cargo
Pets not eligible for the cabin travel in the cargo hold (pet + container ≤ 65 kg) via Virgin Australia Cargo, through a transport partner. Not on A320/Saab 340.
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💶 Fares
Cabin (trial, ≤ 8 kg)
A$149
Cargo (hold, ≤ 65 kg)
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Assistance animal
Free
A$ introductory cabin fare (trial routes). Cargo is quoted via a transport partner. ✓ Official source
⚠️ Key restrictions
🐶 Flat-faced breeds
Fit-to-fly form
Snub-nosed breeds are accepted but need a vet check + a Brachycephalic Fit-To-Fly form (cabin); in cargo, via a brachy-approved shipper, not on 09:00–18:00 departures or same-day connections.
Hold ~cabin temp., dimmed lightingBrachy cargo: not 09:00–18:00
Virgin Australia aims to keep the cargo hold temperature consistent with the cabin (dimmed lighting). No general numeric limit, but brachycephalic breeds can't fly cargo on 09:00–18:00 departures or same-day connections.
Flying with a dog on Virgin Australia: common questions
Can my dog travel in the cabin on Virgin Australia?
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Virgin Australia — Trial. Small dogs & cats ≤ 8 kg (pet + carrier) in a soft carrier under the seat (max 44 × 26 × 28 cm); one per guest. Trial on Melbourne, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast & Adelaide routes. Fare: A$149.
Does Virgin Australia accept flat-faced (brachycephalic) breeds?
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Virgin Australia — Fit-to-fly form. Snub-nosed breeds are accepted but need a vet check + a Brachycephalic Fit-To-Fly form (cabin); in cargo, via a brachy-approved shipper, not on 09:00–18:00 departures or same-day connections.
Does Virgin Australia suspend dog transport in hot weather?
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Virgin Australia aims to keep the cargo hold temperature consistent with the cabin (dimmed lighting). No general numeric limit, but brachycephalic breeds can't fly cargo on 09:00–18:00 departures or same-day connections.
Are assistance dogs accepted on Virgin Australia?
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Virgin Australia — In the cabin. Assistance animals (guide/hearing/trained) fly free in the cabin; harnessed with an identifying coat.
Answers drawn from Virgin Australia's published conditions, last verified 11 July 2026. Airline conditions are commercial and can change — confirm at booking.
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