The science here is simpler than it sounds, and StarFlyer keeps it refreshingly clear: dogs ride in the cabin. Pixel would approve of a carrier at your feet rather than a distant hold. Before you book, know that the cabin option comes with a firm weight ceiling and a fixed fee, so the paperwork and the packing both start with those two numbers.

StarFlyer's pet policy splits into cabin and cargo. This page summarizes the weight limits, fees, brachycephalic-breed restrictions, and carrier specifications for both modes — sourced from the airline's official pet pages.

How StarFlyer handles your pet

Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.

Cabin policy

One-way fee6600 JPYverified 2026-07-26
Crate must have/bewater bowl, a carrierverified 2026-07-14

Hold & cargo policy

Hold: Booking methodcall the SF Call Centerverified 2026-07-14
Hold: Season restrictionsMay 1 - October 31verified 2026-07-14
Hold: Advance checkin minutes30verified 2026-07-14
Hold: Crate must have/bea carrierverified 2026-08-12
Cargo: Advance booking required Yesverified 2026-07-07
Cargo: Carrier size41 cmverified 2026-08-20
Cargo: Crate must have/bewater bowlverified 2026-08-20

Service & assistance animals

Recognized Yesverified 2026-08-20
The cabin carrier and its contents must stay within 10 kilograms combined. That figure includes the dog, the bag, water, and any padding. Weigh the loaded carrier at home on a kitchen scale before departure. Trim bedding or accessories if the total creeps past 10 kilograms. A carrier that measures fine but weighs too much gets refused at the gate.
One cabin cage costs 6600 JPY for a single route on all StarFlyer routes. Budget 6600 JPY per direction, not per trip, so a return booking doubles the charge. Pay this fee separately from the passenger ticket. Confirm the amount at check-in, since it attaches to the cage rather than the fare, and carry it as a distinct line in the travel budget.
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Glossary

ISO chip
ISO 11784/11785 — the universal microchip standard.
FAVN
Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — a rabies serology test required by rabies-free destinations.
Brachycephalic
Snub-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persians, Himalayans) with restricted airline acceptance due to heat-stress risk.
AVIH
Animal Vehicle In Hold — IATA's term for cargo pet shipment, with fees that vary by carrier and route.