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.

In the cabin Accepted

Cabin policy

Pets accepted Acceptedverified 2026-07-07
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: Crate must have/bewater bowlverified 2026-07-14

Service & assistance animals

Recognized Yesverified 2026-07-24
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.

Frequently asked

What is the cabin weight limit on StarFlyer?
In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 10 kg.
How much does it cost to fly a pet on StarFlyer?
On flights within Metropolitan France, StarFlyer charges from 6600 JPY in the cabin, one way per pet. Longer routes cost more — price your exact itinerary.
What if my flight is delayed past my health certificate validity?
If the certificate window expires before you board, you'll need a re-issue. Build a 1-2 day buffer between the cert date and departure to absorb minor delays.
What happens if I forget a document?
At the destination airport: at best, an extended inspection while you produce backup; at worst, the pet is held in quarantine or returned to origin at your cost. Bring printed copies.
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.