Air Canada takes dogs and cats in the cabin (1 per passenger), dogs and cats as checked baggage (2 per passenger) and dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets as cargo on the routes we cover. 8 of 17 policy rows still need the airline's confirmation before you book.
Policy checked Oct 26, 2026Source: Air Canada By the CollarPass team
Pets in the cabin travel in a carrier under the seat in front of you. The rows below are per route, so check yours.
Dogs and cats
Confirm before bookingTo 9 places, including United Kingdom, France and Germany
Air Canada takes one cat or small dog per person in the cabin, in a soft-sided carrier under the seat in front: up to 43 × 40 × 20 cm (length × width × height) on most aircraft. Pets must be at least 10 weeks old and weaned.
1 per passenger
1 per crate
Crate 43 × 40 × 20 cm
At least 10 weeks old
Fees: CAD/USD 50–60 each way within Canada and between Canada and the US · CAD/USD 100–120 each way on other international flights
Before you fly: After booking your own flight, call Air Canada Reservations to register the pet, ideally within 24 hours of booking (if the pet then can't be carried, the ticket is refunded). Pets not registered ahead are refused at the airport.
Not on Air Canada Jetz, on codeshare flights operated by partners, in Premium Economy, or in exit and bulkhead rows.
Regional aircraft (Dash 8-400, E175, CRJ900) take carriers up to 55 × 40 × 27 cm; Business on wide-body aircraft only 41 × 21 × 28 cm.
You can't check in online or at a kiosk; arrive 30 minutes before the recommended check-in time.
Confirm with the airline before booking
Air Canada's pet page points to a 'Government Regulations' section for some international destinations that we couldn't find, so confirm with Air Canada that it takes pets on your flight to or from the UK, the EU or Hawaii before booking.
Confirm before bookingFrom 9 places, including United Kingdom, France and Germany
Air Canada takes one cat or small dog per person in the cabin, in a soft-sided carrier under the seat in front: up to 43 × 40 × 20 cm (length × width × height) on most aircraft. Pets must be at least 10 weeks old and weaned.
1 per passenger
1 per crate
Crate 43 × 40 × 20 cm
At least 10 weeks old
Fees: CAD/USD 50–60 each way within Canada and between Canada and the US · CAD/USD 100–120 each way on other international flights
Before you fly: After booking your own flight, call Air Canada Reservations to register the pet, ideally within 24 hours of booking (if the pet then can't be carried, the ticket is refunded). Pets not registered ahead are refused at the airport.
Not on Air Canada Jetz, on codeshare flights operated by partners, in Premium Economy, or in exit and bulkhead rows.
Regional aircraft (Dash 8-400, E175, CRJ900) take carriers up to 55 × 40 × 27 cm; Business on wide-body aircraft only 41 × 21 × 28 cm.
You can't check in online or at a kiosk; arrive 30 minutes before the recommended check-in time.
Confirm with the airline before booking
Air Canada's pet page points to a 'Government Regulations' section for some international destinations that we couldn't find, so confirm with Air Canada that it takes pets on your flight to or from the UK, the EU or Hawaii before booking.
Air Canada takes one cat or small dog per person in the cabin, in a soft-sided carrier under the seat in front: up to 43 × 40 × 20 cm (length × width × height) on most aircraft. Pets must be at least 10 weeks old and weaned.
1 per passenger
1 per crate
Crate 43 × 40 × 20 cm
At least 10 weeks old
Fees: CAD/USD 50–60 each way within Canada and between Canada and the US · CAD/USD 100–120 each way on other international flights
Before you fly: After booking your own flight, call Air Canada Reservations to register the pet, ideally within 24 hours of booking (if the pet then can't be carried, the ticket is refunded). Pets not registered ahead are refused at the airport.
Not on Air Canada Jetz, on codeshare flights operated by partners, in Premium Economy, or in exit and bulkhead rows.
Regional aircraft (Dash 8-400, E175, CRJ900) take carriers up to 55 × 40 × 27 cm; Business on wide-body aircraft only 41 × 21 × 28 cm.
You can't check in online or at a kiosk; arrive 30 minutes before the recommended check-in time.
Pets in the hold as checked baggage check in with you at the desk and fly on the same flight.
Dogs and cats
AcceptedTo China (mainland), Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea
Air Canada doesn't carry pets in the hold to China, Hong Kong, Japan or South Korea from 1 June to 30 September. Air Canada carries cats and dogs in the hold on your flight, in a hard-sided kennel: pet and kennel up to 45 kg and 292 cm (length + width + height). Pets must be at least 10 weeks old and weaned. Snub-nosed dog breeds are refused in the hold.
2 per passenger
2 per crate
Max 45 kg incl. crate
Crate max 292 cm total
At least 10 weeks old
No flights in Jun–Sep
Not for snub-nosed dogs
Fees: CAD/USD 105–126 each way within Canada and between Canada and the US · CAD/USD 270–324 each way on other international flights
Before you fly: After booking your own flight, call Air Canada Reservations to register the pet, ideally within 24 hours of booking (if the pet then can't be carried, the ticket is refunded). Pets not registered ahead are refused at the airport.
Two pets may share a kennel only if they are same-species puppies or kittens of 12 weeks to 6 months, or two dogs of up to 14 kg each that live together; each pet is charged.
Air Canada doesn't state a per-person limit; with more than two pets, contact Air Canada Cargo (AC Animals) 7 to 14 days before travel.
No pets in the hold from 18 December to 4 January, and none to or from Atlanta, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Sarasota, Tampa or West Palm Beach from 1 May to 30 November.
From 1 November to 31 March, and whenever it is 0 °C or colder, cats and dogs under 4.5 kg are refused in the hold; none on the 737 MAX 8 in that period, and none on the E175.
Above 29.5 °C (85 °F) pets may be refused. Strong dog breeds need a reinforced crate.
AcceptedFrom China (mainland), Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea
Air Canada doesn't carry pets in the hold to China, Hong Kong, Japan or South Korea from 1 June to 30 September. Air Canada carries cats and dogs in the hold on your flight, in a hard-sided kennel: pet and kennel up to 45 kg and 292 cm (length + width + height). Pets must be at least 10 weeks old and weaned. Snub-nosed dog breeds are refused in the hold.
2 per passenger
2 per crate
Max 45 kg incl. crate
Crate max 292 cm total
At least 10 weeks old
No flights in Jun–Sep
Not for snub-nosed dogs
Fees: CAD/USD 105–126 each way within Canada and between Canada and the US · CAD/USD 270–324 each way on other international flights
Before you fly: After booking your own flight, call Air Canada Reservations to register the pet, ideally within 24 hours of booking (if the pet then can't be carried, the ticket is refunded). Pets not registered ahead are refused at the airport.
Air Canada's table names destinations; we also apply it to flights from there until Air Canada confirms.
Two pets may share a kennel only if they are same-species puppies or kittens of 12 weeks to 6 months, or two dogs of up to 14 kg each that live together; each pet is charged.
Air Canada doesn't state a per-person limit; with more than two pets, contact Air Canada Cargo (AC Animals) 7 to 14 days before travel.
No pets in the hold from 18 December to 4 January, and none to or from Atlanta, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Sarasota, Tampa or West Palm Beach from 1 May to 30 November.
From 1 November to 31 March, and whenever it is 0 °C or colder, cats and dogs under 4.5 kg are refused in the hold; none on the 737 MAX 8 in that period, and none on the E175.
Above 29.5 °C (85 °F) pets may be refused. Strong dog breeds need a reinforced crate.
Air Canada doesn't carry pets in the hold to Mexico in July and August. Air Canada carries cats and dogs in the hold on your flight, in a hard-sided kennel: pet and kennel up to 45 kg and 292 cm (length + width + height). Pets must be at least 10 weeks old and weaned. Snub-nosed dog breeds are refused in the hold.
2 per passenger
2 per crate
Max 45 kg incl. crate
Crate max 292 cm total
At least 10 weeks old
No flights in Jul–Aug
Not for snub-nosed dogs
Fees: CAD/USD 105–126 each way within Canada and between Canada and the US · CAD/USD 270–324 each way on other international flights
Before you fly: After booking your own flight, call Air Canada Reservations to register the pet, ideally within 24 hours of booking (if the pet then can't be carried, the ticket is refunded). Pets not registered ahead are refused at the airport.
No pets in the hold on Toronto or Montréal–Mexico City flights from 14 September to 14 January.
Two pets may share a kennel only if they are same-species puppies or kittens of 12 weeks to 6 months, or two dogs of up to 14 kg each that live together; each pet is charged.
Air Canada doesn't state a per-person limit; with more than two pets, contact Air Canada Cargo (AC Animals) 7 to 14 days before travel.
No pets in the hold from 18 December to 4 January, and none to or from Atlanta, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Sarasota, Tampa or West Palm Beach from 1 May to 30 November.
From 1 November to 31 March, and whenever it is 0 °C or colder, cats and dogs under 4.5 kg are refused in the hold; none on the 737 MAX 8 in that period, and none on the E175.
Above 29.5 °C (85 °F) pets may be refused. Strong dog breeds need a reinforced crate.
Air Canada doesn't carry pets in the hold to Mexico in July and August. Air Canada carries cats and dogs in the hold on your flight, in a hard-sided kennel: pet and kennel up to 45 kg and 292 cm (length + width + height). Pets must be at least 10 weeks old and weaned. Snub-nosed dog breeds are refused in the hold.
2 per passenger
2 per crate
Max 45 kg incl. crate
Crate max 292 cm total
At least 10 weeks old
No flights in Jul–Aug
Not for snub-nosed dogs
Fees: CAD/USD 105–126 each way within Canada and between Canada and the US · CAD/USD 270–324 each way on other international flights
Before you fly: After booking your own flight, call Air Canada Reservations to register the pet, ideally within 24 hours of booking (if the pet then can't be carried, the ticket is refunded). Pets not registered ahead are refused at the airport.
No pets in the hold on Toronto or Montréal–Mexico City flights from 14 September to 14 January.
Air Canada's table names destinations; we also apply it to flights from there until Air Canada confirms.
Two pets may share a kennel only if they are same-species puppies or kittens of 12 weeks to 6 months, or two dogs of up to 14 kg each that live together; each pet is charged.
Air Canada doesn't state a per-person limit; with more than two pets, contact Air Canada Cargo (AC Animals) 7 to 14 days before travel.
No pets in the hold from 18 December to 4 January, and none to or from Atlanta, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Sarasota, Tampa or West Palm Beach from 1 May to 30 November.
From 1 November to 31 March, and whenever it is 0 °C or colder, cats and dogs under 4.5 kg are refused in the hold; none on the 737 MAX 8 in that period, and none on the E175.
Above 29.5 °C (85 °F) pets may be refused. Strong dog breeds need a reinforced crate.
Air Canada doesn't carry pets in the hold to Italy in July and August. Air Canada carries cats and dogs in the hold on your flight, in a hard-sided kennel: pet and kennel up to 45 kg and 292 cm (length + width + height). Pets must be at least 10 weeks old and weaned. Snub-nosed dog breeds are refused in the hold.
2 per passenger
2 per crate
Max 45 kg incl. crate
Crate max 292 cm total
At least 10 weeks old
No flights in Jul–Aug
Not for snub-nosed dogs
Fees: CAD/USD 105–126 each way within Canada and between Canada and the US · CAD/USD 270–324 each way on other international flights
Before you fly: After booking your own flight, call Air Canada Reservations to register the pet, ideally within 24 hours of booking (if the pet then can't be carried, the ticket is refunded). Pets not registered ahead are refused at the airport.
Two pets may share a kennel only if they are same-species puppies or kittens of 12 weeks to 6 months, or two dogs of up to 14 kg each that live together; each pet is charged.
Air Canada doesn't state a per-person limit; with more than two pets, contact Air Canada Cargo (AC Animals) 7 to 14 days before travel.
No pets in the hold from 18 December to 4 January, and none to or from Atlanta, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Sarasota, Tampa or West Palm Beach from 1 May to 30 November.
From 1 November to 31 March, and whenever it is 0 °C or colder, cats and dogs under 4.5 kg are refused in the hold; none on the 737 MAX 8 in that period, and none on the E175.
Above 29.5 °C (85 °F) pets may be refused. Strong dog breeds need a reinforced crate.
Confirm with the airline before booking
Air Canada's pet page points to a 'Government Regulations' section for some international destinations that we couldn't find, so confirm with Air Canada that it takes pets on your flight to or from the UK, the EU or Hawaii before booking.
Air Canada doesn't carry pets in the hold to Italy in July and August. Air Canada carries cats and dogs in the hold on your flight, in a hard-sided kennel: pet and kennel up to 45 kg and 292 cm (length + width + height). Pets must be at least 10 weeks old and weaned. Snub-nosed dog breeds are refused in the hold.
2 per passenger
2 per crate
Max 45 kg incl. crate
Crate max 292 cm total
At least 10 weeks old
No flights in Jul–Aug
Not for snub-nosed dogs
Fees: CAD/USD 105–126 each way within Canada and between Canada and the US · CAD/USD 270–324 each way on other international flights
Before you fly: After booking your own flight, call Air Canada Reservations to register the pet, ideally within 24 hours of booking (if the pet then can't be carried, the ticket is refunded). Pets not registered ahead are refused at the airport.
Air Canada's table names destinations; we also apply it to flights from there until Air Canada confirms.
Two pets may share a kennel only if they are same-species puppies or kittens of 12 weeks to 6 months, or two dogs of up to 14 kg each that live together; each pet is charged.
Air Canada doesn't state a per-person limit; with more than two pets, contact Air Canada Cargo (AC Animals) 7 to 14 days before travel.
No pets in the hold from 18 December to 4 January, and none to or from Atlanta, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Sarasota, Tampa or West Palm Beach from 1 May to 30 November.
From 1 November to 31 March, and whenever it is 0 °C or colder, cats and dogs under 4.5 kg are refused in the hold; none on the 737 MAX 8 in that period, and none on the E175.
Above 29.5 °C (85 °F) pets may be refused. Strong dog breeds need a reinforced crate.
Confirm with the airline before booking
Air Canada's pet page points to a 'Government Regulations' section for some international destinations that we couldn't find, so confirm with Air Canada that it takes pets on your flight to or from the UK, the EU or Hawaii before booking.
Air Canada doesn't carry pets in the hold from Hawaii from 15 May to 31 October. Air Canada carries cats and dogs in the hold on your flight, in a hard-sided kennel: pet and kennel up to 45 kg and 292 cm (length + width + height). Pets must be at least 10 weeks old and weaned. Snub-nosed dog breeds are refused in the hold.
2 per passenger
2 per crate
Max 45 kg incl. crate
Crate max 292 cm total
At least 10 weeks old
No flights in May–Oct
Not for snub-nosed dogs
Fees: CAD/USD 105–126 each way within Canada and between Canada and the US · CAD/USD 270–324 each way on other international flights
Before you fly: After booking your own flight, call Air Canada Reservations to register the pet, ideally within 24 hours of booking (if the pet then can't be carried, the ticket is refunded). Pets not registered ahead are refused at the airport.
We block all of May to be safe; the embargo starts on 15 May.
Two pets may share a kennel only if they are same-species puppies or kittens of 12 weeks to 6 months, or two dogs of up to 14 kg each that live together; each pet is charged.
Air Canada doesn't state a per-person limit; with more than two pets, contact Air Canada Cargo (AC Animals) 7 to 14 days before travel.
No pets in the hold from 18 December to 4 January, and none to or from Atlanta, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Sarasota, Tampa or West Palm Beach from 1 May to 30 November.
From 1 November to 31 March, and whenever it is 0 °C or colder, cats and dogs under 4.5 kg are refused in the hold; none on the 737 MAX 8 in that period, and none on the E175.
Above 29.5 °C (85 °F) pets may be refused. Strong dog breeds need a reinforced crate.
Confirm with the airline before booking
Air Canada's pet page points to a 'Government Regulations' section for some international destinations that we couldn't find, so confirm with Air Canada that it takes pets on your flight to or from the UK, the EU or Hawaii before booking.
Confirm before bookingTo 8 places, including United Kingdom, France and Germany
Air Canada carries cats and dogs in the hold on your flight, in a hard-sided kennel: pet and kennel up to 45 kg and 292 cm (length + width + height). Pets must be at least 10 weeks old and weaned. Snub-nosed dog breeds are refused in the hold.
2 per passenger
2 per crate
Max 45 kg incl. crate
Crate max 292 cm total
At least 10 weeks old
Not for snub-nosed dogs
Fees: CAD/USD 105–126 each way within Canada and between Canada and the US · CAD/USD 270–324 each way on other international flights
Before you fly: After booking your own flight, call Air Canada Reservations to register the pet, ideally within 24 hours of booking (if the pet then can't be carried, the ticket is refunded). Pets not registered ahead are refused at the airport.
Two pets may share a kennel only if they are same-species puppies or kittens of 12 weeks to 6 months, or two dogs of up to 14 kg each that live together; each pet is charged.
Air Canada doesn't state a per-person limit; with more than two pets, contact Air Canada Cargo (AC Animals) 7 to 14 days before travel.
No pets in the hold from 18 December to 4 January, and none to or from Atlanta, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Sarasota, Tampa or West Palm Beach from 1 May to 30 November.
From 1 November to 31 March, and whenever it is 0 °C or colder, cats and dogs under 4.5 kg are refused in the hold; none on the 737 MAX 8 in that period, and none on the E175.
Above 29.5 °C (85 °F) pets may be refused. Strong dog breeds need a reinforced crate.
Confirm with the airline before booking
Air Canada's pet page points to a 'Government Regulations' section for some international destinations that we couldn't find, so confirm with Air Canada that it takes pets on your flight to or from the UK, the EU or Hawaii before booking.
Confirm before bookingFrom 7 places, including United Kingdom, France and Germany
Air Canada carries cats and dogs in the hold on your flight, in a hard-sided kennel: pet and kennel up to 45 kg and 292 cm (length + width + height). Pets must be at least 10 weeks old and weaned. Snub-nosed dog breeds are refused in the hold.
2 per passenger
2 per crate
Max 45 kg incl. crate
Crate max 292 cm total
At least 10 weeks old
Not for snub-nosed dogs
Fees: CAD/USD 105–126 each way within Canada and between Canada and the US · CAD/USD 270–324 each way on other international flights
Before you fly: After booking your own flight, call Air Canada Reservations to register the pet, ideally within 24 hours of booking (if the pet then can't be carried, the ticket is refunded). Pets not registered ahead are refused at the airport.
Two pets may share a kennel only if they are same-species puppies or kittens of 12 weeks to 6 months, or two dogs of up to 14 kg each that live together; each pet is charged.
Air Canada doesn't state a per-person limit; with more than two pets, contact Air Canada Cargo (AC Animals) 7 to 14 days before travel.
No pets in the hold from 18 December to 4 January, and none to or from Atlanta, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Sarasota, Tampa or West Palm Beach from 1 May to 30 November.
From 1 November to 31 March, and whenever it is 0 °C or colder, cats and dogs under 4.5 kg are refused in the hold; none on the 737 MAX 8 in that period, and none on the E175.
Above 29.5 °C (85 °F) pets may be refused. Strong dog breeds need a reinforced crate.
Confirm with the airline before booking
Air Canada's pet page points to a 'Government Regulations' section for some international destinations that we couldn't find, so confirm with Air Canada that it takes pets on your flight to or from the UK, the EU or Hawaii before booking.
Air Canada carries cats and dogs in the hold on your flight, in a hard-sided kennel: pet and kennel up to 45 kg and 292 cm (length + width + height). Pets must be at least 10 weeks old and weaned. Snub-nosed dog breeds are refused in the hold.
2 per passenger
2 per crate
Max 45 kg incl. crate
Crate max 292 cm total
At least 10 weeks old
Not for snub-nosed dogs
Fees: CAD/USD 105–126 each way within Canada and between Canada and the US · CAD/USD 270–324 each way on other international flights
Before you fly: After booking your own flight, call Air Canada Reservations to register the pet, ideally within 24 hours of booking (if the pet then can't be carried, the ticket is refunded). Pets not registered ahead are refused at the airport.
Two pets may share a kennel only if they are same-species puppies or kittens of 12 weeks to 6 months, or two dogs of up to 14 kg each that live together; each pet is charged.
Air Canada doesn't state a per-person limit; with more than two pets, contact Air Canada Cargo (AC Animals) 7 to 14 days before travel.
No pets in the hold from 18 December to 4 January, and none to or from Atlanta, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Sarasota, Tampa or West Palm Beach from 1 May to 30 November.
From 1 November to 31 March, and whenever it is 0 °C or colder, cats and dogs under 4.5 kg are refused in the hold; none on the 737 MAX 8 in that period, and none on the E175.
Above 29.5 °C (85 °F) pets may be refused. Strong dog breeds need a reinforced crate.
Pets flying alone go as cargo, usually through the airline’s freight arm, with different drop-off and collection rules.
Dogs and cats
Accepted
Air Canada Cargo (AC Animals) ships pets travelling without you, in a pressurised hold.
Before you fly: Pets going to the US or abroad must be booked through an IPATA or IATA agent; with more than two pets on your own flight, contact AC Animals 7 to 14 days before travel.
Air Canada Cargo (AC Animals) ships pets travelling without you, in a pressurised hold.
Before you fly: Pets going to the US or abroad must be booked through an IPATA or IATA agent; with more than two pets on your own flight, contact AC Animals 7 to 14 days before travel.
No pets as cargo from 18 December to 4 January.
Confirm with the airline before booking
Air Canada Cargo says it ships many kinds of animals but doesn't list rabbits or ferrets, so confirm with AC Animals before booking.
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