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Air Canada pet policy: flying with a dog or cat
Air Canada accepts dogs and cats in the cabin and in the hold. Here are its conditions, read on its official page, and the catches to know before you book.
What the airline accepts
- Cabin
- YesPublished fees: 50-60 CAD/USD domestic and US · 100-120 CAD/USD international
- Hold (checked)
- Yesup to 45 kgPublished fees: 105-126 CAD dom/US · 270-324 CAD intl (taxes incl.)
- Cargo
- No
What to check before you book
- Short-nosed breeds: refused in the hold.
- Minimum age: 10 weeks.
- On a codeshare, the rules of the airline OPERATING the flight apply, not the one on your ticket.
These conditions also depend on the route and date: some destinations close the cabin, and the arrival country has its own rules. The check is free.
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Conditions read on the airline's official page, verified on September 23, 2026. aircanada.com
Documented routes with this airline
Routes in our catalogue where it appears among the possible airlines (98).
Common questions
- Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on Air Canada?
- Yes, Air Canada accepts small dogs and cats in the cabin, in a carrier that fits under the seat.
- Does Air Canada accept pets in the hold?
- Yes, Air Canada accepts pets in the hold, up to 45 kg with the crate, in an IATA-compliant crate.
- Does Air Canada accept short-nosed breeds?
- Air Canada restricts short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds because of the respiratory risk. The detail (cabin, hold, season) is on its official page, linked above.