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Japan Airlines pet policy: flying with a dog or cat
Japan Airlines accepts dogs and cats 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
- No
- Hold (checked)
- YesPublished fees: 5 500-7 700 JPY per crate and per leg (domestic) · international : communiqué au comptoir
- Cargo
- No
What to check before you book
- Minimum age: 8 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. jal.co.jp
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Routes in our catalogue where it appears among the possible airlines (27).
Common questions
- Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on Japan Airlines?
- No, Japan Airlines does not accept pets in the cabin (assistance dogs aside).
- Does Japan Airlines accept pets in the hold?
- Yes, Japan Airlines accepts pets in the hold, in an IATA-compliant crate.
- Does Japan Airlines accept short-nosed breeds?
- We found no restriction specific to short-nosed breeds on Japan Airlines's official page. Still check when you book.