Flying with a dog or cat to France
23 airlines take a dog or cat on our 40 routes to France, 21 of them in the cabin on at least one route. Here is which ones, from where, and how long to allow.
- airlines
- 23
- in cabin
- 21
- routes
- 40
- days minimum
- 25–120
Airlines that accept your pet
Sorted by number of routes served. “Cabin”: at least one route where your pet can fly with you, under the seat. Per-route details (fees, weight, embargoes) are on each route page.
| Airline | Cabin | Routes |
|---|---|---|
| Air France | 40 of 40 | 40 |
| French bee | 15 of 15 | 15 |
| Delta | 11 of 11 | 11 |
| United | 11 of 11 | 11 |
| American Airlines | no | 11 |
| Air Caraïbes | 8 of 8 | 8 |
| Corsair | 6 of 6 | 6 |
| LATAM | 3 of 3 | 3 |
| Air Austral | 2 of 2 | 2 |
| Air Canada | 2 of 2 | 2 |
| Air Europa | 2 of 2 | 2 |
| Air Tahiti Nui | 2 of 2 | 2 |
| Air Transat | 2 of 2 | 2 |
| Iberia | 2 of 2 | 2 |
| Norwegian | 2 of 2 | 2 |
| Transavia | 2 of 2 | 2 |
| Volotea | 2 of 2 | 2 |
| Vueling | 2 of 2 | 2 |
| WestJet | 2 of 2 | 2 |
| Aircalin | no | 2 |
| Aerolíneas Argentinas | 1 of 1 | 1 |
| Aeroméxico | 1 of 1 | 1 |
| Avianca | 1 of 1 | 1 |
How long to allow, by departure country
The minimum lead time depends on the country your pet leaves from, not the airport: that is what decides whether a blood test and a months-long wait are added to the file.
- 25 days from Argentina, Canada, Chile, Spain, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mexico, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Réunion, Sint Maarten, and United States
- 120 days from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Paraguay, and Uruguay
What to watch on these routes
From Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Paraguay, and Uruguay, a rabies antibody titre test is required, followed by a wait of several months: that is what brings the lead time to 120 days.
At least one airport on these routes has heat embargoes: in summer, some airlines refuse pets in the hold.
Every route, by departure country
40 documented routes, each with its airlines, fees and source.
Argentina
French Polynesia
United States
- New York → Paris · 5 airlines
- Miami → Paris · 5 airlines
- Los Angeles → Paris · 6 airlines
- Chicago → Paris · 5 airlines
- San Francisco → Paris · 5 airlines
- Boston → Paris · 5 airlines
- Atlanta → Paris · 5 airlines
- Dallas → Paris · 5 airlines
- Seattle → Paris · 5 airlines
- Newark → Paris · 5 airlines
- Washington Dulles → Paris · 5 airlines
Colombia
Ecuador
Paraguay
Frequently asked questions
- Which airlines allow a dog in the cabin to France?
- Air France, French bee, Delta, United, and Air Caraïbes, among others. The maximum weight (pet and carrier) and fees vary by airline and route.
- How long does it take to prepare a pet for a trip to France?
- From 25 to 120 days minimum depending on the departure country. The longest lead time applies to countries that need a rabies titre test.
- Where is the official rule?
- With Douane française and European Commission. Every route page cites its source and verification date.
Read before you go
Official source
Data verified on or before September 23, 2026.