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Flying with your pet from Boston (BOS) to Toronto (YYZ)
What to check before booking: which airlines take your pet, at what price, and what entry into Toronto requires.
10 airlines accept your pet on this route, 10 of them in cabin. Minimum lead time: 25 days.
Rules verified on September 16, 2026
Minimum lead time
25 Allow at least 25 days between the first vet step and departure.
The dated plan for your pet
Free search: the airlines that accept your pet on this route, their transport mode and their fees. The full dated plan is €19, a single payment.
See the airlines for BOS → YYZAirlines on this route
| Airline | Travels as | Pet fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | In cabin | 150$ | Verified at source |
| Delta | In cabin | 150$ dom · 200$ intl | Verified at source |
| JetBlue | In cabin | 150 USD per trip (payable in TrueBlue points) | Verified at source |
| United | In cabin | 150$ | Verified at source |
| Alaska Airlines | In cabin | 100 USD (35 USD intra-Hawaii) | Verified at source |
| Air Canada | In cabin | 50-60 CAD/USD domestic and US · 100-120 CAD/USD international | Verified at source |
| French bee | In cabin | 100 USD per trip, non-refundable (booking mandatory) | Verified at source |
| Air Transat | In cabin | Not published | Verified at source |
| Porter Airlines | In cabin | Not published | Verified at source |
| WestJet | In cabin | quoted on request | Verified at source |
From $35 to $200 depending on airline and travel mode. These are the carriers' published amounts; they cover neither vet work nor the crate.
Derived corridor The rules below follow from the same official sources, but this specific route was not re-verified individually — only 9 corridors were. Confirm with your airline and the destination authorities.
What this means in practice
Of the 10 airlines serving Boston → Toronto with a pet, 10 take it in the cabin, 5 in the hold as checked baggage and 3 through cargo — a single airline may offer more than one of these.
The highest cabin weight limit on this route is 9 kg, with Porter Airlines. Above that, 5 airlines still take the animal in the hold.
7 of these airlines apply a restriction on short-nosed breeds (American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, French bee, Air Transat, WestJet) — a carrier policy, unrelated to the destination country's rules.
The longest booking notice on this route is 48 hours, with French bee: the pet slot can't be secured at the last minute.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take my dog in the cabin from Boston to Toronto?
Yes, with American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, United. The highest limit on this route is 9 kg with Porter Airlines. The others publish a lower limit or none at all, and in every case the pet must fit under the seat.
How long does it take to prepare the trip?
Allow at least 25 days between the first vet step and departure.
What paperwork is required to enter Toronto?
An import permit and an endorsed health certificate are generally required — checked against ACIA Canada.
Can a large dog travel in the hold on Boston → Toronto?
Yes, with Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, French bee, Air Transat. Above the published limits, cargo remains — a shipment separate from the passenger ticket.
How much does it cost to fly the pet?
From $35 to $200 depending on airline and travel mode. These are the carriers' published amounts; they cover neither vet work nor the crate.
Are short-nosed breeds accepted?
7 of the 10 airlines on this route restrict short-nosed breeds: American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, French bee, Air Transat, WestJet. This is a carrier policy driven by respiratory risk, unrelated to the destination country's rules.