CDGJFK
Flying with your pet from Paris (CDG) to New York (JFK)
What to check before booking: which airlines take your pet, at what price, and what entry into New York requires.
5 airlines accept your pet on this route, 4 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 CDG → JFKAirlines on this route
| Airline | Travels as | Pet fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | Cargo | PetEmbark® | Verified at source |
| Delta | In cabin | 150$ dom · 200$ intl | Verified at source |
| United | In cabin | 150$ | Verified at source |
| Air France | In cabin | 70-400$ | Verified at source |
| French bee | In cabin | 100 USD per trip, non-refundable (booking mandatory) | Verified at source |
From $70 to $400 depending on airline and travel mode. These are the carriers' published amounts; they cover neither vet work nor the crate.
Corridor audited line by line This route is one of the 9 corridors checked one by one against their primary sources.
What this means in practice
Of the 5 airlines serving Paris → New York with a pet, 4 take it in the cabin, 2 in the hold as checked baggage and 3 through cargo — a single airline may offer more than one of these.
4 of these airlines apply a restriction on short-nosed breeds (American Airlines, Delta, Air France, French bee) — 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 Paris to New York?
Yes, with Delta, United, Air France, French bee. 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 New York?
A CDC Dog Import form is mandatory for every dog, plus an ISO 11784/11785 microchip, and the dog must be at least 6 months old.
Can a large dog travel in the hold on Paris → New York?
Yes, with Air France, French bee. Above the published limits, cargo remains — a shipment separate from the passenger ticket.
How much does it cost to fly the pet?
From $70 to $400 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?
4 of the 5 airlines on this route restrict short-nosed breeds: American Airlines, Delta, Air France, French bee. This is a carrier policy driven by respiratory risk, unrelated to the destination country's rules.