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Flying with your pet from Paris (CDG) to Mexico City (MEX)
What to check before booking: which airlines take your pet, at what price, and what entry into Mexico City requires.
2 airlines accept your pet on this route, 2 of them in cabin. Minimum lead time: 25 days.
Rules verified on September 16, 2026
Blockers on this route
- Screwworm inspection certificate required to enter Mexico since August 3, 2026: exam by a USDA-accredited vet within 5 days before departure.
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 → MEXAirlines on this route
| Airline | Travels as | Pet fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeroméxico | In cabin | 1 520-1 910 MXN domestic · 182-189 USD international (par segment, selon saison) | Verified at source |
| Air France | In cabin | 70-400$ | Verified at source |
From $70 to $1,910 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 2 airlines serving Paris → Mexico City with a pet, 2 take it in the cabin, 2 in the hold as checked baggage and one through cargo — a single airline may offer more than one of these.
The highest cabin weight limit on this route is 9 kg, with Aeroméxico. Above that, 2 airlines still take the animal in the hold.
one of these airlines apply a restriction on short-nosed breeds (Air France) — a carrier policy, unrelated to the destination country's rules.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take my dog in the cabin from Paris to Mexico City?
Yes, with Aeroméxico, Air France. The highest limit on this route is 9 kg with Aeroméxico. 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 Mexico City?
Screwworm inspection certificate required to enter Mexico since August 3, 2026: exam by a USDA-accredited vet within 5 days before departure.
Can a large dog travel in the hold on Paris → Mexico City?
Yes, with Aeroméxico, Air France. 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 $1,910 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?
1 of the 2 airlines on this route restrict short-nosed breeds: Air France. This is a carrier policy driven by respiratory risk, unrelated to the destination country's rules.