LIMJNB
Flying with your pet from Lima (LIM) to Johannesburg (JNB)
What to check before booking: which airlines take your pet, at what price, and what entry into Johannesburg requires.
2 airlines accept your pet on this route, 1 of them in cabin. Minimum lead time: 180 days.
Rules verified on September 16, 2026
Blockers on this route
- Long-preparation destination, up to 180 days (permit, titer test, sometimes quarantine on arrival).
Minimum lead time
180 Allow at least 180 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 LIM → JNBAirlines on this route
| Airline | Travels as | Pet fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATAM | In cabin | BRL 200 intérieur Brésil · CLP 50 000 intérieur Chili · 45 USD Équateur/Pérou · 200 USD régional · 250 USD long-haul | Verified at source |
| South African Airways | Checked hold | 300 ZAR VAT included (domestic South Africa) | Verified at source |
From $45 to $300 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 Lima → Johannesburg with a pet, one take it in the cabin, 2 in the hold as checked baggage and 2 through cargo — a single airline may offer more than one of these.
one of these airlines apply a restriction on short-nosed breeds (LATAM) — a carrier policy, unrelated to the destination country's rules.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take my dog in the cabin from Lima to Johannesburg?
Yes, with LATAM. The pet must fit under the seat.
How long does it take to prepare the trip?
Allow at least 180 days between the first vet step and departure.
What paperwork is required to enter Johannesburg?
An import permit and an endorsed health certificate are generally required — checked against South African Government.
Can a large dog travel in the hold on Lima → Johannesburg?
Yes, with LATAM, South African Airways. Above the published limits, cargo remains — a shipment separate from the passenger ticket.
How much does it cost to fly the pet?
From $45 to $300 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: LATAM. This is a carrier policy driven by respiratory risk, unrelated to the destination country's rules.