SCLBOG
Flying with your pet from Santiago (SCL) to Bogota (BOG)
What to check before booking: which airlines take your pet, at what price, and what entry into Bogota requires.
4 airlines accept your pet on this route, 4 of them in cabin. Minimum lead time: 25 days.
Rules verified on September 16, 2026
Blockers on this route
- Health certificate from the country of departure (clinical exam within 8 days before boarding, valid 10 days) required by the ICA; Staffordshire terrier, pit bull and crossbred imports are banned.
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 SCL → BOGAirlines on this route
| Airline | Travels as | Pet fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca | In cabin | 170-220$ | Verified at 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 |
| Sky Airline | In cabin | 49-60$/trajet | Verified at source |
| JetSMART | In cabin | Not published | Verified at source |
From $45 to $250 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 4 airlines serving Santiago → Bogota with a pet, 4 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 10 kg, with Avianca. Above that, 2 airlines still take the animal in the hold.
2 of these airlines apply a restriction on short-nosed breeds (Avianca, LATAM) — a carrier policy, unrelated to the destination country's rules.
The longest booking notice on this route is 48 hours, with Avianca: the pet slot can't be secured at the last minute.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take my dog in the cabin from Santiago to Bogota?
Yes, with Avianca, LATAM, Sky Airline, JetSMART. The highest limit on this route is 10 kg with Avianca. 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 Bogota?
Health certificate from the country of departure (clinical exam within 8 days before boarding, valid 10 days) required by the ICA; Staffordshire terrier, pit bull and crossbred imports are banned.
Can a large dog travel in the hold on Santiago → Bogota?
Yes, with Avianca, LATAM. 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 $250 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?
2 of the 4 airlines on this route restrict short-nosed breeds: Avianca, LATAM. This is a carrier policy driven by respiratory risk, unrelated to the destination country's rules.