SCLNRT
Flying with your pet from Santiago (SCL) to Tokyo Narita (NRT)
What to check before booking: which airlines take your pet, at what price, and what entry into Tokyo Narita requires.
3 airlines accept your pet on this route, 1 of them in cabin. Minimum lead time: 210 days.
Rules verified on September 16, 2026
Blockers on this route
- Long-preparation destination: allow around 210 days from the first step. The regulatory clock itself starts at the blood draw for the serology test — not at vaccination, which is the usual mistake.
Minimum lead time
210 Allow at least 210 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 → NRTAirlines 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 |
| Japan Airlines | Checked hold | 5 500-7 700 JPY per crate and per leg (domestic) · international : communiqué au comptoir | Verified at source |
| ANA | Checked hold | 40 000 JPY / 400 USD / 300 EUR entre zones · 25 000 JPY intra-zone (par cage) | Verified at source |
From $45 to $5,500 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 3 airlines serving Santiago → Tokyo Narita with a pet, one take it in the cabin, 3 in the hold as checked baggage and one through cargo — a single airline may offer more than one of these.
2 of these airlines apply a restriction on short-nosed breeds (LATAM, ANA) — a carrier policy, unrelated to the destination country's rules.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take my dog in the cabin from Santiago to Tokyo Narita?
Yes, with LATAM. The pet must fit under the seat.
How long does it take to prepare the trip?
Allow at least 210 days between the first vet step and departure.
What paperwork is required to enter Tokyo Narita?
An import permit and an endorsed health certificate are generally required — checked against MAFF Animal Quarantine Service.
Can a large dog travel in the hold on Santiago → Tokyo Narita?
Yes, with LATAM, Japan Airlines, ANA. 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 $5,500 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 3 airlines on this route restrict short-nosed breeds: LATAM, ANA. This is a carrier policy driven by respiratory risk, unrelated to the destination country's rules.