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Flying with your pet from Quito (UIO) to Montevideo (MVD)
What to check before booking: which airlines take your pet, at what price, and what entry into Montevideo requires.
4 airlines accept your pet on this route, 3 of them in cabin. Minimum lead time: 25 days.
Rules verified on September 16, 2026
Blockers on this route
- No airline hubs at both ends: a connection will be needed, and any layover of 4 hours or more can trigger a second pet fee.
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 UIO → MVDAirlines 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 Canada | In cabin | 50-60 CAD/USD domestic and US · 100-120 CAD/USD international | Verified at source |
From $50 to $200 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 Quito → Montevideo with a pet, 3 take it in the cabin, one in the hold as checked baggage and 2 through cargo — a single airline may offer more than one of these.
Air Canada is the only airline on this route that takes a pet in the hold as checked baggage: a dog too heavy for the cabin has no other option short of cargo.
3 of these airlines apply a restriction on short-nosed breeds (American Airlines, Delta, Air Canada) — a carrier policy, unrelated to the destination country's rules.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take my dog in the cabin from Quito to Montevideo?
Yes, with Delta, United, Air Canada. 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 Montevideo?
An import permit and an endorsed health certificate are generally required — checked against MGAP Uruguay.
Can a large dog travel in the hold on Quito → Montevideo?
Yes, with Air Canada, the only airline on this route offering it. Above the published limits, cargo remains — a shipment separate from the passenger ticket.
How much does it cost to fly the pet?
From $50 to $200 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?
3 of the 4 airlines on this route restrict short-nosed breeds: American Airlines, Delta, Air Canada. This is a carrier policy driven by respiratory risk, unrelated to the destination country's rules.