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Flying with your pet from Santa Cruz (VVI) to Asuncion (ASU)
What to check before booking: which airlines take your pet, at what price, and what entry into Asuncion 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
- Heat embargo likely: most airlines close the hold above 27-29 °C on the ground, November to March — summer runs opposite-season on this route.
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 VVI → ASUAirlines on this route
| Airline | Travels as | Pet fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boliviana de Aviación | In cabin | quoted on request | Verified at source |
| Paranair | In cabin | quoted on request | Verified at source |
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 Santa Cruz → Asuncion with a pet, 2 take it in the cabin and 2 in the hold as checked baggage — a single airline may offer more than one of these.
The highest cabin weight limit on this route is 8 kg, with Boliviana de Aviación. Above that, 2 airlines still take the animal in the hold.
2 of these airlines apply a restriction on short-nosed breeds (Boliviana de Aviación, Paranair) — a carrier policy, unrelated to the destination country's rules.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take my dog in the cabin from Santa Cruz to Asuncion?
Yes, with Boliviana de Aviación, Paranair. The highest limit on this route is 8 kg with Boliviana de Aviación. 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 Asuncion?
An import permit and an endorsed health certificate are generally required — checked against SENACSA Paraguay.
Can a large dog travel in the hold on Santa Cruz → Asuncion?
Yes, with Boliviana de Aviación, Paranair. Above the published limits, cargo remains — a shipment separate from the passenger ticket.
Are short-nosed breeds accepted?
2 of the 2 airlines on this route restrict short-nosed breeds: Boliviana de Aviación, Paranair. This is a carrier policy driven by respiratory risk, unrelated to the destination country's rules.