Flying with a dog or cat from Canada
51 airlines take a dog or cat on our 75 routes from Canada to 32 countries, 42 of them in the cabin on at least one route. The lead time depends entirely on where you land: here it is, country by country.
- airlines
- 51
- in cabin
- 42
- routes
- 75
- destination countries
- 32
By destination
The minimum lead time depends on the arrival country, not the airline: it decides whether a rabies titre test and a months-long wait are needed.
| Destination | Airlines | In cabin | Minimum lead time | Routes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 10 | 10 | 25 days | 8 |
| Germany | 6 | 6 | 25 days | 4 |
| Spain | 5 | 5 | 25 days | 4 |
| Italy | 5 | 5 | 25 days | 4 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5 | 4 | 25 days | 2 |
| Argentina | 7 | 7 | 25 days | 2 |
| Austria | 4 | 4 | 25 days | 2 |
| Australia | 3 | 0 | 210 days | 2 |
| Belgium | 5 | 5 | 25 days | 2 |
| Bolivia | 5 | 5 | 25 days | 2 |
| Brazil | 7 | 7 | 25 days | 2 |
| Switzerland | 5 | 5 | 25 days | 2 |
| Chile | 7 | 7 | 25 days | 2 |
| Colombia | 6 | 6 | 25 days | 2 |
| Denmark | 4 | 4 | 25 days | 2 |
| Ecuador | 4 | 4 | 25 days | 2 |
| France | 5 | 5 | 25 days | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 0 | 25 days | 2 |
| Ireland | 2 | 1 | 25 days | 2 |
| Japan | 5 | 3 | 210 days | 2 |
| Mexico | 7 | 7 | 25 days | 2 |
| Netherlands | 4 | 4 | 25 days | 2 |
| Panama | 5 | 5 | 25 days | 2 |
| Peru | 7 | 7 | 25 days | 2 |
| Portugal | 4 | 4 | 25 days | 2 |
| Paraguay | 4 | 4 | 25 days | 2 |
| Sweden | 4 | 4 | 25 days | 2 |
| Singapore | 4 | 3 | 120 days | 2 |
| Türkiye | 4 | 4 | 25 days | 2 |
| Uruguay | 4 | 4 | 25 days | 2 |
| South Africa | 4 | 3 | 180 days | 2 |
| Canada | 5 | 5 | 25 days | 1 |
Destinations that need months of preparation
To Australia, Japan, Singapore, and South Africa, the minimum lead time is 120 days or more. If you fly in less than four months, check this first.
To United States, Germany, Spain, Italy, United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Switzerland, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Paraguay, Sweden, Türkiye, Uruguay, and Canada, 25 days is the minimum.
Every route, by destination
United States
Germany
Spain
Italy
United Arab Emirates
Frequently asked questions
- Which airlines allow a dog in the cabin from Canada?
- Air Canada, Air Transat, WestJet, Porter Airlines, and French bee, among others, on at least one of our routes. Maximum weight and fees vary by airline and route.
- How long does it take to prepare a pet for a trip from Canada?
- From 25 to 210 days minimum depending on the destination. The longest lead time applies to Australia and Japan.
- Which authority should I check before flying from Canada with a pet?
- ACIA Canada, plus the destination country's authority, which is cited on every route page with its verification date.
Read before you go
Animal health authority of the departure country
Data verified on or before September 24, 2026.