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Air Canada pet policy

Flying with a dog or cat on Air Canada — cabin rules, carrier size, fees, cargo and breed restrictions.

Air Canada allows small pets in the cabin. Pets as cargo or checked baggage are available. The in-cabin fee is Within Canada and Canada/US: CA/US $50.00–60.00; International: CA/US $100.00–120.00. One-way (tax inclusive)..

In-cabin travel

Pets allowed in cabin
Yes
Carrier & size
Soft-sided carrier only (from 2025-06-01), under the seat. Max by aircraft: standard (A220/A319/A320/A321/A330 / 737 MAX 8 / 777 / 787) 40 x 43 x 20 cm (16 x 17 x 8 in); regional (Dash 8-400 / E175 / CRJ900) 40 x 55 x 27 cm; Business (A330 / 777 / 787) 21 x 41 x 28 cm. Not permitted on Air Canada Jetz. Pet ≥10 weeks.
Weight limit
Not published
Cabin fee
Within Canada and Canada/US: CA/US $50.00–60.00; International: CA/US $100.00–120.00. One-way (tax inclusive).

Cargo & checked pets

Available: Yes — Pets also carried in the baggage compartment (checked) and via Air Canada Cargo (AC Animals). See 'Government Regulations' for destination breed/route restrictions.

Fees

Amounts the airline doesn't publish on its pet page are marked, not guessed.
  • In-cabin pet fee
    Per direction unless stated.
    Within Canada and Canada/US: CA/US $50.00–60.00; International: CA/US $100.00–120.00. One-way (tax inclusive).
  • Cargo / checked
    Varies by route and weight.
    Pets also carried in the baggage compartment (checked) and via Air Canada Cargo (AC Animals). See 'Government Regulations' for destination breed/route restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

Can I fly with my pet in the cabin on Air Canada?

Yes. Soft-sided carrier only (from 2025-06-01), under the seat. Max by aircraft: standard (A220/A319/A320/A321/A330 / 737 MAX 8 / 777 / 787) 40 x 43 x 20 cm (16 x 17 x 8 in); regional (Dash 8-400 / E175 / CRJ900) 40 x 55 x 27 cm; Business (A330 / 777 / 787) 21 x 41 x 28 cm. Not permitted on Air Canada Jetz. Pet ≥10 weeks.

How much does Air Canada charge to bring a pet?

Within Canada and Canada/US: CA/US $50.00–60.00; International: CA/US $100.00–120.00. One-way (tax inclusive).

Does Air Canada carry pets as cargo or checked baggage?

Pets also carried in the baggage compartment (checked) and via Air Canada Cargo (AC Animals). See 'Government Regulations' for destination breed/route restrictions.

Source & last verified

Last verified:

Each policy is taken from the airline's own official pet-travel page. Fees and carrier sizes marked as pending were not published verbatim on that page and need reconfirmation.