USA → Canada · Air Canada
Flying a pet USA to Canada on Air Canada
Verified snapshot for corridor planning. Cabin/cargo numbers from our airline dataset (checked 2026-10-22). Destination summary cites CFIA.
Einreise-Überblick
CFIA personal accompanied pets: rabies certificate typically; commercial/rescue/unaccompanied dogs face different (stricter) rules — do not treat rescue handoffs as personal imports.
Air Canada
- Kabinengebühr: Cabin: within Canada and Canada/U.S.: CA/US $50-$60 one way · Cabin: international: CA/US $100-$120 one way · Baggage compartment: within Canada and Canada/U.S.: CA/US $105-$126 one way · Baggage compartment: international: CA/US $270-$324 one way
- Untersitz-Transportbox: Soft-sided only. Most mainline jets: 43 x 40 x 20 cm (17 x 16 x 8 in) L x W x H; Dash 8-400/E175/CRJ900: 55 x 40 x 27 cm; widebody Business Class: 41 x 21 x 28 cm
- Gewicht: Baggage compartment: up to 45 kg (100 lb) pet + kennel; max 292 cm (115 in) linear
- Frachtraum: Yes, in the baggage compartment (hard-sided kennel) with seasonal and route embargoes; Air Canada Cargo (AC Animals) for unaccompanied pets.
- Hinweis Assistenzhund: See Air Canada's accessibility services page for service or emotional support dogs.
- Quellen: Official airline page ↗ · verified 2026-10-22
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FAQ
Cabin vs cargo on Air Canada?
Use the dimensions and weight notes above, then confirm on the airline page. Soft-sided carriers often get more under-seat flex when the airline documents it.
Government paperwork for Canada?
CFIA personal accompanied pets: rabies certificate typically; commercial/rescue/unaccompanied dogs face different (stricter) rules — do not treat rescue handoffs as personal imports.
Military PCS or service dog?
See Military PCS and Veterans hub for DOT / CTA / JTR notes.
Gebühren und Maße stammen aus verifizierten offiziellen Quellen. Regeln ändern sich — vor Buchung erneut prüfen. Keine Rechts- oder Tierarztberatung.