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France → USA · Air France

Flying a pet France to USA on Air France

Verified snapshot for corridor planning. Cabin/cargo numbers from our airline dataset (checked 2026-10-22). Destination summary cites CDC.

Résumé d'entrée

CDC Dog Import Form; France generally low-risk for dog-maintained rabies — confirm CDC list; USDA/CBP on arrival.

Air France

  • Frais cabine publiés: Check airline (no structured fee in our verified snapshot).
  • Cage cabine / sous le siège: Soft-sided bag, max 46 x 28 x 24 cm (per Air France's official cabin checklist PDF, Oct 2025)
  • Poids: 8 kg (17.64 lb) pet + carrier in cabin; over 8 kg and up to 75 kg (165.35 lb) must travel in the hold
  • Soute / cargo: Yes: pets over 8 kg and up to 75 kg with carrier travel in the hold (subject to availability).
  • Note animal d'assistance: See airline accessibility page
  • Sources: Official airline page ↗ · verified 2026-10-22

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FAQ

Cabin vs cargo on Air France?

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 USA?

CDC Dog Import Form; France generally low-risk for dog-maintained rabies — confirm CDC list; USDA/CBP on arrival.

Military PCS or service dog?

See Military PCS and Veterans hub for DOT / CTA / JTR notes.

Les frais et dimensions proviennent des pages officielles vérifiées. Les règles changent — revérifiez avant de réserver. Pas un conseil juridique ou vétérinaire.

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