Cats and small dogs can fly in the cabin with you. Cabin pet fee: C$50–60 Canada/US; C$100–120 international.
Checked against Air Canada's official pages on . Airlines change these rules often, so confirm with Air Canada before you book.
- Cabin pet fee
- C$50–60Canada/US; C$100–120 international
- Animals allowed
- Cats and small dogs
- Max carrier size
- 43 x 40 x 20 cmmost jets
- Weight limit
- No set limitPet must fit comfortably in the carrier
- Minimum age
- 10 weeks
- Pets per passenger
- 1
- Counts toward bag allowance
- No, it's extra
- Pets in hold or cargo
- Yes
Air Canada pet carrier size
- Soft-sided: 16 x 17 x 8 in (most jets); 16 x 22 x 10 in (Dash 8-400, E175, CRJ900, Landline); 8 x 16 x 11 in (Business Class on A330-300, 777, 787)
- Metric: 40 x 43 x 20 cm (A220-300, A319, A320, A321, A321XLR, A330-300, 737 MAX 8, 777-200LR/300ER, 787-8/9); 40 x 55 x 27 cm (Dash 8-400, E175, CRJ900, Landline); 21 x 41 x 28 cm (Business Class on A330-300, 777, 787) - width x length x height
Since June 1, 2025 all cabin pets must be in soft-sided, flexible carriers; hard-sided carriers and backpack carriers with hard plastic windows are not accepted in the cabin.
Air Canada pet fee in detail
One-way charge, published as CA/US dollars: within Canada and Canada/U.S. CA/US $50.00-$60.00; international CA/US $100.00-$120.00 (some international destinations restricted under government regulations). The page does not explain the range; it is likely tax-dependent (the hold fee table states it includes 0-20% tax) but this is not stated for the cabin fee.
Where you can't fly with a pet
Only on Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express flights operated by Jazz; not on codeshare/other-carrier flights or Air Canada Jetz. Not allowed in Premium Economy, exit or bulkhead rows, for unaccompanied minors, or if a medical device must be stowed under the seat. Certain international destinations restricted by government regulations.
How many pets you can bring
Only one cat or small dog in the cabin per passenger. No separate per-carrier rule published for cabin.
How to book a pet on Air Canada
Book your own flight, then call Air Canada Reservations to register the pet (have carrier dimensions, pet weight and breed) within 24 hours of booking; if the pet can't be accommodated the ticket is refunded free within that window. Unregistered pets not accepted. Arrive 30 minutes earlier than the recommended check-in time; check-in must be with an agent (no web/kiosk check-in).
Air Canada pet cargo and checked pets
Cats and dogs in the baggage compartment: within Canada and Canada/U.S. CA/US $105.00-$126.00, international CA/US $270.00-$324.00 one-way (incl. 0-20% tax). Max 45 kg (100 lb) pet plus kennel; hard-sided kennel required. Embargo Dec 18-Jan 4; pets under 4.5 kg (10 lb) not accepted Nov 1-Mar 31 or at 0 C (32 F) or below; may be refused above 29.5 C (85 F). Seasonal/year-round country restrictions (e.g. Aruba, Jamaica all year; Bahamas May 1-Oct 31). Pets travelling alone and other species via Air Canada Cargo (AC Animals).
Snub-nosed breeds
Snub-nosed (brachycephalic) cat and dog breeds are not accepted in the baggage compartment. The page does not restrict them in the cabin.
Service and emotional support animals
Service and emotional support dogs are covered on a separate Air Canada accessibility page whose details could not be read (page content did not load).
Questions people ask
Can I bring my dog or cat in the cabin on Air Canada?
Yes. Cats and small dogs are accepted in the cabin in a carrier that fits under the seat in front of you, subject to space on the flight.
How much is the Air Canada pet fee?
The cabin pet fee is C$50–60 (Canada/US; C$100–120 international).
What size pet carrier does Air Canada allow?
Up to 43 x 40 x 20 cm (16.9 x 15.8 x 7.9 in) (most jets). Since June 1, 2025 all cabin pets must be in soft-sided, flexible carriers; hard-sided carriers and backpack carriers with hard plastic windows are not accepted in the cabin.
Can pets fly in cargo on Air Canada?
Cats and dogs in the baggage compartment: within Canada and Canada/U.S. CA/US $105.00-$126.00, international CA/US $270.00-$324.00 one-way (incl. 0-20% tax). Max 45 kg (100 lb) pet plus kennel; hard-sided kennel required. Embargo Dec 18-Jan 4; pets under 4.5 kg (10 lb) not accepted Nov 1-Mar 31 or at 0 C (32 F) or below; may be refused above 29.5 C (85 F). Seasonal/year-round country restrictions (e.g. Aruba, Jamaica all year; Bahamas May 1-Oct 31). Pets travelling alone and other species via Air Canada Cargo (AC Animals).