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Flying with a cat or dog on Air Canada
Every rule below is Air Canada's own policy, quoted word for word from its website. It applies only to Air Canada flights. Government entry rules for your destination still apply separately.
Last reviewed 2026-10-14.
Pets in the cabin
Applies only to Air CanadaCat or small dog in the cabin
Your cat or small dog is welcome to join you in the cabin, as long as they're kept in a flexible, soft sided carrier under the seat in front of you. They must be small enough to stand, turn around and lie down in their carrier.
One pet per passenger in the cabin
Only one cat or small dog in the cabin is allowed per passenger.
Minimum age in the cabin (Air Canada's own rule)
In most cases, your pet must be at least 10 weeks old and fully weaned*
Air Canada's footnote to the asterisk, quoted exactly: * See ‘Government Regulations’ regarding certain international destinations.
Pets in the baggage compartment
Applies only to Air CanadaWhen your pet can't fly in the cabin
Your pet can't fly in the cabin with you? It can still travel safely and comfortably on the same flight as you, in the pressurized cargo compartment of most of our aircraft.
Minimum age in the baggage compartment (Air Canada's own rule)
Minimum age restriction In most cases, your cat or dog must be at least 10 weeks old and fully weaned*
Air Canada's footnote to the asterisk, quoted exactly: * See ‘Government Regulations’ regarding certain international destinations.