Air Canada pet policy

Pets in the cabin

Allowed

“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.”

From Air Canada’s website, checked 21 Oct 2026

Under-seat carrier, maximum

Not published

“For certain aircraft and cabin types, there are exceptions to the general size or type of pet carrier you can bring on board.”

Air Canada publishes carrier limits only per aircraft/cabin (see aircraftVariants). No single box fits all three: the widebody Business Class limit is 8 in wide but 11 in high.

From Air Canada’s website, checked 21 Oct 2026

Soft-sided carrier, maximum

Not published

All cabin carriers must be soft-sided; the size depends on aircraft/cabin, see aircraftVariants.

From Air Canada’s website, checked 21 Oct 2026

Hard-sided carrier, maximum

Not published

“Starting June 1, 2025, all pets travelling in the cabin must be transported in soft-sided carriers.”

Hard-sided carriers not allowed in the cabin.

From Air Canada’s website, checked 21 Oct 2026

Carrier size by aircraft

Airbus A220-300, A319-100, A320-200, A321-200, A321XLR, A330-300; Boeing 737 MAX 8, 777-200LR, 777-300ER, 787-8, 787-9: 16.9 × 15.7 × 7.9 in De Havilland Dash 8-400, Embraer E175, Mitsubishi CRJ900, Landline connection: 21.7 × 15.7 × 10 in Business Class of Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 777-200LR, 777-300ER, 787-8, 787-9: 16 × 8 × 11 in

“For certain aircraft and cabin types, there are exceptions to the general size or type of pet carrier you can bring on board.”

Air Canada gives cm with rounded inches. Each value is the smaller of the cm conversion and Air Canada's own inch figure. Originals (L x W x H): 43 x 40 x 20 cm (17 x 16 x 8 in); 55 x 40 x 27 cm (22 x 16 x 10 in); 41 x 21 x 28 cm (16 x 8 x 11 in). No pet carriers on Air Canada Jetz flights or in Premium Economy.

From Air Canada’s website, checked 21 Oct 2026

Weight limit, pet and carrier

Not published

No in-cabin weight limit stated. 45 kg (100 lb) pet + kennel applies to the baggage compartment.

From Air Canada’s website, checked 21 Oct 2026

Fee each way

CA$50 each way

“CA/US $50.00-$60.00”

One-way, within Canada and Canada/U.S.; the range includes taxes and is charged in CAD or USD. International CA/US $100.00-$120.00.

From Air Canada’s website, checked 21 Oct 2026

Pets per passenger

1

“Only one cat or small dog in the cabin is allowed per passenger.”

From Air Canada’s website, checked 21 Oct 2026

Animals allowed in the cabin

Dog, cat

“Only one cat or small dog in the cabin is allowed per passenger.”

From Air Canada’s website, checked 21 Oct 2026

Minimum age

10 weeks

“In most cases, your pet must be at least 10 weeks old and fully weaned*”

From Air Canada’s website, checked 21 Oct 2026

Pet must stand and turn around

Yes

“They must be small enough to stand, turn around and lie down in their carrier.”

From Air Canada’s website, checked 21 Oct 2026

Breed restrictions

Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) dog breeds cannot travel in the baggage compartment; 'strong' breeds need a reinforced crate.

“These short/snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds of dogs cannot travel in the baggage compartment because they are susceptible to increased risks of heat stroke and breathing problems when exposed to extreme heat or stressful situations.”

Checked pets only; no breed restriction stated for the cabin.

From Air Canada’s website, checked 21 Oct 2026

Checked or cargo pets

Allowed

“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.”

Checked: CA/US $105-$126 one-way within Canada/U.S.; up to 45 kg (100 lb) pet + kennel; not on the 737 MAX 8; seasonal embargoes.

From Air Canada’s website, checked 21 Oct 2026

The airline decides at the gate. Check your booking.

Informational only. We copy Air Canada’s published words and link to them; we don’t speak for the airline.