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This guide was generated by Pawgo's AI using verified data from official sources. Emma is a fictional persona — the data is real.
LATAM lets dogs travel in the cabin, and that single line is what sent me back to my spreadsheet with fresh columns. Luna, my tabby, watched me color-code the cargo and hold options while she disapproved of everything, as usual. Booking a pet onto a flight is less romance and more logistics, so treat LATAM's cabin acceptance as the starting cell, not the finished answer, before you commit.
LATAM Airlines Chile's pet policy splits into cabin and cargo. This page summarizes the weight limits, fees, brachycephalic-breed restrictions, and carrier specifications for both modes — sourced from the airline's official pet pages.
How LATAM Airlines Chile handles your pet
Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.
In the hold / cargo✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breedsNot accepted
Cabin policy
Minimum age16 weeksverified 2026-08-14
Advance booking notice4 hoursverified 2026-08-19
Advance booking required✓ Yesverified 2026-06-16
Max pets per flight1verified 2026-08-19
Max pets per passenger1verified 2026-06-16
Max per flight1verified 2026-08-06
Sedation allowed✗ Noverified 2026-07-06
Pregnant animals accepted✗ Noverified 2026-06-16
Crate must have/beventilated, a carrierverified 2026-06-16
Hold & cargo policy
Hold: Pets accepted✓ Acceptedverified 2026-06-11
Hold: Sedation allowed✗ Noverified 2026-07-06
Hold: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, absorbent liner, a carrierverified 2026-08-04
Cargo: Sedation needs vet approval✓ Yesverified 2026-08-25
Cargo: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, live-animal labelverified 2026-08-19
Health & documents
Health certificate required✓ Yesverified 2026-07-16
Health certificate validity10 daysverified 2026-08-10
Health certificate · Validity days10 daysverified 2026-08-19
Other rules
Minimum age16 weeksverified 2026-07-20
LATAM opens pet-in-cabin booking only after the passenger ticket is purchased. The window closes four hours before departure. Buy the ticket first, then add the dog as a separate step. Complete that add-on no later than four hours prior to the scheduled departure time. Missing the four-hour cutoff removes the option, so schedule the pet booking far ahead of it.
The critical rows here microchip, snub-nosed paperwork, cabin versus cargo look tidy in a table, but your actual route rewrites half of them. That is exactly why I stopped trusting one printed page and started building a plan per trip. Feed your origin, destination, and dog into Pawgo's plan-builder and let it generate a personalized plan for your flight. Luna keeps hers laminated, naturally.
ISO 11784/11785 — the universal microchip standard.
FAVN
Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — a rabies serology test required by rabies-free destinations.
Brachycephalic
Snub-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persians, Himalayans) with restricted airline acceptance due to heat-stress risk.
AVIH
Animal Vehicle In Hold — IATA's term for cargo pet shipment, with fees that vary by carrier and route.
Auto-generated from verified data · Last updated: August 19, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Does LATAM Airlines Chile allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
LATAM Airlines Chile bans brachycephalic breeds from cargo. Breeds like French Bulldogs, Pugs, and Persian cats are affected. Verify your breed at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does LATAM Airlines Chile require a health certificate for pets?
Yes, LATAM Airlines Chile requires a health certificate for pets. It must be issued within 10 days of travel. Your destination country may have additional requirements — check www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Can I ship my dog as cargo on LATAM Airlines Chile?
Yes, LATAM Airlines Chile offers cargo pet transport. Confirm the carrier's specific crate and documentation requirements with the airline directly before booking. Get the full details at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
How many pets can I bring on LATAM Airlines Chile?
LATAM Airlines Chile allows 1 in the cabin, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier.Build my pet's travel plan →
How far in advance must I book my pet on LATAM Airlines Chile?
Add your pet to the booking at least 4 hours before departure — do it when you book the ticket, not at the airport.Build my pet's travel plan →
What if my flight is delayed past my health certificate validity?
If the certificate window expires before you board, you'll need a re-issue. Build a 1-2 day buffer between the cert date and departure to absorb minor delays.Build my pet's travel plan →
What happens if I forget a document?
At the destination airport: at best, an extended inspection while you produce backup; at worst, the pet is held in quarantine or returned to origin at your cost. Bring printed copies.Build my pet's travel plan →
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