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Here's what I wish someone had told me before my first LATAM booking to Ecuador: dogs travel in the cabin, in cargo, and in the hold, so you have real options depending on your dog's size. Cooper has done this kind of trip three times now, and having choices took so much pressure off. We've all stared at a booking screen wondering if there's room for our best friend. There is.
LATAM Ecuador'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 Ecuador 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 cabin✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breedsNot accepted
Cabin policy
Pets accepted✓ Acceptedverified 2026-07-15
Minimum age16 weeksverified 2026-07-17
Advance booking notice4 hoursverified 2026-07-16
Advance booking required✓ Yesverified 2026-06-19
Max pets per flight1verified 2026-07-17
Max pets per passenger1verified 2026-06-15
Min age weeks16 weeksverified 2026-06-15
Max per flight1verified 2026-07-17
Sedation allowed✗ Noverified 2026-07-17
Pregnant animals accepted✗ Noverified 2026-06-15
Carrier size40 cmverified 2026-06-15
Crate must have/beventilated, absorbent liner, a carrierverified 2026-06-15
Cargo: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, a carrierverified 2026-07-17
Health & documents
Health certificate required✓ Yesverified 2026-07-14
Health certificate validity10 daysverified 2026-07-17
Health certificate · Validity days10 daysverified 2026-06-04
The in-cabin pet service must be reserved after purchasing a ticket and no later than 4 hours before departure. Book the cabin slot the moment the ticket is confirmed. Do not wait until the day of travel. Confirm the reservation falls inside the 4-hour cutoff. Missing this window means the dog cannot board in the cabin.
Cargo transport excludes brachycephalic breeds and any breed classed as potentially dangerous. Confirm the dog is neither before selecting cargo. Check the breed against the potentially-dangerous list published by the carrier. Verify the animal stays within the maximum weight allowance. A brachycephalic or dangerous-breed classification blocks cargo carriage entirely, so arrange an alternative route in advance.
Frequently asked
How many pets can I bring on LATAM Ecuador?
LATAM Ecuador allows 1 in the cabin, up to 1 in the hold, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier.
How far in advance must I book my pet on LATAM Ecuador?
Add your pet to the booking at least 4 hours before departure — do it when you book the ticket, not at the airport.
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.
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.
You've got this. Between cabin, cargo, and hold options and a clear microchip requirement, the LATAM route to Ecuador is very doable once you line up the pieces early. The trick is a plan built around your actual dog and your actual dates, not a generic checklist. Let Pawgo's plan-builder generate a personalized plan for your trip so every requirement is confirmed before you book. Take it one step at a time.
