La science ici est plus simple qu'il n'y paraît. Air Canada accepte les chiens en cabine, et c'est une vraie bonne nouvelle pour les petits gabarits. Avec Pixel, mon Cavalier King Charles, je sais à quel point un dossier bien monté change tout. Voyons ensemble, point par point, ce qu'Air Canada exige vraiment avant votre départ, sans jargon inutile ni mauvaise surprise.
La politique animaux d'Air Canada se divise en cabine et soute. Cette page résume les limites de poids, tarifs, restrictions brachycéphales et spécifications de cage pour les deux modes — issu des pages officielles animaux de la compagnie.
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En cabine ✓ Accepté
En soute / fret ✓ Accepté
Races à nez plat Non acceptées
Politique cabine Animaux acceptés ✓ AcceptéYour 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. vérifié 2026-07-14 Races à nez plat interdites ✗ OuiBrachycephalic (short/snub-nosed) dog breeds cannot travel in the baggage compartment because they are susceptible to increased risks of heat stroke and breathing problems. These breeds include Affenpinscher, Boston… vérifié 2026-07-20 Frais aller simple 120.75 USD …and kennel combined) Charge for one-way travel Within Canada and Canada/U.S.(except Hawaii) 2 $105.00 - $120.75 CAD/USD 4 International 3 $270 vérifié 2026-07-20 Âge minimum 10 semaines In most cases, your pet must be at least 10 weeks old and fully weaned vérifié 2026-07-14 Préavis de réservation 2 h …with allergies will be established in the aircraft. Check in Pet owners are encouraged to check in 3 1/2 hours prior to departure. vérifié 2026-07-20 Réservation à l'avance requise ✓ OuiYou'll need to let us know in advance of travel if you plan on travelling with your cat or dog in the cabin or in the baggage compartment. vérifié 2026-07-14 Max pets per passenger 1 Only one cat or small dog in the cabin is allowed per passenger. vérifié 2026-07-14 Méthode de réservation website …or Air Canada Express. If your itinerary includes a flight operated by another airline, please visit their website directly to review their pet travel policies vérifié 2026-07-14 Banned destinations ✗ OuiNovember 1 to March 31 Cats and dogs are not accepted in the baggage compartment of our Boeing 737 MAX 8 (7M8) aircraft due to minimal heating in the cargo hold. vérifié 2026-07-14 Min age weeks 10 semaines In most cases, your pet must be at least 10 weeks old and fully weaned vérifié 2026-07-14 Nursing allowed ✗ NonFemales with suckling young and weaned puppies younger than 8 weeks old will not be accepted for air transportation vérifié 2026-07-20 Sédation autorisée ✗ NonTranquilizers and other medications are not recommended. vérifié 2026-07-14 Season restrictions Winter restrictions Winter restrictions Pets may not travel in the baggage compartment of all or some of our aircraft on the dates and for the reasons listed below vérifié 2026-07-14 Aircraft restrictions ✗ Ouisacred and ceremonial items Travelling with your Pet We’ve updated our pet travel policy Starting June 1, 2025, all pets travelling in the cabin must be transported in soft-sided carriers . Learn more In the Cabin In… vérifié 2026-07-14 Femelles en chaleur acceptées ✗ Nonners are not accepted on the following aircraft: CRJ 100/200 (CRJ) CRJ 705 (CRA) Embraer 175 (E75) Embraer 190 (E90) It is not recommended to ship toy-sized dogs, puppies and kittens in the following aircrafts: A319-100… vérifié 2026-07-20 Taille de la caisse 40 cm …A330-300 (333) Boeing 737 MAX 8 (7M8), 777-200LR (77L), 777-300ER (77W), 787-8 (788), and 787-9 (789) Width 40cm (16 in) Length 43cm (17 vérifié 2026-06-06 La caisse doit avoir / être sac souple ok, ventilée, conforme IATA, tapis absorbant, une caisse …A330-300 (333) Boeing 737 MAX 8 (7M8), 777-200LR (77L), 777-300ER (77W), 787-8 (788), and 787-9 (789) Width 40cm (16 in) Length 43cm (17 vérifié 2026-06-06 Politique soute & fret Soute: Animaux acceptés ✓ Accepténg the flight, and are positioned for maximum ventilation. Some small cats and dogs can travel inside the cabin with passengers, or in the checked baggage compartment. Visit the Air Canada website for more information… vérifié 2026-07-07 Soute: Races à nez plat interdites ✗ OuiThese 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 vérifié 2026-07-14 Soute: Frais aller simple 105 The pet fee for one-way travel within Canada/US is $105 - $126 and for one-way international flights is $270 - $324 ada is the flag carrier and largest Canadian airline. vérifié 2026-07-13 Soute: Âge minimum 10 semaines In most cases, your cat or dog must be at least 10 weeks old and fully weaned vérifié 2026-07-14 Soute: Réservation à l'avance requise ✓ OuiYou'll need to let us know in advance of travel if you plan on travelling with your cat or dog in the cabin or in the baggage compartment. vérifié 2026-07-14 Soute: Embargo froid 7°C Winter restrictions At any time when temperature is below 7 °C, Air Canada Cargo may not be able to accommodate animals. vérifié 2026-07-20 Soute: Nursing allowed ✗ NonFemales with suckling young and weaned puppies younger than 8 weeks old will not be accepted for air transportation vérifié 2026-07-20 Soute: Sédation autorisée ✗ NonTranquilizers and other medications are not recommended. vérifié 2026-07-14 Soute: Season restrictions Winter restrictions Winter restrictions Pets may not travel in the baggage compartment of all or some of our aircraft on the dates and for the reasons listed below vérifié 2026-07-14 Soute: Femelles en chaleur acceptées ✗ Nonpted on the following aircraft: CRJ 100/200 (CRJ) CRJ 705 (CRA) Embraer 175 (E75) Embraer 190 (E90) It is not recommended to ship toy-sized dogs, puppies and kittens in the following aircrafts: A319-100 A320-200… vérifié 2026-07-20 Soute: Taille de la caisse 23 cm …machines] in your carry-on, provided they do not exceed any of the following dimensions: Maximum length: 23 cm/ 9 inches Maximum width: 40 cm/ 16 inches Maxim vérifié 2026-07-28 Soute: Poids max (animal + caisse) 45 kg Maximum allowable weight Up to 45 kg (100 lb) 1 (pet and kennel combined) vérifié 2026-07-14 Soute: La caisse doit avoir / être caisse rigide ok, ventilée, conforme IATA, tapis absorbant, une caisse …machines] in your carry-on, provided they do not exceed any of the following dimensions: Maximum length: 23 cm/ 9 inches Maximum width: 40 cm/ 16 inches Maxim vérifié 2026-07-28 Fret: Animaux acceptés ✓ Acceptéthe exception of December 15 to January 11, where pets are not accepted as cargo either). vérifié 2026-07-20 Fret: Races à nez plat interdites ✗ Ouiall pets travelling in the cabin must be transported in soft-sided carriers . Learn more In the Cabin In the Baggage Compartment Air Canada Cargo Government Regulations What else do I need to know? Tab navigation button… vérifié 2026-07-14 Fret: Âge minimum 8 semaines …of females in heat (estrus) is not recommended Females with suckling young and weaned puppies younger than 8 weeks old will not be accepted for air transportation vérifié 2026-07-20 Fret: Préavis de réservation 24 h Bookings should be made at least 24 hours in advance of travel, in order to give adequate time for all interested parties to be informed, thus ensuring the utmost safety of your animal throughout its entire journey. vérifié 2026-07-20 Fret: Réservation à l'avance requise ✓ OuiYou'll need to contact Air Canada Cargo Opens in New Window (AC Animals) no more than 14 days or less than 7 days prior to your anticipated travel date if you’re travelling with more than two pets vérifié 2026-07-14 Fret: Max pets per passenger 2 artment following these conditions: Only fully weaned puppies or kittens from 12 weeks to 6 months can be placed together in the same kennel; Both animals must be of the same species (no… vérifié 2026-07-14 Fret: Embargo chaleur 29°C …Cargo (AC Animals) for rates and assistance in shipping kennels that exceed 45 kg (100 lb) in weight, or 292 cm (115 in) in linear dimensions (length + width + height). 2 Fees are inclusive of the minimum (0%) to… vérifié 2026-07-14 Fret: Nursing allowed ✗ NonFemales with suckling young and weaned puppies younger than 8 weeks old will not be accepted for air transportation vérifié 2026-07-13 Fret: Sédation autorisée ✗ NonDo not sedate your pet vérifié 2026-07-20 Fret: Season restrictions Winter restrictions Winter restrictions Pets may not travel in the baggage compartment of all or some of our aircraft on the dates and for the reasons listed below vérifié 2026-07-14 Fret: Femelles en chaleur acceptées ✗ NonVery large containers are not accepted on the following aircraft: CRJ 100/200 (CRJ) CRJ 705 (CRA) Embraer 175 (E75) Embraer 190 (E90) It is not recommended to ship toy-sized dogs, puppies and kittens in the following… vérifié 2026-07-20 Fret: Poids max (animal + caisse) 45 kg …allowed 1 292 cm (115 in) in linear dimensions (length + width + height) 1 Maximum allowable weight Up to 45 kg (100 lb) 1 (pet and kennel combined) Charge for one-way travel Within Canada and Canada/U.S.(except… vérifié 2026-07-14 Fret: La caisse doit avoir / être caisse rigide ok, ventilée, conforme IATA, tapis absorbant, une caisse To be accepted for travel in the checked baggage compartment, the pet carrier must be: Hard-sided vérifié 2026-07-14 Santé & documents Certificat sanitaire requis ✓ Ouisacred and ceremonial items Travelling with your Pet We’ve updated our pet travel policy Starting June 1, 2025, all pets travelling in the cabin must be transported in soft-sided carriers . Learn more In the Cabin In… vérifié 2026-07-14 Validité du certificat 10 jours Forms Required A Fit to Fly health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your destination country. vérifié 2026-07-20 Certificat sanitaire · Requis ✓ OuiA valid health certificate from a veterinarian is required for all puppies and kittens traveling on Air Canada Cargo, including those traveling within Canada. vérifié 2026-07-22 Vaccination antirabique · Âge min à la vaccination 10 semaines Age requirements Minimum age: 10 weeks and weaned. vérifié 2026-07-20 Health certificate valid within days · Health certificate valid within days 10 jours overnight kenneling. Forms Required A Fit to Fly health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cat vérifié 2026-07-20 Autres règles Animaux acceptés ✓ AcceptéCats and dogs in the Maple Leaf Lounges Cats and small dogs are allowed in our Maple Leaf Lounges only under the following conditions: Your cat or dog mus vérifié 2026-07-14 Âge minimum 8 semaines Your pet must be at least 8 weeks old and fully weaned to be accepted for travel; Restrictions You'll be asked to arrive at the airport… vérifié 2026-07-20 Femelles gestantes acceptées ✗ NonVery large containers are not accepted on the following aircraft: CRJ 100/200 (CRJ) CRJ 705 (CRA) Embraer 175 (E75) Embraer 190 (E90) It is not recommended to ship toy-sized dogs, puppies and kittens in the following… vérifié 2026-07-20 Animaux d'assistance acceptés ✓ OuiSERVICE ANIMALS Certified, professionally trained service animals which are assisting customers with disabilities are carried, free of charge, in the passenger cabin at the customer's feet. vérifié 2026-07-20 Emotional support animals allowed ✓ OuiEmotional support dogs Only dogs are accepted as emotional support animals. vérifié 2026-07-14 Animaux d'assistance Esa note Emotional support dogs Only dogs are accepted Emotional support dogs Only dogs are accepted as emotional support animals. vérifié 2026-07-14 Fee waived ✓ OuiRelated: How to clear airport security with a pet Cost Domestic Canada/US: $50 CAD | $59 USD International: $100 CAD | $118 USD Service dog pet policy All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge vérifié 2026-07-20 Recognized ✓ OuiVisually impaired customers may be seated in an Executive First Suite and may travel with a service animal such as a seeing-eye dog, provided the animal travels under the Suite's footstool and/or seat at all times. vérifié 2026-07-20 Cabin allowed ✓ OuiSERVICE ANIMALS Certified, professionally trained service animals which are assisting customers with disabilities are carried, free of charge, in the passenger cabin at the customer's feet. vérifié 2026-07-20 Esa recognized ✓ OuiEmotional support dogs Only dogs are accepted as emotional support animals. vérifié 2026-07-14 Forms required ✓ Ouigulations page for more information on these entry requirements. You must complete and send Air Canada Accessibility Services the following forms 2 at least 48 hours prior to departure 3 . U.S. Department of… vérifié 2026-07-14 Advance notice hours 48 h …other flights You must complete and send Air Canada Accessibility Services the following forms 2 at least 48 hours prior to departure 3 . vérifié 2026-07-14 En cabine ✓ Accepté
En soute / fret ✓ Accepté
Races à nez plat Non acceptées
Politique cabine Animaux acceptés ✓ AcceptéYour 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. vérifié 2026-07-14 Frais aller simple 120.75 USD …and kennel combined) Charge for one-way travel Within Canada and Canada/U.S.(except Hawaii) 2 $105.00 - $120.75 CAD/USD 4 International 3 $270 vérifié 2026-07-20 Âge minimum 10 semaines In most cases, your pet must be at least 10 weeks old and fully weaned* You’ll need to arrive a full 30 minutes prior to the recommended check-in time for your flight as you must see an agent at check-in vérifié 2026-07-14 Préavis de réservation 24 h …flight for your animal To book within Canada Contact acanimals@aircanada.ca or 1-800-387-4865 at least 24 hours in advance. vérifié 2026-07-13 Réservation à l'avance requise ✓ OuiYou'll need to let us know in advance of travel if you plan on travelling with your cat or dog in the cabin or in the baggage compartment. vérifié 2026-07-14 Max animaux par passager 1 Only 1 cat or small dog in the cabin is allowed per passenger Only 1 cat or small dog in the cabin is allowed per passenger vérifié 2026-06-02 Max pets per passenger 1 Only one cat or small dog in the cabin is allowed per passenger. vérifié 2026-07-14 Méthode de réservation website …or Air Canada Express. If your itinerary includes a flight operated by another airline, please visit their website directly to review their pet travel policies vérifié 2026-07-14 Min age weeks 10 semaines In most cases, your pet must be at least 10 weeks old and fully weaned vérifié 2026-07-14 Nursing allowed ✗ Nonners are not accepted on the following aircraft: CRJ 100/200 (CRJ) CRJ 705 (CRA) Embraer 175 (E75) Embraer 190 (E90) It is not recommended to ship toy-sized dogs, puppies and kittens in the following aircrafts: A319-100… vérifié 2026-07-20 Sédation autorisée ✗ NonTranquilizers and other medications are not recommended vérifié 2026-07-14 Season restrictions winter Peak winter travel restrictions December 18 to January 4 Due to increased passenger and cargo loads during the peak winter travel period, no pets are accepted as checked baggage or cargo vérifié 2026-07-14 Femelles en chaleur acceptées ✗ Nonners are not accepted on the following aircraft: CRJ 100/200 (CRJ) CRJ 705 (CRA) Embraer 175 (E75) Embraer 190 (E90) It is not recommended to ship toy-sized dogs, puppies and kittens in the following aircrafts: A319-100… vérifié 2026-07-20 Poids max (animal + caisse) 45 kg ngth + width + height) 1 Maximum allowable weight Up to 45 kg (100 lb) 1 (pet and kennel combined) Fee for one- vérifié 2026-07-14 La caisse doit avoir / être sac souple ok, ventilée, conforme IATA, tapis absorbant, une caisse Starting June 1, 2025, all pets travelling in the cabin must be transported in soft-sided carriers vérifié 2026-07-14 Politique soute & fret Soute: Animaux acceptés ✓ Accepténg the flight, and are positioned for maximum ventilation. Some small cats and dogs can travel inside the cabin with passengers, or in the checked baggage compartment. Visit the Air Canada website for more information… vérifié 2026-07-07 Soute: Races à nez plat interdites ✗ Ouirestraint devices If your pet is travelling in the cabin with you, pet restraint devices (e.g. pet strollers and car seats) are accepted as checked baggage only (all checked baggage rules apply). This is because you are… vérifié 2026-07-14 Soute: Frais aller simple 105 The pet fee for one-way travel within Canada/US is $105 - $126 and for one-way international flights is $270 - $324 ada is the flag carrier and largest Canadian airline. vérifié 2026-07-13 Soute: Âge minimum 10 semaines In most cases, your cat or dog must be at least 10 weeks old and fully weaned vérifié 2026-07-14 Soute: Préavis de réservation 24 h Registering hunting equipment in advance of travel You’re invited to register your hunting equipment at least 24 hours before your flight by contacting Air Canada Reservations or your travel agent. category counts as one… vérifié 2026-07-12 Soute: Réservation à l'avance requise ✓ OuiYou'll need to let us know in advance of travel if you plan on travelling with your cat or dog in the cabin or in the baggage compartment. vérifié 2026-07-14 Soute: Embargo froid 7°C Winter restrictions At any time when temperature is below 7 °C, Air Canada Cargo may not be able to accommodate animals Winter restrictions At any time when temperature… vérifié 2026-06-23 Soute: Embargo chaleur 29.5°C …baggage compartments, it may not always be possible to accommodate your pet when summer temperatures exceed 29.5°C (85°F) vérifié 2026-07-14 Soute: Nursing allowed ✗ Nonners are not accepted on the following aircraft: CRJ 100/200 (CRJ) CRJ 705 (CRA) Embraer 175 (E75) Embraer 190 (E90) It is not recommended to ship toy-sized dogs, puppies and kittens in the following aircrafts: A319-100… vérifié 2026-07-20 Soute: Sédation autorisée ✗ NonDo not sedate your pet vérifié 2026-07-20 Soute: Season restrictions winter Peak winter travel restrictions December 18 to January 4 Due to increased passenger and cargo loads during the peak winter travel period, no pets are accepted as checked baggage or cargo vérifié 2026-07-14 Soute: Femelles en chaleur acceptées ✗ Nonlarge containers are not accepted on the following aircraft: CRJ 100/200 (CRJ) CRJ 705 (CRA) Embraer 175 (E75) Embraer 190 (E90) It is not recommended to ship toy-sized dogs, puppies and kittens in the following… vérifié 2026-07-20 Soute: Poids max (animal + caisse) 45 kg Maximum allowable weight Up to 45 kg (100 lb) 1 (pet and kennel combined) vérifié 2026-07-14 Soute: La caisse doit avoir / être caisse rigide ok, ventilée, conforme IATA, tapis absorbant, une caisse To be accepted for travel in the checked baggage compartment, the pet carrier must be: Hard-sided. vérifié 2026-07-14 Fret: Animaux acceptés ✗ Non acceptéNovember 1 to March 31 Limitations on travel in unheated cargo holds: warm-blooded animals are not accepted as cargo on some of our narrowbody fleet, as the cargo holds of these aircraft are not heated. vérifié 2026-07-22 Santé & documents Certificat sanitaire requis ✓ OuiA valid health certificate from a veterinarian is required for all puppies and kittens traveling on Air Canada Cargo, including those traveling within Canada vérifié 2026-07-13 Validité du certificat 10 jours Forms Required A Fit to Fly health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your destination country. vérifié 2026-07-20 Certificat sanitaire · Validity days 7 jours ed to contact Air Canada Cargo Opens in New Window (AC Animals) no more than 14 days or less than 7 days prior to your anticipated travel date if you’re travelling with more than two p Maximum number of pets… vérifié 2026-06-04 Autres règles Âge minimum 8 semaines Your pet must be at least 8 weeks old and fully weaned to be accepted for travel; Restrictions You'll be asked to arrive at the airport… vérifié 2026-07-20 Air Canada demande de réserver le transport en soute au moins 24 heures avant le départ. Contactez la compagnie dès que vos dates sont fixées. Bloquez ce délai de 24 heures dans votre calendrier de préparation. Appelez pour confirmer la réservation soute, puis obtenez un numéro de confirmation. Ne laissez jamais cette étape aux dernières heures avant le vol.
Air Canada exige une attention particulière pour les races au museau écrasé en soute. Vérifiez la restriction propre à cette catégorie avant toute réservation. Confirmez auprès d'Air Canada que la race concernée reste acceptée sur le vol choisi. Documentez la conformité de la race au museau écrasé dans le dossier de transport. Traitez cette exigence comme un point bloquant.
Questions fréquentes
Combien d'animaux puis-je emmener sur Air Canada ? Air Canada autorise 1 en cabine, par passager. Chaque animal doit avoir sa propre cage. Quelle est la limite de poids en cabine sur Air Canada ? En cabine, votre animal et sa cage ne doivent pas dépasser 45 kg. Les animaux plus lourds (jusqu'à 45 kg) voyagent en soute. Les races brachycéphales (museau écrasé) peuvent-elles voler sur Air Canada ? Les races au museau écrasé comme les bouledogues, carlins et chats persans sont non acceptées en soute. Combien coûte le transport d'un animal sur Air Canada ? Sur les vols en France métropolitaine, Air Canada facture à partir de 120.75 USD en cabine, par trajet et par animal. Les trajets plus longs coûtent davantage — vérifiez votre itinéraire exact. Et si mon vol est retardé au-delà de la validité du certificat sanitaire ? Si la fenêtre du certificat expire avant l'embarquement, il faudra le faire réémettre. Prévoyez 1 à 2 jours de marge entre la date du certificat et le départ pour absorber les retards mineurs. Que se passe-t-il si j'oublie un document ? À l'aéroport de destination : au mieux, une inspection prolongée le temps que vous trouviez une copie ; au pire, l'animal est mis en quarantaine ou renvoyé à l'origine à vos frais. Apportez des copies imprimées.
Le transport d'un chien en cabine chez Air Canada coûte 120.75 USD par trajet aller simple. Prévoyez 120.75 USD dans le budget du voyage. Doublez ce montant pour un aller-retour. Réglez ce frais de cabine au moment de la réservation. Ajoutez cette ligne aux dépenses avant de comparer les options de transport disponibles.
Pixel se fait un ami de chaque agent des douanes, et un bon dossier fait exactement pareil : il ouvre les portes sans friction. Chaque vol a ses détails, alors ne devinez pas. Construisez votre plan personnalisé avec Pawgo pour votre trajet réel avec Air Canada. Il rassemble frais, délais et exigences propres à votre chien, pour que vous partiez sereins et bien préparés.
Glossaire
ISO chip ISO 11784/11785 — la norme universelle des puces électroniques. FAVN Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — un test de sérologie antirabique exigé par les destinations indemnes de rage. Brachycephalic Races à museau plat (Bouledogues français, Carlins, Persans, Himalayens) avec acceptation aérienne limitée à cause du risque de stress thermique. AVIH Animal Vehicle In Hold — terme IATA pour l'expédition d'animaux en soute, avec des tarifs variables selon la compagnie et la route.
