Air Canada: small dogs in the cabin (2026)
Air Canada lists “small dogs” as accepted in the cabin. Carrier limit 17 × 16 × 8 in, fee CA/US $50–60 one-way (within Canada & Canada/US); $100–120 international. Official figures, verified 2026-07-23.
| Published wording | “small dogs” — Air Canada's own term |
|---|---|
| Accepted in cabin | Yes, qualified — Air Canada publishes “small dogs”, not simply “dogs” |
| Carrier limit | 17 × 16 × 8 in |
| Height ceiling | 8" — #7 of the 42 cabin-allowing airlines we track |
| Weight rule | Not published — the size limit is the binding constraint |
| Fee | CA/US $50–60 one-way (within Canada & Canada/US); $100–120 international · compare → |
| Pets per passenger | 1 cat or small dog per passenger; not permitted in Premium Economy |
| Also accepted | cats |
| Carriers that clear it | 0 of 15 tracked |
Closest carriers to Air Canada's 8" ceiling
No carrier we track clears 17 × 16 × 8 in outright. The closest is the Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small) (flexes — check height) — soft sides compress, so measure yours and expect an agent to check it.
| Carrier | External size | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 × 10 × 8.5 in | Flexes — check height | See on Amazon → | |
| 16 × 10.5 × 9.8 in | Flexes — check height | See on Amazon → | |
| 17 × 11 × 10.5 in | Flexes — check height | See on Amazon → |
Full shortlist and every tracked carrier: carriers that fit Air Canada → · all rules, fees and the under-seat caveat: Air Canada pet policy →
Same animal, other airlines: Delta — small dogs
All 58 airline policies: browse →
Common questions
Can I bring a dog in the cabin on Air Canada?
Yes. Air Canada publishes “small dogs” among the animals it accepts in the cabin, and the qualifier matters — it is “small dogs”, not simply “dogs”, so the animal must meet that description as well as fit the carrier. The carrier must fit 17 × 16 × 8 in fully under the seat. Fee: CA/US $50–60 one-way (within Canada & Canada/US); $100–120 international. Verified 2026-07-23 from https://www.aircanada.com/us/en/aco/home/plan/special-assistance/pets.html.
How tall a carrier can a dog have on Air Canada?
8 inches — #7 of 42 cabin-allowing airlines we track. No carrier we track clears it outright; the closest is the Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small) (flexes — check height).