How travelling with a pet on LATAM generally works
General guidance. Pet travel has strict, route- and country-specific rules — always confirm the details for your exact trip.
Small pets that fit in an approved carrier under the seat may travel in the cabin; larger animals travel in the temperature-controlled hold where the route and conditions allow. Rules differ by aircraft, country and destination.
Pet spaces per flight are limited and can't be added last-minute. Arrange it as early as possible — well before you get to the airport.
Your carrier must meet size, ventilation and security rules and your pet must fit and turn comfortably inside. The wrong carrier can mean being turned away.
South American and international destinations often require vaccination records, health certificates and sometimes import permits. These take time to obtain, so start early.
Trained service animals follow separate rules from pets. Tell us your situation and we'll route it correctly.
Pet charges, accepted breeds, carrier limits and country entry rules vary widely by route and change often — we never guess them. Call us with your trip and pet details and we'll confirm what's possible and book the space.
Pet travel on LATAM at a glance
General guidance — always confirm the exact rules for your route and pet.
Book the pet space first, buy the carrier second. Spaces per flight are limited and can't be added last-minute — confirm your pet is accepted on the route before you invest in a carrier and vet paperwork.
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