Copa Airlines carries dogs and cats in the cabin up to 10 kg and in the hold. The pet's place is booked in advance — at least 48 h before departure.
Direct flights reach 32 countries, but flying there and taking a pet are different questions: the destination country has its own entry rules.
A personal plan combines the airline's rules with the destination's
The conditions that send people back to the ticket desk: closed destinations, breeds, heat limits and how early the pet must be booked.
Pets over 10 kg travel through Copa Cargo (the Copa Mascotas service). Copa Cargo does not accept American Staffordshire Terrier, Argentine Dogo, Brazilian Fila, Presa Canario, Cane Corso, Dutch, English and French Bulldogs, Pekingese, Pit Bull Terrier, Pug, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tosa (except puppies under 8 weeks) or Burmese, Persian, Himalayan and Exotic Shorthair cats. Other snub-nosed breeds are accepted with special care, but not to Brazil. Copa publishes no breed restrictions for the cabin.
Copa Airlines flies direct to 32 countries according to the schedules. Flying there is not the same as taking a pet: the destination country has its own entry rules, and the carrier itself closes some routes to animals.
| Country | Cities | Cabin | Hold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 18 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | 10 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 8 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 6 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 5 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇻🇪 Venezuela | 4 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇯🇲 Jamaica | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇭🇳 Honduras | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇵🇾 Paraguay | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇦🇼 Aruba | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇧🇧 Barbados | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
The destinations with the most cities are shown; countries where pets are not carried are always shown. A country's entry requirements are on its own guide.
Every number above comes from the carrier's official page. Check it before buying: airlines change the rules without notice.
the following breeds are classified as aggressive or high-risk and are not accepted, except when under 8 weeks of age:
breed restrictions.cabin only breeds
Note: Brachycephalic breeds are not permitted for travel to Brazil due to increased respiratory risks.
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Yes, up to 10 kg including the carrier.
No hold restriction is recorded.
At least 48 hours before departure.