Qantas carries dogs and cats in the hold. The pet's place is booked in advance — at least 48 h before departure.
A separate breed ban applies to 5 breeds. A heat limit applies: above 35 °C animals are not accepted in the hold. Direct flights reach 29 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.
Qantas flies direct to 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 61 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 6 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 4 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 3 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 2 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 2 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇼🇸 Samoa | 1 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | 1 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇮🇳 India | 1 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands | 1 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | 1 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇳🇫 Norfolk Island | 1 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇳🇨 New Caledonia | 1 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea | 1 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇵🇼 Palau | 1 | no pets | ✓ |
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.
All pets need to be at least 12 weeks old before they are able to fly
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Qantas Freight will not carry any animals when the temperature is expected to be higher than 35°C or below 5°C.
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If the combined weight of your pet and crate exceeds 50kgs, we'll need to check the compatibility of the aircraft type and your crate, so please call us on 13 12 13. We cannot accept pets travelling on Rex (ZL) aircraft if the total weight is over 32kgs.
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we do not accept pet bookings on any Jetstar services and only selected Qantas domestic flights (QF400 and above) will be available for pet bookings
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No, pets are not accepted in the cabin.
No hold restriction is recorded.
At least 48 hours before departure.