South African Airways: flying with a dog
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⚖️ Where does your dog travel?
« No pets permitted in Cabin. » « The specifications of cage shall not exceed 1m X 1m & maximum weight of 23kg. (Cages larger than the required specification shall be transported as cargo). Your pet's original vaccination and rabies certificate must be present at the time of pet check-in. » On South African Airways, pets cannot travel as checked baggage on international flights to or from South Africa: they must travel as manifested cargo.
- flysaa.com — Verified on 4 October 2026
« All animals (Pets) and animal products are not allowed via the security check point & must be transported as manifested cargo under an Air Waybill, also in case of transit if transhipment is involved. » 💶 Fares for travelling with a dog
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- ZAR 300per dog and container · per one-wayHold: South African domestic flights only, VAT included, whatever the cabin class — crate up to 1 m × 1 m and 23 kg; internationally, the pet must travel as freight under an air waybill
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« Excess charge of ZAR 300 inclusive of VAT is payable, irrespective of class of travel. · The specifications of cage shall not exceed 1m X 1m & maximum weight of 23kg. · The applicable excess baggage rate will be charged for the dog and the container and will not be included in the free baggage allowance. · All animals (Pets) and animal products are not allowed via the security check point & must be transported as manifested cargo under an Air Waybill. »
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🗺️ South African Airways's network and destination formalities
This is the airline's commercial network. Flying to a destination does not mean the airline accepts a dog on that route: check the channel statuses above and confirm with the airline.
Flying with a dog on South African Airways: common questions
Can my dog travel in the cabin on South African Airways?
South African Airways — Refused. « No pets permitted in Cabin. » (https://www.flysaa.com/manage-fly/baggage/checked-baggage/animals)
Does South African Airways carry dogs in the hold?
Hold — South African Airways — To confirm. « The specifications of cage shall not exceed 1m X 1m & maximum weight of 23kg. (Cages larger than the required specification shall be transported as cargo). Your pet's original vaccination and rabies certificate must be present at the time of pet check-in. » (https://www.flysaa.com/manage-fly/baggage/checked-baggage/animals) On South African Airways, pets cannot travel as checked baggage on international flights to or from South Africa: they must travel as manifested cargo. (https://www.flysaa.com/manage-fly/baggage/checked-baggage/animals) Cargo — South African Airways — Under conditions. « All animals (Pets) and animal products are not allowed via the security check point & must be transported as manifested cargo under an Air Waybill, also in case of transit if transhipment is involved. » (https://www.flysaa.com/manage-fly/baggage/checked-baggage/animals)
This page summarises the information currently on record. Conditions can change: confirm them with the airline before booking.
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On a codeshare flight, the airline selling the ticket may be different from the airline operating the flight. Your dog’s travel conditions may therefore depend on the operating carrier. Always check the “operated by” notice before booking.