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WestJet: flying with a dog

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★ Transport possible under conditions

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⚖️ Where does your dog travel?

🐾 CabinUnder conditions
official published fare : CA$50–CA$59 / CA$100–CA$118 · depending on the route and conditions
🛡️ Official source — original text in English
westjet.com
« Your pet must be able to stand, sit, turn around, and lie down comfortably in their kennel to travel in the cabin. »
Pets → In the cabin → Kennel information Verified on 18 September 2026 Confidence 4/5
🧳 HoldUnder conditions
dog + crate, up to 45 kg
official published fare : CA$100–CA$118 / CA$200–CA$236 · depending on the route and conditions
🛡️ Official source — original text in English
westjet.com
« (ii) Maximum Weight (kennel and animal combined): 45 kg (100 lb) »
Domestic Tariff → Rule 65 Animals → D) Kennel Requirements → 3) Animals as Checked Baggage → (b)(ii), page imprimée 52 Verified on 15 September 2026 Confidence 4/5
✈️ WestJet CargoTo confirm
official published fare : on quotation · depending on the route and conditions
Accepted case by case: the airline must give its approval.
🛡️ Official source — original text in English
westjet.com
« For all pets destined for London Heathrow (LHR), booking as manifested cargo is mandatory. »
Pets → WestJet Cargo Verified on 18 September 2026 Confidence 4/5

💶 Fares for travelling with a dog

Every amount below is published by the airline itself and quoted from its own page. The Flight Finder shows the fare that applies to the trip you searched; this page lists all the official fares we have verified.

🐾CabinPublished floor or range
  • CA$50 – CA$59per dog · per one-way
    Flights within Canada and the U.S.
    See the source
    « Flights within Canada and the U.S. $50 - $59 »
    Additional items → Travelling with pets and kennels → Pets in the cabin (personal item)verified on19 September 2026Official page →
  • CA$100 – CA$118per dog · per one-way
    Flights outside of Canada and the U.S.
    See the source
    « Flights outside of Canada and the U.S. $100 - $118 »
    Additional items → Travelling with pets and kennels → Pets in the cabin (personal item)verified on19 September 2026Official page →
🧳HoldPublished floor or range
  • CA$100 – CA$118per dog · per one-way
    Flights within Canada and the U.S.
    See the source
    « Flights within Canada and the U.S. $100 - $118 »
    Additional items → Travelling with pets and kennels → Pets as checked baggageverified on19 September 2026Official page →
  • CA$200 – CA$236per dog · per one-way
    Flights outside of Canada and the U.S.
    See the source
    « Flights outside of Canada and the U.S. $200 - $236 »
    Additional items → Travelling with pets and kennels → Pets as checked baggageverified on19 September 2026Official page →
✈️CargoCargo or carriage on quotation
  • Cargo or carriage on quotationper shipment · per journey
    WestJet Cargo routes
    See the source
    « contact WestJet Cargo »
    Cargo referralverified on10 September 2026Official page →

🗺️ WestJet'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 WestJet: common questions

Can my dog travel in the cabin on WestJet?

WestJet — Under conditions. « Your pet must be able to stand, sit, turn around, and lie down comfortably in their kennel to travel in the cabin. » (https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/pets)

Does WestJet carry dogs in the hold?

Hold — WestJet — Under conditions. « (ii) Maximum Weight (kennel and animal combined): 45 kg (100 lb) » (https://www.westjet.com/content/dam/westjet/documents/en/tariffs/WSD_EN_FE_2026-06-18.pdf) Cargo — WestJet — To confirm.…

This page summarises the information currently on record. Conditions can change: confirm them with the airline before booking.

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