Flying with a dog or cat on Air France: small pets can fly in the cabin (flat fee by destination), and larger pets can go in the hold or as cargo. Each answer links to Air France's own page.
Cats and dogs can fly in the cabin if the pet and its carrier stay under the airline's weight limit — 8 kg on Air France's main pet page, 6 kg in its US fee list; confirm for your route. Add the pet to your booking at least 24 hours before departure.
A flat fee paid at the airport, which varies by destination. Adding the pet late can add a surcharge.
A cat or dog weighing more than 8 kg and up to 75 kg with its carrier must travel in the hold.
Snub-nosed dogs are allowed in the cabin but not in the hold on Air France flights, for medical reasons.
Whatever the airline, the CDC requires every dog entering or returning to the US to be at least 6 months old, microchipped, healthy, and to travel with a CDC Dog Import Form receipt.
The CDC dog import rule, step by step →Airlines change pet fees and rules often, and limits can depend on the aircraft. Always confirm with Air France when you book — the linked pages are the final word.
