💺 Can my dog or cat fly in the cabin on WestJet?
Cats, dogs and birds are accepted in the cabin, one pet per guest and per kennel. Pets must be at least eight weeks old.
Source: WestJet — Pets
WestJet Pet Policy
Flying with a dog or cat on WestJet: small pets can fly in the cabin ($50–$59 each way (Canada/US)), and larger pets can go in the hold or as cargo. Each answer links to WestJet's own page.
Pets in cabinYes
Cabin fee$50–$59 each way (Canada/US)
Hold / cargoYes
💵 How much is the pet fee on WestJet?
In the cabin: $50–$59 within Canada and the US, $100–$118 elsewhere. As checked baggage: $100–$118 and $200–$236. Charged in CAD or USD depending on where the trip starts; fees apply each direction.
Source: WestJet — Service fees
👜 What size pet carrier is allowed on WestJet?
Soft-sided kennel up to 41 cm L x 21.5 cm H x 25.4 cm W (16" x 8.5" x 10"). It counts as your personal item.
Source: WestJet — Pets
🧳 Can my pet fly in the hold or as cargo on WestJet?
Checked pets travel in hard-sided kennels up to 101 x 68 x 81 cm, with pet and kennel together up to 45 kg (100 lb). Each flight takes a limited number (six on 737s).
Source: WestJet — Pets
🐶 Can snub-nosed breeds fly on WestJet?
For bookings made after July 4, 2023, listed brachycephalic (short/snub-nosed) dog and cat breeds and their mixes cannot travel in the baggage compartment.
Source: WestJet — Pets
Flying into the US with a dog?
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 →Compare other airlines
Air Canada · CA/US $50–$60 each way (Canada/US)Air France · flat fee by destinationAlaska Airlines · $100–$200 each wayAllegiant Air · $50 per segmentAmerican Airlines · $150 each wayBreeze Airways · see Breeze's websiteBritish Airways · no cabin petsDelta Air Lines · $150 each way (US/Canada)Emirates · no cabin petsFrontier Airlines · $149 each wayHawaiian Airlines · $100–$200 each wayJetBlue · $150 each wayKLM · €70–€500 one wayLufthansa · from €35 / $50 one waySouthwest Airlines · $125 each waySpirit Airlines · see Spirit's current chargesSun Country Airlines · per segment — see Sun CountryTurkish Airlines · $75 per carrier (interline fares)United Airlines · $150 each way
Airlines change pet fees and rules often, and limits can depend on the aircraft. Always confirm with WestJet when you book — the linked pages are the final word.