Copa Airlines Pet Policy

Selected official pet-carriage conditions; route and service coverage is shown below.

Carrier and crate dimensions

Dog / Cat · In the cabin

Small dogs/cats only, one pet per passenger and three per flight, not Business. Soft carrier only: length 45.7, width 28, height 28 cm, closed under the seat and replacing carry-on baggage. Reserve at least 48 hours before departure; no interline pet connections.

Selected official conditions only, for the operating airline and the direction, aircraft, service and dates stated in each rule. A mode tab may contain a prohibition or unresolved condition; it does not grant carriage. Obtain actual pet space approval and origin/transit/destination clearance separately. Assistance animals, commercial movement and unlisted services need separate assessment.

Weight limits

Dog / Cat · In the cabin

Rules depend on the route, animal and operating carrier. Confirm your own journey with the relevant authority and airline.

Applicable conditions

The page pairs a combined limit of 10 kg with 20 lb, which are not equivalent. Confirm the applicable limit before booking. The normal minimum age is 16 weeks; its US section says 24 weeks for pets, while CDC dog rules use six months. Confirm the species-specific US condition.

Selected official conditions only, for the operating airline and the direction, aircraft, service and dates stated in each rule. A mode tab may contain a prohibition or unresolved condition; it does not grant carriage. Obtain actual pet space approval and origin/transit/destination clearance separately. Assistance animals, commercial movement and unlisted services need separate assessment.

Certificates and permits

Dog / Cat · In the cabin

Bring current vaccination and health certificates, the signed cabin terms form and origin/transit/destination documents. Published one-way cabin fees are USD 25 domestic or USD 125 international, plus tax. Dogs to BOS, BWI and RDU are temporarily prohibited in cabin and cargo.

Selected official conditions only, for the operating airline and the direction, aircraft, service and dates stated in each rule. A mode tab may contain a prohibition or unresolved condition; it does not grant carriage. Obtain actual pet space approval and origin/transit/destination clearance separately. Assistance animals, commercial movement and unlisted services need separate assessment.