The short answer
Avianca accepts dogs and cats in the cabin, up to 8 kg including the carrier, in a soft bag of about 40 × 33 × 23 cm. Cats are accepted on the same terms. The cabin option applies on long-haul routes too. The fee starts around $120.
Avianca allows small pets in the cabin up to 8 kilograms combined with the carrier and accepts larger animals in the hold as checked baggage, with cargo available for pets that exceed either limit. The carrier’s hubs in Bogotá and San Salvador make it a frequent option for travel across Latin America.
Carrier and crate
Breed and temperature
Snub-nosed breeds face restrictions — expect extra conditions or seasonal embargoes.
Booking the pet slot
Request the pet slot with Avianca at least 48 hours before departure; each flight accepts only a few animals in the cabin and the fee is paid at check-in.
Routes flown by Avianca
Frequently asked questions
Does Avianca allow pets in the cabin?
Avianca accepts dogs and cats in the cabin, up to 8 kg including the carrier, in a soft bag of about 40 × 33 × 23 cm. Cats are accepted on the same terms. The cabin option applies on long-haul routes too. The fee starts around $120.
How heavy can a pet be to fly in the Avianca cabin?
Up to 8 kg including the carrier. Above that your pet travels in the hold or as manifest cargo.
What size carrier does Avianca allow in the cabin?
Roughly 40 × 33 × 23 cm, measured at the widest points. Soft carriers are expected so the bag can compress under the seat.
How much does Avianca charge for a pet?
From about $120 each way, varying by route and cabin.
Comparing carriers for a route?
Airline pet rules stack on top of the destination rules. Check both before you book.