No cats or dogs in the cabin; pets fly only in the hold — bulldogs are banned year-round.
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⚖️ Where does your dog travel?
Cabin—
Hold≤ 32 kg
Cargo> 32 kg
Weight includes the carrier or kennel.
🐾 CabinNot allowed
Dogs & cats can't be carried in the cabin — only assistance dogs (plus tiny sealed-container creatures).
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🧳 HoldAllowed
Pets as checked baggage in the bulk hold (pet + crate ≤ 32 kg); min 8 weeks, rabies-vaccinated. IATA crate (rental available).
¥5,500–7,700
✈️ JAL CargoVia cargo
Unaccompanied pets or over 32 kg travel via JAL Cargo.
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💶 Fares
Hold — Japan domestic
¥5,500–7,700 / crate
Cargo (> 32 kg / unaccompanied)
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Assistance dog
Free
JPY domestic, per crate per sector. International pets check in at the passenger counter with quarantine papers. ✓ Official source
⚠️ Key restrictions
🐶 Flat-faced breeds
Bulldogs banned year-roundSnub-nosed: caution
Bulldogs & French bulldogs are refused year-round (cabin & hold). Other snub-nosed breeds (pugs, Chin, Boston terrier, bulldog hybrids) are accepted but JAL urges caution on dates & times (heat/breathing sensitivity).
🚫 Other rules
Waiver required
Venomous animals aren't accepted; a signed waiver is required at check-in. Dogs to the US must be 6 months+.
🌡️ Temperature & hold
Temperature & humidity-controlled holdSummer caution May–Oct
JAL publishes no absolute limit but flags a summer caution period (mid-Jul–mid-Sep internationally, 1 May–31 Oct domestically) and winter cold below 0 °C. The bulk hold is air-conditioned (lights off, ~0.8 bar), aiming to match the cabin.
Flying with a dog on Japan Airlines (JAL): common questions
Can my dog travel in the cabin on Japan Airlines (JAL)?
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Japan Airlines (JAL) — Not allowed. Dogs & cats can't be carried in the cabin — only assistance dogs (plus tiny sealed-container creatures). Fare: —.
Does Japan Airlines (JAL) carry dogs in the hold?
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Hold — Allowed. Pets as checked baggage in the bulk hold (pet + crate ≤ 32 kg); min 8 weeks, rabies-vaccinated. IATA crate (rental available).
Does Japan Airlines (JAL) accept flat-faced (brachycephalic) breeds?
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Japan Airlines (JAL) — Bulldogs banned year-round · Snub-nosed: caution. Bulldogs & French bulldogs are refused year-round (cabin & hold). Other snub-nosed breeds (pugs, Chin, Boston terrier, bulldog hybrids) are accepted but JAL urges caution on dates & times (heat/breathing sensitivity).
Does Japan Airlines (JAL) suspend dog transport in hot weather?
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JAL publishes no absolute limit but flags a summer caution period (mid-Jul–mid-Sep internationally, 1 May–31 Oct domestically) and winter cold below 0 °C. The bulk hold is air-conditioned (lights off, ~0.8 bar), aiming to match the cabin.
Are assistance dogs accepted on Japan Airlines (JAL)?
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Japan Airlines (JAL) — In the cabin. Assistance dogs (guide, service, hearing) accompany passengers in the cabin free.
Answers drawn from Japan Airlines (JAL)'s published conditions, last verified 11 July 2026. Airline conditions are commercial and can change — confirm at booking.
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