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Flights to Costa Rica with your dog

Compare flight prices to Costa Rica and prepare your dog's journey: airline policies, documents and entry requirements.

Your departure citySan Jose (SJO)

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Travelling to Costa Rica with your dog

Are you planning to fly to Costa Rica with your dog? Check airline rules, entry documents, vaccination requirements, microchip rules, possible health certificates and quarantine conditions before booking.

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Entry requirements for Costa Rica with a dog

Before travelling to Costa Rica, confirm entry requirements with the country's official veterinary and border authorities. Requirements can change and may depend on your departure country, route and the dog's health status.

Tips for travelling to Costa Rica with your dog

  • โ€ขBook early: the number of pet places on each flight is limited.
  • โ€ขChoose an IATA-compliant travel crate large enough for your dog to stand up and turn around comfortably.
  • โ€ขHelp your dog get used to the crate several weeks before departure.
  • โ€ขAvoid long layovers and flights during very hot weather if your dog will travel in the hold.
  • โ€ขBring the health record, vaccination evidence and enough water and food.

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