Flying your pet to China
FlyMyPet arranges safe, fully managed pet relocation to China — comparing live airline rates and handling the crate, health certificate, permits and customs clearance from door to door. China arrivals are handled at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Chengde Puning Airport (CDE).
Live pet transport prices to China
| Route into China | Airports | Options | From (1 pet) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg → Guangzhou | JNB → CAN | 3 airlines | from $688 |
| Dubai → Beijing | DXB → PEK | 1 airline | from $745 |
| Dubai → Shanghai | DXB → PVG | 1 airline | from $876 |
| Dubai → Hangzhou | DXB → HGH | 1 airline | from $876 |
| Johannesburg → Beijing | JNB → PEK | 2 airlines | from $1,117 |
| Cape Town → Beijing | CPT → PEK | 2 airlines | from $1,117 |
| Durban → Shanghai | DUR → PVG | 1 airline | from $1,126 |
| Durban → Beijing | DUR → PEK | 1 airline | from $1,188 |
| Durban → Guangzhou | DUR → CAN | 1 airline | from $1,251 |
| Dubai → Shenzhen | DXB → SZX | 1 airline | from $1,259 |
| Dubai → Guangzhou | DXB → CAN | 1 airline | from $1,259 |
| Cape Town → Chengde | CPT → CDE | 1 airline | from $1,370 |
| Johannesburg → Chengde | JNB → CDE | 1 airline | from $1,370 |
| Johannesburg → Shanghai | JNB → PVG | 3 airlines | from $1,455 |
Real prices from our live rate engine — medium dog (~40 kg chargeable), documents included.
Pet-friendly airlines serving China
Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, RwandAir, Swiss.
How the move works, step by step
- 1 · Instant quote. Enter your route and pet details online — you see the exact all-inclusive price in seconds, built from live airline rates.
- 2 · Documents & vet work. We prepare the health certificate, import permit and vaccination checks for China, and book the vet appointments in the right order.
- 3 · Crate & flight. Your pet travels in an IATA-approved crate sized to their breed, in the pressurised, temperature-controlled hold of a pet-safe airline.
- 4 · Arrival & delivery. Our destination agent clears customs and can deliver your pet to the door — while you follow every step live in the FlyMyPet app.
China pet import requirements
Every country sets its own entry rules for dogs and cats — typically an ISO 11784/11785 microchip, an in-date rabies vaccination and an official veterinary health certificate issued shortly before departure; some destinations add an import permit, parasite treatments or a rabies antibody test. Rules change, so our relocation team verifies the current China requirements for your exact route and prepares every document as part of the service.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fly a pet to China?
Live prices start from $688 for a single medium dog on the Johannesburg → Guangzhou route, including flight and documents. Get an exact instant quote online.
What documents does my pet need to enter China?
Requirements typically include an ISO microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and a government-endorsed veterinary health certificate; some routes also need an import permit. Our team confirms the exact, current China rules for your booking and prepares every document.
Which airports handle pet arrivals in China?
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Chengde Puning Airport (CDE), Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).
How long does pet relocation to China take?
Plan on 2–6 weeks of preparation for vaccinations and paperwork; the flight itself is usually direct or one stop. Start early if a rabies titre test is required.
