Pet shipping to Ottawa via CargoJet
The national capital region's landing point. We cover the Ottawa Valley by ground from our Ontario hub for door-to-door onward delivery.
How it works to Ottawa
We bring your pet by ground to the CargoJet warehouse in Hamilton or Moncton, whichever is closer to the origin. CargoJet flies your pet overnight to Ottawa, where it arrives at the facility below. From there we can run door-to-door ground delivery to the final address, or you can collect at the warehouse.
CargoJet facility
- Airport:
- Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
- Address:
- 100 Thad Johnson Road, Gloucester, ON K1V 0R1
- Province:
- ON
Facility address per CargoJet's published locations. Always confirm the current drop-off and pickup point with us before travel.
Questions about pet shipping to Ottawa
How does my pet get from the Ottawa warehouse to the door?
We can run door-to-door ground delivery from the CargoJet facility at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to the final address, or you can collect at the warehouse yourself.
Does my pet need a health certificate to fly to Ottawa on CargoJet?
No. CargoJet does not ask for a health certificate or a rabies certificate for a pet on a domestic flight inside Canada. That is the carrier's policy on a domestic route, not a government rule, and vaccination is still a decision for you and your vet.
What crate does my pet need?
A crate that meets the IATA Live Animal Regulations for size, ventilation, door and labelling, with food and water bowls attached. We source one or tell you exactly which to buy.
Can weather stop a pet flight to Ottawa?
Yes. Live animal cargo is embargoed when ground temperatures at either end are outside safe ranges, typically above 30°C or below -10°C. We watch the forecast and move the date, or drive instead, rather than fly into an embargo.
How much does it cost to ship a pet to Ottawa on CargoJet?
It is quoted per shipment and never under our $465 CAD minimum charge. The quote covers our ground legs to the Hamilton or Moncton warehouse plus CargoJet's own cargo rate, which moves with your pet's weight and the size of the crate.
The full picture, step by step: how CargoJet pet shipping works.