Pet Transport Ecuador to USA: CDC High-Risk Pathway and Quito to US in 2026
Relocating a pet from Ecuador to United States follows a clear path once you understand what United States asks for. This route takes some organising, and roughly 12-20 weeks of …
Serology titre blood drawn 30+ days post-vaccination, 28+ days before US entry. CDC-approved lab. OR reserve CDC facility for 28-day quarantine.
Responsible: Vet and lab
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6 weeks before travel.
AGROCALIDAD export permit applied for, at least 4 weeks before travel.
Responsible: You or agent
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Before travel.
CDC Dog Import Form completed online. Certification of Foreign Rabies Vaccination and Microchip form obtained (AGROCALIDAD-endorsed).
Responsible: You and vet
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6-8 weeks before travel.
Book cargo from Quito (UIO) or Guayaquil (GYE) to CDC-facility-accessible US airport.
Responsible: You or cargo agent
Checklist
What your pet needs
Every item below must be completed and verified before your pet can travel. Expand each category for the detail.
Microchip
ISO-compatible microchip for dogs. Must predate the rabies vaccination. Source: CDC.
Quarantine
28-day CDC-registered facility quarantine if no valid titre.
Export permit
AGROCALIDAD export permit required. Apply at least 4 weeks before travel.
Health certificate
Official certificate from AGROCALIDAD-registered official vet, endorsed by AGROCALIDAD. Certification of Foreign Rabies Vaccination and Microchip form (AGROCALIDAD-endorsed) required for CDC high-risk pathway.
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Airlines
Carriers on this route
Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. Confirm the operating carrier's current policy for every flight segment.
American Airlines
American Airlines flies from Quito (UIO) and Guayaquil (GYE) to Miami (MIA) and other US hubs. American Eagle Cargo handles pet shipments. Miami is a CDC-facility-accessible arrival airport.
Cargo Only
Delta Air Lines
Delta operates Ecuador-to-US routes. Delta Cargo accepts pets. Atlanta (ATL) is a Delta hub with CDC facility access.
Cargo Only
Iberia / LATAM
Via Madrid or Lima connections to US gateways. Useful if direct US flights are full or unavailable from Ecuador on your travel date.
Cargo Only
Costs
What this route typically costs
Serology titre test: USD 200-400
AGROCALIDAD permit and certification: USD 80-200
IATA crate: USD 80-300 if needed
Pet cargo Ecuador to US: USD 900-2,300
Agent fees: USD 200-500
Total (titre pathway): USD 1,500-3,700
Critical points
Ecuador is CDC high-risk. Dogs must arrive at an airport with a CDC-registered facility. Check cdc.gov for the current approved airport list.
Ecuador bans Pit Bull Terriers, Rottweilers, and Dogo Argentinos. The US has no federal breed ban but check destination city/state BSL.
Two departure airports: Quito Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Guayaquil Jose Olmedo (GYE). American Airlines serves both. Confirm carrier and routing for your city.
The serology blood draw timing has two constraints: at least 30 days after vaccination AND at least 28 days before US entry.
The rules for bringing a pet into United States
United States asks for several pieces of paperwork, and they all need to line up. A checklist and a clear timeline are your best tools here.
How to keep this move on track
Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.
Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.
Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.
Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.
FAQ
Common questions
Yes. Ecuador is classified as a high-risk country for dog rabies by the CDC. Dogs from Ecuador require the full high-risk pathway: AGROCALIDAD-endorsed vaccination certification, CDC Dog Import Form, and either a valid serology titre test or a 28-day quarantine at a CDC-registered facility. Source: CDC cdc.gov/importation/dogs, 2026.
Only to US airports with a CDC-registered animal care facility, if your dog lacks a valid titre test. With a valid titre, your dog can arrive at any airport. Miami (MIA) is the most common and practical arrival point for Ecuador cargo, with frequent flights and CDC facility access. Confirm with cdc.gov for the current approved airport list.
AGROCALIDAD (Agencia de Regulacion y Control Fito y Zoosanitario) endorses the Certification of Foreign Rabies Vaccination and Microchip form, which your official vet in Ecuador completes. Both the vet signature and the AGROCALIDAD endorsement are required. Source: CDC high-risk pathway documentation.
Dogs from Ecuador with a valid titre test are processed at the CDC-registered facility near the arrival airport. With a clean titre and complete documentation, this is typically completed on the day of arrival and the dog is released. Without a titre, the dog is admitted to the facility for 28 days of quarantine. No domestic US travel is permitted until processing or quarantine is complete.
No federal CDC or USDA requirements apply to cats from Ecuador. Your cat can travel to any US airport without a titre test, quarantine, or special documentation. Check your destination US state’s own requirements as a precaution. Source: USDA APHIS.
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