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Saskatoon to Toronto Pet Relocation

Moving to Toronto from Saskatoon? We book your pet's flight to Pearson, collect them at airport cargo when they land and bring them to your new home anywhere in Toronto and the GTA.

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Bringing your pet home to Toronto

Flying is the quickest way to get a pet from Saskatoon to Toronto: about 3 hours in the air. Your pet travels as airline cargo in an approved crate, and we take over as soon as they land at Pearson.

You can fly on the same day or on a different day from your pet. Some owners fly first and send their pet a day or two later, so the new home is ready. You or someone you trust drops your pet off at YXE cargo, and we look after everything in Toronto.

We choose the flight and the timing that are easiest on your pet. Every booking depends on airline space, the time of year and the breed rules, so we confirm the flight with the airline before anything is final.

Quick facts

Airports
Saskatoon YXE to Toronto YYZ
Airline
WestJet Cargo
Flight time
About 3 hours (scheduled)
Check-in
At YXE cargo, about 3 hours before the flight
Pickup
About 1.5 hours after landing on WestJet
December
Holiday embargo by air, very limited space
Taxes
Plus applicable taxes, based on where the move ends

Your price

What your Saskatoon to Toronto price includes

Your price depends on your pet's size (it sets the crate size, and the airline charges by crate size or weight), your address in the Toronto area, and the extras you choose. Fill in the form and you see your exact price in about three minutes, plus applicable taxes, with a list of what is included.

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Included

  • Pickup at Pearson cargo when your pet lands
  • Delivery to your new home in Toronto or the GTA
  • Airline cargo booking, with all airline fees
  • Flight tracking and updates until your pet is home

Extras

  • Airline crate in the right size, ready to fly
  • More than one pet: each pet flies in its own crate unless two small pets can share

Step by step

How it works on this route

  1. 1

    Get your price

    Fill in the form with your pet's size and your dates, and you see your exact price in about three minutes.

  2. 2

    Crate

    We confirm the crate size. Use your own airline crate, or ask us about getting one to you in Saskatoon.

  3. 3

    Flight booked

    We book the cargo space to Pearson and send you the drop-off details.

  4. 4

    Drop-off at YXE

    You or someone you trust drops your pet at YXE cargo about 3 hours before the flight.

  5. 5

    Home in Toronto

    We collect your pet at Pearson cargo when they land and bring them to your new home.

Airline rules that matter on this route

  • Health certificate: WestJet needs one for some pets. We tell you if yours does and by when. See vet health certificate for flying.
  • December and winter: holiday embargoes limit space in late December, and some aircraft take no pets in the coldest months. See winter and holiday embargoes.
  • Breeds: snub-nosed and strong breeds have extra airline rules, and pit bull type dogs cannot travel through Pearson. See snub-nosed breeds and flying.
  • Pickup on time: we collect your pet at Pearson cargo as soon as it is ready, well within the airline's 4-hour limit.

More questions? See the FAQ and our guide to WestJet pet cargo.

Local guide: Saskatoon

Leaving Saskatoon with your pet

Weather and the best time to move

Saskatoon has very cold winters, and on the coldest days it can drop below minus 35°C. Summers are warm and sunny, with highs that can reach 35°C. It is one of the sunniest cities in Canada.

May, June and September are usually the easiest months, with mild weather; December to February are hardest because of extreme cold, and midsummer can bring hot days.

Dropping off at Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE)

Pets are handed in at the airline's cargo office, not at the passenger terminal. From downtown Saskatoon to the airport is about 6 km, about 10 minutes, so leave extra time on the day.

Getting your pet to the airport

You or someone you trust brings your pet to the cargo office at the drop-off time we give you, with the crate ready and the paperwork in hand. We send you the address, the opening hours and a checklist before the day.

Before you leave Saskatoon

If your pet has a licence in Saskatoon, let the licensing office know you are moving, and update the address on your pet's microchip record.

Ask your vet in Saskatoon for a copy of your pet's records to bring to a new vet in Toronto. If your pet needs a health certificate for the flight, book that visit early: we tell you the date it must be done by.

One last walk? The Meewasin Trail along the South Saskatchewan River is the best known walk, with dogs on leash where signs allow.

Dates to plan around in Saskatoon

  • July 1: Canada Day at Diefenbaker Park. Large crowds gather all day and fireworks go off late in the evening, which can frighten pets.
  • Late July to early August: Saskatoon Ex at Prairieland Park. The week-long summer fair brings crowds, traffic and late-night fireworks.
  • Labour Day weekend: Nutrien Fireworks Festival at River Landing. Fireworks over the river on two nights can be heard across central neighbourhoods, and downtown traffic is heavy.

Delivery areas in Toronto

We deliver anywhere in Toronto, including Downtown, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, East York, York, and across the GTA: Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill. We also cover Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Caledon, King, Aurora, Newmarket, Whitchurch-Stouffville and nearby towns. The form shows the price for your address.

A dog relaxing in a new home between moving boxes

Settling in Toronto

  • Toronto summers are hot and humid and winters bring snow and road salt. Wipe paws after winter walks.
  • The City of Toronto requires a licence for dogs and cats. Mississauga, Brampton and the other GTA cities have their own rules.
  • Renting in Ontario: a lease cannot ban pets, and landlords cannot charge a pet deposit. A landlord can still apply to evict if a pet causes real problems, or if condo rules ban pets.
  • Book a visit with a new vet in the first few weeks and bring your pet's records.

How to help your pet settle in

Saskatoon to Toronto: questions

How much does it cost to ship a pet from Saskatoon to Toronto?
It depends mostly on your pet's size: a bigger pet needs a bigger crate, and the airline charges by crate size or weight. Your delivery address in the Toronto area, whether you need a crate from us and the time of year count too. Fill in the form and you see your exact price in about three minutes. Applicable taxes are added, based on where the move ends.
How long is the flight from Saskatoon to Toronto?
The scheduled flight time is about 3 hours. Your pet is checked in at airport cargo about 3 hours before departure and is usually ready for pickup a few hours after landing, so plan for most of a day from start to finish.
Who picks up my pet in Toronto?
We do. Our driver collects your pet at Pearson cargo and brings them to your home anywhere in Toronto and the GTA.
When is the best time to fly a pet from Saskatoon?
May, June and September are usually the easiest months, with mild weather; December to February are hardest because of extreme cold, and midsummer can bring hot days. Also plan around July 1: Canada Day at Diefenbaker Park. Large crowds gather all day and fireworks go off late in the evening, which can frighten pets.
Where do I drop off my pet at Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport?
At the airline's cargo office, not the passenger terminal. From downtown Saskatoon it is about 6 km, about 10 minutes. We send you the exact address, the opening hours and the drop-off time once the flight is booked.

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