Route guide

Australia to USA Live Animal Transport

Exporting animals from Australia to the United States requires careful navigation of USDA import requirements alongside Australian export rules.

The Australia to USA corridor for live animals

The Australia to USA route is one of the corridors AVIBooking coordinates regularly. It requires specialist knowledge of available carriers, transit hub conditions and destination import requirements.

USDA import requirements for animals from Australia are relatively straightforward given Australia's disease-free status. However documentation must be precise.

Direct AVI services from Australia to the US are limited. Most routings go via Auckland or Los Angeles.

American Airlines and United Airlines accept live animals as cargo on trans-Pacific routes but availability is limited.

Australian export requirements for US-bound animals require DAFF health certification and USDA compliance.

Distance

approx. 12,000-14,000 km

Typical journey time

18-26 hours including transit

Primary airlines

United Airlines, American Airlines, Air New Zealand, Qantas

Key transit hubs

Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Auckland (AKL)

01

Route assessment

We evaluate available carriers, transit hubs and journey times for your specific animal and travel window.

02

Option presented

Best available carrier, routing and rate presented within 24 hours.

03

Booking confirmed

On your approval, we confirm the booking directly and secure the space.

04

Documentation delivered

Air Waybill and booking confirmation delivered to your team.

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