Can I fly a car over to another place?

Question

I would like to know if I could fly a car over. I fly from Toronto area to Edmonton. Can I do that?

Answer 1

yes, teoretically you can. there are cargo airlines able to do it.

But: it will cost you quite a fortune (several thousend $ probably, it all depends on size, weight, airline used, freight shipping company you contact to help you out).

A car is, all at all, a pretty complicated item to ship as it is considered a "dangerous good item" for airline carriage. It has several flammable liquids inside, difficult to completely drain out, that are only partially acceptable, for safety issues.

Then, you cant just drive up into the plane. The car would have to be secured to a air-cargo pallet and loaded by the airline. Many paperworks have to be done also. And, again, a car is BIG. Just think of how much is the cost difference shipping a small package using UPS or FEDEX ground or air services.

Far better options I think are: 1) driving it, or paying somebody to do it for you. Ask a student (no money + a lot of time) you trust,

2) shipping by truck, or by loading the car on a trailer. your mechanic might know somebody, or do it directly.

3) shipping by train.

I'm from Italy, so can't really help with Canadians links or contacts. But google the web, and/or contact train companies (amtrak?), and if you can't really find anything, contact a freight forwarding company.

Hope I was somehow usefull. Good luck!

Answer 2

Yeah, but it won't be cheap.  Cargo the size of a car is going to be VERY costly.  Imagine shipping something that size by UPS - this will be even more, because you'll be taking space on a carrier that's intended for commercial use.

You're probably much better off finding a traveler who's willing to drive it for you.

Answer 3

You'd have to charter a plane ... it'll cost you!