Hawaiian Airlines pet policy

Hawaiian doesn't take pets in the cabin or the hold to or from Europe, Japan, Seoul, Belize, Guatemala, Australia, New Zealand, Pago Pago, Papeete or Rarotonga.

Sources: Pets in cabin · Pets traveling internationally · Checked Oct 21, 2026

Hawaiian doesn't take pets in the cabin or the hold to or from Europe, Japan, Seoul, Belize, Guatemala, Australia, New Zealand, Pago Pago, Papeete or Rarotonga.

Sources: Pets in cabin · Pets traveling internationally · Checked Oct 21, 2026

Hawaiian takes pets in the cabin in a carrier that fits under the seat in front: up to 2 carriers per person (the second needs a ticketed seat next to you), each with up to 2 pets of the same species and similar size. To Hawaii it takes dogs, cats and rabbits (rabbits only to Honolulu).

• 4 per passenger
• 2 per crate

Fees: From $100 to $200 each way per carrier, depending on the type of travel and route (Alaska and Hawaiian flights only).

Before you fly: After booking your ticket, chat with or call Hawaiian to reserve the pet's space; it must be booked before the day of departure.

• Direct flights to Honolulu must arrive between 8:00 and 22:00.
• Direct flights to Kona, Lihue or Kahului take only cats and dogs, with a permit under Hawaii's Neighbor Island inspection program.
• On flights within Hawaii a cabin pet costs $35 and does not count toward your carry-on allowance; household birds may fly too.

Sources: Pets in cabin · Traveling with pets (fees and booking) · Checked Oct 21, 2026

Hawaiian takes pets in the cabin in a carrier that fits under the seat in front: up to 2 carriers per person (the second needs a ticketed seat next to you), each with up to 2 pets of the same species and similar size.

• 2 per passenger
• 2 per crate

Fees: From $100 to $200 each way per carrier, depending on the type of travel and route (Alaska and Hawaiian flights only).

Before you fly: After booking your ticket, chat with or call Hawaiian to reserve the pet's space; it must be booked before the day of departure.

• Hawaiian allows at most 2 pets per household per flight from Mexico into the US; we count 2 per person.
• On flights within Hawaii a cabin pet costs $35 and does not count toward your carry-on allowance; household birds may fly too.

Sources: Pets in cabin · Traveling with pets (fees and booking) · Checked Oct 21, 2026

Hawaiian takes pets in the cabin in a carrier that fits under the seat in front: up to 2 carriers per person (the second needs a ticketed seat next to you), each with up to 2 pets of the same species and similar size.

• 4 per passenger
• 2 per crate

Fees: From $100 to $200 each way per carrier, depending on the type of travel and route (Alaska and Hawaiian flights only).

Before you fly: After booking your ticket, chat with or call Hawaiian to reserve the pet's space; it must be booked before the day of departure.

• Hawaiian advises against flying pets to Mexico because of the screwworm risk.
• On flights within Hawaii a cabin pet costs $35 and does not count toward your carry-on allowance; household birds may fly too.

Sources: Pets in cabin · Traveling with pets (fees and booking) · Checked Oct 21, 2026

Hawaiian takes pets in the cabin in a carrier that fits under the seat in front: up to 2 carriers per person (the second needs a ticketed seat next to you), each with up to 2 pets of the same species and similar size. Within the US it also takes small household rabbits.

• 4 per passenger
• 2 per crate

Fees: From $100 to $200 each way per carrier, depending on the type of travel and route (Alaska and Hawaiian flights only).

Before you fly: After booking your ticket, chat with or call Hawaiian to reserve the pet's space; it must be booked before the day of departure.

• On flights within Hawaii a cabin pet costs $35 and does not count toward your carry-on allowance; household birds may fly too.

Sources: Pets in cabin · Traveling with pets (fees and booking) · Checked Oct 21, 2026

On international flights Hawaiian takes only dogs and cats in the cabin.

Sources: Pets in cabin · Pets traveling internationally · Checked Oct 21, 2026

Hawaiian doesn't take ferrets in the cabin (only small dogs, cats, rabbits and household birds).

Sources: Pets in cabin · Checked Oct 21, 2026

Hawaiian doesn't take pets in the cabin or the hold to or from Europe, Japan, Seoul, Belize, Guatemala, Australia, New Zealand, Pago Pago, Papeete or Rarotonga.

Sources: Pets in baggage compartment · Pets traveling internationally · Checked Oct 21, 2026

Hawaiian doesn't take pets in the cabin or the hold to or from Europe, Japan, Seoul, Belize, Guatemala, Australia, New Zealand, Pago Pago, Papeete or Rarotonga.

Sources: Pets in baggage compartment · Pets traveling internationally · Checked Oct 21, 2026

Hawaiian carries pets in a climate-controlled hold on your flight. Snub-nosed cats and dogs are refused in the hold (they may fly in the cabin).

• 1 per crate
• At least 8 weeks old

Not for snub-nosed breeds

Fees: From $100 to $200 each way per carrier, depending on the type of travel and route (Alaska and Hawaiian flights only).

Before you fly: After booking your ticket, chat with or call Hawaiian to reserve the pet's space; space is limited.

• Direct flights to Honolulu must arrive between 8:00 and 22:00.
• Direct flights to Kona, Lihue or Kahului take only cats and dogs, with a permit under Hawaii's Neighbor Island inspection program.
• Hawaiian doesn't say how many pets one person may check.
• One cat or dog over 6 months per kennel; puppies or kittens of 8 weeks to 6 months: one if over 9 kg (20 lb), otherwise up to 2 of similar size.
• Pets may be refused in extreme temperatures (no figures given).
• Hawaiian doesn't transfer pets in the hold to other airlines; you claim and recheck them.
• On flights within Hawaii a checked pet costs $60 and kennels over 71 cm (28 in) high are refused.

Sources: Pets in baggage compartment · Traveling with pets (fees and booking) · Checked Oct 21, 2026

Hawaiian carries pets in a climate-controlled hold on your flight. Snub-nosed cats and dogs are refused in the hold (they may fly in the cabin).

• 2 per passenger
• 1 per crate
• At least 8 weeks old

Not for snub-nosed breeds

Fees: From $100 to $200 each way per carrier, depending on the type of travel and route (Alaska and Hawaiian flights only).

Before you fly: After booking your ticket, chat with or call Hawaiian to reserve the pet's space; space is limited.

• Hawaiian allows at most 2 pets per household per flight from Mexico into the US; we count 2 per person.
• One cat or dog over 6 months per kennel; puppies or kittens of 8 weeks to 6 months: one if over 9 kg (20 lb), otherwise up to 2 of similar size.
• Pets may be refused in extreme temperatures (no figures given).
• Hawaiian doesn't transfer pets in the hold to other airlines; you claim and recheck them.
• On flights within Hawaii a checked pet costs $60 and kennels over 71 cm (28 in) high are refused.

Sources: Pets in baggage compartment · Traveling with pets (fees and booking) · Checked Oct 21, 2026

Hawaiian carries pets in a climate-controlled hold on your flight. Snub-nosed cats and dogs are refused in the hold (they may fly in the cabin).

• 1 per crate
• At least 8 weeks old

Not for snub-nosed breeds

Fees: From $100 to $200 each way per carrier, depending on the type of travel and route (Alaska and Hawaiian flights only).

Before you fly: After booking your ticket, chat with or call Hawaiian to reserve the pet's space; space is limited.

• Hawaiian doesn't say how many pets one person may check.
• One cat or dog over 6 months per kennel; puppies or kittens of 8 weeks to 6 months: one if over 9 kg (20 lb), otherwise up to 2 of similar size.
• Pets may be refused in extreme temperatures (no figures given).
• Hawaiian doesn't transfer pets in the hold to other airlines; you claim and recheck them.
• On flights within Hawaii a checked pet costs $60 and kennels over 71 cm (28 in) high are refused.
• Hawaiian advises against flying pets to Mexico because of the screwworm risk.

Sources: Pets in baggage compartment · Traveling with pets (fees and booking) · Checked Oct 21, 2026

Within the US (not to or from Hawaii) Hawaiian also takes rabbits, ferrets and some other small pets in the hold.

Fees: From $100 to $200 each way per carrier, depending on the type of travel and route (Alaska and Hawaiian flights only).

Before you fly: After booking your ticket, chat with or call Hawaiian to reserve the pet's space; space is limited.

• Pets may be refused in extreme temperatures (no figures given).
• Hawaiian doesn't transfer pets in the hold to other airlines; you claim and recheck them.

Sources: Pets in baggage compartment · Traveling with pets (fees and booking) · Checked Oct 21, 2026

To or from Hawaii and on international flights Hawaiian takes only dogs and cats in the hold.

Sources: Pets in baggage compartment · Pets traveling internationally · Pets traveling to Hawaii · Checked Oct 21, 2026

Hawaiian Air Cargo doesn't carry pets to or from Mexico, England, France, Italy, Greece, Iceland, Japan, South Korea, Australia or New Zealand.

Sources: Pets traveling internationally · Pet Connect animal travel · Checked Oct 21, 2026

Hawaiian Air Cargo doesn't carry pets to or from Mexico, England, France, Italy, Greece, Iceland, Japan, South Korea, Australia or New Zealand.

Sources: Pets traveling internationally · Pet Connect animal travel · Checked Oct 21, 2026

Alaska Air Cargo and Hawaiian Air Cargo fly pets that travel without a passenger (Pet Connect).

Before you fly: Call Alaska Air Cargo 24 hours to 30 days before travel; trips partly on other airlines and international trips must be booked 3 to 7 business days ahead.

• Pets are generally accepted when forecast temperatures are between 45°F and 85°F (7–29°C); below 45°F a vet's acclimation certificate may allow travel.
• Connections must be at least 2 hours (4 hours to or from a Hawaiian flight) and no more than 6 hours unless kenneling is arranged.
• A vet health certificate issued within 10 days of travel is needed (14 days for dogs and cats going to Hawaii). Pick the pet up within 4 hours of arrival.

Sources: Pet Connect animal travel · Checked Oct 26, 2026

Alaska Air Cargo and Hawaiian Air Cargo fly pets that travel without a passenger (Pet Connect).

Before you fly: Call Alaska Air Cargo 24 hours to 30 days before travel; trips partly on other airlines and international trips must be booked 3 to 7 business days ahead.

• Pets are generally accepted when forecast temperatures are between 45°F and 85°F (7–29°C); below 45°F a vet's acclimation certificate may allow travel.
• Connections must be at least 2 hours (4 hours to or from a Hawaiian flight) and no more than 6 hours unless kenneling is arranged.
• A vet health certificate issued within 10 days of travel is needed (14 days for dogs and cats going to Hawaii). Pick the pet up within 4 hours of arrival.

Sources: Pet Connect animal travel · Checked Oct 26, 2026