Hawaiian Airlines
Pet travel policy for Hawaiian Airlines (HA) — based at Honolulu (HNL), United States.
Policy summary
Hawaiian Airlines applies the strictest US in-cabin pet rules because of Hawaii's rabies-free status and the state's Department of Agriculture quarantine programme. In-cabin pets are accepted only on inter-island Hawaiian Airlines flights and on flights from Hawaii to the US continent — pets cannot travel in the cabin from the US continent or any international city to Hawaii. The fee is 35 USD per pet for inter-island flights and 125 USD per pet from Hawaii to North America. Carriers must fit under the seat with maximum dimensions of 16 by 10 by 9.5 inches (soft-sided) or 17 by 10 by 9.25 inches (hard-sided), and the combined pet plus carrier weight cannot exceed 25 pounds. Pets travelling into Hawaii must clear the Animal Quarantine Station at Honolulu, which has a five-day-or-less programme for animals that meet a strict pre-arrival rabies-titer protocol; otherwise, the standard 120-day quarantine applies. Hawaiian Airlines accepts pets as checked baggage on most routes and as cargo through its Live Animal Acceptance team.
Quick reference
| Cabin pets | Yes — cats & small dogs in approved under-seat carrier |
|---|---|
| Cargo / checked program | Yes — IATA-rated kennel via dedicated cargo division |
| Cabin fee (one-way) | $35 USD (typical, route-dependent) |
| Carrier max dimensions | 16 x 10 x 9.5 (soft) / 17 x 10 x 9.25 (hard) in |
| Weight limit | 25 (pet + carrier) |
| Breed restrictions | Pets only allowed inter-island and from Hawaii to North America; no inbound cabin pets. |
| Reservations | 1-800-367-5320 |
| Hub airport | Honolulu (HNL) |
| Country | United States |
How to book a pet on Hawaiian Airlines
Almost every airline requires you to add a pet to your reservation by phone — there is no online self-service for in-cabin or cargo pets at the major carriers, because the airline must confirm there is space on the specific aircraft type and route. Call 1-800-367-5320 within 24 hours of buying your ticket and ask the agent to add the pet to your booking. You will be quoted the fee at the time of booking and pay it at airport check-in. Bring printed proof of vaccinations and a recent veterinary health certificate, especially for international itineraries.
At the airport, plan to arrive 90 minutes before a domestic departure or three hours before an international departure. The airline gate agent will inspect your carrier, attach an in-cabin pet tag, and confirm that your pet meets the under-seat dimension and weight limits. If your animal is travelling in cargo, you will drop them off at the carrier's dedicated cargo-acceptance facility (separate from the passenger terminal) at least four hours before departure for kennel inspection and loading.