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FAQ about Hawaiian Airlines pet policy

Policy last updated: April 20, 2026

Accepted pets:🐱 Cat🐶 Dog
Min age: 8 weeks

In-Cabin Travel

Allowed
🐾Accepted pets🐱 Cat🐶 Dog
Carrier max dimensions43 × 28 × 24 cm
Max pets per passenger1
Fee125 USD

Fee of $125 USD per carrier each way for Hawaii–US Mainland travel (if booked before Oct 14, 2025, or departing through Jan 1, 2026). Fee of $35 USD per carrier each way for travel within Hawaii. Effective Oct 14, 2025: updated fee of $100 USD/CAD each way per carrier for flights departing on or after Jan 2, 2026; intra-Hawaii remains $35 USD. Guest must be 18+ to travel with a pet in cabin. One carrier per ticketed guest. Carrier may contain one adult dog or cat, or two puppies/kittens of same breed aged 8 weeks to weaned. Pets not permitted in cabin on international flights or flights to/from PPG. No First Class, bulkhead, or exit row seating. Pet must remain in carrier under seat at all times. Pet in cabin does not count toward carry-on allowance for Hawaii flights but counts toward 2-piece limit for US Mainland flights. 48-hour advance notice encouraged. Must check in with agent at counter 3 hours before departure. Carrier dimensions: 17" L x 11" W x 9.5" H (approx. 43 x 28 x 24 cm).

Cargo / Hold

Allowed
As checked baggage Yes
As freight Yes
Max weight68 kg
Fee225 USD
Temperature embargoSeasonal embargo April 15–October 15 for flights to/from SJC, SMF, LAS, PHX, SLC. Temperature must not exceed 85°F/29°C or fall below 20°F/-7°C at any origin, destination, or connection airport. Acclimation certificate required for temperatures between 20°F/-7°C and 45°F/7°C, dated within 10 days of travel.

Pets accepted as checked baggage in pressurized, temperature-controlled cargo compartment. Dogs and cats accepted; prohibited on all international routes (including PPG). Some exceptions for active-duty military on orders between SEA–NRT and HNL–select Japan cities. Fee: $225 USD per kennel each way for Hawaii–US Mainland (booked before Oct 14, 2025, or departing through Jan 1, 2026); $60 USD within Hawaii; $100 USD within Alaska. Effective Oct 14, 2025: updated fee of $200 USD/CAD each way per kennel for flights departing on or after Jan 2, 2026; military/dependents on orders: $100 USD/CAD; within Hawaii: $60 USD. Maximum kennel size: 36" L x 25" W x 28" H. Maximum combined weight of animal + kennel: 150 lbs (~68 kg). One adult dog or cat per kennel, or up to two puppies/kittens of same breed aged 8 weeks to weaned. Animals not transferred between airlines; minimum 4-hour connection if connecting to Alaska Airlines codeshare. Must check in with agent 3 hours before departure. 48-hour advance notice encouraged by calling 1-800-367-5320. Freight transport available via Hawaiian Airlines Cargo at www.hawaiianaircargo.com or 1-877-HA-CARGO.

Service Animals

Unknown

No information about service animals provided in the source pages.

Breed Restrictions

  • American Bully
  • American Staffordshire Terrier
  • American Pit Bull Terrier
  • Boston Terrier
  • Boxer
  • Brussels Griffon
  • Bulldog
  • Bull Mastiff
  • Bull Terrier
  • Chow Chow
  • Dutch Pug
  • English Bulldog
  • English Toy Spaniel
  • French Bulldog
  • Japanese Pug
  • Japanese Spaniel (Chin)
  • Lhasa Apso
  • Pekingese
  • Pit Bull
  • Pug
  • Shar Pei
  • Shih Tzu
  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  • Burmese (cat)
  • Exotic (cat)
  • Himalayan (cat)
  • Persian (cat)

Documentation Required

  • Animal health certificate (required for travel between Hawaii and US Mainland; dated no more than 14 days prior to flight arrival at destination; not required for travel solely within Hawaii)
  • Neighbor Island Inspection Permit (NIIP) from Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture for direct flights from US Mainland to LIH, OGG, or KOA
  • Acclimation certificate from veterinarian dated within 10 days of travel (required if temperature at any airport is between 20°F/-7°C and 45°F/7°C)
What types of animals are permitted in the cabin?
Small dogs and cats are accepted in the cabin on most Hawaiian Airlines domestic routes. Rabbits are permitted in cabin only on Neighbor Island flights within Hawaii. Household birds are not accepted in the cabin.
What is the maximum weight allowed for a pet in the cabin?
No specific maximum combined weight is stated for in-cabin pets. The pet must fit comfortably inside the carrier, and the carrier must fit under the seat in front of you.
What are the carrier size requirements for in-cabin pet travel?
The maximum allowable pet carrier size is 17" long x 11" wide x 9.5" tall (approximately 43 x 28 x 24 cm). Carriers are measured during check-in.
Can pets travel in the cargo hold, and what are the requirements?
Yes. Dogs and cats may travel as checked baggage in the pressurized, temperature-controlled cargo compartment on domestic routes (Hawaii and US Mainland). Pets are prohibited as checked baggage on international routes. Maximum kennel size is 36" L x 25" W x 28" H, and the maximum combined weight of animal and kennel is 150 lbs. A health certificate is required for travel between Hawaii and the US Mainland. Seasonal and temperature embargoes apply.
What are the fees for traveling with a pet?
In-cabin: $35 USD within Hawaii; $125 USD between Hawaii and US Mainland (for bookings before Oct 14, 2025 or flights departing through Jan 1, 2026). From Oct 14, 2025 onward, the fee is $100 USD/CAD for flights departing Jan 2, 2026 or later (intra-Hawaii remains $35). Checked baggage: $60 USD within Hawaii; $225 USD between Hawaii and US Mainland; $100 USD within Alaska (for bookings before Oct 14, 2025 or flights departing through Jan 1, 2026). From Oct 14, 2025 onward, the fee is $200 USD/CAD for flights departing Jan 2, 2026 or later; military/dependents on orders pay $100 USD/CAD.
Is there a limit on the number of pets per passenger or per flight?
Each ticketed guest may travel with only one pet carrier in the cabin. A limited number of animals are permitted in the baggage compartment per flight, accommodated on a first-booked basis.
Are there any breed restrictions for pets traveling in the cabin or cargo?
Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds are highly discouraged for checked baggage travel due to respiratory risks. These include dog breeds such as Bulldog, French Bulldog, Pug, Boxer, Boston Terrier, Shih Tzu, and others, and cat breeds such as Persian, Himalayan, Burmese, and Exotic. Mixed breeds containing any of these breeds are also discouraged.
What documents and health certificates are required to travel with a pet?
A health certificate from a veterinarian is required for travel between Hawaii and the US Mainland (dated no more than 14 days prior to arrival at destination). It is not required for travel solely within Hawaii. A Neighbor Island Inspection Permit (NIIP) is required for direct flights from the US Mainland to LIH, OGG, or KOA. An acclimation certificate is required if temperatures at any airport are between 20°F and 45°F, dated within 10 days of travel.
How do I book a flight for my pet, and can I do it online?
Hawaiian Airlines encourages at least 48-hour advance notification by contacting Reservations at 1-800-367-5320. Self-service check-in is restricted for pet travelers; you must check in with an agent at the front counter 3 hours before departure.
Are there special requirements for international travel with a pet?
Pets are not permitted as checked baggage or in the cabin on international routes. Some exceptions exist for active-duty military on orders (e.g., SEA–NRT and HNL–select Japan cities). For other international transport options, contact Hawaiian Airlines Cargo.
Are there temperature-related restrictions for pets traveling in the cargo hold?
Yes. Pets will not be accepted if the temperature at any origin, destination, or connection airport exceeds 85°F/29°C or falls below 20°F/-7°C. An acclimation certificate from the veterinarian (dated within 10 days) is required for temperatures between 20°F/-7°C and 45°F/7°C. A seasonal embargo from April 15 to October 15 applies for flights to/from SJC, SMF, LAS, PHX, and SLC.
Is there a dedicated contact for pet travel inquiries?
Yes. Contact Hawaiian Airlines Reservations at 1-800-367-5320. For cargo transport, contact Hawaiian Airlines Cargo at www.hawaiianaircargo.com or call 1-877-HA-CARGO (422-2746).

Source: Official pet policy page ↗