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Carry-On Pet - Cabin / Passenger Compartment

Web Check-in is not available for passengers with pets in cabin.

Hawaiian Airlines will only transport domestic dogs or cats as pets in cabin.  Household birds must be transported as Check-in luggage.  Other animals are not permitted.  Please call Reservations to check pet space availability and  reserve space for your pet.

Pets traveling in cabin are limited to one (1) pet per kennela, and one (1) kennel per passenger.

Hawaiian Airlines will limit the number of kennels carried on any flight in order to ensure the safety and well being of any animal transported.

Carry on Pets are NOT PERMITTED on flights into the State of Hawaii, to/from New York or to/from International destinations 

Please see our Special Assistance section if traveling with a Service Animal

a. Up to two (2) puppies, or two (2) kittens at least 8 weeks, but no more than 6 months, may be carried in one (1) kennel, provided they do not exceed a total weight of 25 pounds.

b. Pets in cabin are restricted due to quarantine restrictions set by the Hawaii Department of Agriculture.

Pet Carrier Acceptance Information

Passengers must:

  • Supply their own pet carrier and make all arrangements
  • Assume full responsibility for complying with any applicable laws, customs, and government regulation requirements or restrictions of the country, state, and territory to which the animal is being transported

Regulations and Restrictions

Maximum one (1) pet carrier per passenger:

System Maximum Weight Maximum Length Maximum Width Maximum Depth
English 25 lbs 16 inches 10 inches 9.5 inches
Metric 11 kg 40 cm 25 cm 24 cm

Pets exceeding 25 lbs / 11 kg, but less than 70 lbs, must be transported as check-in luggage. For pets over 70 lbs, please refer to Hawaiian Airlines Cargo.

Pet carrier must be leakproof, well ventilated  and able to be stored under the seat in front of the passenger.  The container could be a "sherpa" type bag or hard sided kennel that is an airline approved. Kennel must be and adequately sizedd (able to stand/turn around). The animal must be confined to the pet carrier, and is subject to inspection and approval by airline personnel prior to acceptance.

Pets must be harmless, inoffensive, odorless and require no attention during transit

c. Pet carrier can be "Sherpa", which has mesh lining that helps prevent leakage and looks like a duffle bag.
d. Pet carrier must have a reasonable amount of room for the comfort and safety of the animal (must be able to stand and turn around in kennel), and comply with all U.S. Animal Welfare Act and Department of Agriculture Requirements.

Maximum Pets in Passenger Compartment

Aircraft Class Limit
B-717 First+Coach
(Combined Total)
5
B-767 / A-330 First 2
B-767 / A-330 Coach 5

Pet Fees

Fees shown are one-way per kennel. All fees subject to change. Non-service animal accomodation is subject to space availability. Voluntary stopovers incur point-to-point charges.

There are no fees for the transportation of service animals, in either the passenger or luggage compartment.682a

Neighbor Island Hawaii to North America North America to Hawaii International
Passenger Compartment
(PETC)
$35 $175 Not Allowed Not Allowed
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