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Hawaiian Airlines is one of the clearer pet policies to plan around, but the snub-nosed rule is the line to read first. Both cabin and cargo restrict brachycephalic breeds, and a Cavalier like Pixel sits close enough to that line that I always confirm breed acceptance before anything else. Sort that question early and the rest of this policy is straightforward paperwork and timing.
Hawaiian Airlines's pet policy splits into cabin and cargo. This page summarizes the weight limits, fees, brachycephalic-breed restrictions, and carrier specifications for both modes — sourced from the airline's official pet pages.
How Hawaiian Airlines handles your pet
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Cargo: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, water bowl, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrierverified 2026-05-22
Health & documents
Health certificate required✓ Yesverified 2026-07-10
Health certificate validity14 daysverified 2026-07-30
Health certificate validity10 daysverified 2026-08-27
Quarantine · Required✓ Yesverified 2026-08-14
Health certificate · Validity days14 daysverified 2026-07-14
Other rules
Minimum age8 weeksverified 2026-07-20
Hawaiian Airlines requires pet reservations to be made at least 48 hours before departure. The cabin and hold each hold a limited number of animals per flight, so the booking closes far before the fare does. Add the pet to the reservation the moment the human ticket is confirmed, because a sold-out pet allocation cannot be reopened at check-in.
Hawaiian Airlines will not transport any pet when temperatures drop below -6.6 °C (20°F). Below 45°F an acclimation certificate is needed, but past the -6.6 °C floor no animal moves regardless of paperwork. For winter connections through cold mainland hubs, check the forecast at every stop, because one frigid leg can ground the whole itinerary.
Hawaiian Airlines charges 35 USD each way to fly a pet in the cabin on inter-island routes, rising to 125 USD between Hawaii and the mainland. Confirm which fare applies to your specific segments before booking, and carry the fee ready at check-in, since the cabin pet slot is only held once the charge is paid.
With Hawaiian, the decision tree is short: clear the brachycephalic question, book the pet slot 48 hours out, watch the cold-weather floor on any mainland leg, and budget the right cabin fare. Handle those four and you're set. Let Pawgo fold them into one personalized plan so your island trip runs on schedule from booking to baggage claim.
ISO 11784/11785 — the universal microchip standard.
FAVN
Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — a rabies serology test required by rabies-free destinations.
Brachycephalic
Snub-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persians, Himalayans) with restricted airline acceptance due to heat-stress risk.
AVIH
Animal Vehicle In Hold — IATA's term for cargo pet shipment, with fees that vary by carrier and route.
Auto-generated from verified data · Last updated: August 29, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Hawaiian Airlines?
Yes, Hawaiian Airlines allows dogs in the cabin. Your pet and carrier combined must weigh under 11 kg. For your specific pet's eligibility, check Pawgo at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Hawaiian Airlines allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
Hawaiian Airlines bans brachycephalic breeds from cargo. Breeds like French Bulldogs, Pugs, and Persian cats are affected. Verify your breed at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Hawaiian Airlines require a health certificate for pets?
Yes, Hawaiian Airlines requires a health certificate for pets. It must be issued within 14 days of travel. Your destination country may have additional requirements — check www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Can I ship my dog as cargo on Hawaiian Airlines?
Yes, Hawaiian Airlines offers cargo pet transport. Confirm the carrier's specific crate and documentation requirements with the airline directly before booking. Get the full details at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
How many pets can I bring on Hawaiian Airlines?
Hawaiian Airlines allows 1 in the cabin, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier.Build my pet's travel plan →
How much does it cost to fly a pet on Hawaiian Airlines?
On flights within Metropolitan France, Hawaiian Airlines charges from 35 USD in the cabin, one way per pet. Longer routes cost more — price your exact itinerary.Build my pet's travel plan →
What if my flight is delayed past my health certificate validity?
If the certificate window expires before you board, you'll need a re-issue. Build a 1-2 day buffer between the cert date and departure to absorb minor delays.Build my pet's travel plan →
What happens if I forget a document?
At the destination airport: at best, an extended inspection while you produce backup; at worst, the pet is held in quarantine or returned to origin at your cost. Bring printed copies.Build my pet's travel plan →
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