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Hawaiian Airlines allows dogs and cats in the cabin (max 11 kg with carrier) and in cargo. Brachycephalic breeds are banned from cargo. A health certificate is required, valid for 14 days.
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In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets that fit in an under-seat carrier can travel in a cabin verified 2026-07-14 Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog English Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Bullmastiff Brussels Griffon Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff Related: Why temperatures matter for pets flying in the cargo hold Snub-Nosed Breeds Flown by Hawaiian Airlines All brachycephalic breeds must fly in a crate one size larger than normally required. The verified 2026-08-28 Minimum age 8 weeks Two puppies or kittens may occupy a single container provided they are at least 8 weeks old and fully weaned, and no more than 6 months old. verified 2026-08-14 Advance booking notice 48 hours Pet Reservations Hawaiian Airlines requires at least 48 hours’ advance notice if you plan to travel with a pet. verified 2026-07-31 Advance booking required ✓ JaPet will be loaded in the baggage compartment of a passenger flight. We invite you to visit our Cargo website for more information. Please note: No cargo facility available at San Jose, CA or Oakland, CA Requirements… verified 2026-08-02 Max pets per passenger 1 Pet Restrictions: Maximum of 1 animal per kennel *and* maximum amount of kennels per passenger based upon maximum allowed per aircraft… verified 2026-05-22 Booking method make your own flight reservations Your pet must be in a carrier that will fit under the seat in front of you. You may book your pet in the passenger cabin at the same time you make your own flight reservations. verified 2026-08-19 Max per flight 3 B-717/B-767/A330: 3 pets per flight Note: One passenger may check-in multiple animals d under the seat. verified 2026-05-06 Aircraft restrictions ✗ JaLimitation: B717 aircraft - 3 pets B767 aircraft - 3 pets verified 2026-07-20 Max weight (pet + crate) 11 kg …of Hawaii and the US Mainland, as long as the combined weight of the pet and carrier does not exceed 25 lbs (11 kg). verified 2026-07-20 Crate must have/be soft-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Carrier Guidelines For pets traveling in the passenger cabin, carriers must be soft-sided, leak proof, and large enough to allow the animal to sit, stand upright, turn, and lay down in a natural position. verified 2026-08-06 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets in cabin policies Pets in baggage compartment Pets can travel in our climate-controlled baggage compartment under-seat carrier can travel in a cabin. verified 2026-08-20 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog English Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Bullmastiff Brussels Griffon Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff Related: Why temperatures matter for pets flying in the cargo hold Snub-Nosed Breeds Flown by Hawaiian Airlines All brachycephalic breeds must fly in a crate one size larger than normally required. The verified 2026-08-28 Hold: Minimum age 8 weeks Age requirements Minimum age for pets flying as checked baggage is 8 weeks of age and weaned. verified 2026-08-02 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaPet will be loaded in the baggage compartment of a passenger flight. We invite you to visit our Cargo website for more information. Please note: No cargo facility available at San Jose, CA or Oakland, CA Requirements… verified 2026-08-02 Hold: Cold-weather embargo 7°C …or connecting airports exceeds 85 degrees Fahrenheit/29 degrees Celsius or falls below 45 degrees Fahrenheit/7 degrees Celsius verified 2026-08-28 Hold: Heat embargo 29°C …if the local temperature at the origin, destination, or connecting airports exceeds 85 degrees Fahrenheit/29 degrees Celsius or falls below 45 degrees Fahrenheit/7 degrees Celsius verified 2026-08-28 Hold: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Transporting Containers/Kennels Approved Container Required Animals accepted as checked baggage must be placed in a hard sided shipping container verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedUnaccompanied, very large pets or pets flying to countries that require that pets enter under air cargo will travel as manifest cargo in the hold. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaSnub nosed dogs and cats are temperature-sensitive, and should not be transported in the luggage compartment verified 2026-08-14 Cargo: Minimum age 8 weeks Age requirements Minimum age for pets flying as checked baggage is 8 weeks of age and weaned. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking notice 48 hours …Birds will only be accepted on direct flights to HNL. Reservations Reservations must be made at least 48 hours prior to departure. verified 2026-08-13 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaPet will be loaded in the baggage compartment of a passenger flight. We invite you to visit our Cargo website for more information. Please note: No cargo facility available at San Jose, CA or Oakland, CA Requirements… verified 2026-08-16 Cargo: Max pets per flight 3 B-717/B-767/A330: 3 pets per flight Note: One passenger may check-in multiple animals, as long as the aircraft li… verified 2026-08-14 Cargo: Cold-weather embargo 7°C …or connecting airports exceeds 85 degrees Fahrenheit/29 degrees Celsius or falls below 45 degrees Fahrenheit/7 degrees Celsius. verified 2026-07-29 Cargo: Crate must have/be water bowl, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label Water containers must be provided inside and accessible from outside the container verified 2026-07-20 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ JaPets returning to Hawaii must meet Hawaii pet import requirements ; however, the health certificate used for export from Hawaii can be used to return within 30 days if the return trip is on the same itinerary as the… verified 2026-08-07 Health certificate validity 14 days Inter-island Not Required Mainland to Hawaii Original health certificate required/must be dated within 14 days of departure date. verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate validity 30 days Note: Health Certificate is valid for 30 days from original departure date. verified 2026-08-21 Quarantine · Type Quarantine Facility Hawaiian Airlines employee remain with you until the Animal Quarantine Facility opens verified 2026-07-14 Quarantine · Required ✓ JaArrivals outside of these hours will require that a Hawaiian Airlines employee remain with you until the Animal Quarantine Facility opens verified 2026-07-14 Quarantine · Approved facility required ✓ Jaall animals must follow proper entry guidelines by entering the State via the airport animal quarantine holding facility in Honolulu. verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate validity 10 days Hawaii to Mainland Original health certificate required/must be dated within 10 days of departure date. verified 2026-08-27 Health certificate · Issuer a licensed veterinarian must obtain the documentation required for the transport of the animal including a Health Certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian not more than ten (10) days prior to flight departure for flights from Hawaii or verified 2026-08-28 Health certificate · Required ✓ JaForms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel for flights from Hawaii and 14 days for flights to Hawaii is required. verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate valid within days · Health certificate valid within days 14 days Inter-island Not Required Mainland to Hawaii Original health certificate required/must be dated within 14 days of departure date. verified 2026-08-13 Other rules Minimum age 8 weeks Two puppies or kittens may occupy a single container provided they are at least 8 weeks old and fully weaned, and no more than 6 months old. verified 2026-07-20 Emotional support animals allowed ✗ NeinEffective immediately Hawaiian Airlines does not accept birds from Phoenix *Except for service/comfort animals. verified 2026-07-20 Service & assistance animals Esa note Emotional support and psychiatric service animals are no longer accepted Emotional support and Psychiatric service animals Emotional support and psychiatric service animals are no longer accepted on Hawaiian Airlines - only certified Service Animals are allowed. verified 2026-08-19 Fee waived ✓ JaGuests traveling with service animal can find eligibility and requirements in our accessible travel services section. Our Pet Connect@ animal travel program is available via Alaska and Hawaiian Air Cargo for pets… verified 2026-08-28 Recognized ✓ JaGuests traveling with service animal can find eligibility and requirements in our accessible travel services section verified 2026-08-27 Cabin allowed ✓ JaGuests traveling with service animal can find eligibility and requirements in our accessible travel services section. Our Pet Connect@ animal travel program is available via Alaska and Hawaiian Air Cargo for pets… verified 2026-08-28 Esa recognized ✗ NeinEmotional support and service dogs in training as not accepted as service animals verified 2026-07-14 Forms required ✓ JaDepartment of Transportation Service Animal Relief Attestation must also be submitted Domestic Travel The passenger must make all arrangements and assume full responsibility for complying with any applicable verified 2026-08-28 Advance notice hours 48 hours Notice must be provided to the airline at least 48 hours prior to departure. verified 2026-07-14 Documentation required ✓ JaRelated: Acclimating your pet to its crate or carrier Temperature Restrictions – Checked Baggage and Air Cargo When temperatures rise above or drop under certain levels, commercial airlines will prohi Related: verified 2026-07-07 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets in cabin Pets that fit in an under-seat carrier can travel in a cabin verified 2026-08-21 Minimum age 8 weeks Two puppies or kittens may occupy a single container provided they are at least 8 weeks old and fully weaned, and no more than 6 months old. verified 2026-08-14 Advance booking notice 48 hours …find a pet friendly place to stay at your destination. Pet Reservations Hawaiian Airlines requires at least 48 hours’ advance notice if you plan to travel with a pet. verified 2026-08-13 Advance booking required ✓ JaPet will be loaded in the baggage compartment of a passenger flight. We invite you to visit our Cargo website for more information. Please note: No cargo facility available at San Jose, CA or Oakland, CA Requirements… verified 2026-08-02 Max pets per passenger 1 Pet Restrictions: Maximum of 1 animal per kennel *and* maximum amount of kennels per passenger based upon maximum allowed per aircraft… verified 2026-05-22 Booking method make your own flight reservations You may book your pet in the passenger cabin at the same time you make your own flight reservations verified 2026-07-20 Crate must have/be soft-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier For pets traveling in the passenger cabin, carriers must be soft-sided, leak proof, and large enough to allow the animal to sit, stand upright, turn, and lay down in a natural position Pets in the Cabin Hawaiian… verified 2026-08-19 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets in cabin policies Pets in baggage compartment Pets can travel in our climate-controlled baggage compartment under-seat carrier can travel in a cabin. verified 2026-08-20 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaSnub nosed dogs and cats are temperature-sensitive, and should not be transported in the luggage compartment verified 2026-08-14 Hold: Minimum age 8 weeks Two puppies or kittens may occupy a single container provided they are at least 8 weeks old and fully weaned, and no more than 6 months old. verified 2026-08-14 Hold: Advance booking notice 48 hours Reservations Reservations must be made at least 48 hours prior to departure. verified 2026-08-10 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaPet will be loaded in the baggage compartment of a passenger flight. We invite you to visit our Cargo website for more information. Please note: No cargo facility available at San Jose, CA or Oakland, CA Requirements… verified 2026-08-02 Hold: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Transporting Containers/Kennels Approved Container Required Animals accepted as checked baggage must be placed in a hard sided shipping container verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedUnaccompanied, very large pets or pets flying to countries that require that pets enter under air cargo will travel as manifest cargo in the hold. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaSnub nosed dogs and cats are temperature-sensitive, and should not be transported in the luggage compartment verified 2026-08-14 Cargo: Minimum age 8 weeks Two puppies or kittens may occupy a single container provided they are at least 8 weeks old and fully weaned, and no more than 6 months old. verified 2026-08-14 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaPet will be loaded in the baggage compartment of a passenger flight. We invite you to visit our Cargo website for more information. Please note: No cargo facility available at San Jose, CA or Oakland, CA Requirements… verified 2026-08-16 Cargo: Cold-weather embargo 7°C Animals may be accepted for travel if the temperature falls below 45F/7C only under the following conditions: There is no current embargo in place, and You are in possession of an… verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Heat embargo 29°C Pets will not be accepted as checked baggage or air cargo when actual or forecasted temperatures are above 85°F (29.4°C) or below 45°F (7.2°C) at any airport on the itinerary. verified 2026-08-27 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier For pets traveling as checked baggage, kennels must be hard-sided Transporting Containers/Kennels Approved Container Required Animals accepted as checked baggage must be placed in a hard sided shipping container Kennel… verified 2026-05-22 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ JaRelated: Selecting a pet carrier that is airline compliant Forms required Health certificates issued within 14 days of travel are required for flights between Hawaii and North America d under the seat. verified 2026-07-10 Health certificate validity 14 days Inter-island Not Required Mainland to Hawaii Original health certificate required/must be dated within 14 days of departure date. verified 2026-07-30 Health certificate validity 10 days Hawaii to Mainland Original health certificate required/must be dated within 10 days of departure date. verified 2026-08-27 Quarantine · Required ✓ JaDue to animal quarantine laws, all animals must follow proper entry guidelines by entering the State via the airport animal qua INTERNATIONAL CONTRACT OF CARRIAGE: RULE 105 ACCEPTANCE OF PETS AND ANIMALS General… verified 2026-08-14 Health certificate · Validity days 14 days Health certificates issued within 14 days of travel are verified 2026-07-14 Other rules Minimum age 8 weeks Two puppies or kittens may occupy a single container provided they are at least 8 weeks old and fully weaned, and no more than 6 months old. verified 2026-07-20 Frequently Asked Questions Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Hawaiian Airlines?
Does Hawaiian Airlines allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
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
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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
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