Hawaiian Airlines · Bags & fees
Hawaiian Airlines bags, fees & check-in
What you'll actually pay Hawaiian before you board. Bag fees split three ways here, interisland, mainland, and international, so the table you need depends on where you're flying. Plain numbers, stated assumptions, and a date you can trust.
Unless noted, prices are for the Main Cabin (economy), per bag, per person, each way. The headline figures below assume a mainland (Hawaii to North America) route. Interisland and international routes use different fees, shown in their own rows. Atmos Rewards status, the co-branded Mastercard, and the Main Cabin Basic fare change these numbers, and each is flagged below.
Checked bag fees
Hawaiian charges per checked bag, and the fee depends entirely on where you're flying. Interisland hops are the cheapest, mainland routes cost more, and long-haul international Main Cabin fares usually include two free bags. The fee is the same whether you prepay online or pay at the airport. First Class includes two free checked bags.
| Bag | Interisland | Mainland (Hawaii ↔ N. America) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st checked bag | $30 | $45 |
| 2nd checked bag | $40 | $55 |
| 3rd+ checked bag | $50 | $200 |
Interisland means flights between the Hawaiian Islands (e.g. HNL to OGG); mainland means Hawaii to or from the U.S. mainland (e.g. HNL to LAX). Standard allowance is up to 50 lbs and 62 linear inches (length + width + height) per bag. Mainland first and second bag fees rose $5 and $10 on bookings from Apr 10, 2026. International routes are in the next tab.
Fees are charged per person, each way. The same fee structure applies on Hawaiian-branded flights now that Hawaiian and Alaska share one reservation system.
Carry-on & personal item
Every Hawaiian fare includes one free carry-on plus one free personal item. One detail trips travelers up: Hawaiian enforces a 25 lb weight limit on the carry-on, which many U.S. carriers don't. The bag must fit the sizer including handles and wheels.
Hawaiian is one of the few U.S. carriers that caps carry-on weight at 25 lbs, not just size. Pack the heavy items in your checked bag so your roller doesn't get gate-checked. Main Cabin Basic still includes the free carry-on, so this fare does not strip the overhead bag the way some rivals' basic fares do.
Overweight & oversize fees
These surcharges stack on top of the standard checked bag fee, so a heavy first bag on a mainland route can run well over $150. A bag that's both overweight and oversize can incur a combined charge.
| Bag exceeds | Surcharge (added) |
|---|---|
| 51–70 lbs (overweight) | +$100 |
| 71–100 lbs (overweight) | +$200 |
| Over 100 lbs | Not accepted |
| 63–115 linear inches (oversize) | +$200 |
| Over 115 linear inches | Not accepted |
First Class and elite weight allowances reach 70 lbs before the overweight surcharge applies. Bags over 100 lbs or 115 linear inches aren't accepted as checked baggage. The figures above are for mainland (North America) routes. Interisland overweight fees are lower: +$35 for 51–70 lbs and +$70 for 71–100 lbs; the interisland oversize surcharge is +$35.
Basic Economy rules
Main Cabin Basic is Hawaiian's cheapest fare, its answer to basic economy. The good news: it keeps the free full-size carry-on. What you give up is flexibility and seat choice. Main Cabin Basic can't be changed at all after the 24-hour booking window, and it earns no travel credit if you cancel later.
| What you get | Main Cabin Basic | Main Cabin |
|---|---|---|
| Full-size carry-on | Free | Free |
| Personal item | Free | Free |
| Advance seat selection | Paid (or assigned) | Free |
| Flight changes | Not allowed | No change fee |
| Cancel for credit | No | Yes |
Main Cabin Basic seats are assigned automatically unless you pay for advance selection. Outside the 24-hour booking window the fare can't be changed or refunded, and no credit is offered if you cancel.
Changes, cancellations & seats
Hawaiian charges no change fee on Main Cabin, Extra Comfort and First Class. You pay only the fare difference. Main Cabin Basic is the carve-out: it can't be changed at all after the 24-hour window.
| Action | Main Cabin & up | Main Cabin Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Change fee | $0 + fare diff. | Not allowed |
| Cancel for travel credit | Yes | No |
| 24-hour free cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Same-day confirmed change | Fee may apply | Not eligible |
On a non-refundable Main Cabin ticket, moving to a cheaper flight returns the difference as travel credit. Every fare can be cancelled free within 24 hours of booking under the standard U.S. rule.
Check-in & bag-drop deadlines
Miss these cutoffs and Hawaiian can deny boarding. They apply whether or not you're checking a bag, and interisland is the tightest because the hops are short. Build in customs time for international.
| Flight type | Check-in / bag-drop by |
|---|---|
| Interisland (between Islands) | 30 min before departure |
| Mainland (Hawaii ↔ N. America) | 45 min before departure |
| International | 60 min before departure |
Online and app check-in opens 24 hours before departure. Hawaiian suggests arriving about 90 minutes early for interisland, 2.5 hours for mainland, and 3 hours for international to clear bag drop and security in time.
Onboard experience
What the seat and service actually look like by cabin. Hawaiian runs widebody A330s and new 787-9 Dreamliners on long-haul, with First Class, Extra Comfort (extra-legroom economy) and Main Cabin. Specs vary by aircraft type.
| Cabin | What's notable |
|---|---|
| Main Cabin | Standard seat. Free drinks, local snacks and a sweet treat; meals for purchase on most mainland routes. |
| Extra Comfort | Extra-legroom economy on the A330: more recline, priority boarding and an amenity kit. |
| First Class | Lie-flat on widebodies, two free checked bags, free meals and drinks. The 787 adds the Leihoku Suites with doors. |
Long-haul international Main Cabin still includes a complimentary meal. The 787-9 Dreamliner and refreshed A330 carry Hawaiian's long-haul flying; the A321neo serves many mainland and interisland routes.
Where Hawaiian flies
Hawaiian is the Islands' carrier, built around Honolulu with neighbor-island hubs and a long-haul map reaching Asia, Oceania and the U.S. mainland. Since merging with Alaska it feeds a far larger combined network.
Best time to fly Hawaiian
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Seasonal patterns are typical for Hawaii routes and vary by origin; they're planning guidance, not bookable prices.
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