Hawaiian Airlines in-cabin pet policy — and the carriers that fit
Hawaiian Airlines allows small pets in the cabin in a carrier up to 17 × 11 × 9.5 in. Below: the official rules (cited), the honest under-seat caveat, and which carriers fit that limit.
📏 Short height: Height limit is 9.5" — tighter than the mainland Big Four. Standard 10.5-11"-tall carriers exceed it on paper; pick a low-profile or flexible-height soft carrier.
Hawaiian Airlines pet rules
| Recommended max carrier (soft) | 17 × 11 × 9.5 in |
| Soft-sided required? | Yes |
| In-cabin fee | $35 within Hawaii; $125 between Hawaii and North America |
| Species allowed | domestic dogs, cats |
| Pets | 1 pet carrier per ticketed guest (may hold 2 puppies/kittens of the same breed, 8 weeks to 6 months old) |
| Booking | Call Hawaiian Reservations (1-800-367-5320) at least 48 hours ahead. No cabin pets on international routes or flights to/from PPG, JFK, BOS, AUS and SLC; health certificate required between Hawaii and North America; State of Hawaii animal-entry rules apply on arrival. |
Source: official Hawaiian Airlines pet policy · verified 2026-07-23
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Carriers that fit Hawaiian Airlines
Matched to Hawaiian Airlines's published 17 × 11 × 9.5 in limit (height checked strictly; footprint may rotate). See the full Hawaiian Airlines carrier shortlist →
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How to confirm your actual under-seat space
Hawaiian Airlines's number is a fleet-wide recommendation, not a promise for your exact seat. Before you buy or fly:
- Check which aircraft operates your flight (in your booking or on a seat-map site).
- Avoid bulkhead and some window seats — they have less (or no) under-seat storage.
- Call Hawaiian Airlines to confirm under-seat dimensions for that aircraft, or
- Choose a collapsible / flexible-height carrier that adapts to a tighter space.
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