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Hawaiian Airlines has a fairly standard baggage policy with fees that are pretty average for checked bags ($25 to $30) when compared to other major airlines. However, Hawaiian’s overweight fees seem to come in a bit cheaper than the average.
Fun Fact: Hawaiian Airlines has a great little exclusion for bringing fresh papaya and pineapple back home with you. Must be that “Aloha Spirit” …
1 personal item: FREE
1 standard carry-on bag: FREE
Size and Weight Restrictions
Lap Infant Carry-on Policy
All checked bags must adhere to a max weight of 50 pounds (23 kg) and max linear dimensions of 62 inches (157 cm).
| First Bag | Second Bag | 3+ Bags | |
| Main Cabin (Neighbor Island) | $25 | $35 | $50 |
| Main Cabin (North America) | $30 | $40 | $100 |
| First Class | Included | Included | $50 (neighbor islands) $100 (North America) $150 (International) |
| International (American Samoa and Tahiti, Australia and New Zealand, Japan, Korea) | Included | Included | $150 |
It’s worth noting that Hawaiian Airlines allows passengers traveling on the same booking to pool their baggage. If you exceed the sum of the maximum individual allowances, then excess baggage fees would apply.
| Hawaii To/From | 51 to 70 Pounds | 71 to 100 Pounds | 62 to 80 Inches |
| Neighbor island | $35 | $70 | $35 |
| North America | $50 | $200 | $100 |
| Australia or New Zealand | $0 | Not accepted | $150 |
| Japan or Korea | $50 (business class $0) | $400 | |
| Pago Pago | $50 | $400 | |
| Papeete | $50 | Not accepted |
For baggage fees related to special luggage (sporting equipment, musical instruments, etc.) please refer to Hawaiian Airlines’ rules.
As a member benefit, HawaiianMiles members will enjoy reduced first and second checked baggage fees when flying between the neighbor islands, traveling wholly within the State of Hawaii.
Pualani Platinum members receive the first 3 bags complimentary (this applies to members only). Applicable overweight and excess baggage fees will apply. The next additional bag will be charged at the fourth bag fee.
Pualani Gold and Premier Club members receive the first 2 bags complimentary (this applies to members only). Applicable overweight and excess baggage fees will apply. The next additional bag will be charged at the third bag fee.
Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard®: The primary cardmember is eligible to earn 2 complimentary checked bags on Hawaiian Airlines-operated flights. International flights are excluded. This is in addition to any elite member baggage allowance.
Hawaiian Airlines will accept 1 pre-packaged box of papayas or pineapples, per paid passenger, free of charge (subject to space availability) on flights departing from Hawaii to North America. The box must not exceed 10 pounds in weight and must be pre-agriculture inspected.
Hawaiian Airlines does allow passengers to prepay luggage online when they check-in from 24 hours before the flight departure.
Passengers need to visit the Manage Flights area of the website and select Check-in Online where they can pay any baggage fees.
The Hawaiian Airlines World Elite card offers 2 free checked bags on flights between Hawaii and North America, as well as interisland flights, as a benefit.
If you aren’t a cardholder, pick the right credit card to get your checked bag fees reimbursed when flying Hawaiian Airlines. Check out your Capital One options below to be reimbursed 1 cent per mile on travel purchases within the last 90 days:
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33 comments
James Francis Penczar
August 22, 2019
Is the Hawaiian Airlines mileage program going to stop on 28th of this month (August 2019)?
Andrew Kunesh
August 22, 2019
Hi James, we haven’t heard anything that would suggest this. Thanks!
Ruel Reyes
August 25, 2019
Does Active Duty Service Members have to pay for checked baggage?
Catherine Luther
August 26, 2019
Hi Ruel,
Hawaiian Airlines allows Active duty US military passengers to bring 4 free pieces of checked luggage on military orders and 2 free pieces for personal travel. You can view the details here.
gary shimabukuro
September 05, 2019
Weighing less than 50 Lbs, may I check in my tool box?
Catherine Luther
September 06, 2019
Hi Gary,
A tool box is not featured on Hawaiian Air’s list of restricted items. However, as we’re not Hawaiian Air we cannot confirm this for you so you would need to contact the airline to check.
vbscript2
September 17, 2019
It appears that Hawaiian increased their bag fees for flights to/from North America about a year ago. Flights booked on or after Nov 13, 2018 are now $30 first bag and $40 second back for flights to/from North America, according to Hawaiian’s website.
http://hawaiianair.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/80/~/checked-bag-fees
Catherine Luther
September 17, 2019
Hi, thanks for highlighting this. We’ve amended the article accordingly.
Jessica LaCross
September 30, 2019
I’m traveling to Maui on Hawaiian airlines this week, I’m traveling with my wedding dress, curious if bringing my dress in a standard garment bag would be acceptable as a carry on item to go in the overhead or if hanging in a closet is an option?
Thank you!
Jarrod West
September 30, 2019
Hi Jessica,
It should be accepted as your carry-on, although a space to hang it is probably unlikely depending on the plane. I suggest you contact Hawaiian Airlines directly to see if there are any accommodations they can arrange for your dress.
Thanks for reading!
Zoe
October 10, 2019
I’m flying Hawaiian from Australia and have 4 inter-island flights (plus the 2 internationals) – I’ve assumed (and travel agent thought so too) that I do not need to pay for luggage on the inter-island flights due to it being a total multi-stop international flight booking? Is that correct or will I be needing to buy baggage for each flight?
Jarrod West
October 10, 2019
Hi Zoe,
Usually, Hawaiian Airlines does charge for baggage on flight between islands. However, since your trip is apart of a larger itinerary, I recommend you contact the Hawaiian Airlines customer support team directly and they should be able to give you an exact answer.
Thanks for reading!
joan C
October 28, 2019
I am flying Hawaiian from Los Angeles to Maui in first class. What is the total allowed weight? I get 2 free bags, but the weight is not mentioned. I am guessing it might be 70 lbs? True or false?
Stephen Au
October 28, 2019
Hi Joan,
As stated in the article, each free checked bag must be a maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lb) and max linear dimensions of 157 cm (62”).
Thanks for reading.
Rommel
November 16, 2019
Aloha,
Military not currently on orders. How many baggage am I allowed to check in without a fee and does my spouse gets the same offer?
Catherine Luther
November 17, 2019
Hi Rommel,
Hawaiian Airlines states:
“Active duty US military personnel will only be allowed two (2) complimentary checked bags per person for coach/ first/business classes of service when on personal travel. A valid active duty Military ID is required at time of check-in.
Baggage allowance for military personnel on personal travel is limited to maximum of 50 lbs. and 62 linear inches without charge.
Military bag fee waiver will not apply to US military dependents on personal travel.”
Steven Fricke
December 19, 2020
Does Hawaiian allow for heavier baggage if flying first class? Other airlines have allowed up to 70 lbs.
Jarrod West
December 19, 2020
Hi Steven,
Hawaiian just allows up to 50lbs bags for their first class passengers.
James Myers
April 20, 2022
Well, that may be so but there is no charge for Business Class for luggage 51-70 lbs according to the Hawaiian Airlines chart. Ergo, flying Business Class you MAY check in a bag(s) over 50 lbs but less than 71 lbs without incurred charges.
Julie
March 24, 2021
Can I use Hawaiian Miles points to pay for checked luggage fee?
Jarrod West
March 24, 2021
Hi Julie,
Unfortunately, Hawaiian does not currently allow miles to be used towards baggage.
tal
April 12, 2021
Is there a baggage fee for car seats, for toddlers (older than 2 years old) that are loaded on the back of the plane?
Jarrod West
April 14, 2021
Hi Tal,
If your child is older than 2 years old then yes you would pay a carry-on bag fee in order to bring a car seat.
Scott
June 06, 2021
Can I pay an overwieght fee on my surfboard bag going from San Diego to Maui?
Jarrod West
June 06, 2021
Hi Scott,
If you call the Hawaiian Airlines customer service team at 1-(800)-367-5320 they can assist you with that.
Dana
June 13, 2021
I booked a flight from LGB to Kona using Miles from my world elite HA mastercard. Do I still receive my one free bag with the credit card?
Jarrod West
June 14, 2021
Hi Dana,
You are required to pay with your Hawaiian Airlines World Elite card in order to receive the free checked bag, so using your miles would not qualify.
Gloria Antonio
November 25, 2021
Just to understand the baggage policy, each checked-in passenger is entitled to one carry-on and 1 checked bag. I’m traveling with my husband so he’s entitled to one carry-on and 1 checked-in bag also? Thank you.
Katie Seemann
November 29, 2021
Hi Gloria,
Each passenger is entitled to one personal item and one standard carry-on bag, so both you and your husband would each be able to bring these. There are fees for checking bags.
Phyllis Dewey
October 12, 2022
I am traveling with a medical device (C-Pap machine) does that count as my one personal item?
Jarrod West
October 13, 2022
Hi Phyllis,
No, a CPAP machine should not count as your personal item.
Diann
May 29, 2023
How many luggage is a first class passenger allowed to check in free of charge?
Chris Hassan
May 29, 2023
2 bags up to 50lbs each.
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