Hawaiian Airlines carries dogs and cats in the cabin and in the hold up to 68 kg. The service is paid: 100 USD per flight.
Some countries take no animals at all: Japan. Snub-nosed breeds are not accepted in the hold. Direct flights reach 2 countries, but flying there and taking a pet are different questions: the destination country has its own entry rules.
A personal plan combines the airline's rules with the destination's
The conditions that send people back to the ticket desk: closed destinations, breeds, heat limits and how early the pet must be booked.
Snub-nosed dogs and cats are not accepted in the hold, except on flights within Hawaii and between Hawaii and the U.S. mainland with no onward connection. There are no breed restrictions in the cabin.
Hawaiian Airlines flies direct to 2 countries according to the schedules. Flying there is not the same as taking a pet: the destination country has its own entry rules, and the carrier itself closes some routes to animals.
| Country | Cities | Cabin | Hold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇯🇵 Japan No pets carried |
1 | — | — |
The destinations with the most cities are shown; countries where pets are not carried are always shown. A country's entry requirements are on its own guide.
Every number above comes from the carrier's official page. Check it before buying: airlines change the rules without notice.
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines provide Fur-st Class Care™ for our furry friends
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Soft-sided 50 17" x 11" x 9.5"
Carrier size
The pet and carrier combined may weigh up to 150 lbs./68 kgs.
Hold weight
Brachycephalic dogs and cats are not accepted for travel in the baggage compartment.
Snub-nosed breeds
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines do not accept pets in the baggage compartment to/from:
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accept most domesticated pets for travel in our climate-controlled baggage and cargo compartments for a fee of $200 each way per kennel.
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From Friday, July 31, 2026, through Wednesday, September 30, 2026, we can't accept French Bulldogs or English Bulldogs for transport in the cargo hold.
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Dogs and cats must be at least 8 weeks of age and weaned.
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Pets in cabin are not allowed to the following international locations:
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Small pets are accepted for travel in the passenger cabin for a fee of $100
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Dogs, cats, and rabbits must be at least eight weeks old and must have been fully weaned and accustomed to taking solid food and have done so, without nursing, for a period of at least five days.
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Yes.
100 USD per flight.
Not in the hold.
Japan.