2026 airline guide

Hawaiian Airlines: check-in, bags & seats

Check-in & Cutoffs

Online window, airport check-in cutoffs, and bag-drop deadlines

Baggage Fees & Size Limits

Carry-on rules, checked bag fees, oversize and sports equipment

Seats & Upgrades

Economy seat pitch and width, upgrade options, seats to avoid

Routes & hubs

Top routes, hub airports, and where this airline flies

Fees & policies

Seat selection, change, cancel, pet, and phone booking fees.

Miles & loyalty

Earn rates, elite tiers, best redemptions, and partner airlines.

Upgrades

How to get upgraded — elite status, miles, bid upgrades, and gate upgrades.

International

International routes, baggage fees, passport requirements, and check-in rules.

Hawaiian Airlines quick facts

Online check-in opens24 hours before departure

Domestic bag drop closes50 minutes before departure (bag tags accepted within 4 hours of departure)

First checked bag (main cabin)$45 (North America, tickets issued on/after Apr 10, 2026); $30 intra-Hawaii

Carry-on fee (base fare)free

Hawaiian Airlines merged with Alaska Airlines (acquisition completed Sep 2023); check-in and boarding cutoffs are now shared policy with Alaska — 50 min domestic, 60 min international, 30 min boarding gate deadline.
1st bag fee raised to $45 for tickets issued on/after April 10, 2026 (was $40 Oct 14 2025 through Apr 9 2026). Intra-Hawaii: $30 first bag / $40 second bag. International Asia and Oceania: first two bags free.
Carry-on is free even on Saver Fare (Hawaiian's lowest tier). Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard grants 2 free checked bags on Hawaii to North America and interisland routes; international flights excluded.

Know exactly when to leave home

The Leave-By calculator factors in your drive time, parking, check-in, bag drop, and security — so you hit the gate with time to spare.

Data verified 2026-06-28. Always confirm times and fees on the Hawaiian Airlines website before you fly.