The short answer
- Personal item: free; a purse, briefcase or laptop bag.
- Carry-on: free on standard fares, up to 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm).
- Checked bag: first bag $45 ($30 interisland); up to 50 lb (23 kg) and 62 linear inches.
- Hawaiian Saver: Hawaiian now sells Alaska-style Saver fares. They include a carry-on and a personal item, like every other fare.
Hawaiian bag fees at a glance
| Bag | Price | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Personal item | Free | Must fit under the seat |
| Carry-on bag | Free | 22 × 14 × 9 in |
| 1st checked bag | $45 ($30 interisland) | Up to 50 lb / 23 kg |
| 2nd checked bag | $55 ($40 interisland) | Up to 62 linear in |
| Overweight bag | North America: 51–70 lb $100, 71–100 lb $200. Interisland: $35 / $70. | |
| Oversize bag | North America: 63–115 linear in $200. Interisland: $35. |
Standard fees for Hawaiian’s main routes as of our last check. Elite status, co-branded cards and some fares include bags.
Hawaiian carry-on and personal item size
Carry-on bag
Overhead bin
- Maximum size
- 22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Weight
- No published limit
- Cost
- Free with standard economy
Personal item
Under the seat in frontSuggested size · no official limit
- Maximum size
- No published size
- Weight
- No published limit
- Cost
- Free on every fare
- Note
- A purse, briefcase or laptop bag.
Checked bags
Each checked bag can weigh up to 50 lb (23 kg) and measure up to 62 linear inches (158 cm), length + width + height. Flights to Japan, Korea and Oceania include two bags up to 50 lb.
Rules to know
- Hawaiian follows the shared Alaska / Hawaiian baggage policy for tickets bought from April 10, 2026.
- Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard primary cardmembers get two free bags on North America–Hawaii and interisland flights.
- Huaka‘i members (Hawaii residents) get free checked bags on flights within Hawaii.
- Atmos Rewards status and Atmos Rewards Visa bag benefits also apply on Hawaiian flights.
- Fruit and plants leaving Hawaii for the mainland go through a USDA agricultural inspection.
Will your bag fit Hawaiian?
Measure your bag at its widest points. Most carry-on bags are 21–22.5 in tall with wheels.
Bags that fit Hawaiian Airlines
- Best 22x14x9 Carry-On Luggage (Fits Every US Airline)A 22 × 14 × 9 in bag fits Hawaiian’s carry-on limit.
- Best Carry-On Travel Backpacks35–45 L travel backpacks built to the carry-on limit.
- Best Personal Item Bags & Backpacks for PlanesBackpacks and totes that slide under any seat.
- Best Underseat LuggageSmall wheeled bags that go under the seat.
Hawaiian compared with similar airlines
| Airline | Carry-on | Personal item | 1st checked bag | Checked weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm | Not publishedMust fit under the seat | $45 ($30 interisland) | 50 lb23 kg |
| Alaska Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm | Not publishedMust fit under the seat | $45 | 50 lb23 kg |
| JetBlue | 22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm | 17 × 13 × 8 in43 × 33 × 20 cm | $50–$55 | 50 lb23 kg |
| Southwest | 24 × 16 × 10 in61 × 41 × 25 cm | Not publishedMust fit under the seat | $45 | 50 lb23 kg |
Frequently asked questions
What is Hawaiian Airlines’s carry-on size?
22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) including wheels and handles. It is free on standard fares.
How much is a checked bag on Hawaiian Airlines?
First bag: $45 ($30 interisland). Second bag: $55 ($40 interisland).
What is the weight limit for checked bags on Hawaiian Airlines?
50 lb (23 kg) in economy. North America: 51–70 lb $100, 71–100 lb $200. Interisland: $35 / $70.