Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian baggage fees
Exact Hawaiian Airlines baggage fees with official sources. Last verified 2026-09-10.
Quick answer
Personal item + carry-on are free on all fares including Saver. For North America standard tickets on/after Apr 10, 2026: 1st checked $45, 2nd $55, 3rd+ $200 each way; standard bag ≤50 lb / ≤62 linear in. Interisland (wholly within Hawaii): 1st $30, 2nd $40. Overweight +$100 (51–70 lb) / +$200 (71–100 lb); oversize 63–115 in +$200 — OW and OS both charge (stack). Ticket purchase date matters; the Apr 10+ NA table lists no prepaid discount.
Last verified
Table
Lead with tickets on/after Apr 10, 2026 (Main Cabin & Saver, North America). Piece fees are each way. Confirm incomplete or itinerary-specific amounts on hawaiianairlines.com.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Personal item free? | Yes — all fares · under seat; no L×W×H published |
| Carry-on free or paid | Free — all fares incl. Saver (same as Main; contrast United BE) |
| Carry-on size / weight | 22 × 14 × 9 in / 45 linear; cm not published; no published weight → carry-on size |
| 1st checked NA (tickets ≥ Apr 10, 2026) | $45 each way · online check-in / bag tag / counter — same published amount; no prepaid discount listed |
| 2nd checked NA (same) | $55 each way |
| 3rd / 4th+ checked NA | $200 per bag |
| Interisland (wholly within Hawaii, Apr 10+) | 1st $30 / 2nd $40 / 3rd $50 / 4th+ $50; OW 51–70 +$35, 71–100 +$70, OS +$35 — do not mix with mainland NA $ |
| Legacy table (ticketed Oct 14, 2025–Apr 9, 2026) | NA 1st $40 ($35 pre-pay) / 2nd $45 / 3rd+ $150 — older-ticket footnote only |
| Checked size limit | ≤62 linear in (standard Main Cabin & Saver, North America) |
| Checked weight (standard) | ≤50 lb · First Class: 1st & 2nd free up to 70 lb |
| Overweight 51–70 lb (NA) | +$100 per bag (stacks with piece + oversize) |
| Overweight 71–100 lb (NA) | +$200 per bag (stacks) |
| Oversize 63–115 in (NA) | +$200 per bag · OW+OS both charged |
| First Class (confirmed at check-in) | 1st & 2nd free ≤70 lb; 3rd+ $200; OW 51–70 free for first 2 then $100 |
| International (Main Cabin summary) | Asia: 1st+2nd free ≤50/62; Europe: 1st free, 2nd $100; Oceania (AU & Pacific Is. outside Hawaii): 1st+2nd free ≤50/62 — partner/codeshare may use other carriers’ rules (check your confirmation) |
| Elite / card / military / program waiver | Atmos™ Silver / oneworld Ruby: 1st free ≤50 lb (+ companions same PNR for Atmos — footnote). Gold / Sapphire: 1st+2nd. Platinum & Titanium / Emerald: 1st–3rd. Eligible Atmos™ Rewards Visa: 1st free ≤50 lb; cardholder + companions same reservation (terms); AS/HA operated notes — confirm HA card FAQ. Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard (primary): 1st+2nd free ≤50 lb on eligible HA/AS flights; HA: NA↔Hawaii + interisland only; international excluded; AS: cannot combine with other free allowances; Authorized Users do not qualify. Active duty U.S. military (w/ or w/o orders): up to 5 bags at 70 lb; OW fee waived up to 5 (w/ orders also OS up to 5) — valid military ID. Dependents — see page footnotes. Club 49™: free bags when itinerary includes Alaska (2) / wholly within Alaska (3) per sister policy — confirm exact counts on the live HA accordion. Huakaʻi: 1st free on wholly-within-Hawaii; confirm the 2nd-bag column on the Apr 10+ table. First / Business: 2 free up to 70 lb when confirmed at check-in. Atmos status waivers still apply on Saver. Confirm terms on waivers. |
| Alaska / Atmos partnership | HA/AS often publish unified baggage copy — cite HA-published rows only; don’t invent combined AS+HA stacking beyond footnotes |
Free vs paid
Always free (size-compliant): 1 personal item + 1 carry-on on all fares including Saver.
Saver / Main: checked fees apply (NA $45 / $55 / $200 on Apr 10+ tickets; interisland $30 / $40) unless an Atmos / card / military / Huakaʻi / Club 49 / First waiver applies. Saver = Main bag fees — carry-on free; status bag waivers still apply; confirm boarding on Hawaiian.
Unlike United Basic Economy: Saver still includes a free carry-on; checked bags are still paid at Main rates (not a personal-item-only cabin).
Atmos / Visa / HA Mastercard / military / Huakaʻi / Club 49 / First: summarize from official pages only; confirm terms before you rely on a free bag. Note Mastercard geographic limits (NA↔Hawaii + interisland; international excluded) and AS combine rules.
International / codeshare: check your confirmation for which carrier’s policy applies.
Gotchas
- Fees stack (piece + OW + OS) — both overweight and oversize are charged when applicable.
- Ticket date matters: Apr 10, 2026+ vs Oct 14, 2025–Apr 9, 2026 legacy table.
- Online vs airport: Apr 10+ NA table shows a single $45 / $55 — no prepaid discount listed (check hawaiianairlines.com if a discount returns).
- Interisland fees are lower — don’t apply mainland NA $ to wholly-within-Hawaii.
- Saver does not change checked fee amounts vs Main.
- Atmos Visa / HA Mastercard free bag: guests + itinerary eligibility + operated-by list; cannot combine rules on AS side — confirm current terms.
- Huakaʻi 2nd bag on Apr 10+ table: research flagged column conflict vs legacy — confirm the live accordion before treating as Free or $40.
- Club 49 free counts on HA page — confirm the live accordion.
- Codeshares: policy may follow the operating carrier — check your confirmation.
- HA/Alaska unified copy does not mean every AS waiver auto-applies on every HA itinerary — use published HA rows.
Avoid fees
- Use the free carry-on + personal item when packing light — works on Saver.
- Stay ≤ 50 lb / ≤ 62 linear in to avoid OW/OS stacking.
- Check Atmos status / eligible Visa / HA Mastercard / military / Huakaʻi / Club 49 / First before paying.
- Know your ticket purchase date — older tickets may still use the $40 / $35 pre-pay table.
- For wholly-within-Hawaii, use the published $30 / $40 table — not mainland NA.
Bags that fit
No Amazon product cards on this page (amazon: none). For published cabin dimensions, see Hawaiian carry-on size (22 × 14 × 9 in / 45 linear; cm not published) and Hawaiian personal item (under-seat; no published L×W×H). Measure including wheels and handles before you fly.
FAQ
How much is a checked bag on Hawaiian Airlines?
For tickets on/after Apr 10, 2026 (Main Cabin & Saver, North America): 1st $45, 2nd $55, 3rd+ $200 each way. Interisland: $30 / $40. Standard bag ≤ 50 lb and ≤ 62 linear in. No prepaid discount listed on the Apr 10+ NA table.
Does Hawaiian charge for carry-on?
No — one carry-on + one personal item free on all fares including Saver.
What is Hawaiian’s overweight / oversize bag fee?
NA OW: +$100 (51–70 lb) or +$200 (71–100 lb). OS: +$200 (63–115 in). Fees stack with the piece charge and with each other. Interisland OW/OS use the lower published interisland add-ons.
Does Saver include free bags on Hawaiian?
Free carry-on + personal item yes; checked bags charged at the same Main rates ($45 / $55 / $200 NA; $30 / $40 interisland) unless Atmos / card / military / Huakaʻi / Club 49 / First waiver. Atmos status waivers still apply on Saver.
Do Atmos members or cards get free checked bags on Hawaiian?
Silver: 1st free; Gold: 1st+2nd; Platinum & Titanium: 1st–3rd (≤50 lb). Eligible Atmos Rewards Visa: 1st free (terms). HA World Elite Mastercard: 1st+2nd on eligible HA/AS (NA↔Hawaii + interisland; international excluded). Military: up to 5 bags at 70 lb with valid ID / orders rules. Huakaʻi / Club 49: see published rows (confirm 2nd / Club 49 counts). Confirm on hawaiianairlines.com.
Did Hawaiian raise bag fees in 2026?
Yes for new tickets — Apr 10, 2026+ NA table is $45 / $55 / $200 (was $40 / $45 / $150 with $35 pre-pay on the prior window). Ticket purchase date controls which table applies. Often aligned with Alaska’s published table.
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Disclaimer
Fees and rules change; confirm on hawaiianairlines.com before travel. BagRule is not affiliated with Hawaiian Airlines or Alaska Airlines.