Hawaiian Airlines in-cabin pet policy — and the carriers that fit

Hawaiian Airlines allows small pets in the cabin in a carrier up to 17 × 11 × 9.5 in, soft-sided, stowed under the seat in front of you. Already own a carrier? Enter its measurements below to check it against this limit. The in-cabin fee is $35 within Hawaii. 1 of the 15 carriers we track clears that published limit.

Last verified 2026-07-23 · 1 of 15 carriers we track fit the published limit

The Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small) is the one that clears it, with 1" to spare on its tightest dimension. Hawaiian's 9.5" height ceiling sits mid-pack among the 58 airlines we track (shared with Alaska): Aegean, Air Transat, Allegiant and American allow more, while EL AL Israel allows only 7".

📏 Short height: Height limit is 9.5" — tighter than the mainland Big Four. Standard 10.5-11"-tall carriers exceed it on paper; pick a low-profile or flexible-height soft carrier.

Will your carrier fit Hawaiian Airlines?

Measure the outside of your carrier (bulges included) and enter it below. The check uses Hawaiian Airlines’s published 17 × 11 × 9.5 in limit — height is checked strictly, the footprint may rotate.

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Hawaiian Airlines pet rules

Recommended max carrier (soft)	17 × 11 × 9.5 in
Soft-sided required?	Yes
In-cabin fee	$35 within Hawaii; $125 between Hawaii and North America · compare all airlines →
Species allowed	domestic dogs, cats
Pets	1 pet carrier per ticketed guest (may hold 2 puppies/kittens of the same breed, 8 weeks to 6 months old)
Booking	Call Hawaiian Reservations (1-800-367-5320) at least 48 hours ahead. No cabin pets on international routes or flights to/from PPG, JFK, BOS, AUS and SLC; health certificate required between Hawaii and North America; State of Hawaii animal-entry rules apply on arrival.

Source: official Hawaiian Airlines pet policy · verified 2026-07-23

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Carriers that fit Hawaiian Airlines

Matched to Hawaiian Airlines's published 17 × 11 × 9.5 in limit (height checked strictly; footprint may rotate). See the full Hawaiian Airlines carrier shortlist →

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Carrier	Size	Fit	Buy
Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small)	15 × 10 × 8.5 in	Fits 1" spare	See on Amazon →
Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Mini (Low-Profile)	16 × 10.5 × 9.8 in	Flexes — check height	See on Amazon →
Sherpa Original Deluxe (Medium)	17 × 11 × 10.5 in	Flexes — check height	See on Amazon →
Petmate Soft-Sided Kennel Cab (Small)	17 × 10 × 10 in	Too tall (10" > 9.5")	See on Amazon →
Sleepypod Atom	17 × 8.5 × 10.5 in	Too tall (10.5" > 9.5")	See on Amazon →
Petsfit Expandable Soft-Sided	17 × 11 × 11 in	Too tall (11" > 9.5")	See on Amazon →
Bergan Comfort Carrier (Small)	16 × 8 × 11 in	Too tall (11" > 9.5")	See on Amazon →
Sleepypod Air	22 × 10.5 × 10.5 in	Too big	See on Amazon →
Diggs Passenger	17 × 12 × 10.5 in	Too big	See on Amazon →
Away The Pet Carrier	18.7 × 10.8 × 10.75 in	Too big	See on Amazon →
Frisco Premium Airline-Compliant Carrier	18 × 11 × 11 in	Too big	See on Amazon →
Sherpa Original Deluxe (Large)	19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in	Too big	See on Amazon →
Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Standard (Expandable)	18.5 × 11.75 × 11.5 in	Too big	See on Amazon →
SturdiBag Pro (Large, Flexible Height)	18 × 11.5 × 11.5 in	Too big	See on Amazon →
ibiyaya JetPaw Expandable Backpack	18 × 12 × 12 in	Too big	See on Amazon →

How to confirm your actual under-seat space

Hawaiian Airlines's number is a fleet-wide recommendation, not a promise for your exact seat. Before you buy or fly:

Check which aircraft operates your flight (in your booking or on a seat-map site).
Avoid bulkhead and some window seats — they have less (or no) under-seat storage.
Call Hawaiian Airlines to confirm under-seat dimensions for that aircraft, or
Choose a collapsible / flexible-height carrier that adapts to a tighter space.

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Common questions

What size pet carrier does Hawaiian Airlines allow in the cabin?

Hawaiian Airlines's recommended maximum in-cabin carrier is 17 × 11 × 9.5 in. It must fit fully under the seat in front of you. Source: the Hawaiian Airlines pet policy.

How much does Hawaiian Airlines charge for an in-cabin pet?

$35 within Hawaii; $125 between Hawaii and North America. Always confirm the current fee on the official Hawaiian Airlines pet page before you fly.

Which pet carriers fit Hawaiian Airlines?

1 of the 15 carriers we track clears Hawaiian Airlines's published 17 × 11 × 9.5 in. The roomiest is the Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small), with 1" to spare on its tightest dimension. Full shortlist: /fits/hawaiian/.

Does Hawaiian Airlines require a soft-sided pet carrier?

Yes — Hawaiian Airlines requires a soft-sided carrier in the cabin. Height is what rules carriers out: Hawaiian Airlines publishes 9.5", against 13" at the most generous airline we track.

How many pets can I bring in the cabin on Hawaiian Airlines?

1 pet carrier per ticketed guest (may hold 2 puppies/kittens of the same breed, 8 weeks to 6 months old). Species accepted: domestic dogs, cats. Call Hawaiian Reservations (1-800-367-5320) at least 48 hours ahead. No cabin pets on international routes or flights to/from PPG, JFK, BOS, AUS and SLC; health certificate required between Hawaii and North America; State of Hawaii animal-entry rules apply on arrival.