2026 carry-on & personal item rules
Hawaiian Airlines carry-on size
Hawaiian Airlines's carry-on baggage size limit is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm), with a 25 lb (11.3 kg) weight limit. Up to 25 lb, one of the few U.S. airlines with a carry-on weight limit. Confirm on Main Cabin Basic fares when you book.
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
56 × 36 × 23 cm
11.3 kg
No size published
Even on Main Cabin Basic
Quick answer
Hawaiian Airlines allows a carry-on up to 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) and 25 lb, plus a personal item that fits under the seat. Both are included on every fare, Main Cabin Basic too.
- Carry-on
- 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm)
- Weight limit
- 25 lb (11.3 kg)
- Personal item
- Must fit under the seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included on every fare
- Standard 22 × 14 × 9 in bag
- Fits
- Checked bag
- the first checked bag on Hawaiian costs $45 and the second $55.
Hawaiian bag sizes, drawn to scale
Will my bag fit on Hawaiian?
Measure your packed bag, including wheels and handles.
Limit: 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm), 25 lb (11.3 kg)
Hawaiian doesn't publish a size: the bag just has to fit under the seat in front of you.
Hawaiian carry-on rules by fare
Main Cabin Basic
A carry-on and personal item come with Main Cabin fares; check your Basic fare's details when booking. Everything Hawaiian Main Cabin Basic includes
Higher fares
Standard and premium fares include a carry-on and a personal item.
Checked bags
On flights between Hawaii and North America, the first checked bag on Hawaiian costs $45 and the second $55. All Hawaiian bag fees
Tips for flying Hawaiian
- •Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included; many suitcases sold as "22-inch" are taller with the wheels.
- •Weigh your bag at home: Hawaiian has a 25 lb (11.3 kg) carry-on limit.
- •On full flights, agents often offer to check carry-ons for free at the gate; keep medicines and valuables in your personal item.
How Hawaiian compares
Carry-on rules at other U.S. airlines.
| Airline | Carry-on | Weight | Personal item | Carry-on on cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm | 25 lb | Must fit under seat | Included |
| American Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm | — | 18 × 14 × 8 in | Included |
| Delta Air Lines | 22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm | — | Must fit under seat | Included |
| United Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm | — | 17 × 10 × 9 in | Not on some basic fares |
| Southwest Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in61 × 41 × 25 cm | — | 16.25 × 13.5 × 8 in | Included |
| Alaska Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm | — | Must fit under seat | Included |
| JetBlue | 22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm | — | 17 × 13 × 8 in | Included |
| Frontier Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in61 × 41 × 25 cm | 35 lb | 18 × 14 × 8 in | Costs extra |
| Allegiant Air | 22 × 16 × 10 in56 × 41 × 25 cm | — | 7 × 15 × 16 in | Costs extra |
| Sun Country Airlines | 24 × 16 × 11 in61 × 41 × 28 cm | 35 lb | 17 × 13 × 9 in | Costs extra |
| Breeze Airways | 22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm | 35 lb | 17 × 13 × 8 in | Costs extra |
| Avelo Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm | — | 17 × 13 × 9 in | Costs extra |
- Hawaiian Airlines
- Carry-on
- 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm)
- Weight
- 25 lb
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- American Airlines
- Carry-on
- 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm)
- Weight
- —
- Personal item
- 18 × 14 × 8 in
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Delta Air Lines
- Carry-on
- 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm)
- Weight
- —
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- United Airlines
- Carry-on
- 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm)
- Weight
- —
- Personal item
- 17 × 10 × 9 in
- Cheapest fare
- Not on some basic fares
- Southwest Airlines
- Carry-on
- 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm)
- Weight
- —
- Personal item
- 16.25 × 13.5 × 8 in
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Alaska Airlines
- Carry-on
- 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm)
- Weight
- —
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- JetBlue
- Carry-on
- 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm)
- Weight
- —
- Personal item
- 17 × 13 × 8 in
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Frontier Airlines
- Carry-on
- 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm)
- Weight
- 35 lb
- Personal item
- 18 × 14 × 8 in
- Cheapest fare
- Costs extra
- Allegiant Air
- Carry-on
- 22 × 16 × 10 in (56 × 41 × 25 cm)
- Weight
- —
- Personal item
- 7 × 15 × 16 in
- Cheapest fare
- Costs extra
- Sun Country Airlines
- Carry-on
- 24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 41 × 28 cm)
- Weight
- 35 lb
- Personal item
- 17 × 13 × 9 in
- Cheapest fare
- Costs extra
- Breeze Airways
- Carry-on
- 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm)
- Weight
- 35 lb
- Personal item
- 17 × 13 × 8 in
- Cheapest fare
- Costs extra
- Avelo Airlines
- Carry-on
- 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm)
- Weight
- —
- Personal item
- 17 × 13 × 9 in
- Cheapest fare
- Costs extra
Hawaiian carry-on FAQ
Hawaiian Airlines allows a carry-on up to 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm), including wheels and handles. Up to 25 lb, one of the few U.S. airlines with a carry-on weight limit. Confirm on Main Cabin Basic fares when you book.
Airports Hawaiian flies from
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Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Airlines change their rules without notice, so confirm with the airline before you fly.
- Hawaiian Airlines official baggage policy
- oneworld: Hawaiian Airlines joins the alliance (Apr 2026)
- Upgraded Points: carry-on size chart for 63 airlines (updated May 16, 2026)
- U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics: 2025 on-time performance by operating carrier (via AviationDB)
- Your Mileage May Vary: where every major U.S. airline stands on Wi-Fi (Oct 13, 2026)
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