Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, Breeze or Hawaiian?

Breeze: 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm), up to 35 lb (15.9 kg). Hawaiian: 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm), up to 25 lb (11.3 kg).

Do Breeze and Hawaiian include a carry-on on basic economy?

Breeze: The Nice bundle includes only a personal item; Nicer and Nicest add a carry-on. Hawaiian: A carry-on and personal item come with Main Cabin fares; check your Basic fare's details when booking.

Where do Breeze and Hawaiian fly from?

Breeze flies point-to-point. Hawaiian's are Honolulu (HNL). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Breeze and Hawaiian partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (Breeze: none; Hawaiian: oneworld), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

MX vs HA · 2026 comparison

Breeze vs Hawaiian

Breeze wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit and cheaper checked bags; Hawaiian wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Breeze

Wins 2 categories

A more generous carry-on weight limit
Cheaper checked bags

Hawaiian

Wins 1 category

A carry-on on its cheapest fare

Quick verdict

Breeze wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit and cheaper checked bags; Hawaiian wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Breeze: 22 × 14 × 9 in · Hawaiian: 22 × 14 × 9 in
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Breeze: Costs extra on basic fares · Hawaiian: Included on every fare
First checked bag (regular economy): Breeze: $35–$41 · Hawaiian: $45

Side by side

	Breeze	Hawaiian
Bags
Carry-on size	22 × 14 × 9 in	22 × 14 × 9 in
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Costs extra on basic fares	Included on every fare
Carry-on weight limit	35 lb (15.9 kg)	25 lb (11.3 kg)
Personal item	17 × 13 × 8 in	Must fit under the seat
First checked bag (regular economy)	$35–$41	$45
Network
Alliance	None	oneworld
Loyalty program	BreezePoints	Atmos Rewards
Main hubs	Point-to-point	HNL

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

Both airlines allow a carry-on up to 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm).

Breeze charges for it on its cheapest fare, while Hawaiian includes it on every fare.

Carry-on weight limits: 35 lb (15.9 kg) on Breeze, 25 lb (11.3 kg) on Hawaiian.

Personal items: 17 × 13 × 8 in (43 × 33 × 20 cm) on Breeze, and anything that fits under the seat on Hawaiian.

A first checked bag on Breeze costs $35–$41 on all Breeze flights, and a first checked bag on Hawaiian costs $45 on flights between Hawaii and North America.

Basic economy

Breeze (Nice): The Nice bundle includes only a personal item; Nicer and Nicest add a carry-on.

Hawaiian (Main Cabin Basic): A carry-on and personal item come with Main Cabin fares; check your Basic fare's details when booking.

Loyalty and where they fly

Breeze is not in an alliance and Hawaiian is in oneworld.

Loyalty programs: BreezePoints (Breeze) and Atmos Rewards (Hawaiian).

Breeze flies point-to-point without big hubs. Hawaiian's are Honolulu (HNL). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Breeze if you want…

a more generous carry-on weight limit
cheaper checked bags

Choose Hawaiian if you want…

a carry-on on its cheapest fare
to earn and use oneworld miles and status
nonstops from HNL

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.