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

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

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

Hawaiian: A carry-on and personal item come with Main Cabin fares; check your Basic fare's details when booking. JetBlue: Main Base (Blue Basic until July 27, 2026) includes a carry-on and a personal item. Checked bags cost extra, and changes cost a fee.

Which is more reliable, Hawaiian or JetBlue?

In 2025 Hawaiian arrived on time 81.9% of the time (0.8% cancelled) and JetBlue 72.3% (1.7% cancelled), according to U.S. DOT data.

Which has better Wi-Fi, Hawaiian or JetBlue?

Hawaiian: Free Starlink Wi-Fi on its Airbus jets; no Wi-Fi on inter-island Boeing 717s. JetBlue: Free Fly-Fi for everyone, no login needed.

Which cancels fewer flights, Hawaiian or JetBlue?

In 2025 Hawaiian cancelled 0.8% of its flights and JetBlue 1.7%, so Hawaiian had the edge (U.S. DOT data).

Are Hawaiian and JetBlue partners?

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

HA vs B6 · 2026 comparison

Hawaiian vs JetBlue

Hawaiian wins on a better on-time record and fewer cancellations; JetBlue wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit, cheaper checked bags and better Wi-Fi access. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

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

Hawaiian

Wins 2 categories

A better on-time record
Fewer cancellations

JetBlue

Wins 3 categories

A more generous carry-on weight limit
Cheaper checked bags
Better Wi-Fi access

Quick verdict

Hawaiian wins on a better on-time record and fewer cancellations; JetBlue wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit, cheaper checked bags and better Wi-Fi access. Both include a carry-on on every fare.

Carry-on size: Hawaiian: 22 × 14 × 9 in · JetBlue: 22 × 14 × 9 in
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Hawaiian: Included on every fare · JetBlue: Included on every fare
First checked bag (regular economy): Hawaiian: $45 · JetBlue: $39–$49
Wi-Fi: Hawaiian: Free on some planes · JetBlue: Free for everyone
On-time arrivals (2025): Hawaiian: 81.9% · JetBlue: 72.3%

Side by side

	Hawaiian	JetBlue
Bags
Carry-on size	22 × 14 × 9 in	22 × 14 × 9 in
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Included on every fare	Included on every fare
Carry-on weight limit	25 lb (11.3 kg)	None published
Personal item	Must fit under the seat	17 × 13 × 8 in
First checked bag (regular economy)	$45	$39–$49
Comfort
Wi-Fi	Free on some planes	Free for everyone
Reliability
On-time arrivals (2025)	81.9%	72.3%
Flights cancelled (2025)	0.8%	1.7%
Network
Alliance	oneworld	None
Loyalty program	Atmos Rewards	TrueBlue
Main hubs	HNL	JFK, BOS, FLL, MCO, SJU

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).

Both include it on their cheapest fares.

Hawaiian caps carry-ons at 25 lb (11.3 kg); JetBlue publishes no limit.

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

A first checked bag on Hawaiian costs $45 on flights between Hawaii and North America, and a first checked bag on JetBlue costs $39–$49 on U.S., Caribbean, Latin America and Canada flights.

Basic economy

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

JetBlue (Main Base): Main Base (Blue Basic until July 27, 2026) includes a carry-on and a personal item. Checked bags cost extra, and changes cost a fee.

Seats and Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi on Hawaiian: Free Starlink Wi-Fi on its Airbus jets; no Wi-Fi on inter-island Boeing 717s. On JetBlue: Free Fly-Fi for everyone, no login needed.

On-time performance

In 2025, Hawaiian landed 81.9% of its flights on time and cancelled 0.8%; JetBlue landed 72.3% on time and cancelled 1.7%. That makes Hawaiian the more punctual of the two. The figures come from the U.S. DOT and count each airline's own flights, not regional partners.

Loyalty and where they fly

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

Loyalty programs: Atmos Rewards (Hawaiian) and TrueBlue (JetBlue).

Hawaiian's main hubs are Honolulu (HNL). JetBlue's are New York (JFK), Boston (BOS), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Orlando (MCO), San Juan (SJU). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Hawaiian if you want…

a better on-time record
fewer cancellations
to earn and use oneworld miles and status
nonstops from HNL

Choose JetBlue if you want…

a more generous carry-on weight limit
cheaper checked bags
better Wi-Fi access
nonstops from JFK, BOS, FLL

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.