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Checked bag fees

The fee for checked baggage depends on where you are flying: wholly within the State of Hawaii, between Hawaii and North America (either direction) or Internationally, fees are based on the country of origin at the start of your trip. Additional fees apply for Oversize and Overweight bags.

 

 Neighbor Island

 North America

 First Class

 International, except Australia and New Zealand*

 Australia and New Zealand*

1st bag 

 $30

 $40

 Free

 Free

 Free

2nd bag

 $40

 $45

 Free

 Free

 $100

Effective January 8, 2025, Sports Equipment will be accepted as checked baggage, provided each piece is properly packed in a soft or hard sided case designed specifically for the equipment. Varying restrictions may apply if you are traveling on other airlines.

Bowling equipment accepted up to 50 pounds (23 kg) and 62 linear inches (132 cm)

Bicycle Equipment accepted up to 70 pounds (32 kg) and 115 linear inches (292 cm)

Windsurfing Equipment accepted up to 70 pounds (32 kg) and 115 linear inches (292 cm)

Listed below are items accepted up to 50 pounds (23kg) and 62 linear inches (157 cm):

Listed below are items accepted up to 50 pounds (23kg) and 115 linear inches (292 cm):

  • Archery Equipment
  • Canoe/Canoe Paddles/Kayaks
  • Fishing Equipment
  • Golfing Equipment
  • Hockey/Lacrosse /Pole Vault Equipment
  • Skateboards
  • Ski/Snowboard Equipment
  • Surfboard/Paddleboard/Kiteboard

*Hang Gliding Equipment will NOT be accepted on any flights

*Pualani Platinum members receive the first three (3) bags complimentary. Applies to members only. Applicable overweight and excess baggage fees will apply. The next additional bag will be charged at the 4th bag fee.

*Pualani Gold members receive the first two (2) bags complimentary. Applies to members only. Applicable overweight and excess baggage fees will apply. The next additional bag will be charged at the 3rd bag fee.

Hawaiian Airlines World Elite MasterCard: The Primary Cardmember is eligible to earn two (2) complimentary checked bags on Hawaiian Airlines-operated flights. International flights are excluded. Offer is also not valid for codeshare flight segments operated by Hawaiian Airlines and marketed by other airline partners. All ticket purchases (original and exchanges) must be made with the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite MasterCard premium product and purchased directly from Hawaiian Airlines. Applicable overweight and excess baggage fees will apply. The two (2) complimentary checked bags are valued at the first and second checked bag fees. Any additional checked bags will be charged at the 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. baggage fees.

Pualani Elite Members and Premier Club Members who are also the primary cardmember of the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite MasterCard, will receive two (2) complimentary checked bags in addition to their membership baggage allowance when purchasing Domestic or Neighbor Island tickets directly from Hawaiian Airlines using their Hawaiian Airlines World Elite MasterCard. The two (2) complimentary checked bags are valued at the first and second checked bag fees.

Any Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® or Alaska Airlines Visa® Business cardholder who purchases airfare with their card and has an open account at the time of travel is eligible to receive one free checked bag for themselves and up to 6 guests traveling on the same reservation on qualifying reservations. The Free Checked Bag benefit cannot be combined with other free baggage allowances.

The Free Checked Bag Benefit is only available on flights marketed by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines and operated by Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Horizon Air or SkyWest. Flights with oneworld® partners are not eligible for the Free Checked Bag Benefit. If your flight connects to or from another airline, standard baggage fees will apply. Airfare must be purchased with your Card to qualify for this benefit. Offer may not be applied retroactively, and no refunds will be issued. Not applicable for guests who already receive 1 or more free checked bags. See Free Bag FAQ on Alaskaair.com for complete baggage rules.

Where to pay

Bag fees are not pre-paid. Please pay during check-in, online or at the airport.

3+ bags

 

 Neighbor Island

 North America

Each additional bag

 $50

 $150

For flights departing from Australia, Japan, Korea, or New Zealand, checked bag fees are charged in the local currency. Please refer to the International Contract of Carriage for the baggage allowance and rate for each additional bag, according to the country of departure.

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