When it comes to carry-on baggage allowance, each airline follows different policies and regulations. Here’s everything you need to know about Hawaiian Airlines’ carry-on size rules to ensure your next flight is hassle free.
Carry-on details.
- Carry-on allowance: 1 carry-on bag + 1 personal item
- Carry-on size: 22 x 14 x 9 in (including wheels and handles)
- Carry-on weight: 25 lbs max
- Personal item: Not specified – must fit under the seat in front
- Tip: Pack essentials in your carry-on – inter-island flights can mean delayed checked bags, so you’re ready to hit the beach when you land.
In this article
- What are Hawaiian Airlines’ carry-on and personal item rules.
- What extra items can you bring on board?
- Hawaiian Airlines carry-on tips.
- Hawaiian Airlines’ carry-on size FAQs.
What are Hawaiian Airlines’ carry-on and personal item rules?
Hawaiian Airlines allows one carry-on bag and one personal item onboard. The carry-on size limit is 22 x 14 x 9 in, including wheels and handles, so make sure to measure your bag fully packed.
There’s no set size for personal items. As a rule, it should fit under the seat in front of you – like a small purse, briefcase or backpack.
Last updated and fact-checked: May 18, 2026.
What extra items can you bring on board?
Extra items allowed on board include musical instruments and assistive devices (used by persons with disabilities).
Ancillary items allowed on board also include:
- handbags/pocketbooks
- jackets
- wraps
- small foot rugs
- umbrellas
- walking sticks
- cameras
- binoculars
- books
- food
That said, all items must fit in the stowage space available on the aircraft. It’s also a good idea to double check which items are not allowed in your carry-on.
Extra items for those traveling with children.
Hawaiian Airlines also states that child restraint seats and booster seats generally count as your carry-on luggage. You may carry a stroller on board (without it counting as your carry-on) as long as you’re traveling with the child using the stroller.
There also must be room available on the aircraft for the stroller to be stowed in the overhead compartment or under the seat in front of you. Otherwise, you may have to check it at the gate to pick up on arrival.
If you’re not traveling with a child using the stroller, you can carry it on board (in place of one of your carry-on items) as long as there’s ample room on the aircraft.
TSA liquid rules.
Hawaiian Airlines follows standard TSA liquid rules for carry-on bags. Liquids, gels and aerosols must be in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less, and everything needs to fit into a single quart-sized clear bag. Each traveler gets one bag.
That includes items like shampoo, sunscreen, toothpaste and liquid makeup. Anything over the limit will need to go in a checked bag. Medications, baby formula and breast milk are exempt, but may require additional screening at security.
Hawaiian Airlines carry-on tips.
from travel expert Lily Cichanowicz
1. Bring warmer layers to wear on the plane.
If your destination is Hawaii, it’s understandable that balmy weather is probably on your mind. But regardless of the climate when you land, it would be a mistake to forget some warmer layers for the air conditioned flight.
2. Pack essentials for inter-island flights.
The inter-island flights can sometimes involve delayed or misplaced luggage. So it’s best to pack your bag with beach essentials and a change of clothes – just in case.
This way, you can start enjoying your vacation as soon as you land, even if you wind up experiencing issues with any checked luggage.
Need help making everything fit in your bag? Check out these expert tips for packing your carry-on.
3. Double-check your bag size.
Hawaiian Airlines’ carry-on size dimensions are worth double checking against your bag, so it’s best to make sure your luggage complies. This also includes any wheels or handles on your bag.
If you decide to wing it when packing, at least check your bag carefully near the check-in counter at the airport.
If you do opt to measure your carry-on at the airport, make sure you account for any extra time and plan ahead on arriving to the airport.
Hawaiian Airlines’ carry-on size FAQs.
Hawaiian Airlines enforces its carry-on size policy, so your bag must fit within 22 x 14 x 9 in (including wheels and handles) and weigh no more than 25 lbs. You also need to be able to lift your bag into the overhead bin yourself. If your carry-on doesn’t meet these requirements, you may be asked to check it at the gate.
Yes, as long as it meets the weight and size requirements and fits in the overhead lockers. Alternatively, if it fits under the seat in front of you, it can function as your personal item instead.
Yes, your backpack counts as a personal item, provided it is not too big. Your carry-on goes in the overhead compartment, and your personal item goes under the seat in front of you.
