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Flying with your pet from Boston (BOS) to Honolulu (HNL)
What to check before booking: which airlines take your pet, at what price, and what entry into Honolulu requires.
11 airlines accept your pet on this route, 11 of them in cabin. Minimum lead time: 150 days.
Rules verified on September 12, 2026
Blockers on this route
- Heat embargo likely: most airlines close the hold above 27-29 °C on the ground, May to September.
- Despite being a US state, Hawaii runs a rabies quarantine close to a foreign country's: ISO microchip implanted before any vaccination counts, 2 rabies vaccinations, an OIE-FAVN blood test, minimum 30-day wait after the sample is received. A "5-Day-Or-Less" program is available ($244) with paperwork filed at least 10 days before arrival — start preparing 4-5 months ahead.
Minimum lead time
150 Allow at least 150 days between the first vet step and departure.
The dated plan for your pet
Free search: the airlines that accept your pet on this route, their transport mode and their fees. The full dated plan is €19, a single payment.
See the airlines for BOS → HNLAirlines on this route
| Airline | Travels as | Pet fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | In cabin | 150$ | Verified at source |
| Delta | In cabin | 150$ dom · 200$ intl | Verified at source |
| Southwest | In cabin | 125 USD (continental) · 35 USD (inter-island Hawaii) | Verified at source |
| JetBlue | In cabin | 150 USD per trip (payable in TrueBlue points) | Verified at source |
| United | In cabin | 150$ | Verified at source |
| Alaska Airlines | In cabin | 100 USD (35 USD intra-Hawaii) | Verified at source |
| Frontier Airlines | In cabin | Not published | Verified at source |
| Hawaiian Airlines | In cabin | 125$ Hawaii-continent · 35$ inter-îles | Verified at source |
| Allegiant Air | In cabin | 50$/trajet/caisse | Verified at source |
| Breeze Airways | In cabin | 75-99$/trajet | Verified at source |
| Avelo Airlines | In cabin | 125$/trajet | Verified at source |
From $35 to $200 depending on airline and travel mode. These are the carriers' published amounts; they cover neither vet work nor the crate.
Derived corridor The rules below follow from the same official sources, but this specific route was not re-verified individually — only 9 corridors were. Confirm with your airline and the destination authorities.
What this means in practice
Of the 11 airlines serving Boston → Honolulu with a pet, 11 take it in the cabin, 2 in the hold as checked baggage and 3 through cargo — a single airline may offer more than one of these.
The highest cabin weight limit on this route is 12 kg, with Breeze Airways. Above that, 2 airlines still take the animal in the hold.
3 of these airlines apply a restriction on short-nosed breeds (American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines) — a carrier policy, unrelated to the destination country's rules.
The longest booking notice on this route is 48 hours, with Hawaiian Airlines: the pet slot can't be secured at the last minute.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take my dog in the cabin from Boston to Honolulu?
Yes, with American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, JetBlue. The highest limit on this route is 12 kg with Breeze Airways. The others publish a lower limit or none at all, and in every case the pet must fit under the seat.
How long does it take to prepare the trip?
Allow at least 150 days between the first vet step and departure.
What paperwork is required to enter Honolulu?
Despite being a US state, Hawaii runs a rabies quarantine close to a foreign country's: ISO microchip implanted before any vaccination counts, 2 rabies vaccinations, an OIE-FAVN blood test, and a minimum 30-day wait after the sample is received. A "5-Day-Or-Less" program is available ($244) with paperwork filed at least 10 days before arrival.
Can a large dog travel in the hold on Boston → Honolulu?
Yes, with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines. Above the published limits, cargo remains — a shipment separate from the passenger ticket.
How much does it cost to fly the pet?
From $35 to $200 depending on airline and travel mode. These are the carriers' published amounts; they cover neither vet work nor the crate.
Are short-nosed breeds accepted?
3 of the 11 airlines on this route restrict short-nosed breeds: American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines. This is a carrier policy driven by respiratory risk, unrelated to the destination country's rules.