Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Tight 0.3 cm (0.1 in) to spare on the depth; 103.6 cm in total against a 114.3 cm limit
Hawaiian Airlines carry-on and personal item size
Checked against Hawaiian Airlines' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
No size published
Carry-on (overhead bin)
22 × 14 × 9 in55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm
Will your bag fit Hawaiian Airlines?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One small personal item such as a purse, briefcase or laptop bag; no size published. One of your two items should go under the seat.
Carry-on. Included on every fare listed below. Wheels and handles count. Same page and rule as Alaska Airlines: 22 x 14 x 9 in / 45 linear in incl. wheels and handles, free. No weight limit stated; you must lift it yourself.
What each Hawaiian Airlines fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Carry-on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | Included | Included | Saver page: 'Bring a free carry-on' plus one personal item. |
| Main Cabin / Premium / First | Included | Included | One carry-on plus one personal item free on all aircraft types. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Hawaiian Airlines?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Hawaiian Airlines it just fits, with under 1 cm to spare. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, doesn't fit (4.4 cm (1.7 in) too wide; 0.7 cm over the 114.3 cm total).
Hawaiian Airlines' carry-on allowance holds about 45 litres. Only 26 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit Hawaiian Airlines
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. Hawaiian Airlines gives no personal-item size, so we can only check the carry-on. 544 fit the carry-on size comfortably.
Carry-on
Carry-on suitcase · 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 114.3 cm in total against a 114.3 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase · 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 114.3 cm in total against a 114.3 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase · 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 114.3 cm in total against a 114.3 cm limit
All bags that fit Hawaiian Airlines →
If your bag is too big at the gate
Hawaiian Airlines doesn't publish a gate fee on its baggage page. Source
Power banks on Hawaiian Airlines
Use on board is restricted. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Max 2 power banks, each 100 Wh or less; 101-160 Wh power banks forbidden on Alaska Air Group flights. Keep within arm's reach, not overhead bin; no use during taxi/takeoff/landing; no charging from seat power.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Hawaiian now shares Alaska Airlines' baggage pages: hawaiianairlines.com and alaskaair.com serve the identical 'Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines' carry-on page.
- Carry-on rules are the same as Alaska Airlines; the old Hawaiian 25 lb carry-on weight limit no longer appears.
- Power banks must not be charged from in-seat power and cannot go in the overhead bin.
- Smart bags need a battery removable without tools; the battery comes with you in the cabin.
Airlines with similar limits
- American Airlines: 22 × 14 × 9 in
- Delta Air Lines: 22 × 14 × 9 in
- United Airlines: 22 × 14 × 9 in
- JetBlue: 22 × 14 × 9 in
Hawaiian Airlines bag questions
What size is the Hawaiian Airlines personal item?
Hawaiian Airlines doesn't publish a personal-item size. One small personal item such as a purse, briefcase or laptop bag; no size published. One of your two items should go under the seat.
How big can a Hawaiian Airlines carry-on be?
Up to 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm). Wheels and handles count toward the size.
Which bags fit Hawaiian Airlines' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 544 fit the carry-on size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Hawaiian Airlines?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. Use on board is restricted. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. carry-on page (shared Alaska/Hawaiian) · Alaska carry-on page, identical text · batteries and electronics page · Saver fare page. Rules checked 5 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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