Hawaiian Airlines Cancellation Policy (2026) — Change Fees, Refunds & How to Cancel
Full refund to original form of payment if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, provided the booking was made at least 7 days prior to departure.
24-Hour Rule
Yes — free cancellation within 24 hours of booking. Full refund to original form of payment if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, provided the booking was made at least 7 days prior to departure.
Cancellation Fees
| Fare Class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Basic Economy | Non-refundable. No travel credit issued upon cancellation. |
| Main Cabin | No cancellation fee. Value converted to travel credit. |
| Premium | No cancellation fee. Value converted to travel credit. |
| Business | No cancellation fee. Value converted to travel credit. |
Change Fees
| Fare Class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Basic Economy | Not permitted (Main Cabin Basic tickets cannot be changed). |
| Main Cabin | No change fees. Fare difference applies. |
| Premium | No change fees for Extra Comfort. Fare difference applies. |
| Business | No change fees for First Class. Fare difference applies. |
Refund Method
Refundable tickets to original payment method; non-refundable to travel credit valid for 1 year from original issue date.
Same-Day Change
Available for a fee (typically $50) for neighboring island flights, subject to availability.
No-Show Policy
Failure to cancel before departure results in forfeiture of the entire ticket value.
How to Cancel
- Log in to your Hawaiian Airlines account or go to 'My Trips'.
- Enter your confirmation code and last name.
- Select the flight you wish to cancel.
- Review the refund or travel credit details and confirm cancellation.
Tips
- Main Cabin Basic is highly restrictive; avoid it if your plans might change.
- Travel credits are typically valid for one year from the date the ticket was originally issued.
- Always cancel before your flight's departure time to retain ticket value.
- If Hawaiian Airlines changes your flight schedule significantly, you may be eligible for a full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hawaiian Airlines cancellation policy?
- Hawaiian Airlines cancellation policy allows free cancellation within 24 hours of booking (must be booked 7+ days before departure for US flights). After 24 hours: Main Cabin — no cancellation fee. value converted to travel credit.. Basic Economy — non-refundable. no travel credit issued upon cancellation..
- Can I cancel a Hawaiian Airlines flight for free?
- Yes — Full refund to original form of payment if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, provided the booking was made at least 7 days prior to departure. No cancellation fee. Value converted to travel credit.
- What is Hawaiian Airlines's change fee?
- Main Cabin: No change fees. Fare difference applies.. Basic Economy: Not permitted (Main Cabin Basic tickets cannot be changed)..
- How do I get a refund from Hawaiian Airlines?
- Refundable tickets to original payment method; non-refundable to travel credit valid for 1 year from original issue date.
- What happens if I no-show on Hawaiian Airlines?
- Failure to cancel before departure results in forfeiture of the entire ticket value.