Hawaiian Airlines Cancellation Policy (2026)
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.
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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. 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.. 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.