Can I bring my dog from the mainland U.S. to Hawaii?

11/28/2018 11:56:24 AM

I live in Hawaii and I brought animals from the mainland and they have to have gone through the 120 day quarantine process before they can come in.

You cannot just bring them on the plane with you like traveling within the US. It is super strict with no exceptions. If you just wanted to bring your dog on vacation with you it is not worth the hassle, just board them at home.

6/10/2018 10:49:38 PM

From Hawaii Pet Passport & Import Regulations (not an official site so take it with a grain of salt), yes you can take your dog to Hawaii. However there seems to be quite stringent requirements both before and after arrival.

Hawaii has a five-day or less program for bringing cats, dogs and
ferrets into the state. The program is designed to allow pets that
meet certain qualifications to be released immediately upon their
arrival at the Honolulu airport. You must start the process not less
than 120 days prior to arrival in Hawaii in order to qualify to avoid
quarantine.

So with care you can collect your dog as soon as you arrive. Without care you may find your dog impounded in quarantine for the duration of your trip. Also note that it looks like you must fly into Honolulu unless special arrangements are made in advance – which may affect your travel plans.

You may enter Hawaii through Honolulu International Airport only
between the hours of 8 am and 9 pm. Your pet will be taken from the
airport to the quarantine center. You will pick up your pet at that
location. Pet owners should be sure to arrange for their flights to
arrive in Hawaii by 3:30 p.m. The process of clearing your pet
generally takes one hour if your pet conforms to all requirements and
has arrived on a direct flight. Otherwise, the process can take up to
4-5 hours. Pets not cleared by 4:30 p.m. will be held overnight at the
Airport Animal Quarantine Holding Facility.

You may also enter through the neighbor Island airports of Kahului,
Kona, or Lihue but special arrangements must be made in advance. Note
that not all airlines participate in this program. All requirements
for entering Hawaii must be met and documentation must be submitted at
least 30 days prior to import.

As for the airline question, the answer is yes in general, but that is going to depend on the airline in question.

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