Need to reschedule your Hawaiian Airlines flight? Whether it’s shifting to a later date, another island, or even a different cabin, Hawaiian Airlines offers flexible and mostly fee-free options. Here’s what you must know before making changes.
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Hawaiian Airlines Flight Change Policy
🌴 1. No Change Fees (Main Cabin & Above)
Hawaiian has eliminated change fees for Main Cabin, First/Business class, and award bookings—whether purchased with cash or miles. You will only need to cover any fare difference if the new flight is more expensive
🕒 2. Simple Steps to Change Online
Want to change your flight online?
- Go to HawaiianAirlines.com and select Manage Flights → My Trips.
- Enter your confirmation code and last name.
- If your booking is eligible, you’ll see a “Change flight” button—click it and follow instructions to pick a new date or destination. You’ll be shown any fare difference before confirming
Note: Bookings made with miles, or including Extra Comfort/Preferred seats, may require calling Reservations at 1‑800‑367‑5320
🔁 3. Conditions & Restrictions
- Both one-way and round-trip tickets are eligible for online changes if booked on Hawaiian’s site in USD
- Extra Comfort, Preferred seats, and award bookings mostly need adjustments via phone or chat
- After the change, you can select new seats via My Trips
💵 4. Fare Difference Only – No Hidden Fees
Even though change fees are waived, you’ll be charged the difference between your original fare and the new one (regardless of whether it’s higher or lower—you won’t be refunded the difference)
⏳ 5. Same-Day Changes & Cancellations
Got a last-minute need to change your flight on the same day? You can still change for free via the app or website, or call ahead before departure. Remember: fare differences still apply. If you’re a no-show, Hawaiian’s new policy cancels your entire itinerary—including return flights—and forfeits any value from non-refundable tickets
🌦️ 6. Disruption & Weather Waivers
In case of hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, or other disruptions, Hawaiian offers travel waivers. For example, during recent Hawaii weather issues, passengers could rebook or cancel between Jan 29–Feb 2, 2025, with waived fees and fare differences—new travel had to be completed by Feb 9, 2025
📣 7. Real Traveler Feedback
A Reddit user on r/HawaiianAirlines confirms:
“Yes, you can. No change fee will be assessed, but you will have to pay any ticket price increases (you won’t get a refund if the new price is lower).”
This echoes Hawaiian’s official stance—you won’t lose money but won’t benefit from lower fares either.
💡 8. Tips to Save When Changing
- Choose Main Cabin or higher fares instead of Basic—they offer far more flexibility.
- Monitor fare drops—change early even if fare difference might be less than buying a new ticket.
- If travel disruptions occur, contact Hawaiian before the pressure mounts to take advantage of waivers.
- Avoid flying Basic fares if you anticipate possible changes—they’re non-changeable after booking.
✅ Final Takeaway
Hawaiian’s flight change policy offers simplicity and flexibility:
- No change fees for most fares or booking classes.
- Fare difference applies—but no hidden costs.
- Easy online management via Manage Trips.
- Special waivers apply during disruptions.
- Be aware of no-show consequences to avoid losing your entire trip.
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👉 Hawaiian Airlines Flight Change Policy