Wind, waves and you—no other sport on the wide blue sea captures the unique thrill of windsurfing. If you’re flying Hawaiian Airlines with fun plans for your board, mast and sail, this section is for you.

What you need to know

What exactly do we mean by windsurfing equipment? Windsurfing equipment is defined as:

  • One Windsurfing Board with a boom and one Mast and Sail
    -OR-
  • Any one portion of the windsurfing equipment as defined above

We’ll gladly carry your windsurfing equipment as long as we have space available. However, Hawaiian Airlines is not responsible for the ground delivery of windsurfing equipment not accommodated on the flight which your windsurfing equipment was accepted as checked baggage.


Sports Equipment Fees and Restrictions


How much will it cost to transport your windsurfing board and other equipment? It all depends on your destination. Keep in mind that long layovers along the way could mean you’ll be charged baggage fees to and from your layover point.

Domestic Travel:

Maximum Length:
Within the State of Hawaii: 131 inches in length*
Between Hawaii and North America: 115 inches in length

Maximum Weight: 70 lbs (32 kg)

  1 checked piece / per way (USD) 
Within the State of Hawaii* $35
Between Hawaii and North America $100

*‘Ohana by Hawaiian flights will not accept items exceeding 72 inches in length.

International Travel:

American Samoa:

Maximum Length: 115 inches (292 cm)
Maximum Weight: 70 lbs (32kg)

  1 checked piece / per way
Between Hawaii / North America and American Samoa $150 USD
Excess Weight Fee:

Travel between Hawaii / North America and American Samoa:

  1 checked piece / per way 
 Items 71 – 100 lbs (32-45 kg) $400 USD
 Items exceeding 100 lbs (45+ kg) Not Accepted

Australia:

Maximum Length: 115 inches (292 cm)
Maximum Weight: 70 lbs (32kg)

  1 checked piece / per way
From Hawaii / North America to Australia $150 USD
From Australia to Hawaii / North America $150 AUD
Excess Weight Fee:

Items exceeding 70 lbs (32 kg) will not be accepted for travel between Hawaii / North America and Australia.

China:

Maximum Length: 115 inches (292 cm)
Maximum Weight: 70 lbs (32kg)

  1 checked piece / per way
From Hawaii / North America to China $150 USD
From China to Hawaii / North America 900 CNY
Excess Weight Fee:

Travel originating from Hawaii / North America to China:

  1 checked piece / per way
 Items 71 – 100 lbs (32-45 kg) $400 USD
 Items exceeding 100 lbs (45+ kg) Not Accepted

Travel originating from China to Hawaii / North America:

  1 checked piece / per way
 Items 71 – 100 lbs (32-45 kg) 2500 CNY
 Items exceeding 100 lbs (45+ kg) Not Accepted

Japan:

Maximum Length: 115 inches (292 cm)
Maximum Weight: 50 lbs (23 kg)

  1 checked piece / per way
From Hawaii / North America to Japan $150 USD
From Japan to Hawaii / North America 15,000 JPY
Excess Weight Fee:

Travel originating from Hawaii / North America to Japan:

  1 checked piece / per way
 Items 51 – 70 lbs (23-32 kg) $50 USD
 Items 71 – 100 lbs (32-45 kg) $400 USD
 Items exceeding 100 lbs (45+ kg) Not Accepted

Travel originating from Japan to Hawaii / North America:

  1 checked piece / per way 
 Items 51 – 70 lbs (23-32 kg)  5,000 JPY
 Items 71 – 100 lbs (32-45 kg) 40,000 JPY
 Items exceeding 100 lbs (45+ kg) Not Accepted

Korea:

Maximum Length: 115 inches (292 cm)
Maximum Weight: 50 lbs (23 kg)

  1 checked piece / per way
From Hawaii / North America to Korea $150 USD
From Korea to Hawaii / North America 150,000 KRW
Excess Weight Fee:

Travel originating from Hawaii / North America to Korea:

  1 checked piece / per way 
 Items 51 – 70 lbs (23-32 kg) $50 USD
 Items 71 – 100 lbs (32-45 kg) $400 USD
 Items exceeding 100 lbs (45+ kg) Not Accepted

Travel originating from Korea to Hawaii / North America:

  1 checked piece / per way 
 Items 51 – 70 lbs (23-32 kg) 50,000 KRW
 Items 71 – 100 lbs (32-45 kg) 400,000 KRW
 Items exceeding 100 lbs (45+ kg) Not Accepted

New Zealand:

Maximum Length: 115 inches (292 cm)
Maximum Weight: 70 lbs (32kg)

  1 checked piece / per way
Between Hawaii / North America and New Zealand
$150 USD
Excess Weight Fee:

Items exceeding 70 lbs (32 kg) will not be accepted for travel between Hawaii / North America and New Zealand.

Tahiti:

Maximum Length: 115 inches (292 cm)
Maximum Weight: 70 lbs (32kg)

  1 checked piece / per way
Between Hawaii / North America and Tahiti $150 USD
Excess Weight Fee:

Items exceeding 70 lbs (32 kg) will not be accepted for travel between Hawaii / North America and Tahiti.