Who this service is for
Military families PCSing to Schofield Barracks, Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Kaneohe Bay or Wheeler, and civilians relocating to Oahu, Maui, the Big Island or Kauai with a dog or cat.
Hawaii
Pet Shipping to Hawaii Dog and cat cargo transport
Pet shipping to Hawaii is airline cargo only, and the state's rabies rules decide your timeline. We manage the FAVN blood test schedule, crate approval, flight booking and Honolulu release so your dog or cat clears on arrival instead of sitting in quarantine.
What's included
5 Day Or Less planning
We map the FAVN dates backwards from your travel day.
Gateway drive included
Ground leg from your home to the mainland cargo station.
IATA crate sizing
Measured to your pet, approved by the carrier before flight day.
Arrival handling
Release coordination at Honolulu and onward delivery.
The transport process
We confirm your pet's rabies and microchip history, schedule the FAVN test, book cargo space with a carrier that accepts your breed and crate size, drive your pet to the gateway airport, tender them for the flight, and coordinate release and delivery in Hawaii.
What we need to quote you
Your city and state, the Hawaiian island, target travel date, and each pet's species, breed, age and weight. Crate measurements help; if you do not have them we size the crate from your pet's measurements.
Planning information
The FAVN result must be on file with Hawaii at least 30 days before arrival, and the test itself takes weeks to process. Snub-nosed breeds have fewer carrier options and summer heat embargoes apply. Book the vet appointment before you book the flight.
Frequently asked questions
What documents may be needed for Hawaii?+
A microchip, two rabies vaccinations, a FAVN rabies blood test processed at an approved laboratory, the Hawaii dog and cat import form, and a health certificate. Hawaii's 5 Day Or Less program requires the FAVN result to be on file at least 30 days before arrival.
How far in advance should I start a Hawaii pet shipping quote?+
Give yourself at least four months. The FAVN waiting period, not the flight, is what sets the timeline for pet shipping to Hawaii.
Is the move by air or ground?+
Hawaii is airline cargo only. We drive your pet to the right mainland cargo gateway, tender them to the carrier, and arrange release at Honolulu.
Does my pet have to be quarantined?+
Not if the paperwork is complete and timed correctly — that qualifies for direct airport release. Incomplete records mean quarantine at the Animal Quarantine Station at your cost, which is exactly what we plan around.
Can I get a quote before booking?+
Yes. Submit the 30-second quote form and a coordinator sends a written cargo quote for your route and crate size, with no deposit until you accept.
Ready to lock in your move?
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