Instructions
Take your pet to the veterinarian for a rabies vaccination. Your pet should have two separate shots more than 30 days apart. The last shot should be at least 90 days before your trip to Hawaii. If your pet is not vaccinated, it will be quarantined for 120 days upon arrival in Hawaii, while those that are vaccinated can qualify for the state's "Five Day or Less" quarantine program.
Have a veterinarian implant a microchip in your animal. The microchip must be in good working order to properly identify your animal.
Visit an approved veterinarian and have him give your pet a OIE-FAVN rabies blood test. The veterinarian will then send the blood work to one of Hawaii's approved laboratories and your animal can head to Hawaii between four and 36 months after the results reach the state.
Complete Hawaii's "Dog and Cat Import" form, available at the state government's website. The state requires original copies of your pet's rabies vaccination and other documents. Send everything, as well as the required fee, to the Hawaii Animal Quarantine Station at least 10 days prior to your pet's arrival in Hawaii.
Check with your airline and learn their rules and regulations. Each airline has different rules about where in the plane animals can travel, as well as rules concerning when you should arrive at the airport with your pet. Alert the airline that you'll be traveling with an animal when booking your flight.
Prepare for the flight by getting your animal acclimated to its carrier. This will lessen the risk of your pet panicking when it's time for the trip. The USDA requires your pet be offered food and water within four hours of check-in time, and "Bring Fido" suggests feeding your dog as closely to the four-hour mark as possible to allow plenty of time for digestion.
How to Fly Animals to Hawaii
Flying with pets can be a hassle, but sometimes it's unavoidable. When taking animals to Hawaii, the hassle becomes even greater. Hawaii has never had an indigenous case of rabies, according to the state's department of agriculture, and it maintains quarantine rules to keep it that way. To bring your animal to Hawaii, it must meet certain health requirements and may be subject to a quarantine upon arrival. Plan your trip far in advance, as the process to clear your pet takes at least four months for adult animals and 10 months for newborn puppies or kittens.