Delivery

This is our most popular option! A family member flies to Maui to pick up the puppy. You purchase a standard flight ticket and an airline-approved pet carrier (we're happy to help you find one). After booking, notify the airline that you'll be traveling with a puppy. Pet fees typically range from $35–$150 depending on the airline. Your puppy will fly in-cabin, under the seat in front of you, and usually sleeps peacefully for the entire flight. We’ll meet you at OGG (Kahului Airport) and send you off with a collapsible bowl, potty pads, a chew toy, a small blanket, another toy, and food.

You Drive Here

Driving is a simple and cozy option if you’re located in Hawaii or during inter-island travel. Many families have driven with great success. Puppies usually sleep during the ride on someone’s lap. You should plan to stop every two hours at safe potty spots where no other dogs are present. If you're staying overnight at a hotel or Airbnb, bring a pet carrier or collapsible playpen. We’ll send you with potty pads, a chew toy, a small blanket, and a toy.

Do We Ship Cargo?

We do not ship puppies cargo. This method involves placing the puppy in a crate in the plane's baggage hold, which is not temperature-controlled. There are too many risks involved, and we prioritize the puppy’s safety above all.

Flying to Mexico

Most airlines require puppies to be 16 weeks old for international travel. However, Aeromexico allows 8-week-old puppies. We provide a vet-signed certificate of good health and vaccination record. A formal health certificate is not required. It’s easiest to fly from Mexico to pick up the puppy here.

Flying to Canada

1. Fly Here: The simplest way is to fly to Maui. We’ll meet you at the airport. We’ll provide a vaccination record and Bill of Sale.
2. Flight Nanny + Border Pickup: Hire a flight nanny to meet you at the closest U.S. airport. You then drive across the border to pick up your puppy. Bring your passport.
3. Puppy Flies to Canada: If using a flight nanny to fly the puppy directly to Canada, you must:
   • Apply for an import permit 30 days in advance
   • Obtain a health certificate from a vet within 72 hours of travel
   • Meet Canada’s commercial animal import guidelines This method is not recommended due to its complexity.

Flying to Europe

Europe has more strict requirements. Puppies must:

• Be microchipped
• Receive a rabies vaccine no earlier than 12 weeks old
• Wait 21 days post-vaccine to fly

We provide a vet health certificate and vaccination record. Our vet charges ~$250 for international health certificates. Our flight nannies do not fly to Europe, so you must fly here to pick up your puppy.

Airline pet policies and fees:

Hawaiian Airlines

   •    Fee: $35 for inter-island flights; $125 for flights to/from North America. (Hawaiian allows 2 pets to a carrier)   

   •   Policy Link: https://hawaiianair.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/659

American Airlines

   •    Fee: $150 per pet carrier, each way. (AA allows 2 pets to a carrier)

   •   Policy Link: https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/special-assistance/pets.jsp

Delta Air Lines

   •    Fee: $95 each way. (Delta allows 2 pets to a carrier)

   •   Policy Link: https://www.delta.com/us/en/pet-travel/overview

United Airlines

   •    Fee: $150 each way.

   •   Policy Link: https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/traveling-with-pets.html

Southwest Airlines

   •    Fee: $95 each way. (SW allows 2 pets to a carrier)

   •    Policy Link: https://support.southwest.com/helpcenter/s/article/pet-policy

Alaska Airlines

   •    Fee: $100 each way. (Alaska allows 2 pets to a carrier)

   •    Policy Link: https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/policies/pets-traveling-with-pets/pets-in-cabin

JetBlue Airways

   •    Fee: $125 each way.

   •    Policy Link: https://www.jetblue.com/traveling-together/traveling-with-pets

Spirit Airlines

   •    Fee: $125 each way. (Spirit allows 2 pets to a carrier)

   •    Policy Link: https://customersupport.spirit.com/en-us/category/article/KA-01181

Frontier Airlines

   •    Fee: $99 each way.

   •    https://www.flyfrontier.com/travel/travel-info/family-pets/?mobile=true

Please note that these fees are for in-cabin pet travel and are subject to change. For the most current information and detailed policies, it’s recommended to visit the respective airline’s website or contact their customer service directly.