Travel to Hawaii

Travelling has changed, and you may need to do a little more planning and preparation before take-off. Ensure you check and comply with all airline and government travel requirements before arriving at the airport.
 

Last updated: 19 July 2022
 

The United States Government no longer requires a negative COVID-19 pre-departure test or documentation of recovery for travel to the United States.

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Travel requirements

Before booking and before departure, ensure you check the latest United States including Hawaii and Australian government conditions for travel, including any applicable Australian State Government restrictions and requirements, which may include mandatory travel and health declarations, vaccinations, use of face masks, and immigration and entry requirements (which may include renewing your passport, or applying for a visa), or you could be denied entry. This information is subject to change and we recommend you check these websites frequently for any updates.

Some countries have restrictions around transiting. If you're transiting via another country or onto another international flight, ensure you check the requirements of your transiting and destination country to ensure their Government allows you to transit.

If your itinerary includes travel with another airline, or Qantas codeshare flights which are operated by another airline on their aircraft, you'll need to contact them directly to understand and meet their requirements.

Travel to Hawaii

Visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website for more information on travel requirements, including entry eligibility and completing the Passenger Disclosure and Attestation to the United States of America, vaccination requirements, COVID-19 testing, wearing of face masks onboard and in airports, and quarantining on arrival.

Before departure you'll need to:

  • Check CDC vaccination requirements, which includes completing a course of an approved vaccine at least 14 days before you fly if you're a non-US citizen or non-US immigrant.
  • Apply for your Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) if eligible for the visa waiver program. Other immigration or border control requirements may apply.
  • If you're a non-US citizen or non-US immigrant, you must complete the United States Passenger Attestation online. This form is for Qantas operated services only - if your flight is operated by another airline, please check their guidelines for completing the Attestation. US Citizens, lawful permanent residents and immigrants do not need to complete an Attestation.
  • You may be required to show proof of your completed attestation (such as confirmation email) and vaccination certificate (or relevant exemptions*) at the airport.

Consider purchasing travel insurance. Qantas Travel Insurance policies (which are available to Australian and New Zealand residents) can provide cover for some COVID-19 related events. Terms, conditions, limits and exclusions apply. Consider the PDS and TMD (AU) or Policy Document (NZ) available on our website. Issuer: Pacific International Insurance.

If you cannot be vaccinated for approved medical reasons, you'll need to submit your exemption documents to us prior to departure, and you may be required to show evidence of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test result at the airport.

Applying for clearance to travel

If you're unable to be vaccinated due to medical reasons or you return a positive pre-departure COVID-19 test result, you may still be able to travel with us in some circumstances:

  • Vaccination exemptions: You can request a vaccination exemption due to a medical condition that prevents you from being vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine. You'll also be required to show proof of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test when you check-in.
  • Prior positive medical clearance: If you've previously had a COVID-19 infection, you may be able to apply for medical clearance based on a past positive infection, provided you're no longer infectious and don’t have any symptoms. Check the government requirements to see if they permit exceptions for past positive infections, for any countries you're travelling to or transiting through, before submitting your request to us.

See more information on how to request COVID-19 vaccination exemptions and past positive medical clearance.

Keep up to date with the latest requirements

It’s important to continue to check the relevant government websites for the latest travel requirements, as these may change closer to your departure date and more information may become available.  

 

Inflight and airport services

Find out about any changes to your airport and inflight experience.

See inflight and airport services for more information.