Can You Fly to Hawaii Without a Passport? As a U.S. citizen, you do not need a passport to fly to Hawaii, as it is an American state. For permanent residents of the U.S., the same applies – no passport is required.

For U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents (Green Card holders), traveling to Hawaii in 2026 is exactly like traveling between any other two states; you do not need a passport. Because Hawaii is the 50th state of the Union, domestic travel rules apply. U.S. citizens only need a valid, government-issued photo ID that is "REAL ID" compliant (such as an Enhanced Driver's License or a standard license with the gold star). Permanent residents should carry their Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551). This also applies to citizens of the "Freely Associated States" (Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau), who can enter the U.S. and Hawaii for work or study under the Compact of Free Association using their national ID or passport, though a passport is often preferred for them. However, if you are a citizen of any other country, you must have a valid passport and, in most cases, a visa or an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) to enter Hawaii, as you are entering the United States. It is also important to remember that while a passport isn't needed for the flight, you will still go through an agricultural inspection when leaving Hawaii to ensure you aren't bringing regulated fruits or plants to the mainland.