Is flying to Hawaii considered an international flight from the usa?

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pomegranatepants

no. hawaii is a state...

alwaysmoose

Thats cute...no

David

Travel to Hawaii from the mainland is no more international than taking a trip to New Mexico, therefore, you won't need your passport unless you're bound for an international destination after that.

Pmitch

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hawaii is the 50th state

Jake

No.

No, it's not considered an international flight from the continental USA or Alaska. It costs more because it's an out-of-continent flight.

doc_up72

I don't think it really matters the price is what it is but it's a good question considering it's out of the contiguous 48 but, I would say no since international means (I think) from one nation to another). Have fun!!

Tyrell C

no cause Hawaii is the 50th state

Artis Ninja

if you go through japan it is. are you aware that hawaii is a state?

juniejuly

No, Hawaii is part of the USA.

The Pink Airplane

Nope, it's a domestic flight because Hawaii is one of the fifty United States.

bacon6969

My great grandmother used to ask me if I was driving or flying to Hawaii when I lived in Chicago. Thanks for the memories.

Princesspea

No it is a domestic flight.

There are no immigration procedures but there may be customs procedures for you to look out for upon arrival and departure:
http://www6.hawaii.gov/dot/airports/visitor_info.htm

mzthomas1220

no babe just a extra long flight

gromit801

Did you sleep ALL the way through high school?

It's about as much of an international flight as going from California to New York.

Eclipsepearl

For the passengers, no, it's a domestic flight. Be aware that there are some restrictions on plants and animals brought in so it almost feels landing in a foreign country as far as the rules are concerned.

According to some airlines, they classify Hawaii as an "international" flight for scheduling and crew purposes. This is because it flies over international waters and like Guam and some Caribbean destinations, which technically still American, you have to fly out of the U.S. to get there. The aircraft and crew qualifications also are similar to international. Crews also often had to fly on to Asia so that meant not having to change crews and transpacific flights could all be scheduled together.

So for you, no, Hawaii is just as American as any other U.S. State but yes, sometimes it is classified as international in certain fields.

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