| Document and Entity Information | Sep. 18, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001172222 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 18, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | HAWAIIAN HOLDINGS INC |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-31443 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 71-0879698 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3375 Koapaka Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite G-350 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Honolulu |
| Entity Address, State or Province | HI |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 96819 |
| City Area Code | (808) |
| Local Phone Number | 835-3700 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | HA |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
