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What are the testing requirements for Oahu to thee Big Island travel?
To all Canadians: Yes, you can travel to Hawaii. Yesterday we flew from Toronto via San Francisco to Maui. At SFO walked 15 min. from Domestic to International Terminal to get tested, courtesy of United Airlines. One is supposed to have an appointment (we did have one), but they also do take walk in/up clients who fly on United. It took about 20 Min to get the result and our papers, we uploaded a copy in PDF to the Safe Travels Site and continued our trip to Maui. There, we sailed through the controls, got our pink paper and picked up the renatal car. Even though it was a long trip, it was easy and all went well.
Costco is now offering COVID self-tests through on-line ordering. Does anyone know if these are acceptable to Hawaii? They say 24-72 hour results.
My personal guess is no
It’s a saliva test.
Says it’s PCR and Hawaii wants the higher grade
NAAT and no mention of the test facility being
CLIA rated. Also a must.
At $129. Might as well go to cvs/longs. 🤙🏽
No you can’t use these tests from Costco.. Hawaii does not allow self testing of any kind To qualify for the quarantine exemption when traveling to the islands
That’s curious because Hawaiian airlines just posted on social media they have a priority status with a test at home lab, Vault labs. Guaranteed results within the prescribed time frame. Downside the test is $150 each!
Well perhaps the Safe Travels site changed in the last 5 days. I have not looked. The only thing that matters is following the process and rules of the Safe Travels site.
I am back to update our experience. We landed in Honolulu today and made it through the checkpoint and to our hotel was little trouble but a lot of patience. We took our test at CVS and luckily they popped up this morning but the website was having a lot of issues so it took frequent tries to get the results. I’m traveling with a minor and CVS says they’ll text you those results. However, they do not show up-I ’s just over the phone that they’ll tell you if it’s positive or negative. I had to call the line and get transferred a couple times to get sent an email with the negative test results. Lesson learned is if you’re traveling with a minor in using CVS make sure you call the line and tell them you need to get a my chart account for the minor to be able to get physical proof of the results. Also, You do have to have a PDF version so you can’t upload it by taking a picture from your phone. When we checked in at the American Airlines counter they made sure we had our QR code and negative test results. We didn’t have to show them if they made sure we knew. Once we landed it was a long wait to get to the screening agents with our QR code with that point took less than five minutes. Waikiki is very quiet but they did just move to tier 2. There are a lot of homeless on the street cell hoping they get a lot more tourists
Thanks for you good reporting on the reopening. Have any of your readers had trouble getting a rental car? I understand the State waived the requirement that only tests from their pre approved list would be accepted, but are now going to begin enforcing that. The problem is many of those “preferred” tests take 5-7 days.
I understand rental car companies will use the same criterial as the state so unless you have a negative test from a preferred provider, you cannot rent a car.
Thanks. Gary
Hi Gary.
Let’s see what anyone can add. We have not heard anything as of yet. Thanks for asking.
Aloha.
Upon landing assuming your test qualifies and it shows negative you will be issued a Exemption form so you don’t have to quarantine. if you’re planning to rent a car you must have that exemption form and show the rental car agency or they cannot rent you a car.
Yes, we are wondering,also. If our tests aren’t completed by the time we land in Hawaii, how do we get to our resort to quarantine until the test results come in? Has no one had this problem! Thanks fir keeping us up to date!
Hi Brenda.
Great question and one that has not been answered thus far. Hopefully, someone can shine some light on this issue.
Aloha.
Thanks for all you are doing. I hope if you find out anything about this, you’ll report on it (of course, you will). Sorry for the typos in my previous post. I hit the enter button before I proof read…
Mahalo!
Hi Brenda.
Thanks. We will.
Aloha.
Landed today and rental car required I show the webpage that has QR code and with negative COvID test info below.
My direct flight from Oakland to Kona on Nov 5th on Southwest was canceled.
I now have a connecting flight through HNL to get to Kona on Southwest.
Will I still be able to take the second covid test in Kona to avoid the 14 day quarantine?
(why did southwest decide to cancel all their direct flights to Kona?)
Leaving from Las Vegas Jan1 to Maui. Where can I get tested? Is it still a 72 hrs after arriving Hawaii test? There are problems getting results in less than 72 hrs
Everyone please realize the delays at Maui OGG are significant. The County is overwhelmed. We have been on the run way for 40 min. We cant get to a get as the county cant handle the amount of tourists. If you are coming here today or the next couple days. Plan 1-2 hours to get through. Also make sure you have your QR code before you get off the plane. !!!!!
Aloha and mahalo for the updates BOH, been following you all for about a decade now or so!
Question, we can fly direct to Big Island, will we still need a second test from So Cali upon arrival?
Looking forward to coming back soon!!
Hi Shaun.
Thanks for being a follower for so long and for your first comment! Yes you will be taking the second test immediately upon arrival. No cost for that one.
Aloha.
As you’ve survived the gauntlet, does reviving the QR code mean they have verified all info, including approved testing, and entry to the island is confirmed? I’m afraid once I get to Hawaii they might decide the test isn’t the “right one”.
Hi guys! On a positive note we are ready to begin our vacation next week. Can you recommend any place to find surf lessons?
I have called Safe Travels Multiple times and had to leave many messages. Maybe you guys can help. If I fly out of SFO on November 8 at 10:50 AM arrive in Honolulu at @ 2:20 I have a layover then arrive on maui @ 5:19 pm HA time. What date and time do I get me covid test on the mainland.
thanks Stacy
Hi Stacy.
November 5 after 1050 am, California time.
Aloha.
I’m in the same situation with the timing of the 72 hours. I just seen this on the Maui County site. Transpacific and interisland travelers seeking exemption…must take a State-approved test within 72 hours prior to their final leg of travel to Maui County. Reading that it seems as if they want you to test 72 hours prior to your layover regardless if it is in Hawaii or not. The wording is really confusing as on the safe travels website it sounds like the 72 hours starts from the first leg of your flight if you have a connection in Hawaii.
You stated in this article that American Airlines has been added as a trusted partner, but I don’t see that on their website. Do you know if this has been confirmed?
Thanks so much for all of your help and guidance!
Hi Amy.
American is definitely now listed on the state’s website.
Aloha.
WE live in St George Utah and leave for Hawaii in Las Vegas. We need to have quick turn around testing in St. George to fly to Hawaii. I have already made hotel and airlines reservations. Help
Great news! Thanks for the update. Hopefully we’ll have some visitors. The economy desperately needs it.
Mayor Kim keeps saying the post-arrival test will be available at Kona airport. What about those arriving in Hilo??
Is the test in kona Aswab in mouth?