Qantas is adding further capacity to the US with the launch of direct flights from Melbourne to Honolulu from early-May 2025*.
On sale from today, the new service will boost capacity to the USA by adding more than 40,000 seats per year to the Hawaiian capital, in addition to existing Sydney to Honolulu services with Qantas and Jetstar which collectively operate eight times per week. The new Qantas flights will operate three times per week with an Airbus A330 aircraft.
Coincing with the launch of the new Qantas service, Jetstar will cease its current twice weekly Dreamliner 787 Melbourne to Honolulu flights from 30 April 2025, with the aircraft to be depolyed on another long-haul route.
The Qantas route announcement comes as the Flying Kangaroo launches a 7-day North and South America Red Tail Sale, with more than 50,000 seats discounted across the Qantas network from today.
Economy sale fares start from $1,049 return, with more than 30 routes on sale, including Sydney and Brisbane to Los Angeles ($1,199), Sydney to Vancouver ($1,599), Melbourne to Honolulu ($1,049) and Melbourne to Dallas ($1,699).
The fares are for a range of travel periods between October 2024 and June 2025, offering passengers the opportunity to book great value flights for an upcoming business trip, visit to family and friends abroad, or a dream holiday.
All sale fares include checked baggage, complimentary food and beverages, and seat selection. Qantas Frequent Flyers will also earn Qantas Points and Status Credits on eligible flights.
QUOTE TO BE ATTRIBUTED TO QANTAS CEO INTERNATIONAL, CAM WALLACE:
“We are thrilled to continue to enhance our network in America with the launch of a new route from Melbourne to Honolulu, bringing a new, tropical destination to our Melbourne customers.”
“Our new service ensures continued connectivity for Melbournians to Hawaii, while enabling Jetstar to redeploy its 787 aircraft to other destinations and long-haul routes.”
QANTAS RETURN INTERNATIONAL FARES INCLUDE (STARTING FROM):
| Routes | Cash sale fare** | Classic Plus reward seat *** |
| Economy Return Sale Fares | ||
| Melbourne to Honolulu | $1,049 | 61,900 points + $430 |
| Sydney to Los Angeles | $1,199 | 81,700 points + $382 |
| Sydney to Vancouver | $1,599 | 122,800 points + $371 |
| Sydney to New York (JFK) | $1,699 | 125,600 points + $443 |
| Sydney to Santiago | $1,999 | 161,800 points + $381 |
| Premium Economy Return Sale Fares | ||
| Melbourne to Honolulu | $2,399 | 120,600 points + $618 |
| Sydney to Los Angeles | $3,399 | 190,500 points + $542 |
| Sydney to New York (JFK) | $4,299 | 245,100 points + $623 |
| Business Sale Return Fares | ||
| Melbourne to Honolulu | $5,699 | 297,300 points + $1,240 |
| Sydney to Los Angeles | $7,599 | 427,200 points + $1,192 |
| Sydney to New York (JFK) | $8,699 | 490,400 points + $1,343 |
*Subject to government and regulatory approval.
**Sale ends 11:59pm Monday 9 September 2024, unless sold out prior. Selected travel dates and days apply and fares may not be available on all flights or days. Blackout periods apply. Fares are calculated off the lowest published Economy Class fare on qantas.com and may differ via travel agent. Visit qantas.com for full terms and conditions.
***Classic Plus fares include a cash component of taxes, fees, and carrier charges.