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.
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.
