Qantas Expands US Network with New Melbourne to Honolulu Flights, Launches Major Seat Sale
(IN SHORT) Qantas is launching new direct flights from Melbourne to Honolulu in May 2025, adding over 40,000 seats annually to its U.S. routes. This new service, operating three times per week on an Airbus A330, will replace Jetstar’s current Melbourne-Honolulu route, which will end in April 2025. To celebrate, Qantas is running a 7-day sale with discounted fares on over 50,000 seats across its North and South American network, with economy fares starting at $1,049. The sale covers travel from October 2024 to June 2025, and includes checked baggage, meals, and seat selection.
(PRESS RELEASE) Sydney, Australia, 2024-Sep-4— /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has announced the addition of direct flights from Melbourne to Honolulu, set to begin in early May 2025. This new route will add over 40,000 seats per year to the airline’s US services. The three-times weekly service will be operated using an Airbus A330, complementing existing flights from Sydney to Honolulu offered by both Qantas and Jetstar.
In conjunction with the launch of the new service, Jetstar will discontinue its twice-weekly Melbourne to Honolulu Dreamliner 787 flights from April 30, 2025, with the aircraft being reassigned to other long-haul routes.
To celebrate the announcement, Qantas has launched a “Red Tail Sale” with 50,000 discounted seats available across North and South America. Economy fares start from $1,049 return for flights between Melbourne and Honolulu, with deals available on 30 routes, including Sydney to Los Angeles and Brisbane to Vancouver.
Qantas’ new sale fares include checked baggage, food, beverages, and seat selection, with travel periods running between October 2024 and June 2025.
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.
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Source: Qantas
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