Qantas launches Melbourne-Honolulu route

Qantas has announced a new direct flight service from Melbourne to Honolulu, set to commence in May 2025.

The new Honolulu route will operate three times weekly using an Airbus A330.

Jetstar, Qantas’ low-cost subsidiary, will discontinue its existing Honolulu service from Melbourne as Qantas takes over.

Qantas and Jetstar will continue to operate their services between Sydney and Honolulu.

To celebrate, the airline is offering discounts on 50,000 seats across its network in the Americas, including destinations such as Honolulu, Los Angeles, New York, and Santiago.

Economy return fares for the new route will start at $1,049 while Classic Plus reward seats begin at 61,900 points + $430.

Qantas International CEO Cam Wallace said: “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.”