Jetstar received US Department of Transportation approval to fly the five weekly services, despite opposition from United Airlines, which had argued the route should be used to negotiate an open skies agreement with Australia.
The decision will also boost Virgin Blue, which is investigating launching daily services to the US that will also need Department of Transportation approval.
Subject to full regulatory approval, Jetstar plans to operate three direct Sydney-Honolulu flights per week and two between Melbourne and Honolulu.
Tickets are NOT on sale yet, approval is still needed from the US government.
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