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Direct flights from Perth to Johannesburg and Auckland

  • Starting December 7 and 8, 2025, Qantas will begin operating direct services from Perth to Johannesburg and Auckland, respectively, with flights departing from Perth Airport.
  • The new routes are enabled by collaborations among Perth Airport, Australian Border Force, and the Department of Agriculture plus federal funding to boost border services.
  • Each route will use Airbus A330 aircraft with 27 business and 224 economy seats, flying three times a week with flight times of about 11 hours 15 minutes to Johannesburg and 6 hours 45 minutes to Auckland.
  • Cam Wallace, head of Qantas International, highlighted that the new routes will boost local employment and tourism opportunities, while Kate Holsgrove, chief commercial and aviation officer at Perth Airport, described the announcement as highly positive news for Western Australia.
  • The flights are expected to increase inbound tourism, generate over 155,000 seats annually, and strengthen Perth’s position as a growing international hub with expanded connectivity.
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Beat That Flight broke the news in on Monday, May 5, 2025.
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