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The South African
11-05-2025
- Business
- The South African
Qantas' direct route between Joburg and Perth to launch in December
Last year The South African reported that Qantas was set to begin direct flights between Joburg and Western Australia's capital by mid-2025. The airline has confirmed that flights on this route will begin on 7 December 2025. Bookings are now open. 'The opportunity now exists to take more South Africans to Australia, with a direct flight proposition, as well as bring Australians to South Africa,' said Michi Messner, Qantas Regional Manager for Africa. 'It does support the demand on the route given the fact that Australia has so many South African expats in the region (around 200 000) and it opens up more opportunities for visiting friends and family, plus for corporate and leisure travel.' The Perth–Johannesburg flight enables further access to Cape Town through Airlink. Qantas has flown between South Africa and Australia since 1952 and currently operates a long-haul route from Johannesburg to Sydney. Until now, only South African Airways has offered direct flights between Johannesburg and Perth. Flight QF65 will depart Perth on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 13h30, and arrive in Johannesburg at 18h45 the same day (adjusting for time difference). On the same days, flight QF66 will leave Johannesburg at 21h35, and arrive in Perth at 13h30 the following day. For South Africans travelling to New Zealand, Qantas will also launch new direct flights between Perth and Auckland from 8 December. These flights will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays and are designed to streamline travel for passengers coming from Joburg. With both the Johannesburg and Auckland flights operating out of Perth's Terminals 3 and 4, travellers can make smooth connections without needing an Australian transit visa (as long as their layover is under eight hours). Both the Johannesburg and Auckland routes will be operated using Airbus A330 aircraft, featuring 27 business-class seats and 224 economy-class seats. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Perth Now
07-05-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Two new direct flights from Perth to popular locations
Qantas has announced two new direct routes from Perth, to Johannesburg and to Auckland, from December 2025. Already available to book, they add more than 155,000 seats in and out of Perth each year. + The inaugural Perth to Johannesburg flight is on December 7, 2025. QF65 will fly from Perth on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, with a flight time of about 11 hours, 15 minutes. + The first Perth to Auckland flights is on December 8, 2025. QF111 will fly on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday and take about six hours, 45 minutes. + Both routes will operate three times per week on Qantas A330 aircraft. There will be 27 lie-flat business class seats in 1-2-1 configuration, and 224 economy seats. CEO Qantas International Cam Wallace says: 'Our new Perth to Auckland route offers a convenient one-stop connection for West Australians to New York via Auckland on our popular QF3 service. 'The new direct flight to Johannesburg provides a vital connection for customers in Perth to visit popular cities like Cape Town through our partnership with Airlink.' A Qantas insider reveals that the flights have been made possible by funding from the Federal Government to Australian Border Force and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. They have to deliver additional border services. A Qantas spokesperson confirms: 'The funding will enable Perth Airport to invest in additional staffing, equipment and facilities that increase border and biosecurity capacity and in turn allow the airport to host more international flights.' Perth Airport's Chief Commercial and Aviation Officer, Kate Holsgrove, says: 'Creating additional capacity within Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 will allow Qantas to add or expand their services to WA and is an important interim measure as we build new terminal facilities at Airport Central so Qantas can relocate in 2031.'
West Australian
07-05-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Qantas direct to Jo'Burg & Auckland from December
Qantas has announced two new direct routes from Perth, to Johannesburg and to Auckland, from December 2025. Already available to book, they add more than 155,000 seats in and out of Perth each year. + The inaugural Perth to Johannesburg flight is on December 7, 2025. QF65 will fly from Perth on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, with a flight time of about 11 hours, 15 minutes. + The first Perth to Auckland flights is on December 8, 2025. QF111 will fly on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday and take about six hours, 45 minutes. + Both routes will operate three times per week on Qantas A330 aircraft. There will be 27 lie-flat business class seats in 1-2-1 configuration, and 224 economy seats. CEO Qantas International Cam Wallace says: 'Our new Perth to Auckland route offers a convenient one-stop connection for West Australians to New York via Auckland on our popular QF3 service. 'The new direct flight to Johannesburg provides a vital connection for customers in Perth to visit popular cities like Cape Town through our partnership with Airlink.' A Qantas insider reveals that the flights have been made possible by funding from the Federal Government to Australian Border Force and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. They have to deliver additional border services. A Qantas spokesperson confirms: 'The funding will enable Perth Airport to invest in additional staffing, equipment and facilities that increase border and biosecurity capacity and in turn allow the airport to host more international flights.' Perth Airport's Chief Commercial and Aviation Officer, Kate Holsgrove, says: 'Creating additional capacity within Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 will allow Qantas to add or expand their services to WA and is an important interim measure as we build new terminal facilities at Airport Central so Qantas can relocate in 2031.'
Perth Now
05-05-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Direct flights from Perth to Johannesburg and Auckland
Qantas is launching direct flights from Perth to Johannesburg and Auckland from December. The Australian airline on Tuesday announced the flights — launching on December 7 and 8, respectively — would operate three times a week on an A330, offering 224 economy and 27 business class seats. Perth to Auckland — QF111 — will depart on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays with a flight time of about 6 hours and 45 minutes. Perth to Johannesburg — QF65 — will fly out on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays with a flight time of about 11 hours and 15 minutes. The flights are available to be booked today. Perth Airport chief commercial and aviation officer Kate Holsgrove said the launch of the new routes was 'great news' for West Australians. Credit: Holgi / Pixabay (user Holgi) Qantas International chief executive Cam Wallace said the new routes would enable 'further growth' throughout Australia. 'We're so excited to be launching two new international routes, unlocking more options and greater choice for all Australians to connect to the world through our growing network,' he said. 'By connecting Perth directly with Auckland and Johannesburg, we're supporting the local economy by opening valuable inbound tourism opportunities for Western Australia, as well as generating new jobs for the State. 'We would like to thank Perth Airport, Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, and Australian Border Force in working together to make these new flights possible.' Perth Airport chief commercial and aviation officer Kate Holsgrove said the launch of the new routes was 'great news' for West Australians. 'Perth is a dynamic, expanding hub with incredible growth opportunities and we remain focused on working with our airline partners to grow aviation connectivity to create more opportunities for Western Australia's tourism industry and provide more options for Western Australians to travel. 'Creating additional capacity within Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 will allow Qantas to add or expand their services to Western Australia and is an important interim measure as we build new terminal facilities at Airport Central so Qantas can relocate in 2031.'
West Australian
05-05-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Qantas to launch direct flights from Perth to Johannesburg and Auckland from December 2025
Qantas is launching direct flights from Perth to Johannesburg and Auckland from December. The Australian airline on Tuesday announced the flights — launching on December 7 and 8, respectively — would operate three times a week on an A330, offering 224 economy and 27 business class seats. Perth to Auckland — QF111 — will depart on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays with a flight time of about 6 hours and 45 minutes. Perth to Johannesburg — QF65 — will fly out on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays with a flight time of about 11 hours and 15 minutes. The flights are available to be booked today. Qantas International chief executive Cam Wallace said the new routes would enable 'further growth' throughout Australia. 'We're so excited to be launching two new international routes, unlocking more options and greater choice for all Australians to connect to the world through our growing network,' he said. 'By connecting Perth directly with Auckland and Johannesburg, we're supporting the local economy by opening valuable inbound tourism opportunities for Western Australia, as well as generating new jobs for the State. 'We would like to thank Perth Airport, Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, and Australian Border Force in working together to make these new flights possible.' Perth Airport chief commercial and aviation officer Kate Holsgrove said the launch of the new routes was 'great news' for West Australians. 'Perth is a dynamic, expanding hub with incredible growth opportunities and we remain focused on working with our airline partners to grow aviation connectivity to create more opportunities for Western Australia's tourism industry and provide more options for Western Australians to travel. 'Creating additional capacity within Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 will allow Qantas to add or expand their services to Western Australia and is an important interim measure as we build new terminal facilities at Airport Central so Qantas can relocate in 2031.'
