Qantas Launches Perth to Johannesburg and Auckland
Qantas has announced a significant expansion of its Perth hub with two new international services beginning at the end of 2025. The carrier will operate three weekly flights from Perth to Johannesburg and Auckland, unlocking direct connections for Western Australia to South Africa and New Zealand. The Perth–Johannesburg route launches on December 7, 2025, as flight QF65 using an Airbus A330-200 that seats 28 in business class and 227 in economy. Covering 5,173 miles in approximately 11 hours 15 minutes on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, this service will expand Qantas’ long-haul footprint and strengthen ties with its partner Airlink for onward travel to Cape Town and other South African cities.
The following day, on December 8, Qantas will inaugurate its Perth–Auckland route as flight QF111. Also operated by an Airbus A330-200, the six-hour 45-minute journey will run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, offering leisure and business travellers a seamless one-stop connection via Auckland to destinations such as New York on Qantas’ popular QF3 service. With two new A330s deployed from its 16-strong fleet, Qantas will boost capacity out of Perth by more than 155,000 seats annually, creating additional jobs and supporting inbound tourism for Western Australia.
Cam Wallace, Qantas International’s Chief Executive, said the new routes “unlock more options and greater choice for all Australians to connect to the world through our growing network.” He noted that the Johannesburg flights provide “vital connections for customers in Perth to visit popular destinations in South Africa,” while the Auckland link offers a gateway to Qantas’ comprehensive transpacific services. Wallace thanked the Australian Border Force and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry for funding additional staffing and facilities, enabling Perth Airport to handle more international flights with enhanced border and biosecurity capacity.
Perth Airport’s Chief Commercial and Aviation Officer, Kate Holsgrove, welcomed the services as “great news for Western Australia.” She highlighted the airport’s dynamic growth potential and the importance of “growing aviation connectivity to support the state’s tourism industry and provide more options for Western Australians.” Holsgrove added that upgrades to Terminals 3 and 4 will allow Qantas to expand services immediately, with a new central terminal slated for completion in 2031 to accommodate future growth.
In addition to the Perth expansion, Qantas will introduce Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners on its Brisbane–Los Angeles route daily from October 2025. This upgrade adds premium economy for the first time, significantly increasing premium seat availability for Queensland travellers. Under the Oneworld partnership with American Airlines, Qantas and American will operate combined seasonal 787 services between Brisbane and Los Angeles during December 2025 and January 2026, with Qantas flying four weekly and American three weekly. Qantas will also up-gauge Melbourne–Dallas to daily 787 flights over the same period.
Qantas’ low-cost arm Jetstar will cease Sydney–Honolulu services from October 25, 2025. Qantas will step in with five to six weekly flights, complementing existing Melbourne–Honolulu services and ensuring continuity for passengers. Finally, the twelfth and final Qantas Airbus A380 will return from long-term storage later this year and be deployed on daily Sydney–Dallas-Fort Worth services from January 2026, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to expanding global connectivity with its iconic superjumbo.
With these additions to its international network, Qantas continues to build on its strategy of leveraging multiple hubs across Australia, driving economic benefits, enhancing customer choice, and strengthening partnerships around the world.
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