Auckland will be more connected on new services introduced by Qantas, linking to Perth and Johannesburg.
Qantas has announced two new routes will join its growing international network, with flights from Perth to Auckland and Johannesburg set to take off from December 2025.
These routes unlock more connections for Australians across the airline’s international and domestic network which now spans more than 100 destinations around the world.
Available to book from today, the new services also reinforce the growth of Qantas’ western hub, adding over 155,000 seats in and out of Perth each year, creating jobs to support the local Western Australian economy and boosting inbound tourism to the state.
These flights have been made possible by funding allocated from the Federal Government to Australian Border Force and the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry to deliver additional border services at airports. 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.
The routes will also enable further international connectivity for New Zealand and South Africa on the Qantas network and its comprehensive global airline partner network.
“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,” said CEO of Qantas International Cam Wallace.
“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. These routes also enable further growth throughout Australia with connections across our domestic network.”
Wallace said the new Perth to Auckland route offers a convenient one-stop connection for West Australians to New York via Auckland on the airline’s popular QF3 service while the new direct flight to Johannesburg provides a vital connection for customers in Perth to visit popular cities like Cape Town through partnership with Airlink.
“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.”
Qantas has also announced it will introduce its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on flights between Brisbane and Los Angeles daily from October 2025. This will significantly increase premium seat availability for Queensland customers with the additional choice of Premium Economy.
As part of the ongoing partnership between American Airlines and Qantas, the airlines will together make some seasonal changes to Brisbane and Melbourne flying over the busy Australian summer period.
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