South African Airways has announced that its flights to Perth, Australia are returning.
The first flight will take place on 28 April 2024, with bookings now open.
‘Besides the global interconnectivity potential of this route, Perth has long been a favoured destination for South African and Australian travellers, with approximately 80% of our target market being visiting family and friends’, CEO of SAA, John Lamola, said.
‘The recommencement of the route provides an easier and direct passage for both leisure and business travellers, promoting trade and cultural exchange between South Africa and Australia’.
Flights will depart from OR Tambo International Airport three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at 20h55 and arrive at Perth International Airport the following day at 12h20.
Flights from Perth are scheduled for three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 14h40, arriving the same day at 19h35 in Johannesburg.
SAA will operate an Airbus A340 – 300 with a total seat capacity of 253 (38 business class seats and 215 economy seats), for the launch phase of the route.
The prices for a return flight to Perth from Tuesday, 7 May, to Wednesday, 15 May, range from R12,259 (Economy Saver) to R59,553 (Business), according to SAA’s website.
The new SAA route is the second interoceanic route to be reopened in the last six months after the launch of the route to Sao Paulo, Brazil, on 31 October 2023.
‘We are committed to growing SAA into a revered leader in the global aviation sector. Perth is but one indicator of this ambition and gives us confidence that our vision of expanding our footprint to over 20 destinations this year will be realised’, said Lamola.