SA to Perth, Australia: SAA announces start date for flights
South African Airways (SAA) has revealed a start date for the return of their South Africa to Perth, Australia route. Here are the details…
JOHANNESBURG TO PERTH ROUTE RETURNS
South African travellers looking for more flight options when travelling to Australia this year, as South African Airways (SAA) has just announced as start date for the resumption of their Johannesburg to Perth, Australia route.
In a statement released on Monday, 8 January 2024, the airline said that they were delighted to announce the return of their flights to Perth, Australia.
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The Perth route will mark the second intercontinental route to be reopened within 6 months of the successful launch of the Sao Paulo, Brazil route on 31 October 2023.
Commenting on the announcement, CEO of SAA, Professor John Lamola, said that SAA’s operations to Perth are in line with the airline’s strategic plans to scale its operations to a profitable level by leveraging SAA’s unique capabilities as a national carrier with wide-body aircraft that can provide South Africa with long-haul intercontinental air connectivity.
“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,” Lamola said via the statement.
“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” he added.
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WHEN DO FLIGHTS BEGIN?
The inaugural flight from Johannesburg to Perth is scheduled for 28 April 2024, and bookings have already opened.
Flights will depart OR Tambo International Airport three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at 20:55, with arrival at Perth International Airport at 12:20 the following day.
Return flights from Perth are then scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and will depart at 14:40, arriving the following day at 19:35 in Johannesburg.