Qantas to Launch Nonstop Flights Between Sydney and Cape Town

Australian airline Qantas has announced plans to launch nonstop flights between Sydney and Cape Town, South Africa, starting October 19, 2027. The new route will mark the first scheduled nonstop service between the two cities.

Operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, the flights will run three times a week on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The seasonal service, with an estimated flight time of approximately 14 hours and 25 minutes, is scheduled to continue until March 24, 2028. According to Qantas, the new route will add approximately 30,000 seats between Australia and South Africa over the season.

Qantas currently operates nonstop flights to Johannesburg from Sydney and Perth. The new Cape Town service will further expand the airline’s network in South Africa, aiming to meet growing demand for both leisure and business travel.