South African Airways ups capacity between Perth and Johannesburg amid sustained demand

New York City, New York - March 1, 2020: South African Airways Airbus A350-900 airplane at New York JFK airport (JFK) in New York. Airbus is a European aircraft manufacturer based in Toulouse, France.
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South African Airways (SAA) has responded to increasing demand by boosting the frequency of its nonstop flights between Perth and Johannesburg.

From 8 December 2024, SAA will increase the frequency of its nonstop service from Perth to Johannesburg to four flights per week, with a further increase to five flights per week beginning 7 January 2025.

The increase will provide even more opportunities for Australian travellers to experience SAA service en route to Africa.

Beginning 7 December 2024, flights will depart Johannesburg at 8.35pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays and arrive in Perth at 12.10pm the following day. An additional flight will depart Johannesburg on Mondays beginning 6 January 2025.

From 8 December 2024, flights will depart Perth at 11.55pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays and arrive in Johannesburg at 5.10am the following day. An additional flight will depart Perth on Tuesdays beginning 7 January 2025.

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