Taking off in September, QantasLink will be the only airline offering a direct flight between Perth and Newcastle. Operating three times a week, the new flights will provide over 45,000 seats each year between the two cities, supporting FIFO workers and mining customers with a non-stop air service into Western Australia.
A direct Perth-Hobart service will also be reinstated by the airline for the first time since 2023 and operate three times a week most months of the year, adding an additional 32,000 seats annually.
Both routes will offer customers improved connectivity into Perth and the airline’s growing western hub, with one-stop connections to a range of Qantas international destinations including London, Paris and Rome (seasonal).
The flights will be operated by QantasLink’s Airbus A319 aircraft. The A319 aircraft, which currently operate intra Western Australia flights particularly for the resources sector, have 150 economy seats.
The new services are now available for booking on qantas.com with Economy launch fares starting from $299 Perth-Newcastle one-way and $299 Perth-Hobart one-way (sale ends 11.59pm AEST on Monday 2 June 2025, unless sold out prior)*
Comments to be attributed to Rachel Yangoyan, CEO QantasLink
“We’re really proud to continue our support for Western Australia’s resource and tourism sectors, with our newest QantasLink routes linking Perth to Hobart once more and Perth to Newcastle for the first time.
“These direct services will not only boost inbound visitors to WA but offer more opportunities for those working in the resource sectors across the country with improved options for their travel.”
Comments to be attributed to Kate Holsgrove, Chief Commercial and Aviation Officer Perth Airport
“Perth Airport has worked in partnership with Qantas, Newcastle Airport, Destination NSW, Hobart Airport, Tourism Tasmania and Tourism WA to grow aviation connections into Perth, boosting tourism and trade and supporting economic development.
The introduction of new domestic services shows Qantas Group’s commitment to Western Australia and growing its network into Perth Airport, Australia’s western gateway.
The new routes will provide a convenient option for both business and leisure travellers.
It’s great news for Australia’s tourism industry as the services will promote increased visitation to Western Australia from New South Wales and Tasmania and will also provide a direct link for Western Australians wanting to discover Tasmania and northern NSW.”
