Sunday, 8 November 2026

Qantas announces Sydney to Cape Town direct

Qantas has revealed plans to launch a new seasonal service, and it comes as no surprise that Sydney has been chosen as the departure point.



Connecting Sydney with Cape Town the new service takes off from October 2027, providing Australian travelers with a direct link to one of South Africa's most popular destinations for the first time. The new route represents a significant milestone in Australian aviation, eliminating the need for passengers to connect through Johannesburg or another international hub when travelling between Sydney and Cape Town.

The inaugural service is scheduled from the 19th of October 2027, with operations continuing until mid-March 2028.

Qantas has allocated flight numbers QF89 and QF90 to the new Sydney–Cape Town operation.

The service will operate on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Outbound – 
  • QF89: Sydney to Cape Town
  • Operating days: Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays
  • Scheduled departure: 9:15 am
  • Scheduled arrival: 2:40 pm (same day)
  • Approximate flight duration: 14 hours 25 minutes.
Return – 
  • QF90: Cape Town to Sydney
  • Departure airport: Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
  • Arrival airport: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
  • Operating frequency: Three times weekly
  • Scheduled departure: 4:40 pm
  • Scheduled arrival: 1:45 pm the following day
  • Approximate flight duration: 14 hours 25 minutes.

All times are local to their respective airports.


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