Qantas Relaunches International Flights From South Australia With New Auckland Route
The carrier resumes non-stop Adelaide–Auckland service from October 2025, heralding a return to international connectivity for South Australia
Qantas has confirmed it will resume non-stop international flights from South Australia, launching a seasonal route between Adelaide and Auckland beginning 31 October 2025. The service is the first direct international flight from Adelaide in more than a decade and will run four times weekly—on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday—until 3 May 2026.
The route will operate on a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, offers more than 30,000 additional seats between the two cities during the season and will enable seamless connections from South Australia via Auckland to North America.
Economy fares begin at A$699 return on selected dates from launch.
The timing of the relaunch aligns with a broader strategy to strengthen trans-Tasman and global mobility for South Australians and to boost inbound tourism from New Zealand.
Officials highlight that New Zealand is already a key visitor source market for the state, and the new route is expected to raise South Australia’s profile as an international gateway.
In conjunction with the new service, Qantas is also opening its first Domestic Business Lounge at Adelaide Airport, sized at 1,016 square metres with a capacity of about 190 guests.
Designed to highlight South Australian produce and experiences, the lounge underscores the airline’s investment in the region.
While the route is seasonal at launch, officials say its success could lead to year-round services and further international expansion from Adelaide.
The announcement has been welcomed by the South Australian government, which views the move as a landmark moment for the state’s aviation and tourism sectors.
The route will operate on a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, offers more than 30,000 additional seats between the two cities during the season and will enable seamless connections from South Australia via Auckland to North America.
Economy fares begin at A$699 return on selected dates from launch.
The timing of the relaunch aligns with a broader strategy to strengthen trans-Tasman and global mobility for South Australians and to boost inbound tourism from New Zealand.
Officials highlight that New Zealand is already a key visitor source market for the state, and the new route is expected to raise South Australia’s profile as an international gateway.
In conjunction with the new service, Qantas is also opening its first Domestic Business Lounge at Adelaide Airport, sized at 1,016 square metres with a capacity of about 190 guests.
Designed to highlight South Australian produce and experiences, the lounge underscores the airline’s investment in the region.
While the route is seasonal at launch, officials say its success could lead to year-round services and further international expansion from Adelaide.
The announcement has been welcomed by the South Australian government, which views the move as a landmark moment for the state’s aviation and tourism sectors.
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