SAA Increases Frequency of Perth – Johannesburg Route
September 20, 2024
South African Airways (SAA) is responding 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 Frequency of this flight
- When did SAA relaunch the route (and why was it halted)?
- Baggage allowance for business class
- Loyalty program – can members earn points on partner airlines/anything else of interest readers should know?
- Seat dimensions
- Any sustainability measures (for the airline in general)?
- Anything in particular about the food that might be of interest?
- Is SAA planning to increase frequency/upgrade planes or introduce any other measures?
- For the lounge, when was it opened?
- Who is eligible to use the lounge?
- Any fact-sheet on decor/ food etc?
- If you have any interesting facts about the airport itself I’d love to hear them.
This increase will provide even more opportunities for Australian travellers to experience SAA service enroute 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.
| Flight No. | Effective Date | Frequency | Departure Airport | Departure Time | Arrival Airport | Arrival Time |
| SA 0280 | 07-Dec-24 | Tuesday Thursday Saturday Sunday | JNB | 20:35 | PER | 12:10+1 |
| SA 0281 | 08-Dec-24 | Monday Wednesday Friday Sunday | PER | 23:55 | JNB | 05:10+1 |
| SA 0280 | 06-Jan-25 | Monday Tuesday Thursday Saturday Sunday | JNB | 20:35 | PER | 12:10+1 |
| SA 0281 | 07-Jan-25 | Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Sunday | PER | 23:55 | JNB | 05:10+1 |
Travellers from the East Coast of Australia can easily connect to these Perth departures with seamless connections offered through SAA’s codeshare partnerships with Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. This makes it even more convenient for Australian passengers to reach South Africa and beyond.
For more information visit www.flysaa.com
