Qantas Makes History with First-ever non-stop flights from Australia to Las Vegas

This December, Qantas will become the first airline in the world to operate a non-stop route between Australia and Las Vegas.

Qantas Makes History – Sydney to Las Vegas
- First-ever nonstop flights between Australia and Las Vegas.
- Route: Sydney (SYD) → Las Vegas (LAS), flight number QF55.
- Launch: Inaugural flight departs 29 December 2026, operating until 12 March 2027 (seasonal service).
- Aircraft: Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
- Schedule: Three times per week (Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday).
- Flight time: ~13 hours 55 minutes.
- Fares: Economy return from AUD $1,099.

Strategic Significance
- Network Expansion: Las Vegas becomes Qantas’ 101st destination and 8th city in the Americas (joining Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, Dallas, New York, Vancouver, Santiago).
- Event Alignment: Flights timed with major global events:
- CES (Consumer Electronics Show) – world’s largest tech expo.
- NRL Las Vegas Festival – annual rugby league season kickoff.
- Tourism Impact: Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority notes Australia is the second-largest overseas market for Las Vegas, with 250,000+ Australians visiting annually.

Leadership Perspectives
- Cam Wallace (Qantas International CEO): Fleet renewal enables new route possibilities; strong demand for seasonal services.
- Steve Hill (Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority CEO): Direct flights highlight Australia’s importance as a market.
- Don Farrell (Minister for Trade & Tourism): Direct flights strengthen U.S.–Australia travel flows; 745,000 Americans visited Australia in 2025.

Frequent Flyer Perks
- Double Qantas Points (6 points per $1 spent) on Qantas Hotels & Holiday packages to Las Vegas.
- Offer valid for bookings made 26 Feb – 2 Mar 2026, with travel completed before 3 Mar 2027.

This route is both a tourism milestone and a strategic expansion, cutting travel time by up to five hours compared to connecting via other U.S. cities.