From December 8, SAA will up the frequency of its nonstop service from Johannesburg to Perth to four flights per week, with a further increase to five flights per week beginning January 7, 2025. These increases are not seasonal but on a year-round basis.

From December 7, the schedule will be as follows:

From January 7, 2025, an additional flight will depart Johannesburg on Mondays, and the return flight will depart Perth on Tuesdays.

The airline says the increases will address the sustained demand for travel to and from Australia.