LAS VEGAS - This December, Qantas will become the first airline in the world to operate a non-stop route between Australia and Las Vegas.
The new seasonal Las Vegas-Sydney service will run through mid-March 2027 and will save customers up to five hours in travel time by eliminating the need for connections through another US city.
This becomes the 101st destination on the Qantas network and the airline’s eighth city across North and South America, joining Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, Dallas, New York, Vancouver and Santiago.
Available for booking from today, the service will operate during some of the city’s biggest global events and expos including the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world’s largest and most influential tech show, and as Vegas plays host to the National Rugby League’s (NRL) annual season kick off Las Vegas Festival, which has quickly become a flagship event for Australian and international sports fans.
The new Qantas service also makes it easier for Australians to experience Las Vegas' world-class entertainment including residencies from some of the biggest names in music and unlocks a new gateway to attractions like the Grand Canyon and the broader American southwest regions.
For the past two years Qantas has operated charter flights in partnership with the NRL from Australia’s East Coast to Las Vegas to get Aussie fans to games. Flights took off this week and are fully booked for the third year in a row.
Qantas International CEO, Cam Wallace said strong customer demand for international travel is driving the airline's expansion of seasonal services to destinations like Las Vegas.
“Australians' appetite for international travel continues to be incredibly strong. Rome and Sapporo have shown us there's real demand for seasonal services to destinations people want to visit at certain times of year, and we're continuing to expand those direct connections around the world,” said Mr. Wallace.
"Our historic fleet renewal is giving us the flexibility to deploy aircraft where we see demand, opening up route possibilities that simply weren't there before. Las Vegas becomes our 101st international destination and is a great example of how we're using that capability. This growth also creates real opportunities for our people, particularly
our pilots and cabin crew, as we expand where we fly,” said Mr. Wallace.
President and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Steve Hill said Qantas’ new non-stop service from Sydney is a testament to the strength of the Australian market for Las Vegas.
"Australia has consistently ranked as our second-largest overseas market and our top international market without a non-stop flight. More than 250,000 Australians visit each year, drawn by the breadth and depth of experiences Las Vegas offers. We are grateful to Qantas for their partnership and confidence in our city,” said Mr. Hill.
Clark County Director of Aviation, James C. Chrisley said the announcement is a proud moment for Harry Reid International Airport and the entire Las Vegas region.
“Qantas’ new seasonal nonstop service from Sydney to Las Vegas marks the first direct air link between our two cities and builds on the strong demand we’ve seen through three years of successful National Rugby League charter flights. This route represents a new chapter in our partnership and allows travelers to take advantage of the world -class entertainment, sporting events and major conventions that Las Vegas is known for.”
Minister for Trade and Tourism, Don Farrell said that new direct flight between Sydney and Las Vegas is a major win for travelers and will make it easier than ever for visitors from the US to experience Australia’s spectacular tourism offering.
“The flow of people between our countries has never been stronger. Last year 745,000 Americans visited Australia, and we look forward to welcoming even more visitors down under with the commencement of these new direct flights,” said Mr. Farrell.
Key information:
- Sydney (SYD) to Las Vegas (LAS) will operate as QF55, with the inaugural flight taking off on Dec. 29, 2026 and operating until March 12, 202712 March 2027.*
- Las Vegas (LAS) to Sydney (SYD) will operate as QF56 and is scheduled to depart Las Vegas at 8:20pm and arrive in Sydney at 6:35am+2 (approx. flight time is 15 hours and 15 minutes).
- The new route will operate on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft three times per week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
- Round-trip Economy fares are available from USD $999.**
*Subject to government and regulatory approval
**Qantas will offer flight deals on round-trip LAS-SYD services with Economy sale fares available from USD $999. Discounted fares available from 2pm PDT on Feb. 25, 2026 to 11:59 PDT on March 11, 2026, unless sold-out prior. Selected travel dates and days apply and fares may not be available on all flights or days. Blackout periods apply.
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About the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA)
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with positioning Southern Nevada as the undisputed global destination for leisure and business travel and operates the 4.6 million square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With 150,000 hotel rooms and nearly 15 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Vegas Loop at Las Vegas Convention Center, designed, and operated by The Boring Company, and also owns the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.
About Harry Reid International Airport
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and the four general aviation facilities including Henderson Executive Airport, North Las Vegas Airport, Jean Sport Aviation Center, and Overton-Perkins Field, are owned and operated by the Clark County Department of Aviation. For more information on LAS, or the full system of airports, please visit HarryReidAirport.com. For timely information and airport updates, please visit our social media channels @LASAirport.