Rex Airlines announces three new weekly direct flights from Adelaide to Perth
New weekly direct flights from Adelaide to Perth will soon be available for travellers. Find out when.
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Rex has announced a new direct flight route from Adelaide, flying to Perth three days a week with fares starting at $249.
The new route will start on June 28, with weekly flights between Adelaide and Perth on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays.
With almost 630,000 passengers flying between Adelaide and Perth last year, National Jet Express (NJE) director Anthony Gibara said it was “terrific news” for travellers.
“More operators means more competition but in the case of Rex, it also means better service and reliability,” Mr Gibara said.
“There were almost 85 cancelled flights by Virgin and Qantas carriers on this route in the first
four months of 2024 and in the case of Virgin, its on-time arrivals and departures were terrible.
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“Just 56 per cent of its flights arrived on time during that period, while its on time departures
were only slightly better at 59 per cent.
“Travellers deserve better and they will get it with Rex and we intend to increase the number of services once we are established on the route.”
South Australia Tourism Minister Zoe Bettison looked forward to welcoming old and new visitors to our state.
“It is very welcome news that Rex will start flying Perth to Adelaide, adding more flights into
our state and offering another option for visitors from WA to see South Australia,” she said.
“The commencement of an extra three flights a week from Perth to Adelaide is timed perfectly to coincide with the start of WA school holidays.
“I encourage Western Australians to take advantage of this new service and come and visit South Australia and experience our great food and wine, natural beauty and exciting events.”
The new route is the 12th domestic service for the Rex Group which flies to popular destinations including Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart and the Gold Coast.
Flights are on sale now and can be purchased at rex.com.au or via a trusted booking agent.
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