Qantas non-stop Perth-London flights go on sale from $2270

Written on the 28 April 2017

IT'S the flight Aussies have been waiting to book.

Qantas' direct Perth-London route goes on sale today, initially priced from $2270 for a return economy fare, but the airline says that figure is likely to be reduced to under $2000 during sales.

Travellers seeking greater comfort during the marathon flight will pay $4250 for a Premium Economy seat or $9725 in Business Class.

The 18-hour service will become the world's longest non-stop Boeing 787 flight, and is billed a game changer for the airline and the Australian tourism industry.

The flights are on sale from noon (AEST) today.

Qantas will use a Boeing 787-9 for the route, which will launch on March 24, 2018.

Departing Perth at 6.50pm, the flight arrives at London's Heathrow Airport at 5.10am the next day.

The return flight departs London at 1.30pm, landing at Perth the next day at 1.15pm.

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Source: news.com.au