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SYDNEY- Qantas (QF) remains a dominant force in Australian aviation, leveraging a diverse fleet and an extensive route network. The airline operates both short-haul and long-haul services, catering to millions of passengers annually.
This AvBench analysis examines Qantas’ top performing routes, its fleet composition, commercial and operational performance, and future opportunities.
Photo: By Jordan Vuong from Perth, Australia – Qantas 737-800 short final, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24201981Short and Medium-Haul Network Performance
Qantas (QF) operates a significant short and medium-haul network, carrying 21 million passengers annually, which represents 42% of its total available seat kilometers (ASK). Over the past 12 months, ticket revenue from these routes exceeded $4.6 billion.
The airline remains a leader in Australia’s domestic market and maintains a strong presence in trans-Tasman routes to New Zealand.
Photo: James St. John | FlickrQantas Top 30 Short/Medium-Haul Routes
The table below highlights Qantas’ top 30 short/medium-haul routes based on ASK and market performance.
| Melbourne – Sydney | 5.2 | 2,470k (+135k) | 3,027k (+41k) | 36% (-1%) | 36% (-1%) |
| Brisbane – Sydney | 5.6 | 1,115k (+75k) | 1,730k (+35k) | 41% (+1%) | 40% (+1%) |
| Adelaide – Melbourne | 5.9 | 586k (+46k) | 921k (+70k) | 37% (+2%) | 28% (-5%) |
| Sydney – Gold Coast | 5.7 | 228k (+24k) | 346k (+53k) | 14% (+2%) | 14% (+1%) |
| Auckland – Sydney | 5.1 | 168k (-19k) | 531k (+27k) | 38% (+1%) | 33% (+1%) |
| Perth – Sydney | 4.3 | 528k (-37k) | 814k (-48k) | 52% (-4%) | 46% (-10%) |
| Brisbane – Melbourne | 5.6 | 909k (+50k) | 1,227k (+47k) | 36% (0%) | 34% (-2%) |
| Melbourne – Perth | 4.4 | 646k (-7k) | 957k (-30k) | 46% (-6%) | 36% (-16%) |
| Adelaide – Sydney | 5.2 | 498k (+33k) | 793k (+54k) | 41% (-3%) | 34% (-8%) |
| Perth – Port Hedland | 4.5 | 280k (-1k) | 334k (+9k) | 72% (-4%) | 73% (-1%) |
| Sydney – Wellington | 4.4 | 49k (-1k) | 206k (+10k) | 69% (+2%) | 67% (+1%) |
| Gold Coast – Sydney | 5.7 | 228k (+24k) | 346k (+53k) | 14% (+2%) | 14% (+1%) |
| Broome – Perth | 4.7 | 159k (-18k) | 222k (-10k) | 63% (-1%) | 64% (+2%) |
| Brisbane – Cairns | 2.8 | 239k (-11k) | 250k (-90k) | 20% (-9%) | 32% (-6%) |
| Melbourne – Wellington | 3.8 | 49k (-1k) | 109k (+1k) | 57% (-4%) | 55% (-3%) |
| Brisbane – Christchurch | 3.9 | 54k (+1k) | 102k (+2k) | 47% (-2%) | 47% (+0%) |
| Brisbane – Darwin | 4.0 | 74k (-15k) | 53k (-44k) | 18% (-13%) | 33% (-8%) |
| Cairns – Sydney | 3.4 | 115k (-15k) | 171k (-21k) | 19% (-4%) | 15% (-7%) |
| Paraburdoo – Perth | 4.9 | 284k (-5k) | 328k (+17k) | 100% (0%) | 97% (0%) |
| Perth – Newman | 4.4 | 190k (-31k) | 237k (-15k) | 67% (-3%) | 68% (-1%) |
Photo: By Bidgee – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=72800554Fleet Composition and Opportunities
Qantas deploys a variety of aircraft for its short-haul operations, ensuring optimal capacity and operational efficiency:
- Boeing 737-800: 75 in service, highly profitable, despite increasing competition from Jetstar and Virgin Australia.
- Embraer E190: 32 in service, benefiting from Virgin Australia’s Fokker 100 retirements, allowing Qantas to maintain strong regional margins.
- Dash8-400: 31 in service, benefiting from competitor issues, with sustained strong market presence.
- Airbus A220-300: 4 in service, with 25 on order, showing early promising performance.
The A220’s introduction is seen as a major step toward fleet modernization, and its compatibility with QantasLink operations enhances its appeal.
The 737-800 remains a core fleet type, though increasing pressure from Jetstar’s A320 and A321neo fleets presents a long-term challenge.
Photo: By Bahnfrend – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=86003593Long-Haul Network Performance
Qantas’ long-haul network is experiencing strong growth, carrying approximately 5 million passengers annually and accounting for 58% of total ASK.
Ticket revenue over the past year was estimated at $4 billion. The airline competes in key intercontinental markets, with notable expansion in Asia-Pacific and North America.
Qantas Top 30 Long Haul Routes
The table below highlights Qantas’ top 30 long-haul routes based on ASK and market performance.
| Sydney – Tokyo | 6.7 | 138k (+80k) | 318k (+153k) | 44% (+11%) | 37% (+5%) |
| Hong Kong – Melbourne | 6.4 | 91k (+71k) | 161k (+135k) | 25% (+19%) | 24% (+18%) |
| Auckland – New York | 6.3 | 14k (+11k) | 74k (+56k) | 55% (+32%) | 51% (+32%) |
| Brisbane – Tokyo | 6.1 | 111k (+72k) | 155k (+95k) | 46% (-54%) | 43% (-57%) |
| Los Angeles – Sydney | 4.7 | 81k (+14k) | 308k (+19k) | 35% (-1%) | 34% (-1%) |
| Singapore – Sydney | 3.3 | 111k (+12k) | 413k (-20k) | 23% (-2%) | 24% (-1%) |
| Melbourne – Singapore | 5.8 | 81k (+21k) | 310k (+123k) | 18% (+5%) | 16% (+3%) |
| London – Singapore | 3.7 | 120k (+9k) | 312k (+3k) | 19% (-1%) | 18% (0%) |
| Brisbane – Los Angeles | 4.6 | 38k (+4k) | 136k (-12k) | 93% (-7%) | 91% (-9%) |
| Hong Kong – Sydney | 6.2 | 106k (+54k) | 190k (+72k) | 23% (+0%) | 23% (+2%) |
| Dallas – Sydney | 4.3 | 12k (0k) | 118k (-1k) | 100% (+0%) | 100% (0%) |
| Bangkok – Sydney | 3.4 | 46k (+4k) | 151k (-15k) | 30% (-9%) | 28% (-1%) |
| Santiago – Sydney | 5.8 | 15k (+2k) | 89k (+17k) | 100% (+0%) | 100% (0%) |
| Brisbane – Singapore | 4.4 | 35k (+7k) | 142k (+18k) | 22% (+1%) | 25% (+1%) |
| Honolulu – Sydney | 4.3 | 69k (-11k) | 118k (-18k) | 35% (-5%) | 35% (-4%) |
| Dallas – Melbourne | 5.6 | 10k (0k) | 67k (+14k) | 100% (+0%) | 100% (0%) |
| Jakarta – Sydney | 4.5 | 50k (+9k) | 135k (+2k) | 62% (-8%) | 60% (-10%) |
| Johannesburg – Sydney | 5.2 | 16k (0k) | 106k (-8k) | 100% (+0%) | 100% (0%) |
| Manila – Sydney | 4.8 | 39k (+8k) | 158k (-4k) | 35% (-5%) | 32% (-1%) |
| San Francisco – Sydney | 6.4 | 20k (+11k) | 57k (+35k) | 16% (+8%) | 13% (+4%) |
| Sydney – Vancouver | 5.4 | 14k (+2k) | 55k (+2k) | 22% (+1%) | 17% (-6%) |
| Perth – Rome | 5.1 | 7k (+2k) | 18k (0k) | 100% (+0%) | 100% (0%) |
| Perth – Singapore | 3.5 | 56k (-3k) | 181k (+12k) | 15% (-2%) | 11% (-5%) |
| Delhi – Melbourne | 5.1 | 40k (+8k) | 77k (-3k) | 32% (-1%) | 28% (-5%) |
| Shanghai – Sydney | 6.6 | 44k (+43k) | 84k (+83k) | 21% (+21%) | 22% (+12%) |
| Brisbane – Tokyo | 6.1 | 111k (+72k) | 155k (+95k) | 46% (-54%) | 43% (-57%) |
| Denpasar-Bali – Sydney | 4.9 | 68k (+1k) | 148k (+37k) | 19% (+2%) | 20% (+3%) |
| Jakarta – Melbourne | 5.1 | 42k (+3k) | 57k (+32k) | 42% (+7%) | 41% (+7%) |
| Denpasar-Bali – Melbourne | 3.3 | 106k (+4k) | 71k (-35k) | 8% (-4%) | 9% (-3%) |
Photo: Qantas A380 VH-OQB | Departing SYD Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.o… | FlickrFleet Composition and Opportunities
Qantas’ long-haul fleet consists of the following aircraft types:
- Boeing 787-9: 13 in service, with four on order. Strong operational performance, though higher per-seat costs remain a concern.
- Airbus A330-300: 12 in service, highly cost-efficient and well amortized, ensuring strong financial returns.
- Airbus A380-800: 10 in service, facing competitive pressures from Emirates and Cathay Pacific.
- Boeing 787-10 and Airbus A350-1000: Expected future additions, poised to enhance long-haul efficiency and capacity.
The A380’s viability remains uncertain, with competitive pressures in high-yield markets such as Sydney-London and Sydney-Los Angeles.
The introduction of newer, fuel-efficient aircraft such as the A350-1000 is expected to optimize long-haul operations, ensuring better cost per seat while maintaining passenger comfort.
Photo: Clément AlloingMethodology & Data Sources
The analysis utilizes two key indices:
- MOXI (Market Outlook & Expansion Index): Assesses passenger volume growth and market share trends.
- COFI (Commercial & Operational Fit Index): Evaluates the financial and operational performance of aircraft in the fleet.
Data sources include Milanamos for traffic and revenue data, and ch-aviation for fleet insights.
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