Sydney-US Nonstop: Qantas Confirms Ticket Sale & Launch Date For 2nd Project Sunrise Route

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   Qantas Confirms 2028 Launch for New York to Sydney Route

   Qantas has confirmed a 2028 launch date for its direct flights from New York to Sydney, forming the second route under the carrier's Project Sunrise initiative. Passengers on the 18-hour nonstop journey will have access to onboard wellbeing zones designed for ultra-long-haul travel. Tickets for the transpacific service are scheduled to go on sale next year. The announcement establishes a concrete timeline for the long-planned route, following previous design and fleet preparations for the ultra-long-distance market.

   Why it matters

   Project Sunrise represents Qantas's ambitious push to connect eastern Australian capitals directly with global financial hubs like New York and London. Ultra-long-haul routes require specialized aircraft configurations and stringent planning to manage passenger fatigue over 18 hours in the air. These services aim to capture high-yielding business and leisure travelers seeking to bypass traditional layovers in Asia or the US West Coast.

   What is confirmed

   • Qantas will launch New York-to-Sydney Project Sunrise flights in 2028.
   • Qantas will start selling tickets next year for the nonstop New York to Sydney flight.
   • The route features 18-hour direct flights with onboard wellbeing zones.

   What to watch next

   • Ticket sales opening next year
   • Further aircraft delivery updates and fleet preparations
   • Specific scheduling and pricing details for the 2028 launch
   Sources used for this update (6)

   1. The New York Times — Qantas’s New York-to-Sydney ‘Project Sunrise’ Flights to Take Off in 2028
   2. CNBC — Qantas to start selling tickets next year for its New York to Sydney nonstop flight
   3. The Guardian — Qantas announces 18-hour direct flights from Sydney to New York with onboard ‘wellbeing zones’
   4. WSJ — Qantas Plans Nonstop Sydney-New York Flights
   5. ABC7 New York — Qantas non-stop flights from NYC to Sydney, Australia coming in 2028 as part of Project Sunrise
   6. Simple Flying — Sydney-US Nonstop: Qantas Confirms Ticket Sale & Launch Date For 2nd Project Sunrise Route
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