> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://atthepointyend.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# Qantas launches new 15-hour nonstop US route
- URL: https://atthepointyend.com/qantas-launches-new-15-hour-nonstop-us-route/
- Published: 2026-08-18T23:33:49.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-18T23:33:49.000Z
- Description: Qantas has announced a new nonstop service to the United States, launching within four months.
- Author: At The Pointy End
- Tags: #news, News & articles, Routes

Qantas has announced a new nonstop service to the United States, launching within four months. The route will operate for 15 hours, indicating a long-haul service to a distant US city. This represents a new destination addition to Qantas's US network.

### What it means for you

A new US route expands Qantas's nonstop options from Australia. Depending on the destination, this may offer business travellers a direct alternative to existing gateways, potentially affecting award availability and routing strategies on that corridor. The four-month timeline suggests imminent launch, so seat inventory and pricing will become relevant soon.

News like this moves fares. Catch the ones worth flying: [deal alerts on Telegram](https://t.me/pointyenddeals?ref=atthepointyend.com) or [the weekly email](#/portal/signup).

Photo: [David Syphers / Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/@dsyphers?utm%5Fsource=at%5Fthe%5Fpointy%5Fend&utm%5Fmedium=referral)