MOUNT Buller will gain a boost in South Australian visitors this winter with Qantas launching a new seasonal route between Adelaide and Albury.

From July 8 to September 25, the national carrier will operate two weekly return flights between Adelaide and Albury with its 50–seat Q300 aircraft.

The new service will be the only direct connection between South Australia and Albury, saving travellers more than three hours on a return flight compared to alternative flight options via Sydney or Melbourne.

For South Australians, the new route is made to open up a gateway to the snowfields of Mt Buller, Falls Creek and Hotham for the ski season.

The new route will mean that Albury has direct connections to four capital cities with Qantas for the first time – Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide.

QantasLink chief executive officer John Gissing said demand for services to and from Albury–Wodonga had surpassed the airline's expectations, and the new route would further boost options for travellers.

"A new capital city route is fantastic news for Albury which is quickly becoming one of our most connected regional centres," said Mr Gissing.

"The direct flights to Adelaide and increased Brisbane services will create stronger connections for business travellers and also make it easier for interstate visitors to experience all that the Albury–Wodonga region has to offer.

"This seasonal service will open up a new gateway to some of Victoria's premier snow resorts, Mt Buller, Hotham and Falls Creek, making them more accessible than ever for South Australians looking for a ski holiday."

Ski and snowboard equipment can be included within the checked baggage allowance.