Book Alaska Airlines with Qantas Frequent Flyer: observed awards
On 8 routes (3 international), Alaska Airlines was the only airline on the lowest Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on every open date in the last 30 days. Lowest business class: 21,000 points + $92.15, Calgary (YYC) to Portland (PDX); Qantas showed business-class award space on that route on 109 dates.
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- Routes on Alaska Airlines
- 8
- International routes
- 3
- Lowest business class
- 21,000 points
- YYC–PDX · $92.15
- Lowest economy, domestic
- 11,500 points
- PDX–SEA · $5.60
- Partnership
- Confirmed partner (both in oneworld)
Business Class awards on Alaska Airlines with Qantas
8 routes where Alaska Airlines was the only airline on the lowest Qantas business-class award. Route lows: 21,000–46,000 points (median 21,000 across 8 routes); taxes $5.60–$92.15 (median $5.60 on 8 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland (PDX) to Seattle (SEA)PDX–SEA with Qantas | 21,000 points + $5.60 | 327 | |
| Kauai (LIH) to Maui (OGG)LIH–OGG with Qantas | 21,000 points + $5.60 | 253 | |
| Portland (PDX) to Oakland (OAK)PDX–OAK with Qantas | 21,000 points + $5.60 | 218 | |
| Oakland (OAK) to Portland (PDX)OAK–PDX with Qantas | 21,000 points + $5.60 | 160 | |
| Calgary (YYC) to Portland (PDX)YYC–PDX with Qantas | 21,000 points + $92.15 | 109 | |
| Seattle (SEA) to Calgary (YYC)SEA–YYC with Qantas | 21,000 points + $5.60 | 40 | |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Portland (PDX)YVR–PDX with Qantas | 21,000 points + $75.02 | 27 | |
| Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage (ANC)SEA–ANC with Qantas | 46,000 points + $17.30 | 152 |
Economy awards on Alaska Airlines with Qantas
4 routes where Alaska Airlines was the only airline on the lowest Qantas economy award. Route lows: 11,500 points on all 4 routes; taxes $5.60 on all 4 routes with taxes reported. The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland (PDX) to Seattle (SEA)PDX–SEA with Qantas | 11,500 points + $5.60 | 290 | |
| Kauai (LIH) to Maui (OGG)LIH–OGG with Qantas | 11,500 points + $5.60 | 235 | |
| Portland (PDX) to Oakland (OAK)PDX–OAK with Qantas | 11,500 points + $5.60 | 215 | |
| Oakland (OAK) to Portland (PDX)OAK–PDX with Qantas | 11,500 points + $5.60 | 163 |
Dated Alaska Airlines awards with Qantas
The lowest Qantas awards on Alaska Airlines AwardTool observed for departures in the next 60 days on the routes above.
| Departure | Route | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIH–OGG | Business | 21,000 points + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| PDX–SEA | Business | 21,000 points + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| LIH–OGG | Business | 21,000 points + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| PDX–SEA | Business | 21,000 points + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| PDX–SEA | Economy | 11,500 points + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| PDX–SEA | Economy | 11,500 points + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| PDX–SEA | Economy | 11,500 points + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| LIH–OGG | Economy | 11,500 points + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Other programs whose lowest award was on Alaska Airlines
Compared only on routes and cabins where both programs' lowest awards were on Alaska Airlines in the last 30 days: the median of each program's route lows, in its own points or miles, with the median taxes reported. A program's low may be on another flight or date.
| Program | Cabin | Shared routes | Qantas median | Their median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | Economy | 4 | 11,500 points + $5.60 | 10,000 miles + $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards (Alaska Airlines' own program) | Economy | 3 | 11,500 points + $5.60 | 6,500 points + $5.60 |
Shared routes counts the routes where both programs showed Alaska Airlines as the only airline on their lowest award in that cabin. Medians compare route lows, not one itinerary.
Transfer points to Qantas Frequent Flyer for Alaska Airlines awards
Banks that transfer to Qantas Frequent Flyer, with the ratio and typical transfer time as written. Search before you transfer: confirm the Alaska Airlines award with a live search first.
| Bank | Ratio | Transfer time | Transfer details | Bank points page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Membership Rewards | 1:1 | Instant | Amex to Qantas | Fly Alaska Airlines with Amex points |
| Capital One Miles | 1:1 | ~1-2 days | Capital One to Qantas | Fly Alaska Airlines with Capital One miles |
| Citi ThankYou Points | 1:1 | Instant | Citi to Qantas | Fly Alaska Airlines with Citi points |
Transfers are usually irreversible: check award availability with a live search before you transfer points, and look for current transfer bonuses.
Questions about booking Alaska Airlines with Qantas
How many Qantas points does an Alaska Airlines business-class award take?
The lowest business-class award on Alaska Airlines that AwardTool observed with Qantas Frequent Flyer in the last 30 days was 21,000 points + $92.15 from Calgary (YYC) to Portland (PDX); Qantas showed business-class award space on that route on 109 dates. Across 8 routes the lows ranged from 21,000 to 46,000 points, with a median of 21,000. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
How many Qantas points does an Alaska Airlines economy award take?
The lowest economy award on Alaska Airlines that AwardTool observed with Qantas Frequent Flyer in the last 30 days was 11,500 points + $5.60 from Portland (PDX) to Seattle (SEA), a domestic route; Qantas showed economy award space on that route on 290 dates. All 4 route lows were 11,500 points. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
On which routes was the lowest Qantas award on Alaska Airlines?
Alaska Airlines was the only airline on the lowest Qantas award on every open date in the last 30 days on 8 routes; the lowest by cabin include PDX–SEA (business class), LIH–OGG (business class), PDX–OAK (business class), PDX–SEA (economy), LIH–OGG (economy) and PDX–OAK (economy). Only routes with that award on 2 or more dates are counted.
Which other programs' lowest awards were on Alaska Airlines on the routes Qantas covers?
American Airlines AAdvantage on 4 shared routes and Alaska Atmos Rewards (Alaska Airlines' own program) on 3 shared routes. Each program prices awards its own way and in its own currency, so compare the lows route by route before you transfer.
Which credit card points transfer to Qantas Frequent Flyer for Alaska Airlines awards?
Amex points (1:1, Instant), Capital One miles (1:1, ~1-2 days) and Citi points (1:1, Instant), with ratios and times as AwardTool's transfer partner list writes them. Search before you transfer: transfers usually can't be reversed.