Book Cathay Pacific with Qantas Frequent Flyer: observed awards
On 34 routes (all international), Cathay Pacific 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: 108,000 points + $348.95, Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Perth (PER); Qantas showed business-class award space on that route on 2 dates.
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- Routes on Cathay Pacific
- 34
- International routes
- 34
- Lowest business class
- 108,000 points
- HND–PER · $348.95
- Lowest premium economy
- 16,600 points
- HKG–HAN · $88.41
- Partnership
- Confirmed partner (both in oneworld)
Business Class awards on Cathay Pacific with Qantas
3 routes where Cathay Pacific was the only airline on the lowest Qantas business-class award. Route lows: 108,000–143,000 points (median 143,000 across 3 routes); taxes $257.50–$348.95 (median $257.50 on 3 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Perth (PER)HND–PER with Qantas | 108,000 points + $348.95 | 2 | |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Xiamen (XMN)LAX–XMN with Qantas | 143,000 points + $257.50 | 6 | |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Guangzhou (CAN)LAX–CAN with Qantas | 143,000 points + $257.50 | 4 |
Premium Economy awards on Cathay Pacific with Qantas
30 routes where Cathay Pacific was the only airline on the lowest Qantas premium economy award. Route lows: 16,600–135,200 points (median 47,700 across 30 routes); taxes $35.09–$297.03 (median $117.57 on 30 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Hanoi (HAN)HKG–HAN with Qantas | 16,600 points + $88.41 | 75 | |
| Hanoi (HAN) to Hong Kong (HKG)HAN–HKG with Qantas | 16,600 points + $70.50 | 73 | |
| Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Hanoi (HAN)TPE–HAN with Qantas | 24,900 points + $137.31 | 7 | |
| Guangzhou (CAN) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE)CAN–TPE with Qantas | 28,100 points + $91.90 | 60 | |
| Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Guangzhou (CAN)TPE–CAN with Qantas | 28,100 points + $117.64 | 33 | |
| Beijing Capital (PEK) to Hong Kong (HKG)PEK–HKG with Qantas | 36,200 points + $35.09 | 272 | |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Beijing Capital (PEK)HKG–PEK with Qantas | 36,200 points + $70.45 | 256 | |
| Beijing Capital (PEK) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE)PEK–TPE with Qantas | 36,200 points + $91.90 | 157 | |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)HKG–ICN with Qantas | 36,200 points + $88.41 | 22 | |
| Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Seoul Incheon (ICN)TPE–ICN with Qantas | 36,200 points + $136.51 | 19 |
Economy awards on Cathay Pacific with Qantas
1 route where Cathay Pacific was the only airline on the lowest Qantas economy award. Route lows: 57,800 points on 1 route; taxes $313.50 on the 1 route with taxes reported. The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) to Kathmandu (KTM)SEA–KTM with Qantas | 57,800 points + $313.50 | 8 |
Dated Cathay Pacific awards with Qantas
The lowest Qantas awards on Cathay Pacific AwardTool observed for departures in the next 60 days on the routes above.
| Departure | Route | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAN–HKG | Premium Economy | 16,600 points + $70.50 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| HAN–HKG | Premium Economy | 16,600 points + $70.50 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| HAN–HKG | Premium Economy | 16,600 points + $70.50 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| HKG–HAN | Premium Economy | 16,600 points + $88.41 | 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.
Transfer points to Qantas Frequent Flyer for Cathay Pacific awards
Banks that transfer to Qantas Frequent Flyer, with the ratio and typical transfer time as written. Search before you transfer: confirm the Cathay Pacific 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 Cathay Pacific with Amex points |
| Capital One Miles | 1:1 | ~1-2 days | Capital One to Qantas | Fly Cathay Pacific with Capital One miles |
| Citi ThankYou Points | 1:1 | Instant | Citi to Qantas | Fly Cathay Pacific 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 Cathay Pacific with Qantas
How many Qantas points does a Cathay Pacific business-class award take?
The lowest business-class award on Cathay Pacific that AwardTool observed with Qantas Frequent Flyer in the last 30 days was 108,000 points + $348.95 from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Perth (PER); Qantas showed business-class award space on that route on 2 dates. Across 3 routes the lows ranged from 108,000 to 143,000 points, with a median of 143,000. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
How many Qantas points does a Cathay Pacific premium economy award take?
The lowest premium economy award on Cathay Pacific that AwardTool observed with Qantas Frequent Flyer in the last 30 days was 16,600 points + $88.41 from Hong Kong (HKG) to Hanoi (HAN); Qantas showed premium economy award space on that route on 75 dates. Across 30 routes the lows ranged from 16,600 to 135,200 points, with a median of 47,700. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
On which routes was the lowest Qantas award on Cathay Pacific?
Cathay Pacific was the only airline on the lowest Qantas award on every open date in the last 30 days on 34 routes; the lowest by cabin include HND–PER (business class), LAX–XMN (business class), LAX–CAN (business class), HKG–HAN (premium economy), HAN–HKG (premium economy) and TPE–HAN (premium economy). Only routes with that award on 2 or more dates are counted.
Which credit card points transfer to Qantas Frequent Flyer for Cathay Pacific 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.