Book Emirates with Qantas Frequent Flyer: observed awards
On 595 routes (all international), Emirates 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 + $849.40, Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Istanbul (IST); Qantas showed business-class award space on that route on 112 dates.
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- Routes on Emirates
- 595
- International routes
- 595
- Lowest business class
- 108,000 points
- KUL–IST · $849.40
- Lowest first class
- 34,800 points
- DXB–RUH · $248.63
- Partnership
- Confirmed partner (AwardTool's partner list for Qantas)
Business Class awards on Emirates with Qantas
23 routes where Emirates was the only airline on the lowest Qantas business-class award. Route lows: 108,000–290,800 points (median 182,900 across 21 routes); 2 mixed-cabin route lows not included; taxes $741.41–$1,615.50 (median $1,203.51 on 21 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Istanbul (IST)KUL–IST with Qantas | 108,000 points + $849.40 | 112 | |
| Dubai (DXB) to Perth (PER)DXB–PER with Qantas | 108,000 points + $741.41 | 65 | |
| Prague (PRG) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE)PRG–TPE with Qantas | 125,400 points + $872.42 | 142 | |
| Singapore (SIN) to Frankfurt (FRA)SIN–FRA with Qantas | 125,400 points + $874.74 | 122 | |
| Rome (FCO) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE)FCO–TPE with Qantas | 125,400 points + $907.75 | 81 | |
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Istanbul (IST)HND–IST with Qantas | 125,400 points + $938.37 | 19 | |
| Dubai (DXB) to Melbourne (MEL)DXB–MEL with Qantas | 143,000 points + $751.94 | 94 | |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Dubai (DXB)MEL–DXB with Qantas | 143,000 points + $771.26 | 31 | |
| Bali (DPS) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 143,000 points + $934.99 | 4 | |
| New York JFK to Kolkata (CCU)JFK–CCU with Qantas | 167,000 points + $1,073.00 | 8 |
First Class awards on Emirates with Qantas
588 routes where Emirates was the only airline on the lowest Qantas first-class award. Route lows: 34,800–507,900 points (median 221,200 across 436 routes); 152 mixed-cabin route lows not included; taxes $243.80–$1,889.95 (median $907.75 on 436 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH)DXB–RUH with Qantas | 34,800 points + $248.63 | 220 | |
| Dubai (DXB) to Jeddah (JED)DXB–JED with Qantas | 52,400 points + $248.63 | 192 | |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Bangkok (BKK)HKG–BKK with Qantas | 52,400 points + $280.00 | 29 | |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Hong Kong (HKG)BKK–HKG with Qantas | 52,400 points + $270.82 | 8 | |
| Dubai (DXB) to Cairo (CAI)DXB–CAI with Qantas | 78,400 points + $248.50 | 263 | |
| Dubai (DXB) to Hyderabad (HYD)DXB–HYD with Qantas | 78,400 points + $248.96 | 199 | |
| Istanbul (IST) to Dubai (DXB)IST–DXB with Qantas | 78,400 points + $439.51 | 191 | |
| Dubai (DXB) to Kolkata (CCU)DXB–CCU with Qantas | 78,400 points + $243.80 | 182 | |
| Hyderabad (HYD) to Dubai (DXB)HYD–DXB with Qantas | 78,400 points + $318.13 | 174 | |
| Dubai (DXB) to Chennai (MAA)DXB–MAA with Qantas | 78,400 points + $243.80 | 172 |
Premium Economy awards on Emirates with Qantas
17 routes where Emirates was the only airline on the lowest Qantas premium economy award. Route lows: 66,100–218,700 points (median 127,000 across 17 routes); taxes $202.54–$671.69 (median $324.72 on 17 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted (STN) to Dubai (DXB)STN–DXB with Qantas | 66,100 points + $434.26 | 137 | |
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Jeddah (JED)KUL–JED with Qantas | 81,300 points + $209.87 | 24 | |
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Hyderabad (HYD)KUL–HYD with Qantas | 88,900 points + $212.94 | 33 | |
| Hyderabad (HYD) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)HYD–KUL with Qantas | 88,900 points + $211.10 | 28 | |
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Cochin (COK)KUL–COK with Qantas | 88,900 points + $207.75 | 27 | |
| Singapore (SIN) to the Maldives (MLE)SIN–MLE with Qantas | 97,200 points + $210.56 | 96 | |
| Bali (DPS) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 106,700 points + $220.14 | 2 | |
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Istanbul (IST)HND–IST with Qantas | 120,000 points + $252.46 | 5 | |
| Hyderabad (HYD) to Singapore (SIN)HYD–SIN with Qantas | 127,000 points + $459.96 | 167 | |
| Singapore (SIN) to Hyderabad (HYD)SIN–HYD with Qantas | 127,000 points + $388.78 | 102 |
Economy awards on Emirates with Qantas
1 route where Emirates was the only airline on the lowest Qantas economy award. Route lows: 64,800 points on 1 route; taxes $268.00 on the 1 route with taxes reported. The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York JFK to Kolkata (CCU)JFK–CCU with Qantas | 64,800 points + $268.00 | 101 |
Dated Emirates awards with Qantas
The lowest Qantas awards on Emirates AwardTool observed for departures in the next 60 days on the routes above.
| Departure | Route | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KUL–IST | Business | 108,000 points + $849.40 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| KUL–IST | Business | 108,000 points + $849.40 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| KUL–IST | Business | 108,000 points + $849.40 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| DXB–PER | Business | 108,000 points + $741.41 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| DXB–RUH | First | 34,800 points + $248.63 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| DXB–RUH | First | 34,800 points + $248.63 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| DXB–RUH | First | 34,800 points + $249.02 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| DXB–JED | First | 52,400 points + $248.63 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| STN–DXB | Premium Economy | 66,100 points + $434.26 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| STN–DXB | Premium Economy | 66,100 points + $434.26 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| STN–DXB | Premium Economy | 66,100 points + $434.39 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| KUL–JED | Premium Economy | 81,300 points + $209.87 | 1 | 1 stop | 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 Emirates
Compared only on routes and cabins where both programs' lowest awards were on Emirates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates Skywards (Emirates' own program) | Business | 18 | 182,900 points + $1,203.51 | 116,000 miles + $1,254.00 |
| Emirates Skywards (Emirates' own program) | Premium Economy | 4 | 120,000 points + $252.46 | 75,000 miles + $252.66 |
| Emirates Skywards (Emirates' own program) | Economy | 1 | 64,800 points + $268.00 | 35,000 miles + $268.00 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | First | 2 | 221,200 points + $935.95 | 439,800 points + $95.66 |
Shared routes counts the routes where both programs showed Emirates 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 Emirates awards
Banks that transfer to Qantas Frequent Flyer, with the ratio and typical transfer time as written. Search before you transfer: confirm the Emirates 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 Emirates with Amex points |
| Capital One Miles | 1:1 | ~1-2 days | Capital One to Qantas | Fly Emirates with Capital One miles |
| Citi ThankYou Points | 1:1 | Instant | Citi to Qantas | — |
Transfers are usually irreversible: check award availability with a live search before you transfer points, and look for current transfer bonuses.
Questions about booking Emirates with Qantas
How many Qantas points does an Emirates business-class award take?
The lowest business-class award on Emirates that AwardTool observed with Qantas Frequent Flyer in the last 30 days was 108,000 points + $849.40 from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Istanbul (IST); Qantas showed business-class award space on that route on 112 dates. Across 21 routes the lows ranged from 108,000 to 290,800 points, with a median of 182,900. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
How many Qantas points does an Emirates first-class award take?
The lowest first-class award on Emirates that AwardTool observed with Qantas Frequent Flyer in the last 30 days was 34,800 points + $248.63 from Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH); Qantas showed first-class award space on that route on 220 dates. Across 436 routes the lows ranged from 34,800 to 507,900 points, with a median of 221,200. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
On which routes was the lowest Qantas award on Emirates?
Emirates was the only airline on the lowest Qantas award on every open date in the last 30 days on 595 routes; the lowest by cabin include KUL–IST (business class), DXB–PER (business class), PRG–TPE (business class), DXB–RUH (first class), DXB–JED (first class) and HKG–BKK (first class). Only routes with that award on 2 or more dates are counted.
Which other programs' lowest awards were on Emirates on the routes Qantas covers?
Emirates Skywards (Emirates' own program) on 19 shared routes and Air Canada Aeroplan on 2 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 Emirates 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.