Book Malaysia Airlines with Qantas Frequent Flyer: observed awards
On 7 routes (all international), Malaysia 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 + $74.13, Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Medan (KNO); Qantas showed business-class award space on that route on 308 dates.
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- Routes on Malaysia Airlines
- 7
- International routes
- 7
- Lowest business class
- 21,000 points
- KUL–KNO · $74.13
- Lowest economy
- 11,500 points
- KNO–KUL · $60.43
- Partnership
- Confirmed partner (both in oneworld)
Business Class awards on Malaysia Airlines with Qantas
6 routes where Malaysia Airlines was the only airline on the lowest Qantas business-class award. Route lows: 21,000–31,500 points (median 21,000 across 6 routes); taxes $74.13–$94.09 (median $74.82 on 6 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Medan (KNO)KUL–KNO with Qantas | 21,000 points + $74.13 | 308 | |
| Medan (KNO) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)KNO–KUL with Qantas | 21,000 points + $76.95 | 298 | |
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Phuket (HKT)KUL–HKT with Qantas | 21,000 points + $76.02 | 268 | |
| Phuket (HKT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)HKT–KUL with Qantas | 21,000 points + $94.09 | 211 | |
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Surabaya (SUB)KUL–SUB with Qantas | 31,500 points + $74.13 | 321 | |
| Surabaya (SUB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)SUB–KUL with Qantas | 31,500 points + $74.82 | 319 |
Economy awards on Malaysia Airlines with Qantas
4 routes where Malaysia Airlines was the only airline on the lowest Qantas economy award. Route lows: 11,500–57,800 points (median 11,500 across 4 routes); taxes $50.05–$151.69 (median $58.31 on 4 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medan (KNO) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)KNO–KUL with Qantas | 11,500 points + $60.43 | 303 | |
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Medan (KNO)KUL–KNO with Qantas | 11,500 points + $50.05 | 280 | |
| Surabaya (SUB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)SUB–KUL with Qantas | 16,100 points + $58.31 | 286 | |
| Sydney (SYD) to Doha (DOH)SYD–DOH with Qantas | 57,800 points + $151.69 | 220 |
Dated Malaysia Airlines awards with Qantas
The lowest Qantas awards on Malaysia Airlines AwardTool observed for departures in the next 60 days on the routes above.
| Departure | Route | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KUL–KNO | Business | 21,000 points + $74.13 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| HKT–KUL | Business | 21,000 points + $94.09 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| KUL–KNO | Business | 21,000 points + $74.13 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| KUL–HKT | Business | 21,000 points + $76.02 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| KUL–KNO | Economy | 11,500 points + $50.05 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| KUL–KNO | Economy | 11,500 points + $50.05 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| KUL–KNO | Economy | 11,500 points + $50.05 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| KNO–KUL | Economy | 11,500 points + $60.43 | 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 Malaysia Airlines
Compared only on routes and cabins where both programs' lowest awards were on Malaysia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | Business | 4 | 21,000 points + $76.02 | 15,000 points + $50.30 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | Economy | 2 | 11,500 points + $50.05 | 7,500 points + $34.90 |
Shared routes counts the routes where both programs showed Malaysia 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 Malaysia Airlines awards
Banks that transfer to Qantas Frequent Flyer, with the ratio and typical transfer time as written. Search before you transfer: confirm the Malaysia 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 Malaysia Airlines with Amex points |
| Capital One Miles | 1:1 | ~1-2 days | Capital One to Qantas | Fly Malaysia Airlines with Capital One miles |
| Citi ThankYou Points | 1:1 | Instant | Citi to Qantas | Fly Malaysia 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 Malaysia Airlines with Qantas
How many Qantas points does a Malaysia Airlines business-class award take?
The lowest business-class award on Malaysia Airlines that AwardTool observed with Qantas Frequent Flyer in the last 30 days was 21,000 points + $74.13 from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Medan (KNO); Qantas showed business-class award space on that route on 308 dates. Across 6 routes the lows ranged from 21,000 to 31,500 points, with a median of 21,000. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
How many Qantas points does a Malaysia Airlines economy award take?
The lowest economy award on Malaysia Airlines that AwardTool observed with Qantas Frequent Flyer in the last 30 days was 11,500 points + $60.43 from Medan (KNO) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL); Qantas showed economy award space on that route on 303 dates. Across 4 routes the lows ranged from 11,500 to 57,800 points, with a median of 11,500. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
On which routes was the lowest Qantas award on Malaysia Airlines?
Malaysia Airlines was the only airline on the lowest Qantas award on every open date in the last 30 days on 7 routes; the lowest by cabin include KUL–KNO (business class), KNO–KUL (business class), KUL–HKT (business class), KNO–KUL (economy), KUL–KNO (economy) and SUB–KUL (economy). Only routes with that award on 2 or more dates are counted.
Which other programs' lowest awards were on Malaysia Airlines on the routes Qantas covers?
Alaska Atmos Rewards on 4 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 Malaysia 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.