Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne (MEL)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for AKL→MEL in economy, premium economy and business. Lowest economy: 16,600 points + $69.52 (economy space on 324 dates). Lowest business: 36,700 points + $70.89 (business space on 328 dates). Lowest premium economy: 41,600 points + $113.24 (premium economy space on 198 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 16,600 points + $69.52
- economy space on 324 dates
- Lowest business
- 36,700 points + $70.89
- business space on 328 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 41,600 points + $113.24
- premium economy space on 198 dates
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on AKL→MEL in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 16,600 points + $69.52 | Nonstop | JQ, Air New Zealand (NZ), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 324 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 41,600 points + $113.24 | 1 stop | Qantas (QF) | 1 | 198 | See dates | |
| Business | 36,700 points + $70.89 | Nonstop | JQ, Air New Zealand (NZ), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 328 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed Qantas award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 16,600 points + $69.58 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 16,600 points + $69.58 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 16,600 points + $69.52 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 41,600 points + $113.24 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 41,600 points + $113.24 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 36,700 points + $70.95 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 36,700 points + $70.95 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 36,700 points + $70.89 | 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 at the time shown. 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.
Best months to fly AKL to MEL with Qantas
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,600 (12 dates) | 49,700 (2 dates) | 43,600 (16 dates) | |
| 16,600 (30 dates) | 41,600 (17 dates) | 36,700 (30 dates) | |
| 16,600 (31 dates) | 41,600 (16 dates) | 36,700 (31 dates) | |
| 16,600 (31 dates) | 41,600 (16 dates) | 36,700 (31 dates) | |
| 16,600 (28 dates) | 41,600 (15 dates) | 36,700 (28 dates) | |
| 16,600 (31 dates) | 41,600 (19 dates) | 36,700 (31 dates) | |
| 16,600 (30 dates) | 41,600 (21 dates) | 36,700 (30 dates) | |
| 16,600 (31 dates) | 41,600 (22 dates) | 36,700 (31 dates) | |
| 16,600 (30 dates) | 41,600 (22 dates) | 36,700 (30 dates) | |
| 16,600 (31 dates) | 41,600 (19 dates) | 36,700 (31 dates) | |
| 16,600 (31 dates) | 41,600 (23 dates) | 36,700 (31 dates) | |
| 19,000 (8 dates) | 41,600 (6 dates) | 36,700 (8 dates) |
How to get Qantas points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Qantas vs other programs on AKL–MEL
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $73.60 | — | 50,000 pts + $73.60 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 15,000 pts + $51.60Lowest | 20,000 pts + $81.30Lowest | 25,000 pts + $51.60Lowest |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 21,000 pts + $58.00 | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 16,600 pts + $69.52 | 41,600 pts + $113.24 | 36,700 pts + $70.89 |
| United MileagePlus | 22,500 pts + $61.90 | — | 65,000 pts + $55.40 |
Questions about Qantas award flights from AKL to MEL
What's the lowest Qantas award from Auckland to Melbourne?
In economy, 16,600 points + $69.52. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 324 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 23:50 UTC). In business, 36,700 points + $70.89. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business award space on 328 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 23:50 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop AKL to MEL awards with Qantas?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Qantas Frequent Flyer award space in economy and business, from 16,600 points in economy.
Which credit card points transfer to Qantas?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, ~1-2 days) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Qantas award prices from AKL to MEL?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 16,600 points (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.