Award flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Melbourne (MEL)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 2 programs for BHX→MEL. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $451.67 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest business class: 233,000 miles + $1,586.91 (Emirates Skywards).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Birmingham (BHX) to Melbourne (MEL) at a glance
- From
- Birmingham International, Birmingham, United Kingdom (BHX)
- To
- Melbourne International, Melbourne, Australia (MEL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 2 of 2 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- 9B, Aer Lingus (EI), Emirates (EK), Eurowings (EW), Etihad Airways (EY), Lufthansa (LH)
- Departures with open awards
- Jun 2027 to Oct 2027
- Most dates with space
- 39 of 42 departure dates checked (Etihad Guest, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Melbourne (MEL)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $451.67 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 38 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 65,104 pts + $496.20 | 2 stops | 9B, Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW), Etihad Airways (EY) +1 more | 9+ | 39 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 233,000 pts + $1,586.91 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 7 | 19 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 402,803 pts + $1,172.20 | 2 stops | 9B, Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW), Etihad Airways (EY) +1 more | 9+ | 39 | See dates |
Premium economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
First class: not seen in the last 30 days.
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.
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.
Best months to fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Melbourne (MEL) on points
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · Skywards (2 dates) | 233,000 · Skywards (2 dates) | |
| 62,500 · Skywards (4 dates) | 233,000 · Skywards (4 dates) | |
| 62,500 · Skywards (30 dates) | 233,000 · Skywards (13 dates) | |
| 62,500 · Skywards (2 dates) | 722,575 · Etihad Guest (3 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Search Birmingham (BHX) to Melbourne (MEL)How many miles you need from Birmingham (BHX) to Melbourne (MEL)
- In economy, Emirates Skywards had the lowest observed award, 35,000 miles + $451.67; see how many miles you need with Emirates Skywards.
- In business class, Emirates Skywards had the lowest observed award, 233,000 miles + $1,586.91; see how many miles you need with Emirates Skywards.
Questions about award flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Melbourne (MEL)
What's the lowest Birmingham (BHX) to Melbourne (MEL) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 miles + $451.67 with Emirates Skywards. Emirates Skywards showed economy award space on 38 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 9, 2026, 03:18 UTC). In business class, 233,000 miles + $1,586.91 with Emirates Skywards. Emirates Skywards showed business-class award space on 19 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 9, 2026, 03:18 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Birmingham (BHX) to Melbourne (MEL)?
2 programs in the last 30 days: Emirates Skywards (economy 38 dates, business class 19 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 39 dates, business class 39 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Birmingham (BHX) to Melbourne (MEL)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including Aer Lingus, Emirates, Eurowings and Etihad Airways. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Birmingham (BHX) to Melbourne (MEL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Emirates Skywards (5:4). Bilt Rewards: Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1). Capital One Miles: Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Birmingham (BHX) to Melbourne (MEL)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jun 2027 departures, 35,000 miles with Skywards (2 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Sep 2027 departures, 233,000 miles with Skywards (13 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.