Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for BNE→MEL in economy and business class. Lowest economy: 9,600 points + $38.26 (economy space on 328 dates). Lowest business class: 29,000 points + $54.77 (business-class space on 328 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 9,600 points + $38.26
- economy space on 328 dates
- Lowest business class
- 29,000 points + $54.77
- business-class space on 328 dates
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on BNE→MEL in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 9,600 points + $38.26 | Nonstop | JQ, Qantas (QF) | 1 | 328 | See dates | |
| Business | 29,000 points + $54.77 | Nonstop | Qantas (QF) | 2 | 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 | 11,000 points + $24.32 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 11,000 points + $23.06 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 11,000 points + $23.06 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 29,000 points + $54.77 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 29,000 points + $54.77 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 29,000 points + $54.77 | 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 from Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL) with Qantas
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 11,000 (16 dates) | 29,000 (16 dates) | |
| 11,000 (30 dates) | 29,000 (30 dates) | |
| 11,000 (31 dates) | 29,000 (31 dates) | |
| 9,600 (31 dates) | 29,000 (31 dates) | |
| 9,600 (28 dates) | 29,000 (28 dates) | |
| 11,000 (31 dates) | 29,000 (31 dates) | |
| 11,000 (30 dates) | 29,000 (30 dates) | |
| 9,600 (31 dates) | 29,000 (31 dates) | |
| 9,600 (30 dates) | 29,000 (30 dates) | |
| 9,600 (31 dates) | 29,000 (31 dates) | |
| 9,600 (31 dates) | 29,000 (31 dates) | |
| 9,600 (8 dates) | 29,000 (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 from Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $45.20Lowest | 15,000 pts + $45.20Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $25.30 | 20,000 pts + $25.30 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 9,600 pts + $38.26 | 29,000 pts + $54.77 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 8,900 pts + $30.85 | 23,500 pts + $30.85 |
Questions about Qantas award flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL)
What's the lowest Qantas award from Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL)?
In economy, 9,600 points + $38.26. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 328 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 04:08 UTC). In business class, 29,000 points + $54.77. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 328 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 04:08 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL) with Qantas?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Qantas Frequent Flyer award space in business class, and in economy from 9,600 points.
Which credit card points can book Qantas awards from Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL)?
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 Brisbane (BNE) 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, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Jan 2027 departures: 9,600 points (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.