Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from Columbus (CMH) to Cairo (CAI)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for CMH→CAI in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 52,000 points + $432.69 (economy space on 19 dates). Lowest business class: 117,200 points + $1,640.69 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin; business-class space on 4 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 52,000 points + $432.69
- economy space on 19 dates
- Lowest business class (mixed cabin)
- 117,200 points + $1,640.69
- business-class space on 4 dates · part of the trip in a lower cabin
- Lowest premium economy
- 116,200 points + $834.89
- premium economy space on 7 dates
In economy, 52,000 points + $432.69 with Qantas Frequent Flyer was the 4th lowest of the 9 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 40,000 miles + $22.59 with American Airlines AAdvantage. With Qantas Frequent Flyer, premium economy started at 116,200 points + $834.89, about 2.2 times the points of its lowest economy award (52,000 points + $432.69).
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on CMH→CAI in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 52,000 points + $432.69 | 2 stops |  AA AF AT BA | 1 | 19 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 116,200 points + $834.89 | 2 stops | AAAFBA | 1 | 7 | See dates | |
| Business | 117,200 points + $1,640.69Mixed cabin | 2 stops | AABA | 1 | 4 | 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 | 52,000 points + $438.69 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 52,000 points + $438.69 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 52,000 points + $438.69 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 116,200 points + $852.69 | 1 | 2 stops | 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.
How often Qantas award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Qantas Frequent Flyer in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 19 of 37 | 51% | |
| Premium Economy | 7 of 37 | 18% | |
| Business | 4 of 37 | 10% |
Best months to fly from Columbus (CMH) to Cairo (CAI) with Qantas
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52,000 points + $438.69 (9 dates) | — | — | |
| 52,700 points + taxes not reported (3 dates) | 116,200 points + $852.69 (1 date) | — | |
| — | 136,100 points + taxes not reported (1 date) | 117,200 points + taxes not reported (1 date)Mixed cabin | |
| 52,000 points + taxes not reported (5 dates) | 116,200 points + taxes not reported (3 dates) | 117,200 points + taxes not reported (2 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 61,000 points + taxes not reported (2 dates) | 116,200 points + taxes not reported (1 date) | — | |
| — | 123,500 points + taxes not reported (1 date) | 127,300 points + taxes not reported (1 date) |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
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 Columbus (CMH) to Cairo (CAI)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $77.70 | 80,714 pts + $109.70 | 90,000 pts + $77.70Mixed cabin | 90,000 pts + $121.90 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 50,000 pts + $235.89 | 95,000 pts + $362.49 | 135,000 pts + $534.79 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $64.79 | — | 255,000 pts + $72.99Mixed cabin | 255,000 pts + $64.79LowestMixed cabin |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $22.59Lowest | 62,500 pts + $409.69 | 70,000 pts + $32.89Lowest | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $30.99 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 98,900 pts + $37.49 | 204,400 pts + $37.49 | — | 454,600 pts + $37.49Mixed cabin |
| Etihad Guest | 65,625 pts + $294.99 | — | 93,000 pts + $294.99Mixed cabin | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 52,000 pts + $432.69 | 116,200 pts + $834.89 | 117,200 pts + $1,640.69Mixed cabin | — |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $7.59 | 55,000 pts + $10.99Lowest | 88,000 pts + $7.59Mixed cabin | — |
Questions about Qantas award flights from Columbus (CMH) to Cairo (CAI)
How many points do you need to fly from Columbus (CMH) to Cairo (CAI) with Qantas Frequent Flyer?
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days: economy 52,000 points + $432.69, with a typical monthly low of 52,000 points (taxes vary) over 4 months and award space on 19 departure dates (newest observation Nov 2, 2026); premium economy 116,200 points + $834.89, with a typical monthly low of 116,200 points (taxes vary) over 5 months and award space on 7 departure dates (newest observation Nov 2, 2026); business class 117,200 points + $1,640.69, a mixed-cabin award, with monthly lows of 117,200 points in 2 months and 127,300 points in 1 month (taxes vary), and award space on 4 departure dates (newest observation Oct 27, 2026). Monthly lows varied in economy (52,000 to 61,000 points + taxes vary), premium economy (116,200 to 136,100 points + taxes vary) and business class (117,200 to 127,300 points + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Qantas award from Columbus (CMH) to Cairo (CAI)?
In economy, 52,000 points + $432.69. Seen Nov 2, 2026, 14:28 UTC for a Nov 27, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 19 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 2, 2026, 14:28 UTC). In business class, 117,200 points + $1,640.69 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin). Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 4 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 27, 2026, 00:00 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Columbus (CMH) to Cairo (CAI) with Qantas?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Qantas Frequent Flyer award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book Qantas awards from Columbus (CMH) to Cairo (CAI)?
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 Columbus (CMH) to Cairo (CAI)?
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 Nov 2026 departures: 52,000 points + $438.69 (9 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does Qantas Frequent Flyer release award seats for Columbus (CMH) to Cairo (CAI)?
Qantas Frequent Flyer publishes a booking window of about 353 days (about 12 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for departures as late as May 6, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See Qantas award release dates.