Award flights from New Delhi (DEL) to Melbourne (MEL)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for DEL→MEL. Lowest economy: 33,750 miles + $185.86 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business: 77,740 miles + $49.26 (Avianca LifeMiles). Lowest first: 140,000 miles + $50.46 (United MileagePlus).
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DEL to MEL at a glance
- From
- Indira Gandhi International, New Delhi, India (DEL)
- To
- Melbourne International, Melbourne, Australia (MEL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business and first, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air India (AI), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Fiji Airways (FJ), Japan Airlines (JL), JQ, Korean Air (KE), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Qantas (QF), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Thai Airways International (TG) and 4 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 33,750 pts + $185.86 | 1 stopNonstop from 34,000 pts | Japan Airlines (JL), JQ, Korean Air (KE), Malaysia Airlines (MH) +2 more | 5 | 46 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 42,500 pts + $38.56 | 1 stopNonstop from 42,500 pts | British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Fiji Airways (FJ), Malaysia Airlines (MH) +2 more | — | 238 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $96.52 | Nonstop | British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Japan Airlines (JL) +4 more | 1 | 219 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $48.46 | Nonstop | Air India (AI), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Virgin Australia (VA) | 2 | 298 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 61,930 pts + $49.26 | 1 stop | Singapore Airlines (SQ), Thai Airways International (TG) | 3 | 241 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 80,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 264 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 95,500 pts + $284.04 | 2 stops | Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), JQ | 1 | 85 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 77,740 pts + $49.26 | 1 stop | Thai Airways International (TG) | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 80,000 pts + $40.46 | 1 stopNonstop from 80,000 pts | British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Fiji Airways (FJ), Qantas (QF) +1 more | — | 149 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 80,500 pts + $306.06 | 1 stop | Japan Airlines (JL), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 19 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $50.46 | Nonstop | Air India (AI), Virgin Australia (VA) | 1 | 264 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 113,900 pts + $279.92 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK), JQ, Malaysia Airlines (MH), Qantas (QF) +1 more | 1 | 128 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 260,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 228 | See dates |
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 140,000 pts + $50.46 | Nonstop | Air India (AI), Virgin Australia (VA) | 1 | 261 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 257,300 pts + $975.70 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 37 | See dates |
Not seen in first: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
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 award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 34,000 pts + $116.66 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 95,500 pts + $284.04 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 77,740 pts + $49.26 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 80,000 pts + $40.46 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + $50.46 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 260,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 140,000 pts + $50.46 | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 34,000 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 2 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 110,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 239 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop from 140,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 254 dates.
Best months to fly DEL to MEL on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34,000 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 132,400 · Qantas (4 dates) | 77,740 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (14 dates) | |
| 34,000 · Flying Blue (8 dates) | 98,200 · Qantas (13 dates) | 80,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (22 dates) | |
| 40,500 · Flying Blue (10 dates) | 95,500 · Qantas (12 dates) | 77,740 · LifeMiles (1 date) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (15 dates) | |
| 40,500 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | — | 80,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (14 dates) | |
| 40,500 · Flying Blue (7 dates) | 98,200 · Qantas (11 dates) | 80,000 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (25 dates) | |
| 41,500 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 98,200 · Qantas (22 dates) | 80,000 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (26 dates) | |
| 41,500 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 174,700 · Qantas (10 dates) | 80,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (25 dates) | |
| 33,750 · Flying Blue (8 dates) | 174,700 · Qantas (12 dates) | 80,000 · AAdvantage (23 dates) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 41,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | — | 80,000 · AAdvantage (23 dates) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 42,500 · AAdvantage (24 dates) | — | 80,000 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 42,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 174,700 · Qantas (1 date) | 80,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 140,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | |
| 42,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | — | 80,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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What's the lowest New Delhi to Melbourne award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 33,750 miles + $185.86 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 46 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 07:35 UTC). In business, 77,740 miles + $49.26 with Avianca LifeMiles. Avianca LifeMiles showed business award space on 3 departure dates (newest observation Oct 11, 2026, 19:49 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on DEL→MEL?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 238 dates, business 149 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 241 dates, business 3 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 46 dates, business 19 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 219 dates, premium economy 85 dates, business 128 dates, first 37 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 264 dates, business 228 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 298 dates, business 264 dates, first 261 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from DEL to MEL?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business and first, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 34,000 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest DEL→MEL award prices?
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 May 2027 departures, 33,750 miles with Flying Blue (8 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 77,740 miles with LifeMiles (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.