Award flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Melbourne (MEL)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 9 programs for FLL→MEL. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $23.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 300,000 miles + $34.30 (United MileagePlus); mixed cabin from 150,000 miles + $321.70 (Etihad Guest). Lowest first class: 499,900 miles + $36.00 (Delta SkyMiles).
In economy, the lowest award seen was 40,000 miles + $23.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage, against 55,000 miles + $34.30 with United MileagePlus, the next-lowest program. With United MileagePlus, business class started at 300,000 miles + $34.30, about 5.5 times the points of its lowest economy award (55,000 miles + $34.30).
Every airport: Miami to Melbourne (MEL) award flights.
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $23.60 | 2 stops |  AA AS FJ QF | — | 31 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $34.30 | 1 stop |  B6 NZ SQ UA+1 | 9+ | 46 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 56,400 pts + $36.50 | 1 stop |  DL | 9+ | 47 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $104.61 | 1 stop |  ACNZUA VA | 9+ | 29 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 60,000 pts + $100.00 | 2 stops | NZUA | 9+ | 15 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 63,000 pts + $36.66 | 2 stops | UAVA | 5 | 13 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 63,500 pts + $104.00 | 2 stops | AAAS JLQF | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 86,400 pts + $39.90 | 1 stop | UA | 9+ | 12 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 132,000 pts + $322.20 | 2 stops | AAACB6 EY | 7 | 46 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $34.30 | 1 stop | B6UAVA | 9+ | 46 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 121,500 pts + $36.50 | 1 stop | DL | 3 | 45 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 229,396 pts + $129.71 | 2 stops | ACUAVA | 1 | 16 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest, mixed cabin | 150,000 pts + $321.70Mixed cabin | 2 stops | AAB6EY | 2 | 17 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 300,000 pts + $34.30 | 1 stop | B6UAVA | 9+ | 46 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 411,176 pts + $129.71Mixed cabin | 2 stops | ACUAVA | 1 | 21 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $36.50Mixed cabin | 2 stops | DL | 1 | 8 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $36.00 | 1 stop | DL | 9+ | 41 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
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.
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Melbourne (MEL) at a glance
- From
- Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States (FLL)
- To
- Melbourne International, Melbourne, Australia (MEL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 9 of 9 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), Fiji Airways (FJ), Japan Airlines (JL), Air New Zealand (NZ), Qantas (QF), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA) and 1 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Mar 2027
- Most dates with space
- 47 of 48 departure dates checked (Delta SkyMiles, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 9,706 miles (15,621 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Melbourne (MEL)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $28.70 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 60,000 pts + $100.00 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 63,000 pts + $36.79 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + $34.80 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $51.40 | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 485,004 pts + $130.11 | 1 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 1,071,000 pts + $802.20 | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $36.10 | 9+ | 1 stop | 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.
Best months to fly from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Melbourne (MEL) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 pts + $28.70 (6 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $34.80 (7 dates)MileagePlus | 400,000 pts + $34.80 (7 dates)MileagePlus | 499,900 pts + $36.50 (8 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $51.40 (14 dates)MileagePlus | 499,900 pts + $36.10 (9 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)MileagePlus | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)MileagePlus | 150,000 pts + $321.70 (5 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)SkyMiles |
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.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 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 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 Usually within 20 minutes; up to 48 hours | 5:3 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to Virgin Australia Velocity.
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Search Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Melbourne (MEL)How many miles you need from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Melbourne (MEL)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $23.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 70,000 miles + $34.30; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 300,000 miles + $34.30, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 150,000 miles + $321.70 with Etihad Guest; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 499,900 miles + $36.00; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Melbourne (MEL)
How many points does it take to fly from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Melbourne (MEL)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 40,000 miles + $23.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 14:53 UTC for a Nov 16, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 31 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 20:46 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 300,000 miles + $34.30 with United MileagePlus. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 20:46 UTC for a Dec 11, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 46 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 20:46 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 150,000 miles + $321.70 with Etihad Guest. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Melbourne (MEL)?
9 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 31 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 29 dates, premium economy 16 dates, business class 21 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 15 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 12 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 47 dates, premium economy 45 dates, business class 8 dates, first class 41 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 46 dates, business class 17 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 9 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 46 dates, premium economy 46 dates, business class 46 dates) and 1 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Melbourne (MEL) on points?
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 American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Melbourne (MEL)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $23.60 with AAdvantage (40,000 miles + $23.60) to $322.20 with Etihad Guest (132,000 miles + $322.20). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Melbourne (MEL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Melbourne (MEL) on points?
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 Jan 2027 departures, 40,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (11 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 300,000 miles + taxes not reported with MileagePlus (20 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Mar 2027 departures from 150,000 miles + $321.70 with Etihad Guest. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Melbourne (MEL)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days, Qantas Frequent Flyer about 353 days and 5 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Mar 31, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.