Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Melbourne (MEL)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for HNL→MEL in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 36,200 points + $65.20 (economy space on 206 dates). Lowest business class: 98,400 points + $102.10 (business-class space on 2 dates). Lowest premium economy: 73,800 points + $213.50 (premium economy space on 9 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 36,200 points + $65.20
- economy space on 206 dates
- Lowest business class
- 98,400 points + $102.10
- business-class space on 2 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 73,800 points + $213.50
- premium economy space on 9 dates
In economy, 36,200 points + $65.20 with Qantas Frequent Flyer was the 3rd lowest of the 10 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 32,000 miles + $170.10 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. With Qantas Frequent Flyer, business class started at 98,400 points + $102.10, about 2.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (36,200 points + $65.20).
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on HNL→MEL in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 36,200 points + $65.20 | 1 stop |  AA AS CX FJ+3 | 1 | 206 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 73,800 points + $213.50 | 1 stop |  QF | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| Business | 98,400 points + $102.10 | 1 stop | FJ | 1 | 2 | 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 | 36,200 points + $140.70 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 36,200 points + $140.70 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 36,200 points + $140.70 | 2 | 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.
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 | 206 of 327 | 62% | |
| Premium Economy | 9 of 327 | 2% | |
| Business | 2 of 327 | under 1% |
Best months to fly from Honolulu (HNL) to Melbourne (MEL) with Qantas
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36,200 points + taxes not reported (4 dates) | — | — | |
| 36,200 points + $140.70 (9 dates) | — | — | |
| 71,500 points + taxes not reported (2 dates) | — | — | |
| 36,200 points + taxes not reported (26 dates) | — | — | |
| 36,200 points + taxes not reported (26 dates) | 73,800 points + taxes not reported (3 dates) | — | |
| 36,200 points + taxes not reported (23 dates) | — | — | |
| 36,200 points + taxes not reported (27 dates) | — | — | |
| 36,200 points + taxes not reported (24 dates) | 73,800 points + taxes not reported (1 date) | 98,400 points + taxes not reported (1 date) | |
| 36,200 points + taxes not reported (11 dates) | — | 98,400 points + taxes not reported (1 date) | |
| 36,200 points + taxes not reported (31 dates) | 73,800 points + taxes not reported (5 dates) | — | |
| 36,200 points + taxes not reported (23 dates) | — | — |
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 Honolulu (HNL) to Melbourne (MEL)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $136.01 | — | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 32,000 pts + $170.10Lowest | — | 103,500 pts + $538.80 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $64.00 | — | 95,000 pts + $64.00 | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $41.50 | — | 65,000 pts + $41.40Lowest | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 159,500 pts + $36.00 | 224,200 pts + $36.00 | 499,900 pts + $36.50 | 499,900 pts + $36.50Lowest |
| GOL Smiles | 310,100 pts + taxes not reported | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $65.20 | 73,800 pts + $213.50Lowest | 98,400 pts + $102.10 | — |
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $61.60 | — | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 76,000 pts + $209.90 | — | — | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 63,000 pts + $36.66 | — | — | — |
Questions about Qantas award flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Melbourne (MEL)
How many points do you need to fly from Honolulu (HNL) to Melbourne (MEL) with Qantas Frequent Flyer?
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days: economy 36,200 points + $65.20, with monthly lows of 36,200 points in 10 months and 71,500 points in 1 month (taxes vary), and award space on 206 departure dates (newest observation Nov 11, 2026); premium economy 73,800 points + $213.50, the lowest price in each of 3 months, with award space on 9 departure dates (newest observation Nov 9, 2026); business class 98,400 points + $102.10, with award space on 2 departure dates (newest observation Nov 9, 2026). Monthly lows varied in economy (36,200 to 71,500 points + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Qantas award from Honolulu (HNL) to Melbourne (MEL)?
In economy, 36,200 points + $65.20. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 18:43 UTC for a Dec 4, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 206 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 18:43 UTC). In business class, 98,400 points + $102.10. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 2 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 9, 2026, 06:50 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Honolulu (HNL) to Melbourne (MEL) 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 Honolulu (HNL) 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 Honolulu (HNL) 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 Aug 2027 departures: 36,200 points + taxes not reported (31 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 Honolulu (HNL) to Melbourne (MEL)?
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 Sep 27, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See Qantas award release dates.