Award flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Brisbane (BNE)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for LGW→BNE. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $457.47 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest business class: 130,000 points + $447.20 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest first class: 307,900 points + $1,574.48 (Qantas Frequent Flyer).
In economy, the lowest award seen was 35,000 miles + $457.47 with Emirates Skywards on Emirates flights, against 60,000 miles + $240.10 with American Airlines AAdvantage, the next-lowest program. With Air Canada Aeroplan, business class started at 130,000 points + $447.20, about 1.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (75,000 points + $241.60).
Every airport: London to Brisbane (BNE) award flights.
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $457.47 | 1 stop |  EK | 4 | 17 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 60,000 pts + $240.10 | 1 stop |  AT AY BA CX+3 | 1 | 11 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $213.70 | 1 stop |  CA LX NZ SQ+2 | 1 | 11 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $457.47 | 1 stop | EKJQ QF | 1 | 6 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $241.60 | 1 stop | EKSQ TK VA | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 80,000 pts + $296.06 | 1 stop |  QRSQVA | 1 | 7 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 127,000 pts + $657.29 | 1 stop | EK | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 142,000 pts + $576.28 | 1 stop | SQ | 2 | 5 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 154,400 pts + $658.24 | 1 stop | EK | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 247,100 pts + $475.40 | 2 stops | EKVA | 2 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage and United MileagePlus.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 130,000 pts + $447.20 | 1 stop | EKSQVA | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 141,000 pts + $1,574.48 | 1 stop | EK | 1 | 19 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $687.67 | 1 stop | QRSQVA | 2 | 4 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,582.02 | 1 stop | EK | 1 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage and United MileagePlus.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 307,900 pts + $1,574.48 | 1 stop | EK | 1 | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards, 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.
London Gatwick (LGW) to Brisbane (BNE) at a glance
- From
- London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom (LGW)
- To
- Brisbane International, Brisbane, Australia (BNE)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Royal Air Maroc (AT), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), JQ, SWISS (LX), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Air New Zealand (NZ), Qantas (QF), Qatar Airways (QR) and 3 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Most dates with space
- 19 of 20 departure dates checked (Emirates Skywards, business class)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 10,285 miles (16,552 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Brisbane (BNE)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $459.36 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $224.10 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 60,000 pts + $268.70 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Emirates Skywards | 127,000 pts + $657.29 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 142,000 pts + $576.28 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,582.02 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 346,200 pts + $451.50 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 307,900 pts + $1,582.02 | 1 | 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 London Gatwick (LGW) to Brisbane (BNE) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 pts + $459.36 (3 dates)Skywards | 127,000 pts + $657.29 (2 dates)Skywards | 141,000 pts + $1,582.02 (3 dates)Skywards | 307,900 pts + $1,582.02 (2 dates)Qantas | |
| 62,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Skywards | — | 233,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Skywards | — | |
| 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)MileagePlus | 154,400 pts + $658.24 (2 dates)Qantas | 233,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Skywards | — | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Skywards | 202,100 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | 141,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Skywards | 307,900 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | |
| 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | 158,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Velocity | — | |
| 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | — | — | |
| 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 142,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Velocity | 130,000 pts + $447.20 (3 dates)Aeroplan | — | |
| 62,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Skywards | — | 233,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Skywards | — |
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 | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 2:1.5 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · 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 London Gatwick (LGW) to Brisbane (BNE)How many miles or points you need from London Gatwick (LGW) to Brisbane (BNE)
- In economy, Emirates Skywards had the lowest observed award, 35,000 miles + $457.47; see how many miles you need with Emirates Skywards.
- In premium economy, Emirates Skywards had the lowest observed award, 127,000 miles + $657.29; see how many miles you need with Emirates Skywards.
- In business class, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 130,000 points + $447.20; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In first class, Qantas Frequent Flyer had the lowest observed award, 307,900 points + $1,574.48; see how many points you need with Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Questions about award flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Brisbane (BNE)
How many points does it take to fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Brisbane (BNE)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 35,000 miles + $457.47 with Emirates Skywards. Seen Nov 3, 2026, 13:55 UTC for a Nov 16, 2026 departure. Emirates Skywards showed economy award space on 17 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 9, 2026, 13:18 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 130,000 points + $447.20 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 6 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 6, 2026, 11:19 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from London Gatwick (LGW) to Brisbane (BNE)?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 11 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 9 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 6 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 17 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 19 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 6 dates, premium economy 6 dates, business class 1 date, first class 3 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 11 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 7 dates, premium economy 5 dates, business class 4 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from London Gatwick (LGW) to Brisbane (BNE) 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 Royal Air Maroc, Finnair, British Airways and Air China. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Brisbane (BNE)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $213.70 with MileagePlus (60,000 miles + $213.70) to $457.47 with Skywards (35,000 miles + $457.47); in business class from $447.20 with Aeroplan (130,000 points + $447.20) to $1,574.48 with Skywards (141,000 miles + $1,574.48). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from London Gatwick (LGW) to Brisbane (BNE)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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 London Gatwick (LGW) to Brisbane (BNE) 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 Nov 2026 departures, 35,000 miles + $459.36 with Skywards (3 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Sep 2027 departures, 130,000 points + $447.20 with Aeroplan (3 dates). 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 London Gatwick (LGW) to Brisbane (BNE)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Emirates Skywards about 360 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days, Qantas Frequent Flyer about 353 days and 2 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 22, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.