Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Auckland (AKL)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for MEL→AKL in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 16,600 points + $110.88 (economy space on 326 dates). Lowest business class: 43,600 points + $111.01 (business-class space on 325 dates). Lowest premium economy: 51,500 points + $150.14 (premium economy space on 182 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 16,600 points + $110.88
- economy space on 326 dates
- Lowest business class
- 43,600 points + $111.01
- business-class space on 325 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 51,500 points + $150.14
- premium economy space on 182 dates
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on MEL→AKL in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 16,600 points + $110.88 | Nonstop | China Airlines (CI), JQ, Air New Zealand (NZ), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 326 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 51,500 points + $150.14 | 1 stop | Qantas (QF) | 1 | 182 | See dates | |
| Business | 43,600 points + $111.01 | Nonstop | JQ, Qantas (QF) | 2 | 325 | 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 | 16,600 points + $110.88 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 16,600 points + $110.88 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 16,600 points + $110.88 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 51,500 points + $150.14 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 51,500 points + $150.14 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 43,600 points + $111.01 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 43,600 points + $111.01 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 43,600 points + $111.01 | 2 | 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.
Best months to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Auckland (AKL) with Qantas
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36,800 (12 dates) | — | 43,600 (12 dates) | |
| 16,600 (30 dates) | 51,500 (8 dates) | 43,600 (29 dates) | |
| 16,600 (31 dates) | 51,500 (10 dates) | 43,600 (31 dates) | |
| 16,600 (31 dates) | 51,500 (16 dates) | 43,600 (31 dates) | |
| 16,600 (28 dates) | 51,500 (14 dates) | 43,600 (28 dates) | |
| 16,600 (31 dates) | 51,500 (19 dates) | 43,600 (31 dates) | |
| 16,600 (30 dates) | 51,500 (21 dates) | 43,600 (30 dates) | |
| 16,600 (31 dates) | 51,500 (23 dates) | 43,600 (31 dates) | |
| 16,600 (30 dates) | 51,500 (20 dates) | 43,600 (30 dates) | |
| 16,600 (31 dates) | 51,500 (22 dates) | 43,600 (31 dates) | |
| 16,600 (31 dates) | 51,500 (22 dates) | 43,600 (31 dates) | |
| 18,800 (10 dates) | 51,500 (7 dates) | 43,600 (10 dates) |
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 Melbourne (MEL) to Auckland (AKL)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $126.40 | — | 50,000 pts + $126.40 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 15,000 pts + $106.70Lowest | 20,000 pts + $136.70Lowest | 25,000 pts + $106.70Lowest |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 16,600 pts + $110.88 | 51,500 pts + $150.14 | 43,600 pts + $111.01 |
| United MileagePlus | 22,500 pts + $114.80 | — | — |
Questions about Qantas award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Auckland (AKL)
What's the lowest Qantas award from Melbourne (MEL) to Auckland (AKL)?
In economy, 16,600 points + $110.88. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 326 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 07:14 UTC). In business class, 43,600 points + $111.01. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 325 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 07:14 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Melbourne (MEL) to Auckland (AKL) with Qantas?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Qantas Frequent Flyer award space in business class, and in economy from 16,600 points.
Which credit card points can book Qantas awards from Melbourne (MEL) to Auckland (AKL)?
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 Melbourne (MEL) to Auckland (AKL)?
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 Dec 2026 departures: 16,600 points (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.