Award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Taipei (TPE)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for MEL→TPE. Lowest economy: 21,000 miles + $129.00 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business: 65,000 miles + $77.33 (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest premium economy: 77,200 points + $175.74 (Qantas Frequent Flyer).
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MEL to TPE at a glance
- From
- Melbourne International, Melbourne, Australia (MEL)
- To
- Taiwan Taoyuan International, Taipei, Taiwan (TPE)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Airlines seen on these awards
- China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Garuda Indonesia (GA), Japan Airlines (JL), Xiamen Airlines (MF), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Qantas (QF), Vietnam Airlines (VN)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Taipei (TPE)
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 | 21,000 pts + $129.00 | Nonstop | China Airlines (CI), Garuda Indonesia (GA), Japan Airlines (JL), Malaysia Airlines (MH) +2 more | 2 | 18 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 31,000 pts + $166.75 | 1 stop | Xiamen Airlines (MF), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 22 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 34,700 pts + $142.57 | Nonstop | China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 185 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 35,000 pts + $77.32 | Nonstop | China Airlines (CI), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 193 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 77,200 pts + $175.74 | 1 stop | China Airlines (CI), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 120 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 65,000 pts + $77.33 | 1 stop | China Airlines (CI), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 182 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 82,000 pts + $210.30 | 1 stop | Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 89,500 pts + $166.75 | 1 stop | Xiamen Airlines (MF), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 29 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 103,100 pts + $255.94 | 1 stop | China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 39 | See dates |
First: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 | 27,000 pts + $177.30 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 35,000 pts + $77.32 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 78,100 pts + $175.74 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Delta SkyMiles | 65,000 pts + $77.33 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 96,500 pts + $213.85 | 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 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 21,000 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 6 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly MEL to TPE on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40,500 · Qantas (2 dates) | — | 65,000 · SkyMiles (13 dates) | |
| 28,500 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 78,100 · Qantas (2 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (24 dates) | |
| 27,000 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | — | 65,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 35,000 · SkyMiles (18 dates) | 77,200 · Qantas (3 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (13 dates) | |
| 24,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 77,200 · Qantas (4 dates) | 95,000 · SkyMiles (3 dates) | |
| 34,700 · Qantas (17 dates) | 78,100 · Qantas (7 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (8 dates) | |
| 31,000 · Virgin (5 dates) | 78,100 · Qantas (10 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (20 dates) | |
| 24,000 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 77,200 · Qantas (28 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (28 dates) | |
| 31,000 · Virgin (9 dates) | 77,200 · Qantas (14 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 34,700 · Qantas (25 dates) | 77,200 · Qantas (24 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (22 dates) | |
| 21,000 · Flying Blue (8 dates) | 77,200 · Qantas (20 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (18 dates) | |
| 31,000 · Virgin (3 dates) | 90,100 · Qantas (8 dates) | 65,000 · SkyMiles (2 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 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest Melbourne to Taipei award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 21,000 miles + $129.00 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 18 departure dates (newest observation Oct 5, 2026, 01:29 UTC). In business, 65,000 miles + $77.33 with Delta SkyMiles. Delta SkyMiles showed business award space on 182 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 01:12 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on MEL→TPE?
4 programs in the last 30 days: Delta SkyMiles (economy 193 dates, business 182 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 18 dates, business 2 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 185 dates, premium economy 120 dates, business 39 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 22 dates, business 29 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from MEL to TPE?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 21,000 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest MEL→TPE 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 Aug 2027 departures, 21,000 miles with Flying Blue (8 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Jun 2027 departures, 65,000 miles with SkyMiles (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.