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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for MEL→AUS. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $98.29 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 80,000 miles + $98.39 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 410,000 miles + $96.48 (Delta SkyMiles).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Melbourne (MEL) to Austin (AUS) at a glance
- From
- Melbourne International, Melbourne, Australia (MEL)
- To
- Austin-Bergstrom International, Austin, Texas, United States (AUS)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 4 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), Fiji Airways (FJ), Air New Zealand (NZ), Qantas (QF), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 20 of 20 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Austin (AUS)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $98.29 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Fiji Airways (FJ), Qantas (QF) | — | 15 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,500 pts + $110.19 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Air New Zealand (NZ), United Airlines (UA) +1 more | 9+ | 20 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 56,552 pts + $196.64 | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 2 | 14 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 62,000 pts + $96.48 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 14 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 65,000 pts + $128.39 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Qantas (QF) | — | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + $111.53 | 1 stop | Air New Zealand (NZ), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 20 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 137,895 pts + $192.04 | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 2 | 3 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 140,000 pts + $96.48 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 14 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 80,000 pts + $98.39 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Fiji Airways (FJ), Qantas (QF) | — | 2 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $110.53 | 1 stop | Air New Zealand (NZ), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 20 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 313,844 pts + $192.04Mixed cabin | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 1 | 14 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Delta SkyMiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 410,000 pts + $96.48 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 14 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus.
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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $98.39 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $128.39 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $111.73 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 480,350 pts + $192.24 | 1 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 410,000 pts + $96.48 | 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 Melbourne (MEL) to Austin (AUS) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 77,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 410,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 65,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 80,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 410,000 · SkyMiles (5 dates) | |
| 131,797 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 410,000 · SkyMiles (3 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 77,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 410,000 · SkyMiles (5 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 199,900 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | — |
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 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Melbourne (MEL) to Austin (AUS)How many miles you need from Melbourne (MEL) to Austin (AUS)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $98.29; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 70,000 miles + $111.53; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 80,000 miles + $98.39; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 410,000 miles + $96.48; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Austin (AUS)
What's the lowest Melbourne (MEL) to Austin (AUS) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 40,000 miles + $98.29 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 15, 2026, 22:32 UTC for a Nov 12, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 15 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 22:32 UTC). In business class, 80,000 miles + $98.39 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 15, 2026, 18:13 UTC for a Dec 8, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 2 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 18:13 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Melbourne (MEL) to Austin (AUS)?
4 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 15 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 2 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 14 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 14 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 14 dates, premium economy 14 dates, first class 14 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 20 dates, premium economy 20 dates, business class 20 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Melbourne (MEL) to Austin (AUS)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Melbourne (MEL) to Austin (AUS)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Melbourne (MEL) to Austin (AUS)?
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 Mar 2027 departures, 40,000 miles with AAdvantage (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 300,000 miles with MileagePlus (8 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.