Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Honolulu (HNL)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for MEL→HNL in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 36,200 points + $125.41 (economy space on 296 dates). Lowest business class: 98,400 points + $125.41 (business-class space on 204 dates). Lowest premium economy: 73,800 points + $266.50 (premium economy space on 218 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 36,200 points + $125.41
- economy space on 296 dates
- Lowest business class
- 98,400 points + $125.41
- business-class space on 204 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 73,800 points + $266.50
- premium economy space on 218 dates
In economy, 36,200 points + $125.41 with Qantas Frequent Flyer was the 2nd lowest of the 9 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 35,000 points + $135.79 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. With Qantas Frequent Flyer, business class started at 98,400 points + $125.41, about 2.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (36,200 points + $125.41).
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on MEL→HNL in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 36,200 points + $125.41 | 1 stop |  AA AS CX FJ+4 | 1 | 296 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 73,800 points + $266.50 | 1 stop | AAAS JL QF | 1 | 218 | See dates | |
| Business | 98,400 points + $125.41 | 1 stop | FJQF WS | 1 | 204 | 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 + $198.63 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 36,200 points + $198.63 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 36,200 points + $198.63 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 239,800 points + $266.50 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 239,800 points + $266.50 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 98,400 points + $557.54 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 158,300 points + $125.41 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 158,300 points + $125.41 | 1 | 2 stops | 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 | 296 of 324 | 91% | |
| Premium Economy | 218 of 324 | 67% | |
| Business | 204 of 324 | 62% |
Best months to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Honolulu (HNL) with Qantas
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36,200 points + $198.63 (19 dates) | 239,800 points + $266.50 (10 dates) | 98,400 points + $557.54 (5 dates) | |
| 70,900 points + taxes not reported (23 dates) | 239,800 points + taxes not reported (12 dates) | 409,400 points + taxes not reported (12 dates) | |
| 36,200 points + $198.63 (27 dates) | 73,800 points + taxes not reported (17 dates) | 98,400 points + taxes not reported (7 dates) | |
| 36,200 points + taxes not reported (28 dates) | 158,000 points + taxes not reported (17 dates) | 321,400 points + taxes not reported (12 dates) | |
| 36,200 points + taxes not reported (25 dates) | 158,000 points + taxes not reported (16 dates) | 321,400 points + taxes not reported (9 dates) | |
| 36,200 points + taxes not reported (30 dates) | 158,000 points + taxes not reported (24 dates) | 98,400 points + taxes not reported (22 dates) | |
| 36,200 points + taxes not reported (31 dates) | 73,800 points + taxes not reported (24 dates) | 98,400 points + taxes not reported (30 dates) | |
| 36,200 points + taxes not reported (27 dates) | 158,000 points + taxes not reported (24 dates) | 98,400 points + taxes not reported (26 dates) | |
| 36,200 points + taxes not reported (25 dates) | 73,800 points + taxes not reported (23 dates) | 98,400 points + taxes not reported (25 dates) | |
| 36,200 points + taxes not reported (30 dates) | 73,800 points + taxes not reported (26 dates) | 98,400 points + taxes not reported (30 dates) | |
| 36,200 points + taxes not reported (30 dates) | 158,000 points + taxes not reported (24 dates) | 98,400 points + taxes not reported (25 dates) | |
| 71,500 points + taxes not reported (1 date) | 319,300 points + taxes not reported (1 date) | 508,300 points + taxes not reported (1 date) |
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 Melbourne (MEL) to Honolulu (HNL)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $203.10 | 80,100 pts + $245.90 | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $135.79Lowest | — | 75,000 pts + $143.49 | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 37,500 pts + $109.69 | — | 65,000 pts + $110.99Lowest | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $58.00 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 155,000 pts + $97.13 | 220,000 pts + $97.13 | 410,000 pts + $97.13 | 410,000 pts + $97.13Lowest |
| GOL Smiles | 321,800 pts + taxes not reported | 739,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $125.41 | 73,800 pts + $266.50Lowest | 98,400 pts + $125.41 | — |
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $112.79 | — | — | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 63,000 pts + $103.06 | — | — | — |
Questions about Qantas award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Honolulu (HNL)
How many points do you need to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Honolulu (HNL) with Qantas Frequent Flyer?
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Nov 11, 2026): economy 36,200 points + $125.41, with a typical monthly low of 36,200 points (taxes vary) over 12 months and award space on 296 departure dates; premium economy 73,800 points + $266.50, with a typical monthly low of 158,000 points (taxes vary) over 12 months and award space on 218 departure dates; business class 98,400 points + $125.41, with a typical monthly low of 98,400 points (taxes vary) over 12 months and award space on 204 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (36,200 to 71,500 points + taxes vary), premium economy (73,800 to 319,300 points + taxes vary) and business class (98,400 to 508,300 points + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Qantas award from Melbourne (MEL) to Honolulu (HNL)?
In economy, 36,200 points + $125.41. Seen Nov 3, 2026, 09:53 UTC for a Jan 9, 2027 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 296 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 18:28 UTC). In business class, 98,400 points + $125.41. Seen Nov 3, 2026, 09:52 UTC for a Nov 23, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 204 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 18:28 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Melbourne (MEL) to Honolulu (HNL) 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 Melbourne (MEL) to Honolulu (HNL)?
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 Honolulu (HNL)?
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 May 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 Melbourne (MEL) to Honolulu (HNL)?
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 Oct 1, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See Qantas award release dates.