Award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Paris
Award space from Melbourne (MEL) to Paris
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Melbourne (MEL) and Paris (CDG, ORY) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $306.30 on MEL–CDG (Emirates Skywards). Lowest business class: 85,000 miles + $99.00 on MEL–CDG (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 150,000 points + $110.70 on MEL–CDG (Air Canada Aeroplan).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 35,000 pts + $306.30
- MEL–CDG · Skywards
- Lowest premium economy
- 78,000 pts + $454.53
- MEL–CDG · Asia Miles
- Lowest business class
- 85,000 pts + $99.00
- MEL–CDG · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 150,000 pts + $110.70
- MEL–CDG · Aeroplan
Economy was lowest on MEL–CDG: 35,000 miles + $306.30 with Emirates Skywards. The lowest on another airport pair was 60,000 miles + $115.00 with United MileagePlus on MEL–ORY. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 85,000 miles + $99.00, about 1.4 times the points of its lowest economy award (60,000 miles + $81.70).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Melbourne (MEL) to Paris on points: 35,000 miles + $306.30 with Emirates Skywards on MEL–CDG (seen on 352 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $306.30 | MEL–CDG | 352 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $99.24 | MEL–CDG | 299 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $134.00 | MEL–CDG | 77 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | MEL–CDG | 352 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 46,500 pts + $321.59 | MEL–CDG | 121 |
| Etihad Guest | 55,953 pts + $101.20 | MEL–CDG | 356 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 56,000 pts + $171.70 | MEL–CDG | 289 |
| GOL Smiles | 57,200 pts + taxes not reported | MEL–CDG | 78 |
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $83.10 | MEL–CDG | 318 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 60,000 pts + $81.70 | MEL–CDG | 169 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 60,000 pts + $77.33 | MEL–CDG | 153 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 63,500 pts + $160.88 | MEL–CDG | 248 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 64,700 pts + $117.50 | MEL–CDG | 77 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $103.30 | MEL–CDG | 337 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 80,000 pts + $107.43 | MEL–CDG | 326 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 86,980 pts + $58.00 | MEL–CDG | 145 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Melbourne (MEL) to Paris on points: 78,000 miles + $454.53 with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on MEL–CDG (seen on 137 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesLowest observed | 78,000 pts + $454.53 | MEL–CDG | 137 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 105,000 pts + $262.85 | MEL–CDG | 76 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 113,500 pts + $362.70 | MEL–CDG | 63 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 125,500 pts + $398.94 | MEL–CDG | 103 |
| Emirates Skywards | 127,000 pts + $306.56 | MEL–CDG | 25 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 142,000 pts + $281.81 | MEL–CDG | 182 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 233,500 pts + $124.00 | MEL–CDG | 25 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Melbourne (MEL) to Paris on points: 85,000 miles + $99.00 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MEL–CDG (seen on 2 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 85,000 pts + $99.00 | MEL–CDG | 2 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | MEL–CDG | 161 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 90,000 pts + $77.33 | MEL–CDG | 90 |
| Etihad Guest | 105,000 pts + $223.50Mixed cabin | MEL–CDG | 356 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 119,000 pts + $99.24 | MEL–CDG | 119 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 124,930 pts + $76.90 | MEL–CDG | 1 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 129,300 pts + $117.50 | MEL–CDG | 1 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 130,000 pts + $105.20 | MEL–CDG | 254 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 130,000 pts + $575.80 | MEL–CDG | 117 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $106.50 | MEL–CDG | 1 |
| United MileagePlus | 140,000 pts + $83.10 | MEL–CDG | 251 |
| Emirates Skywards | 141,000 pts + $1,159.34 | MEL–CDG | 352 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 154,400 pts + $1,208.77Mixed cabin | MEL–CDG | 86 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $387.07 | MEL–CDG | 325 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 160,000 pts + $495.04 | MEL–CDG | 40 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Melbourne (MEL) to Paris on points: 150,000 points + $110.70 with Air Canada Aeroplan on MEL–CDG (seen on 266 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 150,000 pts + $110.70 | MEL–CDG | 266 |
| United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $83.10 | MEL–CDG | 271 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 234,000 pts + $1,207.60Mixed cabin | MEL–CDG | 13 |
| Etihad Guest | 319,900 pts + $99.70 | MEL–CDG | 81 |
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.
Melbourne (MEL) to Paris at a glance
- From
- Melbourne (MEL)
- To
- Paris (CDG, ORY)
- Programs with award space seen
- 16 of 19 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), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Air China (CA), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX) and 36 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 10,412–10,424 miles (16,757–16,775 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Paris
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Melbourne (MEL) and Paris, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (MEL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 35,000 pts + $306.30Skywards · 352 dates | 78,000 pts + $454.53Asia Miles · 137 dates | 85,000 pts + $99.00AAdvantage · 2 dates | 150,000 pts + $110.70Aeroplan · 266 dates |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Paris Orly (ORY) | 60,000 pts + $115.00MileagePlus · 72 dates | — | 85,000 pts + $142.20AAdvantage · 1 date · Mixed cabin | 220,000 pts + $122.60MileagePlus · 18 dates · Mixed cabin |
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.
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.
Lowest observed by cabin, Melbourne (MEL) to Paris
- Economy: 35,000 miles + $306.30 on Melbourne (MEL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) with Emirates Skywards, which showed economy award space there on 352 dates.
- Premium Economy: 78,000 miles + $454.53 on Melbourne (MEL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, which showed premium economy award space there on 137 dates.
- Business Class: 85,000 miles + $99.00 on Melbourne (MEL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 2 dates.
- First Class: 150,000 points + $110.70 on Melbourne (MEL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) with Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed first-class award space there on 266 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | MEL–CDG | Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $306.56 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | MEL–CDG | Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + $455.54 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MEL–CDG | Delta SkyMiles | 90,000 pts + $102.06 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | MEL–CDG | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 130,500 pts + $574.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MEL–CDG | Air Canada Aeroplan | 150,000 pts + $110.70 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MEL–CDG | United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $83.10 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MEL–CDG | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,162.21 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MEL–CDG | Etihad Guest | 348,900 pts + $99.70 | 2 | 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 Paris on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 pts + $306.56 (19 dates)Skywards | 78,000 pts + $455.54 (4 dates)Asia Miles | 90,000 pts + $77.33 (2 dates)SkyMiles | 150,000 pts + $112.70 (8 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Skywards | 127,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Skywards | 110,000 pts + $227.90 (31 dates)Etihad Guest | 150,000 pts + $110.70 (10 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Skywards | 78,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Asia Miles | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Skywards | 78,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Asia Miles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Privilege Club | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Asia Miles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Privilege Club | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Asia Miles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)SkyMiles | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Skywards | 78,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Asia Miles | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Skywards | 78,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Asia Miles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)SkyMiles | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Skywards | 78,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Asia Miles | 85,000 pts + $142.20 (1 date)AAdvantage | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Asia Miles | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)SkyMiles | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Asia Miles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)SkyMiles | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Asia Miles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Privilege Club | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Asia Miles | — | 119,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Asia Miles | — |
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 | — |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~3 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 2:1.5 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about Melbourne (MEL) to Paris award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Melbourne (MEL) to Paris?
In business class, MEL–CDG with 85,000 miles + $99.00 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, MEL–CDG with 35,000 miles + $306.30 (Emirates Skywards). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Melbourne (MEL) and Paris had award space?
MEL–CDG (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and MEL–ORY (economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Paris?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 35,000 miles + $306.30 with Emirates Skywards. Seen Nov 4, 2026, 21:44 UTC for a Nov 16, 2026 departure. Emirates Skywards showed economy award space on 352 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 08:08 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 85,000 miles + $99.00 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 2 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 3, 2026, 22:20 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Melbourne (MEL) to Paris?
16 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 169 dates, business class 2 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 337 dates, premium economy 25 dates, business class 254 dates, first class 266 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 77 dates, business class 1 date); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 145 dates, business class 1 date); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 77 dates, business class 1 date); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 299 dates, premium economy 137 dates, business class 119 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 153 dates, business class 90 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 352 dates, premium economy 25 dates, business class 352 dates) and 8 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Paris 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 American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Air India. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Paris?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $58.00 with LifeMiles (86,980 miles + $58.00) to $321.59 with Virgin Atlantic (46,500 points + $321.59); in business class from $77.33 with SkyMiles (90,000 miles + $77.33) to $1,208.77 with Qantas (154,400 points + $1,208.77 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Melbourne (MEL) to Paris?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (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 Melbourne (MEL) to Paris 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 May 2027 departures, 35,000 miles + taxes not reported with Skywards (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 90,000 Avios + taxes not reported with Privilege Club (27 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 Melbourne (MEL) to Paris?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles about 360 days and 11 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Nov 2, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.