Award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Phuket (HKT)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for MEL→HKT. Lowest economy: 24,700 points + $106.44 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest business class: 52,500 points + $104.20 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest first class: 260,200 points + $927.48 (Qantas Frequent Flyer).
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Melbourne (MEL) to Phuket (HKT) at a glance
- From
- Melbourne International, Melbourne, Australia (MEL)
- To
- Phuket International, Phuket, Thailand (HKT)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 8 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air India (AI), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), Juneyao Airlines (HO), JQ, Korean Air (KE), Xiamen Airlines (MF), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Air New Zealand (NZ), Asiana Airlines (OZ) and 10 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Phuket (HKT)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 24,700 pts + $106.44 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK), JQ, Malaysia Airlines (MH), Bangkok Airways (PG) +1 more | 1 | 277 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $104.20 | 1 stop | Air India (AI), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK), Singapore Airlines (SQ) +3 more | 7 | 305 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 32,500 pts + $185.59 | 1 stop | Korean Air (KE), Xiamen Airlines (MF), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 143 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 35,000 pts + $162.33 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Virgin Australia (VA) | 4 | 307 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 35,000 pts + $93.20 | 1 stop | Air China (CA), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Air New Zealand (NZ), Asiana Airlines (OZ) +3 more | 2 | 280 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 50,000 pts + $379.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 3 | 281 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 90,000 pts + $102.70 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 4 | 8 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 93,800 pts + $296.17 | 1 stop | Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK) | 1 | 47 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 157,000 pts + $379.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 93 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 247,100 pts + $126.70 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 4 | 91 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Etihad Guest, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 52,500 pts + $104.20 | 1 stop | Air India (AI), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK), Singapore Airlines (SQ) +3 more | 2 | 303 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 61,600 pts + $146.25 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK), JQ, Malaysia Airlines (MH), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 88 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 79,500 pts + $314.64 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Virgin Australia (VA) | 1 | 234 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 90,000 pts + $95.50 | 1 stop | Singapore Airlines (SQ), Virgin Australia (VA), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) | 1 | 194 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 90,500 pts + $185.59 | 1 stop | Korean Air (KE), Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 71 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 99,999 pts + $84.30 | 1 stop | Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 175,000 pts + $1,475.97 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 6 | 307 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 260,200 pts + $927.48 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 17 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 24,700 pts + $106.44 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 93,800 pts + $296.17 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 52,500 pts + $104.20 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 90,000 pts + $97.80 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 90,500 pts + $185.59 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 99,999 pts + $84.30 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $486.46 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Emirates Skywards | 175,000 pts + $1,475.97 | 6 | 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 24,700 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 102 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 61,600 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 16 dates.
Best months to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Phuket (HKT) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24,700 · Qantas (15 dates) | 93,800 · Qantas (10 dates) | 52,500 · Aeroplan (13 dates) | — | |
| 24,700 · Qantas (29 dates) | 157,000 · Skywards (27 dates) | 52,500 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | 299,300 · Qantas (7 dates) | |
| 24,700 · Qantas (1 date) | — | 52,500 · Aeroplan (21 dates) | — | |
| 24,700 · Qantas (21 dates) | 93,800 · Qantas (1 date) | 52,500 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | 299,300 · Qantas (1 date) | |
| 24,700 · Qantas (28 dates) | 157,000 · Skywards (28 dates) | 52,500 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | 299,300 · Qantas (5 dates) | |
| 24,700 · Qantas (26 dates) | 93,800 · Qantas (4 dates) | 52,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | — | |
| 24,700 · Qantas (29 dates) | — | 52,500 · Aeroplan (27 dates) | — | |
| 24,700 · Qantas (31 dates) | — | 52,500 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | — | |
| 24,700 · Qantas (26 dates) | — | 52,500 · Aeroplan (27 dates) | — | |
| 24,700 · Qantas (30 dates) | — | 52,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | — | |
| 24,700 · Qantas (31 dates) | 157,000 · Skywards (1 date) | 52,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 260,200 · Qantas (4 dates) | |
| 30,000 · Aeroplan (8 dates) | — | 52,500 · Aeroplan (8 dates) | — |
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 | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 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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Search Melbourne (MEL) to Phuket (HKT)Questions about award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Phuket (HKT)
What's the lowest Melbourne (MEL) to Phuket (HKT) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 24,700 points + $106.44 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 277 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:24 UTC). In business class, 52,500 points + $104.20 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 303 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 01:05 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Melbourne (MEL) to Phuket (HKT)?
7 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 305 dates, premium economy 91 dates, business class 303 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 281 dates, premium economy 93 dates, business class 307 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 8 dates, business class 1 date); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 277 dates, premium economy 47 dates, business class 88 dates, first class 17 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 280 dates, business class 194 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 307 dates, business class 234 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 143 dates, business class 71 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Melbourne (MEL) to Phuket (HKT)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 24,700 points with Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Which credit card points can book awards from Melbourne (MEL) to Phuket (HKT)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (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 Phuket (HKT)?
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, 24,700 points with Qantas (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 52,500 points with Aeroplan (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.