Award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Portland (PDX)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 13 programs for MEL→PDX. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $98.29 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 300,000 miles + $109.79 (United MileagePlus); mixed cabin from 160,000 miles + $119.49 (Etihad Guest). Lowest first class: 300,000 points + $140.89 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Melbourne (MEL) to Portland (PDX) at a glance
- From
- Melbourne International, Melbourne, Australia (MEL)
- To
- Portland International, Portland, Oregon, United States (PDX)
- Programs with award space seen
- 13 of 13 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), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), Fiji Airways (FJ), Japan Airlines (JL), JQ and 10 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 38 of 38 departure dates checked (Air Canada Aeroplan, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Portland (PDX)
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), Alaska Airlines (AS), Fiji Airways (FJ), Qantas (QF) | — | 31 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 16 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $118.29 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Fiji Airways (FJ), Japan Airlines (JL), Philippine Airlines (PR) +1 more | 1 | 30 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,600 pts + $110.29 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 36 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 48,000 pts + $103.13 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 34 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 54,000 pts + $203.42 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), JQ, Qantas (QF) | 9+ | 17 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 54,632 pts + $188.90 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Thai Airways International (TG) +3 more | 1 | 38 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 58,000 pts + $96.48 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 27 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 58,900 pts + $165.17 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Fiji Airways (FJ) +2 more | 1 | 22 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 76,500 pts + $96.48 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 11 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 76,800 pts + $109.99 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 14 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 123,444 pts + $154.43 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Condor (DE), Etihad Airways (EY) +2 more | 7 | 34 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 257,700 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 13 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $118.39 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Japan Airlines (JL), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $98.39 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Qantas (QF) | — | 2 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + $110.19 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 36 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $97.27 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 27 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 142,486 pts + $190.00 | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air China (CA), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Turkish Airlines (TK) +2 more | 7 | 35 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 155,000 pts + $461.20 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Japan Airlines (JL) | 1 | 5 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest, mixed cabin | 160,000 pts + $119.49Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY), WestJet (WS) | 7 | 34 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 175,000 pts + $141.33Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 7 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $109.79 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 36 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 310,000 pts + $116.73 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Fiji Airways (FJ) | — | 18 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 319,012 pts + $192.04Mixed cabin | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) +1 more | 3 | 38 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 671,700 pts + $125.38 | 1 stop | Virgin Australia (VA) | 4 | 34 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 300,000 pts + $140.89 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Fiji Airways (FJ), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 30 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 375,000 pts + $97.27 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 27 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, 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 | Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $121.83 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $118.39 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 160,000 pts + $119.49Mixed cabin | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $109.99 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 375,000 pts + $116.49 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 409,102 pts + $204.20 | 3 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 300,000 pts + $141.09 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 410,000 pts + $97.40 | 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 Portland (PDX) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 300,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 65,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 160,000 · Etihad Guest (5 dates)Mixed cabin | 300,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 40,000 · LifeMiles (1 date) | 153,585 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 77,000 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | 175,000 · Atmos (3 dates)Mixed cabin | 300,000 · Atmos (8 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 160,000 · Etihad Guest (6 dates)Mixed cabin | 300,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | |
| 54,836 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | 125,000 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | 160,000 · Etihad Guest (5 dates)Mixed cabin | 300,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 54,956 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 216,681 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 380,215 · Aeroplan (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 | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 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 Portland (PDX)How many miles or points you need from Melbourne (MEL) to Portland (PDX)
- 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, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 55,000 points + $118.39; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In business class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 300,000 miles + $109.79, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 160,000 miles + $119.49 with Etihad Guest; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 300,000 points + $140.89; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Portland (PDX)
What's the lowest Melbourne (MEL) to Portland (PDX) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 40,000 miles + $98.29 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 10, 2026, 12:35 UTC for an Oct 30, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 31 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 20:55 UTC). In business class, 300,000 miles + $109.79 with United MileagePlus. Seen Oct 10, 2026, 12:36 UTC for an Oct 30, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 36 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 20:55 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 160,000 miles + $119.49 with Etihad Guest. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Melbourne (MEL) to Portland (PDX)?
13 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 31 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 18 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 38 dates, premium economy 35 dates, business class 38 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 30 dates, premium economy 5 dates, business class 7 dates, first class 30 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 16 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 14 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 27 dates, premium economy 27 dates, first class 27 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 34 dates, business class 34 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 13 dates) and 5 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Melbourne (MEL) to Portland (PDX)?
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 Portland (PDX)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), 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 Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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 (1:0.6), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (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), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), 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 award prices from Melbourne (MEL) to Portland (PDX)?
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 Jan 2027 departures, 40,000 miles with AAdvantage (8 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 250,000 points with Atmos (3 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Feb 2027 departures from 160,000 miles with Etihad Guest. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.