Award flights from Miami to Melbourne (MEL)
Award space from Miami to Melbourne (MEL)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Miami (MIA, FLL) and Melbourne (MEL) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $23.70 on MIA–MEL (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 154,000 miles + $1,615.10 on MIA–MEL (Emirates Skywards); mixed cabin from 80,000 miles + $41.80 on MIA–MEL (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 40,000 pts + $23.70
- MIA–MEL · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 65,000 pts + $29.00
- MIA–MEL · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 154,000 pts + $1,615.10
- MIA–MEL · Skywards · mixed cabin from 80,000 pts + $41.80 on MIA–MEL (AAdvantage)
- Lowest first class
- 499,900 pts + $36.00
- MIA–MEL · SkyMiles
Economy was lowest on MIA–MEL: 40,000 miles + $23.70 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 40,000 miles + $23.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on FLL–MEL. With Emirates Skywards, business class started at 154,000 miles + $1,615.10, about 3.2 times the points of its lowest economy award (47,500 miles + $396.10).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Miami to Melbourne (MEL) on points: 40,000 miles + $23.70 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MIA–MEL (seen on 60 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $23.70 | MIA–MEL | 60 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $40.40 | MIA–MEL | 21 |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $34.60 | MIA–MEL | 80 |
| Emirates Skywards | 47,500 pts + $396.10 | MIA–MEL | 57 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 56,400 pts + $36.50 | FLL–MEL | 47 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $104.61 | MIA–MEL | 69 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported | MIA–MEL | 63 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 62,000 pts + $121.60 | MIA–MEL | 21 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 63,000 pts + $36.66 | MIA–MEL | 36 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 63,500 pts + $99.10 | MIA–MEL | 37 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 86,400 pts + $39.90 | FLL–MEL | 12 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 87,500 pts + $36.10 | MIA–MEL | 10 |
| Etihad Guest | 89,750 pts + $322.10 | MIA–MEL | 75 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | MIA–MEL | 58 |
| GOL Smiles | 117,700 pts + taxes not reported | MIA–MEL | 23 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Miami to Melbourne (MEL) on points: 65,000 miles + $29.00 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MIA–MEL (seen on 2 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 65,000 pts + $29.00 | MIA–MEL | 2 |
| United MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + $34.30 | MIA–MEL | 80 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 121,500 pts + $36.50 | FLL–MEL | 45 |
| Emirates Skywards | 139,000 pts + $396.10 | MIA–MEL | 14 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 181,800 pts + $396.20 | MIA–MEL | 16 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 185,926 pts + $124.21 | MIA–MEL | 66 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Miami to Melbourne (MEL) on points: 154,000 miles + $1,615.10 with Emirates Skywards on MIA–MEL (seen on 51 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 80,000 pts + $41.80Mixed cabin | MIA–MEL | 2 |
| Etihad Guest | 145,000 pts + $322.20Mixed cabin | MIA–MEL | 75 |
| Emirates Skywards | 154,000 pts + $1,615.10 | MIA–MEL | 51 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $436.86 | MIA–MEL | 1 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 175,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | MIA–MEL | 14 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 286,000 pts + $1,615.10 | MIA–MEL | 2 |
| United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $34.30 | MIA–MEL | 80 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 315,000 pts + taxes not reported | MIA–MEL | 54 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 411,176 pts + $129.71Mixed cabin | FLL–MEL | 21 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $36.50Mixed cabin | FLL–MEL | 8 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Miami to Melbourne (MEL) on points: 499,900 miles + $36.00 with Delta SkyMiles on MIA–MEL (seen on 64 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $36.00 | MIA–MEL | 64 |
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.
Miami to Melbourne (MEL) at a glance
- From
- Miami (MIA, FLL)
- To
- Melbourne (MEL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 15 of 15 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), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), Fiji Airways (FJ), Japan Airlines (JL), JQ, LATAM Airlines Group (LA) and 7 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 9,690–9,706 miles (15,594–15,621 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Melbourne (MEL)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Miami and Melbourne (MEL), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) to Melbourne (MEL) | 40,000 pts + $23.70AAdvantage · 60 dates | 65,000 pts + $29.00AAdvantage · 2 dates | 80,000 pts + $41.80AAdvantage · 2 dates · Mixed cabin | 499,900 pts + $36.00SkyMiles · 64 dates |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Melbourne (MEL) | 40,000 pts + $23.60AAdvantage · 31 dates | 70,000 pts + $34.30MileagePlus · 46 dates | 150,000 pts + $321.70Etihad Guest · 17 dates · Mixed cabin | 499,900 pts + $36.00SkyMiles · 41 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.
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, Miami to Melbourne (MEL)
- Economy: 40,000 miles + $23.70 on Miami (MIA) to Melbourne (MEL) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 60 dates.
- Premium Economy: 65,000 miles + $29.00 on Miami (MIA) to Melbourne (MEL) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed premium economy award space there on 2 dates.
- Business Class: 154,000 miles + $1,615.10 on Miami (MIA) to Melbourne (MEL) with Emirates Skywards, which showed business-class award space there on 51 dates; mixed cabin from 80,000 miles + $41.80 on MIA–MEL (American Airlines AAdvantage).
- First Class: 499,900 miles + $36.00 on Miami (MIA) to Melbourne (MEL) with Delta SkyMiles, which showed first-class award space there on 64 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | MIA–MEL | Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $50.40 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | MIA–MEL | American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $29.00 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | MIA–MEL | American Airlines AAdvantage | 80,000 pts + $41.80Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | MIA–MEL | Etihad Guest | 145,000 pts + $322.40Mixed cabin | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | MIA–MEL | Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $436.86 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MIA–MEL | Emirates Skywards | 256,000 pts + $1,615.50 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MIA–MEL | United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $34.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | FLL–MEL | Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $36.10 | 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 Miami to Melbourne (MEL) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 pts + $23.90 (9 dates)AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $29.00 (2 dates)AAdvantage | 80,000 pts + $41.80 (1 date)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 499,900 pts + $36.50 (12 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)MileagePlus | 145,000 pts + $322.20 (16 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)MileagePlus | 210,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Privilege Club | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)MileagePlus | 154,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Skywards | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)MileagePlus | 150,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Etihad Guest | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 222,600 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)MileagePlus | 256,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Skywards | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 178,300 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)SkyMiles | 256,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Skywards | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 186,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)SkyMiles | 256,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Skywards | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 178,300 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)SkyMiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Privilege Club · Mixed cabin | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 178,300 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)SkyMiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Privilege Club · Mixed cabin | 499,900 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)SkyMiles |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about Miami to Melbourne (MEL) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Miami to Melbourne (MEL)?
In business class, MIA–MEL with 154,000 miles + $1,615.10 (Emirates Skywards); mixed cabin from 80,000 miles + $41.80 on MIA–MEL (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, MIA–MEL with 40,000 miles + $23.70 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Miami and Melbourne (MEL) had award space?
MIA–MEL (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and FLL–MEL (economy, premium 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 Miami to Melbourne (MEL)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 40,000 miles + $23.70 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 14:53 UTC for a Nov 16, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 60 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 20:47 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 154,000 miles + $1,615.10 with Emirates Skywards. Emirates Skywards showed business-class award space on 51 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 18:48 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 80,000 miles + $41.80 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Miami to Melbourne (MEL)?
15 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 60 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 2 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 69 dates, premium economy 66 dates, business class 21 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 21 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 12 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 47 dates, premium economy 45 dates, business class 8 dates, first class 64 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 57 dates, premium economy 14 dates, business class 51 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 75 dates, business class 75 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 23 dates) and 7 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Miami to Melbourne (MEL) 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, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Miami to Melbourne (MEL)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $23.70 with AAdvantage (40,000 miles + $23.70) to $396.10 with Skywards (47,500 miles + $396.10); in business class from $34.30 with MileagePlus (300,000 miles + $34.30) to $1,615.10 with Skywards (154,000 miles + $1,615.10). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their 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 Miami to Melbourne (MEL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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), 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), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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), 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), Turkish Miles & Smiles (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). 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 Miami to Melbourne (MEL) 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 Jan 2027 departures, 40,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (13 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 150,000 miles + taxes not reported with Etihad Guest (5 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Dec 2026 departures from 145,000 miles + $322.20 with Etihad Guest. 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 Miami to Melbourne (MEL)?
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, Emirates Skywards about 360 days and 10 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Sep 3, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.