Award flights from Milan Linate (LIN) to Melbourne (MEL)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for LIN→MEL. Lowest economy: 46,500 points + $382.28 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 140,000 miles + $69.00 (United MileagePlus); mixed cabin from 110,000 miles + $450.30 (Etihad Guest). Lowest first class: 220,000 miles + $88.20 (United MileagePlus).
In economy, the lowest award seen was 46,500 points + $382.28 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, against 55,500 miles + $251.40 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, the next-lowest program. With United MileagePlus, business class started at 140,000 miles + $69.00, about 2.3 times the points of its lowest economy award (60,000 miles + $88.20).
Every airport: Milan to Melbourne (MEL) award flights.
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 46,500 pts + $382.28 | 2 stops |  AF DL KL VN | 1 | 6 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 55,500 pts + $251.40 | 2 stops | AF GAJQKL+3 | 7 | 7 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $88.20 | 2 stops |  AI AZ CA EN+9 | 2 | 10 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 60,000 pts + $106.70 | 3 stops |  AY BA CX IB+2 | — | 5 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $314.01 | 1 stop | AFAYBACX+4 | 1 | 6 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 88,563 pts + $319.60 | 2 stops | AFAZ EY | 1 | 12 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 113,500 pts + $387.40 | 2 stops | AFJQ | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 121,500 pts + $369.90 | 2 stops | AFVN | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 164,700 pts + $314.01 | 1 stop |  EK | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Etihad Guest and United MileagePlus.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest, mixed cabin | 110,000 pts + $450.30Mixed cabin | 2 stops | AFAZEY | 1 | 12 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 140,000 pts + $69.00 | 2 stops | AIAZ LH SQ | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 153,500 pts + $526.20 | 2 stops | AFGAJQKL | 2 | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 220,000 pts + $88.20 | 2 stops | AILH | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,269.49 | 1 stop | EK | 1 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue 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.
Milan Linate (LIN) to Melbourne (MEL) at a glance
- From
- Linate Airport, Milan, Italy (LIN)
- To
- Melbourne International, Melbourne, Australia (MEL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY) and 16 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 12 of 12 departure dates checked (Etihad Guest, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 10,109 miles (16,269 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Melbourne (MEL)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $98.40 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 60,000 pts + $117.70 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 80,500 pts + $550.21 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 113,500 pts + $387.40 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 164,700 pts + $314.01 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 153,500 pts + $526.20 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 458,334 pts + $794.60 | 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.
Best months to fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Melbourne (MEL) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60,000 pts + $117.70 (1 date)AAdvantage | 113,500 pts + $387.40 (1 date)Flying Blue | 153,500 pts + $526.20 (1 date)Flying Blue | — | |
| 46,500 pts + $382.28 (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 121,500 pts + $369.90 (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 140,000 pts + $69.00 (4 dates)MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $88.20 (3 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)MileagePlus | — | 110,000 pts + $450.30 (6 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | — |
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 France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · 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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- In economy, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 46,500 points + $382.28; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In premium economy, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 121,500 points + $369.90; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In business class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 140,000 miles + $69.00, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 110,000 miles + $450.30 with Etihad Guest; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In first class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 220,000 miles + $88.20; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
Questions about award flights from Milan Linate (LIN) to Melbourne (MEL)
How many points does it take to fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Melbourne (MEL)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 46,500 points + $382.28 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 6 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 5, 2026, 14:22 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 140,000 miles + $69.00 with United MileagePlus. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 4 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 5, 2026, 14:22 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 110,000 miles + $450.30 with Etihad Guest. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Milan Linate (LIN) to Melbourne (MEL)?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 5 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 12 dates, business class 12 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 7 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 3 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 6 dates, premium economy 2 dates, first class 1 date); United MileagePlus (economy 10 dates, business class 4 dates, first class 3 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 6 dates, premium economy 2 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Milan Linate (LIN) 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 3 stops on itineraries including Air France, Air India, Finnair and ITA Airways. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Milan Linate (LIN) to Melbourne (MEL)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $88.20 with MileagePlus (60,000 miles + $88.20) to $382.28 with Virgin Atlantic (46,500 points + $382.28); in business class from $69.00 with MileagePlus (140,000 miles + $69.00) to $526.20 with Flying Blue (153,500 miles + $526.20). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Milan Linate (LIN) to Melbourne (MEL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: 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 France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (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: 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 Milan Linate (LIN) 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 Mar 2027 departures, 46,500 points + $382.28 with Virgin Atlantic (4 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 140,000 miles + $69.00 with MileagePlus (4 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Sep 2027 departures from 110,000 miles + $450.30 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 Milan Linate (LIN) to Melbourne (MEL)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Qantas Frequent Flyer about 353 days, United MileagePlus about 337 days and 3 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Sep 29, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.