Award flights from Milan to Melbourne (MEL)
Award space from Milan to Melbourne (MEL)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Milan (MXP, LIN) and Melbourne (MEL) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $313.24 on MXP–MEL (Emirates Skywards). Lowest business class: 85,000 miles + $110.90 on MXP–MEL (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 220,000 miles + $88.20 on LIN–MEL (United MileagePlus).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 35,000 pts + $313.24
- MXP–MEL · Skywards
- Lowest premium economy
- 105,000 pts + $365.14
- MXP–MEL · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest business class
- 85,000 pts + $110.90
- MXP–MEL · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 220,000 pts + $88.20
- LIN–MEL · MileagePlus
Economy was lowest on MXP–MEL: 35,000 miles + $313.24 with Emirates Skywards. The lowest on another airport pair was 46,500 points + $382.28 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on LIN–MEL. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 85,000 miles + $110.90, about 1.4 times the points of its lowest economy award (60,000 miles + $48.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Milan to Melbourne (MEL) on points: 35,000 miles + $313.24 with Emirates Skywards on MXP–MEL (seen on 69 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $313.24 | MXP–MEL | 69 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | MXP–MEL | 40 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 46,500 pts + $377.36 | MXP–MEL | 17 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $56.70 | MXP–MEL | 180 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 55,500 pts + $247.00 | MXP–MEL | 20 |
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $55.60 | MXP–MEL | 51 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 60,000 pts + $48.60 | MXP–MEL | 39 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 60,000 pts + $58.45 | MXP–MEL | 27 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported | MXP–MEL | 45 |
| Etihad Guest | 66,063 pts + $308.20 | MXP–MEL | 72 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $313.24 | MXP–MEL | 22 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $82.00 | MXP–MEL | 47 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 78,500 pts + $174.11 | MXP–MEL | 40 |
| GOL Smiles | 219,800 pts + taxes not reported | MXP–MEL | 26 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Milan to Melbourne (MEL) on points: 105,000 points + $365.14 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on MXP–MEL (seen on 19 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 105,000 pts + $365.14 | MXP–MEL | 19 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 113,500 pts + $383.80 | MXP–MEL | 2 |
| Emirates Skywards | 127,000 pts + $313.78 | MXP–MEL | 12 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 142,000 pts + $259.43 | MXP–MEL | 2 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 143,500 pts + $449.41 | MXP–MEL | 11 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 213,900 pts + $107.50 | MXP–MEL | 12 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Milan to Melbourne (MEL) on points: 85,000 miles + $110.90 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MXP–MEL (seen on 2 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 85,000 pts + $110.90 | MXP–MEL | 2 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 90,000 pts + $58.45 | MXP–MEL | 12 |
| Etihad Guest | 110,000 pts + $450.30Mixed cabin | LIN–MEL | 12 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 129,000 pts + $588.60 | MXP–MEL | 3 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 130,000 pts + $83.30 | MXP–MEL | 21 |
| United MileagePlus | 140,000 pts + $44.10Mixed cabin | MXP–MEL | 9 |
| Emirates Skywards | 141,000 pts + $1,264.15 | MXP–MEL | 56 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 160,000 pts + $615.74 | MXP–MEL | 1 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | MXP–MEL | 6 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 168,700 pts + $923.46Mixed cabin | MXP–MEL | 8 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 174,000 pts + $463.93 | MXP–MEL | 1 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 220,000 pts + taxes not reported | MXP–MEL | 45 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Milan to Melbourne (MEL) on points: 220,000 miles + $88.20 with United MileagePlus on LIN–MEL (seen on 3 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.
Milan to Melbourne (MEL) at a glance
- From
- Milan (MXP, LIN)
- To
- Melbourne (MEL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 14 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- 9B, 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), Delta Air Lines (DL) and 29 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 10,109–10,136 miles (16,269–16,312 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 Milan and Melbourne (MEL), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Melbourne (MEL) | 35,000 pts + $313.24Skywards · 69 dates | 105,000 pts + $365.14Virgin Atlantic · 19 dates | 85,000 pts + $110.90AAdvantage · 2 dates | 220,000 pts + $83.80MileagePlus · 2 dates · Mixed cabin |
| Milan Linate (LIN) to Melbourne (MEL) | 46,500 pts + $382.28Virgin Atlantic · 6 dates | 113,500 pts + $387.40Flying Blue · 1 date | 110,000 pts + $450.30Etihad Guest · 12 dates · Mixed cabin | 220,000 pts + $88.20MileagePlus · 3 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, Milan to Melbourne (MEL)
- Economy: 35,000 miles + $313.24 on Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Melbourne (MEL) with Emirates Skywards, which showed economy award space there on 69 dates.
- Premium Economy: 105,000 points + $365.14 on Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Melbourne (MEL) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed premium economy award space there on 19 dates.
- Business Class: 85,000 miles + $110.90 on Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Melbourne (MEL) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 2 dates.
- First Class: 220,000 miles + $88.20 on Milan Linate (LIN) to Melbourne (MEL) with United MileagePlus, which showed first-class award space there on 3 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | MXP–MEL | Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $313.78 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | MXP–MEL | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 105,000 pts + $365.14 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MXP–MEL | Delta SkyMiles | 90,000 pts + $85.83 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | MXP–MEL | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 129,000 pts + $588.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MXP–MEL | Air Canada Aeroplan | 130,000 pts + $83.30 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MXP–MEL | United MileagePlus | 140,000 pts + $44.10Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | MXP–MEL | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 220,000 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MXP–MEL | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,268.55 | 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 Milan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Skywards | 113,500 pts + $383.80 (1 date)Flying Blue | 141,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Skywards | — | |
| 35,000 pts + $313.78 (19 dates)Skywards | 105,000 pts + $365.14 (8 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 90,000 pts + $58.74 (2 dates)SkyMiles | 299,300 pts + $1,268.55 (4 dates)Qantas | |
| 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)MileagePlus | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 141,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Skywards | 299,300 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Qantas | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Skywards | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 130,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Aeroplan | 299,300 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Skywards | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 220,000 pts + $88.20 (3 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)LifeMiles | — | — | — | |
| 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)LifeMiles | — | — | — | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Skywards | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)SkyMiles | — | |
| 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)LifeMiles | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 220,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Miles&Smiles | — | |
| 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)LifeMiles | 117,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 220,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Miles&Smiles | — | |
| 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Privilege Club | 142,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Velocity | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | |
| 61,275 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Flying Blue | — | 657,568 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Etihad Guest | — |
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 | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 2:1.5 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 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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Questions about Milan to Melbourne (MEL) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Milan to Melbourne (MEL)?
In business class, MXP–MEL with 85,000 miles + $110.90 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, MXP–MEL with 35,000 miles + $313.24 (Emirates Skywards). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Milan and Melbourne (MEL) had award space?
MXP–MEL (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and LIN–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 Milan to Melbourne (MEL)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 35,000 miles + $313.24 with Emirates Skywards. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 15:05 UTC for a Dec 4, 2026 departure. Emirates Skywards showed economy award space on 69 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 20:13 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 85,000 miles + $110.90 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 2 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 5, 2026, 14:22 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Milan to Melbourne (MEL)?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 39 dates, business class 2 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 47 dates, premium economy 12 dates, business class 21 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 180 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 27 dates, business class 12 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 69 dates, premium economy 12 dates, business class 56 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 72 dates, business class 12 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 26 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 20 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 3 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Milan 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 Air France, Air India, Royal Air Maroc and Finnair. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Milan to Melbourne (MEL)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $48.60 with AAdvantage (60,000 miles + $48.60) to $377.36 with Virgin Atlantic (46,500 points + $377.36); in business class from $44.10 with MileagePlus (140,000 miles + $44.10 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,264.15 with Skywards (141,000 miles + $1,264.15). 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 Milan to Melbourne (MEL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), 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), 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), 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), 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), 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), 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 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 Dec 2026 departures, 35,000 miles + $313.78 with Skywards (19 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Sep 2027 departures, 90,000 miles + taxes not reported with SkyMiles (8 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 Milan 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 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 17, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.