Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for PER→MEL in economy and business class. Lowest economy: 14,400 points + $49.14 (economy space on 333 dates). Lowest business class: 43,600 points + $65.65 (business-class space on 333 dates).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
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- Lowest economy
- 14,400 points + $49.14
- economy space on 333 dates
- Lowest business class
- 43,600 points + $65.65
- business-class space on 333 dates
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on PER→MEL in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 14,400 points + $49.14 | Nonstop | JQ, Qantas (QF) | 1 | 333 | See dates | |
| Business | 43,600 points + $65.65 | Nonstop | Qantas (QF) | 1 | 333 | See 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. 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 Qantas award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 16,500 points + $49.14 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 16,500 points + $49.14 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 16,500 points + $49.14 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 43,600 points + $65.65 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 43,600 points + $65.65 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 43,600 points + $65.65 | 1 | Nonstop | 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.
How often Qantas award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Qantas Frequent Flyer in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 333 of 333 | 100% | |
| Business | 333 of 333 | 100% |
Best months to fly from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL) with Qantas
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 16,600 (16 dates) | 97,000 (16 dates) | |
| 16,500 (30 dates) | 43,600 (30 dates) | |
| 16,500 (31 dates) | 43,600 (31 dates) | |
| 14,400 (31 dates) | 43,600 (31 dates) | |
| 14,400 (28 dates) | 43,600 (28 dates) | |
| 16,500 (31 dates) | 43,600 (31 dates) | |
| 16,500 (30 dates) | 43,600 (30 dates) | |
| 14,400 (31 dates) | 43,600 (31 dates) | |
| 14,400 (30 dates) | 43,600 (30 dates) | |
| 14,400 (31 dates) | 43,600 (31 dates) | |
| 14,400 (31 dates) | 43,600 (31 dates) | |
| 14,400 (12 dates) | 43,600 (12 dates) | |
| 76,800 (1 date) | 86,600 (1 date) |
How to get Qantas points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Qantas vs other programs from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $56.00 | 32,500 pts + $56.10 | 50,000 pts + $56.00 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $36.00Lowest | 15,000 pts + $36.10Lowest | 20,000 pts + $36.00Lowest |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 14,400 pts + $49.14 | — | 43,600 pts + $65.65 |
| United MileagePlus | 22,500 pts + $26.40 | — | 65,000 pts + $26.40 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 13,500 pts + $34.47 | — | 35,500 pts + $34.47 |
Questions about Qantas award flights from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL)
How many points do you need to fly from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL) with Qantas Frequent Flyer?
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 16, 2026): economy 14,400 points + $49.14, with a typical monthly low of 14,400 points over 13 months and award space on 333 departure dates; business class 43,600 points + $65.65, with a typical monthly low of 43,600 points over 13 months and award space on 333 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (14,400 to 76,800 points) and business class (43,600 to 97,000 points), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Qantas award from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL)?
In economy, 14,400 points + $49.14. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 333 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:50 UTC). In business class, 43,600 points + $65.65. Seen Oct 13, 2026, 02:28 UTC for a Nov 9, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 333 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:50 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL) with Qantas?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Qantas Frequent Flyer award space in business class, and in economy from 14,400 points.
Which credit card points can book Qantas awards from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, ~1-2 days) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Qantas award prices from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Jan 2027 departures: 14,400 points (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.