Award flights from Perth (PER) to Qingdao (TAO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 2 programs for PER→TAO. Lowest economy: 34,700 points + $264.05 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest premium economy: 86,900 points + $264.05 (Qantas Frequent Flyer).
In economy, the lowest award seen was 34,700 points + $264.05 with Qantas Frequent Flyer, against 37,500 points + $103.00 with Alaska Atmos Rewards, the next-lowest program. With Qantas Frequent Flyer, premium economy started at 86,900 points + $264.05, about 2.5 times the points of its lowest economy award (34,700 points + $264.05).
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 34,700 pts + $264.05 | 1 stop |  CX MH QF | 1 | 47 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 37,500 pts + $103.00 | 1 stop | CX | 9+ | 117 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 86,900 pts + $264.05 | 1 stop | CX | 1 | 48 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Business class: not seen in the last 30 days.
First class: not seen in the last 30 days.
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.
Perth (PER) to Qingdao (TAO) at a glance
- From
- Perth International, Perth, Australia (PER)
- To
- Qingdao Jiaodong International, Qingdao, China (TAO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 2 of 3 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Cathay Pacific (CX), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Qantas (QF)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Most dates with space
- 117 of 331 departure dates checked (Alaska Atmos Rewards, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 4,721 miles (7,598 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Qingdao (TAO)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 101,600 pts + $246.73 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 86,900 pts + $264.05 | 1 | 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 Perth (PER) to Qingdao (TAO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy |
|---|---|---|
| — | 86,900 pts + $264.05 (4 dates)Qantas | |
| 34,700 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Qantas | 86,900 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Qantas | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | 86,900 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Qantas | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Atmos | 86,900 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Qantas | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | 86,900 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Qantas | |
| 34,700 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Qantas | — | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos | 86,900 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | |
| 34,700 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Qantas | 86,900 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Qantas | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Atmos | 86,900 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Qantas | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Atmos | 86,900 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Qantas | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Search Perth (PER) to Qingdao (TAO)How many points you need from Perth (PER) to Qingdao (TAO)
- In economy, Qantas Frequent Flyer had the lowest observed award, 34,700 points + $264.05; see how many points you need with Qantas Frequent Flyer.
- In premium economy, Qantas Frequent Flyer had the lowest observed award, 86,900 points + $264.05; see how many points you need with Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Questions about award flights from Perth (PER) to Qingdao (TAO)
How many points does it take to fly from Perth (PER) to Qingdao (TAO)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 34,700 points + $264.05 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 47 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 6, 2026, 19:09 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Perth (PER) to Qingdao (TAO)?
2 programs in the last 30 days: Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 117 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 47 dates, premium economy 48 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Perth (PER) to Qingdao (TAO) on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 stop on itineraries including Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines and Qantas. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Perth (PER) to Qingdao (TAO)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $103.00 with Atmos (37,500 points + $103.00) to $264.05 with Qantas (34,700 points + $264.05). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Perth (PER) to Qingdao (TAO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1). Capital One Miles: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Qantas Frequent Flyer (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 Perth (PER) to Qingdao (TAO) 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 Jul 2027 departures, 34,700 points + taxes not reported with Qantas (12 dates); in premium economy, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 86,900 points + taxes not reported with Qantas (12 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 Perth (PER) to Qingdao (TAO)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qantas Frequent Flyer about 353 days and Alaska Atmos Rewards about 330 days. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 3, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.