Award flights from Tampa (TPA) to Melbourne (MEL)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 11 programs for TPA→MEL. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $23.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 300,000 miles + $34.60 (United MileagePlus); mixed cabin from 145,000 miles + $278.90 (Etihad Guest). Lowest first class: 410,000 miles + $36.70 (Delta SkyMiles).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Tampa (TPA) to Melbourne (MEL) at a glance
- From
- Tampa International, Tampa, Florida, United States (TPA)
- To
- Melbourne International, Melbourne, Australia (MEL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 11 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), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), Fiji Airways (FJ), JQ, Air New Zealand (NZ), Qantas (QF), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to May 2027
- Most dates with space
- 34 of 34 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Melbourne (MEL)
Compare programs by cabin
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $23.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Fiji Airways (FJ), Qantas (QF) | — | 18 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 54,100 pts + $36.30 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 32 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $34.60 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Air New Zealand (NZ), United Airlines (UA) +1 more | 9+ | 34 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $102.43 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 31 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $121.80 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), JQ, Qantas (QF) | 4 | 11 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 60,000 pts + $44.40 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 9 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 63,000 pts + $36.66 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 10 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 63,500 pts + $99.30 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 86,400 pts + $35.00 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 8 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 86,750 pts + $312.40 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 7 | 30 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 87,500 pts + $36.30 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 7 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $34.60 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), Air New Zealand (NZ), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 34 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 145,000 pts + $36.70 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 32 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 191,584 pts + $130.71 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 6 | 24 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest, mixed cabin | 145,000 pts + $278.90Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 4 | 19 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $34.60 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), Air New Zealand (NZ), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 34 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 318,122 pts + $124.11Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 1 | 28 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 410,000 pts + $36.70 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 32 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 484,998 pts + $129.81Mixed cabin | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 1 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity 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.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $29.20 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 60,000 pts + $44.40 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $121.80 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 63,000 pts + $36.73 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + $34.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 145,000 pts + $288.80Mixed cabin | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 410,000 pts + $36.70 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 484,998 pts + $129.81Mixed cabin | 1 | 3 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 Tampa (TPA) to Melbourne (MEL) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 145,000 · Etihad Guest (1 date)Mixed cabin | 499,900 · SkyMiles (3 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 77,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 150,000 · Etihad Guest (1 date) | 484,998 · Aeroplan (1 date)Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 77,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 410,000 · SkyMiles (5 dates) | |
| 80,000 · SkyMiles (9 dates) | 77,000 · MileagePlus (9 dates) | 145,000 · Etihad Guest (6 dates)Mixed cabin | 410,000 · SkyMiles (9 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (7 dates) | 145,000 · Etihad Guest (5 dates)Mixed cabin | 410,000 · SkyMiles (6 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 145,000 · SkyMiles (7 dates) | 145,000 · Etihad Guest (6 dates)Mixed cabin | 410,000 · SkyMiles (7 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 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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Search Tampa (TPA) to Melbourne (MEL)How many miles you need from Tampa (TPA) to Melbourne (MEL)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $23.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 70,000 miles + $34.60; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 300,000 miles + $34.60, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 145,000 miles + $278.90 with Etihad Guest; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 410,000 miles + $36.70; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from Tampa (TPA) to Melbourne (MEL)
What's the lowest Tampa (TPA) to Melbourne (MEL) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 40,000 miles + $23.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 17, 2026, 14:54 UTC for an Oct 30, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 18 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 14:54 UTC). In business class, 300,000 miles + $34.60 with United MileagePlus. Seen Sep 29, 2026, 21:55 UTC for a Dec 13, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 34 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 16:48 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 145,000 miles + $278.90 with Etihad Guest. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Tampa (TPA) to Melbourne (MEL)?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 18 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 31 dates, premium economy 24 dates, business class 28 dates, first class 1 date); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 9 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 8 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 32 dates, premium economy 32 dates, first class 32 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 30 dates, business class 19 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 11 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 9 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Tampa (TPA) to Melbourne (MEL)?
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 American Airlines, Air Canada, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Tampa (TPA) to Melbourne (MEL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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 (1:0.6), 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 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), 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: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Tampa (TPA) 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: in economy, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 40,000 miles with AAdvantage (7 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 300,000 miles with MileagePlus (9 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Jan 2027 departures from 145,000 miles with Etihad Guest. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.