Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Detroit (DTW)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for YVR→DTW in economy and business. Lowest economy: 20,700 points + $80.84 (economy space on 216 dates). Lowest business: 43,600 points + $80.84 (business space on 148 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 20,700 points + $80.84
- economy space on 216 dates
- Lowest business
- 43,600 points + $80.84
- business space on 148 dates
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on YVR→DTW in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 20,700 points + $80.84 | 1 stopNonstop from 23,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), WestJet (WS) | 1 | 216 | See dates | |
| Business | 43,600 points + $80.84 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 148 | 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 | 23,000 points + $75.02 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 23,000 points + $75.02 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 23,000 points + $75.02 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 68,400 points + $80.84 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 68,400 points + $80.84 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 68,400 points + $80.84 | 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 at the time shown. 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 YVR to DTW with Qantas
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 23,000 (14 dates) | 68,400 (8 dates) | |
| 23,000 (15 dates) | 68,400 (10 dates) | |
| 23,000 (14 dates) | 68,400 (14 dates) | |
| 23,300 (25 dates) | 68,400 (12 dates) | |
| 23,300 (19 dates) | 68,400 (11 dates) | |
| 23,300 (20 dates) | 68,400 (14 dates) | |
| 23,000 (22 dates) | 68,400 (21 dates) | |
| 23,000 (30 dates) | 68,400 (14 dates) | |
| 20,700 (21 dates) | 43,600 (20 dates) | |
| 20,700 (13 dates) | 68,400 (13 dates) | |
| 20,700 (18 dates) | 62,900 (10 dates) | |
| 20,700 (5 dates) | 68,400 (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 on YVR–DTW
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 14,413 pts + $125.74 | 23,528 pts + $136.30Lowest | 28,142 pts + $136.30 | 28,826 pts + $125.74 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,000 pts + $60.93 | — | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $54.46 | — | — | 35,000 pts + $74.46 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 12,500 pts + $54.46 | — | 23,500 pts + $54.46Lowest | 25,000 pts + $54.46Lowest |
| Delta SkyMiles | 12,500 pts + $50.65 | — | — | 58,000 pts + $56.47 |
| Etihad Guest | 28,000 pts + $95.76 | — | 43,000 pts + $112.64 | — |
| JetBlue True Blue | 8,500 pts + $59.51Lowest | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $80.84 | — | 43,600 pts + $80.84 | — |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $54.56 | 100,000 pts + $54.56 | 30,000 pts + $54.56 | 54,400 pts + $54.56 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $110.09 | — | 40,000 pts + $124.58 | — |
Questions about Qantas award flights from YVR to DTW
What's the lowest Qantas award from Vancouver to Detroit?
In economy, 20,700 points + $80.84. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 216 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 22:38 UTC). In business, 43,600 points + $80.84. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business award space on 148 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 22:38 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop YVR to DTW awards with Qantas?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Qantas Frequent Flyer award space in economy, from 23,000 points in economy.
Which credit card points transfer to Qantas?
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 YVR to DTW?
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 Jun 2027 departures: 20,700 points (21 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.