Emirates Skywards vs Qantas Frequent Flyer: award prices compared
Emirates Skywards and Qantas Frequent Flyer both showed award space in the same cabin on 556 routes in the last 30 days. In economy, Skywards needed fewer miles or points on 484 of 553 shared routes; in business class, Skywards on 422 of 514.
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- Routes with both programs
- 556
- Cabin comparisons
- 1,468
- Skywards routes
- 683
- Qantas routes
- 3,219
Skywards or Qantas: fewer miles or points by cabin
On each route where both programs showed award space in a cabin, the one whose lowest observed one-way award needed fewer miles or points. Miles and points are compared one to one; taxes are compared separately.
| Cabin | Shared routes | Fewer with Skywards | Fewer with Qantas | Same number | Median difference | Median taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 553 | 484 | 69 | 0 | 12,600 fewer miles or points with Skywards | Skywards $294.30, Qantas $229.89 |
| Premium Economy | 401 | 284 | 117 | 0 | 10,000 fewer miles or points with Skywards | Skywards $306.37, Qantas $300.80 |
| Business Class | 514 | 422 | 90 | 2 | 25,250 fewer miles or points with Skywards | Skywards $1,077.30, Qantas $468.24 |
When Skywards or Qantas came out ahead
What the last 30 days of observations show; award space changes daily.
- Fewer miles or points needed more often: Skywards in business class, premium economy and economy.
- Economy: Skywards needed fewer miles or points on 484 of 553 shared economy routes; the median difference was 12,600 miles or points in favor of Skywards.
- Business class: Skywards needed fewer miles or points on 422 of 514 shared business-class routes; the median difference was 25,250 miles or points in favor of Skywards.
- Premium economy: Skywards needed fewer miles or points on 284 of 401 shared premium economy routes; the median difference was 10,000 miles or points in favor of Skywards.
- Open dates: Skywards showed economy award space on more departure dates on 494 of 553 shared routes.
- Taxes and fees: on shared economy routes the median was $294.30 with Skywards and $229.89 with Qantas.
- Coverage: Skywards showed award space on 2 or more dates on 683 routes and Qantas on 3,219 routes; 556 routes had both.
- Booking window: AwardTool saw Skywards award space up to 361 days ahead (Oct 12, 2027) and Qantas up to 353 days ahead (Oct 4, 2027).
- Bank transfers: Amex, Capital One and Citi transfer to both; Bilt transfers to Skywards only.
Shared routes: Skywards and Qantas side by side
Each program's lowest observed one-way award on the route in that cabin, plus taxes, with its open departure dates and newest observation.
Economy: 553 shared routes
The 67 of 553 routes with the most open dates.
| Route | Skywards (miles) | Qantas (points) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 52,500 + $438.55331 dates · | 48,200 + $163.20350 dates · | Qantas |
| Melbourne (MEL) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 35,000 + $306.30333 dates · | 63,500 + $156.17347 dates · | Skywards |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 52,500 + $435.25329 dates · | 48,200 + $159.69350 dates · | Qantas |
| Singapore (SIN) to the Maldives (MLE) | 30,000 + $210.95341 dates · | 23,000 + $107.77333 dates · | Qantas |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 42,500 + $311.00351 dates · | 52,800 + $326.80319 dates · | Skywards |
| Sydney (SYD) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 35,000 + $309.60322 dates · | 63,500 + $202.81346 dates · | Skywards |
| Brussels (BRU) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 + $128.25341 dates · | 25,700 + $128.15319 dates · | Skywards |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 + $149.56329 dates · | 31,900 + $149.56327 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 20,000 + $132.06329 dates · | 31,900 + $122.29326 dates · | Skywards |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Bangkok (BKK) | 30,000 + $331.43340 dates · | 43,500 + $154.81314 dates · | Skywards |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 42,500 + $371.47336 dates · | 52,800 + $289.30315 dates · | Skywards |
| New York JFK to Hong Kong (HKG) | 37,500 + $311.00348 dates · | 57,800 + $203.60303 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 5,000 + $91.22326 dates · | 10,200 + $84.18323 dates · | Skywards |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) | 42,500 + $311.00331 dates · | 51,800 + $229.00318 dates · | Skywards |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 + $177.59329 dates · | 25,700 + $177.59319 dates · | Skywards |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 42,500 + $311.00332 dates · | 47,200 + $451.80314 dates · | Skywards |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Singapore (SIN) | 42,500 + $311.00345 dates · | 63,500 + $120.00301 dates · | Skywards |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Hanoi (HAN) | 42,500 + $311.00345 dates · | 57,800 + $264.30300 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Cairo (CAI) | 10,000 + $91.22329 dates · | 22,800 + $84.05315 dates · | Skywards |
| Manila (MNL) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 + $136.30319 dates · | 31,900 + $121.79325 dates · | Skywards |
| Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to New York JFK | 37,500 + $371.45320 dates · | 57,800 + $174.28322 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 17,500 + $115.72326 dates · | 25,700 + $106.43315 dates · | Skywards |
| New York JFK to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 17,500 + $123.00324 dates · | 29,000 + $349.00317 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 20,000 + $132.06322 dates · | 31,900 + $122.29318 dates · | Skywards |
| Geneva (GVA) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 + $122.13341 dates · | 25,700 + $122.13299 dates · | Skywards |
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 + $114.50321 dates · | 25,700 + $114.26319 dates · | Skywards |
| Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 + $112.64326 dates · | 25,700 + $112.64314 dates · | Skywards |
| Singapore (SIN) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 + $146.04327 dates · | 31,900 + $146.04313 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Vienna (VIE) | 17,500 + $115.72323 dates · | 25,700 + $106.43316 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Bangkok (BKK) | 20,000 + $137.51323 dates · | 25,700 + $123.99315 dates · | Skywards |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to New York JFK | 37,500 + $378.35340 dates · | 57,800 + $269.81298 dates · | Skywards |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 42,500 + $311.00316 dates · | 51,800 + $29.00322 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 20,000 + $132.06313 dates · | 31,900 + $122.29324 dates · | Skywards |
| Beijing Capital (PEK) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 + $111.40327 dates · | 31,900 + $111.40310 dates · | Skywards |
| Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 42,500 + $373.56325 dates · | 51,800 + $159.03312 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Brussels (BRU) | 17,500 + $118.45323 dates · | 25,700 + $106.76313 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 20,000 + $132.06327 dates · | 25,700 + $122.29309 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Singapore (SIN) | 20,000 + $132.06327 dates · | 31,900 + $122.29309 dates · | Skywards |
| Singapore (SIN) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 30,000 + $236.51356 dates · | 47,600 + $236.51279 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Istanbul (IST) | 15,000 + $115.72327 dates · | 22,800 + $106.43307 dates · | Skywards |
| Istanbul (IST) to Dubai (DXB) | 15,000 + $104.20324 dates · | 22,800 + $105.84310 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to the Maldives (MLE) | 15,000 + $88.50329 dates · | 22,800 + $82.16304 dates · | Skywards |
| Brisbane (BNE) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 35,000 + $308.41309 dates · | 63,500 + $102.33323 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Munich (MUC) | 17,500 + $115.72319 dates · | 25,700 + $106.43313 dates · | Skywards |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 42,500 + $311.00328 dates · | 64,400 + $323.90304 dates · | Skywards |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL) | 52,500 + $396.50345 dates · | 48,200 + $99.10287 dates · | Qantas |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 + $136.34317 dates · | 25,700 + $136.34314 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 20,000 + $132.06316 dates · | 25,700 + $122.29315 dates · | Skywards |
| New York JFK to Istanbul (IST) | 35,000 + $294.00342 dates · | 43,500 + $326.40289 dates · | Skywards |
| Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 + $116.79313 dates · | 25,700 + $117.40318 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Warsaw (WAW) | 17,500 + $115.72325 dates · | 25,700 + $106.43305 dates · | Skywards |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Bangkok (BKK) | 42,500 + $312.70324 dates · | 57,800 + $244.60306 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Geneva (GVA) | 17,500 + $115.72320 dates · | 25,700 + $106.43309 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 17,500 + $115.72321 dates · | 25,700 + $106.43308 dates · | Skywards |
| Seattle (SEA) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) | 42,500 + $311.00331 dates · | 51,300 + $367.60298 dates · | Skywards |
| Sydney (SYD) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 52,500 + $438.55302 dates · | 54,600 + $252.31327 dates · | Skywards |
| Warsaw (WAW) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 + $108.87322 dates · | 25,700 + $103.01307 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Jakarta (CGK) | 20,000 + $132.06301 dates · | 31,900 + $122.29327 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Prague (PRG) | 17,500 + $115.72323 dates · | 25,700 + $106.43305 dates · | Skywards |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST) | 35,000 + $294.00349 dates · | 51,800 + $406.70279 dates · | Skywards |
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 + $111.40318 dates · | 31,900 + $111.40310 dates · | Skywards |
| Zurich (ZRH) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 + $118.67320 dates · | 25,700 + $118.42308 dates · | Skywards |
| Jakarta (CGK) to Dubai (DXB) | 20,000 + $121.45300 dates · | 31,900 + $121.44327 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Manila (MNL) | 20,000 + $132.06317 dates · | 31,900 + $122.29309 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Zurich (ZRH) | 17,500 + $115.72320 dates · | 25,700 + $106.43306 dates · | Skywards |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Dubai (DXB) | 17,500 + $186.49319 dates · | 25,700 + $186.43307 dates · | Skywards |
| New York JFK to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 37,500 + $311.00320 dates · | 48,200 + $384.00305 dates · | Skywards |
Premium Economy: 401 shared routes
The 66 of 401 routes with the most open dates.
| Route | Skywards (miles) | Qantas (points) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai (DXB) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 62,000 + $132.06296 dates · | 59,000 + $158.31314 dates · | Qantas |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Dubai (DXB) | 62,000 + $149.56298 dates · | 59,000 + $187.26287 dates · | Qantas |
| Dubai (DXB) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 62,000 + $132.06290 dates · | 66,100 + $122.29293 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 18,000 + $91.22284 dates · | 18,900 + $84.18284 dates · | Skywards |
| Prague (PRG) to Dubai (DXB) | 53,000 + $114.95249 dates · | 66,100 + $112.30295 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Singapore (SIN) | 62,000 + $132.06253 dates · | 64,400 + $276.56279 dates · | Skywards |
| Zurich (ZRH) to Dubai (DXB) | 53,000 + $118.67235 dates · | 66,100 + $118.42285 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Geneva (GVA) | 53,000 + $115.72229 dates · | 66,100 + $106.43287 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Zurich (ZRH) | 53,000 + $115.72224 dates · | 66,100 + $106.43291 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Beirut (BEY) | 32,000 + $91.22236 dates · | 41,400 + $82.88277 dates · | Skywards |
| Beijing Capital (PEK) to Dubai (DXB) | 62,000 + $111.40224 dates · | 81,000 + $111.40288 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 53,000 + $115.72222 dates · | 66,100 + $106.43287 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 57,000 + $121.17235 dates · | 81,000 + $111.13260 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Brussels (BRU) | 53,000 + $118.45224 dates · | 66,100 + $106.76269 dates · | Skywards |
| Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Dubai (DXB) | 53,000 + $112.64204 dates · | 66,100 + $112.64289 dates · | Skywards |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Dubai (DXB) | 57,000 + $110.54210 dates · | 81,000 + $110.38277 dates · | Skywards |
| Brussels (BRU) to Dubai (DXB) | 53,000 + $128.25218 dates · | 66,100 + $128.15268 dates · | Skywards |
| Cape Town (CPT) to Dubai (DXB) | 57,000 + $110.38197 dates · | 81,000 + $110.60284 dates · | Skywards |
| Zurich (ZRH) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 75,000 + $229.90227 dates · | 85,000 + $218.06245 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Hanoi (HAN) | 62,000 + $132.06221 dates · | 66,100 + $122.55250 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 62,000 + $132.06218 dates · | 81,000 + $122.29253 dates · | Skywards |
| Copenhagen (CPH) to Dubai (DXB) | 53,000 + $162.34195 dates · | 66,100 + $162.34275 dates · | Skywards |
| Istanbul (IST) to Dubai (DXB) | 45,000 + $104.20185 dates · | 41,400 + $105.84285 dates · | Qantas |
| Vienna (VIE) to Dubai (DXB) | 53,000 + $134.17202 dates · | 66,100 + $134.18266 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT) | 57,000 + $121.17229 dates · | 81,000 + $111.13235 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Istanbul (IST) | 45,000 + $115.72221 dates · | 41,400 + $106.43241 dates · | Qantas |
| Geneva (GVA) to Dubai (DXB) | 53,000 + $122.13207 dates · | 66,100 + $122.13255 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Prague (PRG) | 53,000 + $115.72174 dates · | 66,100 + $106.43274 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Copenhagen (CPH) | 53,000 + $115.72178 dates · | 66,100 + $106.43268 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Barcelona (BCN) | 53,000 + $115.72196 dates · | 66,100 + $106.43246 dates · | Skywards |
| Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Dubai (DXB) | 62,000 + $116.79247 dates · | 66,100 + $117.40194 dates · | Skywards |
| Hamburg (HAM) to Dubai (DXB) | 53,000 + $148.60161 dates · | 66,100 + $148.70271 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 62,000 + $132.06183 dates · | 81,000 + $122.29248 dates · | Skywards |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Zurich (ZRH) | 75,000 + $240.26242 dates · | 85,000 + $227.64186 dates · | Skywards |
| Hanoi (HAN) to Dubai (DXB) | 62,000 + $121.82224 dates · | 66,100 + $122.40203 dates · | Skywards |
| New York JFK to Dubai (DXB) | 86,000 + $203.40186 dates · | 83,900 + $192.40239 dates · | Qantas |
| Dubai (DXB) to Nice (NCE) | 53,000 + $115.72160 dates · | 66,100 + $106.43262 dates · | Skywards |
| New York JFK to Nairobi (NBO) | 86,000 + $303.95173 dates · | 94,100 + $752.15247 dates · | Skywards |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Dubai (DXB) | 98,000 + $203.40183 dates · | 110,700 + $380.30236 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 62,000 + $132.06167 dates · | 64,400 + $276.56249 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Madrid (MAD) | 53,000 + $115.72154 dates · | 66,100 + $106.43254 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 98,000 + $257.32104 dates · | 110,700 + $175.80301 dates · | Skywards |
| Houston (IAH) to Dubai (DXB) | 98,000 + $203.40226 dates · | 110,700 + $864.70177 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Montreal (YUL) | 86,000 + $211.03168 dates · | 83,900 + $600.36234 dates · | Qantas |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Dubai (DXB) | 98,000 + $203.4091 dates · | 110,700 + $864.70311 dates · | Skywards |
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Dubai (DXB) | 62,000 + $111.40133 dates · | 70,800 + $226.14268 dates · | Skywards |
| Brussels (BRU) to Singapore (SIN) | 75,000 + $240.78202 dates · | 109,700 + $455.86197 dates · | Skywards |
| Nice (NCE) to Dubai (DXB) | 53,000 + $136.50154 dates · | 66,100 + $136.54244 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Bali (DPS) | 62,000 + $132.06124 dates · | 81,000 + $122.29267 dates · | Skywards |
| Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Dubai (DXB) | 62,000 + $127.68101 dates · | 81,000 + $127.68290 dates · | Skywards |
| Boston (BOS) to Dubai (DXB) | 86,000 + $203.40165 dates · | 83,900 + $864.70223 dates · | Qantas |
| Dubai (DXB) to Hamburg (HAM) | 53,000 + $118.45134 dates · | 66,100 + $106.56253 dates · | Skywards |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 104,000 + $311.00113 dates · | 113,200 + $365.20273 dates · | Skywards |
| Copenhagen (CPH) to Singapore (SIN) | 75,000 + $284.17182 dates · | 112,900 + $284.32203 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to the Maldives (MLE) | 45,000 + $88.50182 dates · | 41,400 + $82.16202 dates · | Qantas |
| Dubai (DXB) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) | 62,000 + $132.06110 dates · | 81,000 + $122.29273 dates · | Skywards |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 149,000 + $435.2533 dates · | 97,600 + $227.56345 dates · | Qantas |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Boston (BOS) | 95,000 + $378.35113 dates · | 112,200 + $269.81264 dates · | Skywards |
| New York JFK to Vienna (VIE) | 89,000 + $294.00134 dates · | 66,700 + $1,648.40242 dates · | Qantas |
| New York JFK to Istanbul (IST) | 86,000 + $294.00154 dates · | 81,200 + $1,706.00221 dates · | Qantas |
| Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 149,000 + $438.5533 dates · | 97,100 + $236.35342 dates · | Qantas |
| Orlando (MCO) to Dubai (DXB) | 86,000 + $203.40218 dates · | 112,000 + $827.20156 dates · | Skywards |
| Beijing Capital (PEK) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 104,000 + $324.7291 dates · | 130,800 + $264.01282 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Rome (FCO) | 53,000 + $115.72117 dates · | 66,100 + $106.63255 dates · | Skywards |
| New York JFK to Mumbai (BOM) | 86,000 + $271.2088 dates · | 94,100 + $621.40282 dates · | Skywards |
| Singapore (SIN) to Dubai (DXB) | 62,000 + $146.04173 dates · | 64,400 + $264.02197 dates · | Skywards |
Business Class: 514 shared routes
The 67 of 514 routes with the most open dates.
| Route | Skywards (miles) | Qantas (points) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 165,000 + $1,574.31321 dates · | 121,700 + $125.87349 dates · · Mixed cabin | Qantas |
| Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 165,000 + $1,577.61315 dates · | 130,100 + $507.10344 dates · | Qantas |
| Dubai (DXB) to Cairo (CAI) | 36,000 + $268.21329 dates · | 46,000 + $248.50328 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 20,000 + $268.21325 dates · | 21,000 + $248.63323 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 59,000 + $442.48329 dates · | 73,400 + $412.88318 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 69,000 + $442.48326 dates · | 73,400 + $412.88320 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Manila (MNL) | 69,000 + $442.48328 dates · | 90,000 + $412.88318 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Rome (FCO) | 59,000 + $442.48328 dates · | 73,400 + $412.88316 dates · | Skywards |
| Brussels (BRU) to Dubai (DXB) | 59,000 + $477.16343 dates · | 73,400 + $476.58300 dates · | Skywards |
| Istanbul (IST) to Dubai (DXB) | 50,000 + $432.20327 dates · | 46,000 + $439.51316 dates · | Qantas |
| Manila (MNL) to Dubai (DXB) | 69,000 + $447.30317 dates · | 89,500 + $508.74325 dates · · Mixed cabin | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Beirut (BEY) | 36,000 + $268.21320 dates · | 41,700 + $242.36321 dates · · Mixed cabin | Skywards |
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Dubai (DXB) | 69,000 + $445.47325 dates · | 61,200 + $167.38314 dates · · Mixed cabin | Qantas |
| Dubai (DXB) to Jeddah (JED) | 20,000 + $268.21310 dates · | 31,500 + $249.02327 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Istanbul (IST) | 50,000 + $442.48327 dates · | 46,000 + $412.88308 dates · | Qantas |
| Dubai (DXB) to Vienna (VIE) | 59,000 + $442.48323 dates · | 73,400 + $412.88312 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 69,000 + $442.48317 dates · | 84,900 + $453.54315 dates · · Mixed cabin | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 59,000 + $442.48323 dates · | 73,400 + $412.88307 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 59,000 + $442.48318 dates · | 73,400 + $412.88311 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Jakarta (CGK) | 69,000 + $442.48301 dates · | 89,500 + $296.14324 dates · · Mixed cabin | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 69,000 + $442.48327 dates · | 73,400 + $412.88297 dates · | Skywards |
| Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Dubai (DXB) | 59,000 + $455.32324 dates · | 73,400 + $455.32300 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Brussels (BRU) | 59,000 + $445.20323 dates · | 73,400 + $413.21299 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Prague (PRG) | 59,000 + $442.48320 dates · | 73,400 + $412.88302 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Manchester (MAN) | 59,000 + $442.48328 dates · | 73,400 + $412.88293 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Singapore (SIN) | 69,000 + $442.48317 dates · | 83,600 + $273.49304 dates · · Mixed cabin | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Warsaw (WAW) | 59,000 + $442.48323 dates · | 73,400 + $412.88298 dates · | Skywards |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Dubai (DXB) | 59,000 + $529.16318 dates · | 73,400 + $528.86303 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Bangkok (BKK) | 69,000 + $447.92318 dates · | 69,000 + $440.88302 dates · · Mixed cabin | Same |
| Dubai (DXB) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 59,000 + $442.48319 dates · | 73,400 + $413.79301 dates · | Skywards |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Dubai (DXB) | 69,000 + $463.06314 dates · | 84,900 + $494.78306 dates · · Mixed cabin | Skywards |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Dubai (DXB) | 59,000 + $519.90324 dates · | 73,400 + $520.05295 dates · | Skywards |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Dubai (DXB) | 69,000 + $461.47315 dates · | 69,000 + $425.26304 dates · · Mixed cabin | Same |
| Vienna (VIE) to Cairo (CAI) | 61,000 + $728.86313 dates · | 46,000 + $105.02306 dates · | Qantas |
| Jakarta (CGK) to Dubai (DXB) | 69,000 + $464.03300 dates · | 89,500 + $261.65318 dates · · Mixed cabin | Skywards |
| Rome (FCO) to Dubai (DXB) | 59,000 + $470.56316 dates · | 73,400 + $469.99302 dates · | Skywards |
| Singapore (SIN) to the Maldives (MLE) | 83,000 + $694.96310 dates · | 46,000 + $107.77308 dates · | Qantas |
| Dubai (DXB) to Chennai (MAA) | 50,000 + $262.76328 dates · | 46,000 + $243.80289 dates · | Qantas |
| Vienna (VIE) to Dubai (DXB) | 59,000 + $476.01313 dates · | 73,400 + $476.05304 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Zurich (ZRH) | 59,000 + $442.48322 dates · | 73,400 + $412.88294 dates · | Skywards |
| Chennai (MAA) to Dubai (DXB) | 50,000 + $400.74330 dates · | 46,000 + $312.67286 dates · | Qantas |
| Warsaw (WAW) to Dubai (DXB) | 59,000 + $461.91326 dates · | 73,400 + $436.68290 dates · | Skywards |
| Manchester (MAN) to Dubai (DXB) | 59,000 + $778.87324 dates · | 73,400 + $779.14289 dates · | Skywards |
| Singapore (SIN) to Dubai (DXB) | 69,000 + $456.35305 dates · | 83,600 + $270.64308 dates · · Mixed cabin | Skywards |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Dubai (DXB) | 59,000 + $585.25313 dates · | 73,400 + $585.25299 dates · | Skywards |
| Sydney (SYD) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 165,000 + $1,577.61306 dates · | 151,800 + $598.41306 dates · | Qantas |
| Dusseldorf (DUS) to Dubai (DXB) | 59,000 + $499.42311 dates · | 73,400 + $499.95300 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Copenhagen (CPH) | 59,000 + $442.48329 dates · | 73,400 + $412.88282 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Dusseldorf (DUS) | 59,000 + $442.48314 dates · | 73,400 + $412.88297 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Munich (MUC) | 59,000 + $442.48305 dates · | 73,400 + $412.88303 dates · | Skywards |
| Hanoi (HAN) to Dubai (DXB) | 69,000 + $431.20326 dates · | 73,400 + $433.40282 dates · | Skywards |
| Prague (PRG) to Dubai (DXB) | 59,000 + $456.47321 dates · | 73,400 + $445.97287 dates · | Skywards |
| Dublin (DUB) to Dubai (DXB) | 59,000 + $439.08325 dates · | 84,900 + $543.06282 dates · · Mixed cabin | Skywards |
| Copenhagen (CPH) to Dubai (DXB) | 59,000 + $516.10327 dates · | 73,400 + $516.10277 dates · | Skywards |
| Zurich (ZRH) to Dubai (DXB) | 59,000 + $457.51319 dates · | 73,400 + $456.27284 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Hyderabad (HYD) | 50,000 + $268.21326 dates · | 46,000 + $248.96276 dates · | Qantas |
| Munich (MUC) to Dubai (DXB) | 59,000 + $508.85305 dates · | 73,400 + $508.16296 dates · | Skywards |
| Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Dubai (DXB) | 69,000 + $426.05326 dates · | 73,400 + $428.40275 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Dublin (DUB) | 59,000 + $442.48320 dates · | 84,900 + $509.72279 dates · · Mixed cabin | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Madrid (MAD) | 59,000 + $442.48304 dates · | 73,400 + $412.88295 dates · | Skywards |
| Kolkata (CCU) to Dubai (DXB) | 56,000 + $420.61323 dates · | 46,000 + $321.98275 dates · | Qantas |
| Dubai (DXB) to Stockholm (ARN) | 59,000 + $442.48311 dates · | 73,400 + $412.88287 dates · | Skywards |
| Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Dubai (DXB) | 69,000 + $462.09296 dates · | 89,500 + $499.57301 dates · · Mixed cabin | Skywards |
| Bali (DPS) to Dubai (DXB) | 69,000 + $462.53328 dates · | 90,000 + $462.31268 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Bali (DPS) | 69,000 + $442.48328 dates · | 90,000 + $413.79267 dates · | Skywards |
| Nice (NCE) to Dubai (DXB) | 59,000 + $554.69324 dates · | 73,400 + $554.84271 dates · | Skywards |
| Dubai (DXB) to Barcelona (BCN) | 59,000 + $442.48317 dates · | 73,400 + $412.88276 dates · | Skywards |
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.
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.
Transfer partners of Skywards and Qantas
Bank points to each program: ratio and typical transfer time as listed when AwardTool last reviewed them, Aug 27, 2026.
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Skywards and Qantas booking windows: published and observed
| Program | Published booking window | Furthest departure observed | Routes with award space on 2+ dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates Skywards | 360 days | 361 days after Oct 16, 2026 | 683 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 353 days | 353 days after Oct 16, 2026 | 3,219 |
AwardTool scans departures up to 365 days ahead, so a longer published window can't be observed in full. Observations are a record, not a forecast. Compare booking windows across programs.
Airlines seen on Skywards and Qantas awards on shared routes
Shared routes where an airline appeared on each program's award itineraries in the shared cabins.
| Airline | Skywards routes | Qantas routes |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates (EK) | 556 | 471 |
| British Airways (BA) | 0 | 366 |
| Cathay Pacific (CX) | 0 | 365 |
| Air France (AF) | 0 | 326 |
| KLM (KL) | 0 | 309 |
| American Airlines (AA) | 0 | 297 |
| Japan Airlines (JL) | 0 | 233 |
| Finnair (AY) | 0 | 192 |
| Alaska Airlines (AS) | 0 | 188 |
| Qantas (QF) | 0 | 180 |
| China Airlines (CI) | 0 | 153 |
| Philippine Airlines (PR) | 0 | 149 |
| Malaysia Airlines (MH) | 0 | 139 |
| IBERIA (IB) | 0 | 107 |
| China Eastern (MU) | 0 | 90 |
| Condor (DE) | 0 | 85 |
| Royal Jordanian (RJ) | 0 | 79 |
| Jetstar Japan (GK) | 0 | 76 |
| EL AL (LY) | 0 | 64 |
| SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 0 | 51 |
| Oman Air (WY) | 0 | 51 |
| WestJet (WS) | 0 | 42 |
| Royal Air Maroc (AT) | 0 | 37 |
| Fiji Airways (FJ) | 0 | 27 |
| Qatar Airways (QR) | 0 | 24 |
| LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 0 | 13 |
| Bangkok Airways (PG) | 0 | 3 |
An airline appears here when it was part of an award itinerary the program showed. It isn't always the airline of the lowest award; another carrier code, JQ, also appeared.
Questions about Skywards vs Qantas
Which needs fewer miles or points for economy awards, Skywards or Qantas?
On the 553 routes where both showed economy award space in the last 30 days, Skywards needed fewer miles or points on 484 and Qantas on 69. The median difference was 12,600 miles or points in favor of Skywards. Miles and points are compared one to one, although their value differs.
Which needs fewer miles or points for business-class awards, Skywards or Qantas?
On the 514 routes where both showed business-class award space in the last 30 days, Skywards needed fewer miles or points on 422 and Qantas on 90, with the same price on 2 routes. The median difference was 25,250 miles or points in favor of Skywards. Miles and points are compared one to one, although their value differs.
Which banks transfer to both Emirates Skywards and Qantas Frequent Flyer?
Amex, Capital One and Citi transfer to both. Bilt transfers to Skywards only. Ratios as of AwardTool's review on Aug 27, 2026. Most transfers can't be reversed.
How far ahead did AwardTool see Skywards and Qantas award space?
Skywards: up to 361 days ahead (Oct 12, 2027). Qantas: up to 353 days ahead (Oct 4, 2027). AwardTool scans departures up to 365 days ahead from Oct 16, 2026, so this is a record, not a forecast.
Where did Skywards and Qantas both show the most award space?
Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) in economy (Skywards on 331 dates, Qantas on 350 dates); Melbourne (MEL) to London Heathrow (LHR) in economy (Skywards on 333 dates, Qantas on 347 dates); Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) in economy (Skywards on 329 dates, Qantas on 350 dates), counting departure dates with an open award in the last 30 days.