Lufthansa Miles & More vs Qantas Frequent Flyer: award prices compared
Lufthansa Miles & More and Qantas Frequent Flyer both showed award space in the same cabin on 47 routes in the last 30 days. In business class, Miles & More needed fewer miles or points on 45 of 47 shared routes; in premium economy, Miles & More on all 23.
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- Routes with both programs
- 47
- Cabin comparisons
- 90
- Miles & More routes
- 113
- Qantas routes
- 3,219
Miles & More 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 Miles & More | Fewer with Qantas | Same number | Median difference | Median taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 18,941 fewer miles or points with Miles & More | Miles & More $294.72, Qantas $302.87 |
| Premium Economy | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 30,600 fewer miles or points with Miles & More | Miles & More $508.29, Qantas $1,136.49 |
| Business Class | 47 | 45 | 2 | 0 | 31,600 fewer miles or points with Miles & More | Miles & More $498.46, Qantas $1,254.12 |
| First Class | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 191,014 fewer miles or points with Miles & More | Miles & More $1,028.69, Qantas $1,182.57 |
When Miles & More or Qantas came out ahead
What the last 30 days of observations show; award space changes daily.
- Fewer miles or points needed more often: Miles & More in business class, first class, premium economy and economy.
- Business class: Miles & More needed fewer miles or points on 45 of 47 shared business-class routes; the median difference was 31,600 miles or points in favor of Miles & More.
- Premium economy: Miles & More needed fewer miles or points on all 23 shared premium economy routes; the median difference was 30,600 miles or points in favor of Miles & More.
- Economy: Miles & More needed fewer miles or points on all 16 shared economy routes; the median difference was 18,941 miles or points in favor of Miles & More.
- First class: Miles & More needed fewer miles or points on all 4 shared first-class routes; the median difference was 191,014 miles or points in favor of Miles & More.
- Open dates: Miles & More showed business-class award space on more departure dates on 41 of 47 shared routes.
- Taxes and fees: on shared business-class routes the median was $498.46 with Miles & More and $1,254.12 with Qantas.
- Coverage: Miles & More showed award space on 2 or more dates on 113 routes and Qantas on 3,219 routes; 47 routes had both.
- Booking window: AwardTool saw Miles & More award space up to 357 days ahead (Oct 8, 2027) and Qantas up to 353 days ahead (Oct 4, 2027).
- Bank transfers: Amex, Capital One and Citi transfer to Qantas only.
Shared routes: Miles & More 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: 16 shared routes
| Route | Miles & More (miles) | Qantas (points) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 2,887 + $54.80323 dates · | 11,500 + $55.38316 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Stockholm (ARN) | 9,973 + $77.50312 dates · | 16,100 + $79.01321 dates · | Miles & More |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Munich (MUC) | 9,954 + $293.00321 dates · | 43,200 + $349.00296 dates · | Miles & More |
| Seattle (SEA) to Munich (MUC) | 11,024 + $293.00324 dates · | 43,500 + $95.20289 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Atlanta (ATL) | 8,405 + $400.79326 dates · | 29,000 + $424.43282 dates · | Miles & More |
| Brussels (BRU) to New York JFK | 16,090 + $332.19328 dates · | 34,700 + $172.74278 dates · | Miles & More |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Munich (MUC) | 8,821 + $293.00324 dates · | 34,700 + $346.20281 dates · | Miles & More |
| Munich (MUC) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 13,325 + $382.09324 dates · | 34,700 + $213.84260 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Denver (DEN) | 19,372 + $400.79321 dates · | 36,200 + $424.43258 dates · | Miles & More |
| Munich (MUC) to Charlotte (CLT) | 8,200 + $382.09324 dates · | 29,000 + $398.57248 dates · | Miles & More |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Munich (MUC) | 10,131 + $356.30319 dates · | 43,200 + $349.00240 dates · | Miles & More |
| New Delhi (DEL) to New York JFK | 47,500 + $77.5534 dates · | 53,100 + $362.53231 dates · | Miles & More |
| Barcelona (BCN) to Tampa (TPA) | 25,000 + $330.99162 dates · | 36,200 + $300.5689 dates · | Miles & More |
| Mumbai (BOM) to Munich (MUC) | 14,260 + $180.468 dates · | 31,900 + $188.72175 dates · | Miles & More |
| Madrid (MAD) to Tampa (TPA) | 25,000 + $296.4397 dates · | 29,000 + $305.1766 dates · | Miles & More |
| Mumbai (BOM) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 12,628 + $180.4616 dates · | 31,900 + $186.36124 dates · | Miles & More |
Premium Economy: 23 shared routes
| Route | Miles & More (miles) | Qantas (points) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York JFK to Frankfurt (FRA) | 42,500 + $111.80310 dates · | 66,700 + $1,648.40311 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 42,500 + $237.49321 dates · | 70,800 + $196.85293 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Seattle (SEA) | 36,381 + $592.39311 dates · | 82,300 + $196.75298 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 42,500 + $243.99320 dates · | 82,300 + $1,136.49288 dates · | Miles & More |
| New York JFK to Munich (MUC) | 42,500 + $111.90308 dates · | 66,700 + $1,648.40278 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Denver (DEN) | 44,748 + $592.39308 dates · | 82,300 + $1,136.49267 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 33,165 + $592.39284 dates · | 73,800 + $1,130.59282 dates · | Miles & More |
| Munich (MUC) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 42,500 + $225.89316 dates · | 70,800 + $1,116.54239 dates · | Miles & More |
| Brussels (BRU) to New York JFK | 40,240 + $527.99328 dates · | 66,700 + $1,065.72226 dates · | Miles & More |
| Munich (MUC) to Seattle (SEA) | 40,192 + $572.69317 dates · | 82,300 + $1,116.54216 dates · | Miles & More |
| Madrid (MAD) to Boston (BOS) | 27,522 + $508.29295 dates · | 59,800 + $1,089.01233 dates · | Miles & More |
| New York JFK to Brussels (BRU) | 42,500 + $112.10303 dates · | 66,700 + $1,648.70157 dates · | Miles & More |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 42,500 + $749.80124 dates · | 70,800 + $1,629.00308 dates · | Miles & More |
| Boston (BOS) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 42,500 + $591.80139 dates · | 69,700 + $783.50279 dates · | Miles & More |
| Boston (BOS) to Munich (MUC) | 42,500 + $591.80142 dates · | 69,700 + $1,716.30250 dates · | Miles & More |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 42,500 + $111.8053 dates · | 70,800 + $45.80303 dates · | Miles & More |
| Miami (MIA) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 42,500 + $111.8063 dates · | 73,100 + $1,667.10276 dates · | Miles & More |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 42,500 + $749.8043 dates · | 82,300 + $1,629.00275 dates · | Miles & More |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 42,500 + $111.809 dates · | 82,300 + $1,629.00253 dates · | Miles & More |
| Houston (IAH) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 42,500 + $752.702 dates · | 75,400 + $1,629.00223 dates · | Miles & More |
| Miami (MIA) to Munich (MUC) | 42,500 + $749.8063 dates · | 73,100 + $1,649.60157 dates · | Miles & More |
| New Delhi (DEL) to New York JFK | 70,000 + $461.055 dates · | 94,100 + $868.91137 dates · | Miles & More |
| Mumbai (BOM) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 41,288 + $299.1615 dates · | 81,000 + $204.4834 dates · | Miles & More |
Business Class: 47 shared routes
| Route | Miles & More (miles) | Qantas (points) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munich (MUC) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 9,574 + $119.70330 dates · | 21,000 + $78.21330 dates · | Miles & More |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 13,325 + $134.80330 dates · | 21,000 + $81.73328 dates · | Miles & More |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Munich (MUC) | 9,973 + $134.80330 dates · | 21,000 + $95.67327 dates · | Miles & More |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 16,774 + $130.90330 dates · | 21,000 + $81.76326 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Stockholm (ARN) | 17,638 + $128.30330 dates · | 31,500 + $79.01326 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 16,344 + $128.30330 dates · | 21,000 + $79.01325 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 10,800 + $135.30330 dates · | 21,000 + $86.39325 dates · | Miles & More |
| Brussels (BRU) to New York JFK | 47,615 + $963.59329 dates · | 79,900 + $1,031.83236 dates · · Mixed cabin | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to New York JFK | 34,565 + $1,033.19328 dates · | 79,900 + $1,117.49234 dates · · Mixed cabin | Miles & More |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 62,500 + $1,474.80329 dates · | 82,100 + $1,504.00220 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Atlanta (ATL) | 50,568 + $1,032.19298 dates · | 82,100 + $1,083.95242 dates · | Miles & More |
| Madrid (MAD) to Boston (BOS) | 28,405 + $942.09294 dates · | 73,400 + $166.84236 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 58,415 + $1,033.19324 dates · | 90,000 + $1,117.56205 dates · | Miles & More |
| New York JFK to Brussels (BRU) | 62,500 + $112.10330 dates · | 84,900 + $1,552.60195 dates · · Mixed cabin | Miles & More |
| Boston (BOS) to Munich (MUC) | 62,500 + $1,474.80321 dates · | 84,900 + $1,571.10185 dates · · Mixed cabin | Miles & More |
| Munich (MUC) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 62,500 + $225.89322 dates · | 90,000 + $1,101.20184 dates · | Miles & More |
| New York JFK to Frankfurt (FRA) | 62,500 + $111.80334 dates · | 84,500 + $1,523.40166 dates · · Mixed cabin | Miles & More |
| Boston (BOS) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 62,500 + $1,474.80323 dates · | 84,900 + $1,542.10172 dates · · Mixed cabin | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Denver (DEN) | 57,992 + $1,033.19297 dates · | 98,400 + $1,083.96196 dates · | Miles & More |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Munich (MUC) | 62,500 + $126.90326 dates · | 90,000 + $1,523.20158 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 57,907 + $1,032.19318 dates · | 110,700 + $1,123.34162 dates · · Mixed cabin | Miles & More |
| New York JFK to Munich (MUC) | 62,500 + $111.90331 dates · | 79,900 + $1,523.20146 dates · · Mixed cabin | Miles & More |
| Atlanta (ATL) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 62,500 + $346.60307 dates · · Mixed cabin | 82,100 + $1,504.00166 dates · | Miles & More |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 62,500 + $111.80327 dates · | 90,000 + $1,523.20142 dates · | Miles & More |
| Houston (IAH) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 62,500 + $349.00219 dates · · Mixed cabin | 94,100 + $1,504.00225 dates · · Mixed cabin | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Seattle (SEA) | 42,355 + $1,033.19317 dates · | 101,500 + $1,153.11121 dates · · Mixed cabin | Miles & More |
| Detroit (DTW) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 62,500 + $346.60292 dates · · Mixed cabin | 90,000 + $1,550.50143 dates · | Miles & More |
| Munich (MUC) to Charlotte (CLT) | 47,137 + $1,014.09283 dates · | 82,100 + $1,058.10146 dates · | Miles & More |
| Munich (MUC) to Seattle (SEA) | 44,155 + $1,012.99315 dates · | 106,100 + $1,254.12111 dates · · Mixed cabin | Miles & More |
| Miami (MIA) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 62,500 + $126.80328 dates · | 98,400 + $1,504.0097 dates · | Miles & More |
| Miami (MIA) to Munich (MUC) | 62,500 + $1,474.80324 dates · | 98,400 + $1,504.00100 dates · | Miles & More |
| Seattle (SEA) to Munich (MUC) | 62,500 + $354.60320 dates · · Mixed cabin | 106,100 + $1,604.00101 dates · · Mixed cabin | Miles & More |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 62,500 + $111.80323 dates · | 108,000 + $1,561.7084 dates · | Miles & More |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Munich (MUC) | 62,500 + $1,474.80319 dates · | 110,700 + $1,524.6086 dates · · Mixed cabin | Miles & More |
| Seattle (SEA) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 118,111 + $1,504.00318 dates · | 101,500 + $1,542.1087 dates · · Mixed cabin | Qantas |
| Denver (DEN) to Munich (MUC) | 62,500 + $346.60290 dates · · Mixed cabin | 103,800 + $1,524.60101 dates · · Mixed cabin | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 55,575 + $1,033.19220 dates · | 93,600 + $1,163.92150 dates · · Mixed cabin | Miles & More |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Munich (MUC) | 62,500 + $1,474.80274 dates · | 109,900 + $1,524.6081 dates · · Mixed cabin | Miles & More |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 62,500 + $1,474.80275 dates · | 108,000 + $1,474.7076 dates · | Miles & More |
| Charlotte (CLT) to Munich (MUC) | 62,500 + $346.60277 dates · · Mixed cabin | 82,100 + $1,504.0072 dates · | Miles & More |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 62,500 + $346.60214 dates · · Mixed cabin | 98,400 + $1,504.0077 dates · | Miles & More |
| Barcelona (BCN) to Tampa (TPA) | 26,605 + $906.13144 dates · | 93,600 + $1,055.0368 dates · · Mixed cabin | Miles & More |
| Charlotte (CLT) to Dublin (DUB) | 95,118 + $1,476.7081 dates · | 82,100 + $1,504.00111 dates · | Qantas |
| Mumbai (BOM) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 44,594 + $498.7611 dates · | 90,000 + $297.99125 dates · | Miles & More |
| Madrid (MAD) to Tampa (TPA) | 26,605 + $922.7362 dates · | 82,100 + $1,035.2949 dates · | Miles & More |
| Mumbai (BOM) to Munich (MUC) | 41,739 + $498.465 dates · | 90,000 + $299.8982 dates · | Miles & More |
| New Delhi (DEL) to New York JFK | 107,500 + $85.5520 dates · | 143,000 + $1,207.8851 dates · | Miles & More |
First Class: 4 shared routes
| Route | Miles & More (miles) | Qantas (points) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 101,508 + $1,504.00146 dates · | 260,200 + $926.007 dates · · Mixed cabin | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 75,965 + $1,038.7957 dates · | 299,300 + $1,458.1812 dates · | Miles & More |
| Mumbai (BOM) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 82,828 + $548.262 dates · | 147,800 + $849.1336 dates · | Miles & More |
| Munich (MUC) to Seattle (SEA) | 59,681 + $1,018.596 dates · | 299,300 + $1,439.132 dates · | Miles & More |
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 Miles & More and Qantas
Bank points to each program: ratio and typical transfer time as listed when AwardTool last reviewed them, Aug 27, 2026.
| Bank | Lufthansa Miles & More | Qantas Frequent Flyer |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Miles & More and Qantas booking windows: published and observed
| Program | Published booking window | Furthest departure observed | Routes with award space on 2+ dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & More | — | 357 days after Oct 16, 2026 | 113 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 353 days | 353 days after Oct 16, 2026 | 3,219 |
— means AwardTool lists no published booking window for the program. 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 Miles & More and Qantas awards on shared routes
Shared routes where an airline appeared on each program's award itineraries in the shared cabins.
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.
Questions about Miles & More vs Qantas
Which needs fewer miles or points for business-class awards, Miles & More or Qantas?
On the 47 routes where both showed business-class award space in the last 30 days, Miles & More needed fewer miles or points on 45 and Qantas on 2. The median difference was 31,600 miles or points in favor of Miles & More. Miles and points are compared one to one, although their value differs.
Which needs fewer miles or points for premium economy awards, Miles & More or Qantas?
On the 23 routes where both showed premium economy award space in the last 30 days, Miles & More needed fewer miles or points on 23 and Qantas on none. The median difference was 30,600 miles or points in favor of Miles & More. Miles and points are compared one to one, although their value differs.
Which banks transfer to both Lufthansa Miles & More and Qantas Frequent Flyer?
No bank AwardTool covers transfers to both. Amex, Capital One and Citi transfer to Qantas only. Ratios as of AwardTool's review on Aug 27, 2026. Most transfers can't be reversed.
How far ahead did AwardTool see Miles & More and Qantas award space?
Miles & More: up to 357 days ahead (Oct 8, 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 Miles & More and Qantas both show the most award space?
Munich (MUC) to London Heathrow (LHR) in business class (Miles & More on 330 dates, Qantas on 330 dates); London Heathrow (LHR) to Frankfurt (FRA) in business class (Miles & More on 330 dates, Qantas on 328 dates); London Heathrow (LHR) to Munich (MUC) in business class (Miles & More on 330 dates, Qantas on 327 dates), counting departure dates with an open award in the last 30 days.