Qantas Frequent Flyer vs United MileagePlus: award prices compared
Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus both showed award space in the same cabin on 1,636 routes in the last 30 days. In economy, Qantas needed fewer points or miles on 915 of 1,636 shared routes; in business class, MileagePlus on 621 of 1,205.
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- Routes with both programs
- 1,636
- Cabin comparisons
- 3,658
- Qantas routes
- 3,219
- MileagePlus routes
- 3,225
Qantas or MileagePlus: fewer points or miles by cabin
On each route where both programs showed award space in a cabin, the one whose lowest observed one-way award needed fewer points or miles. Points and miles are compared one to one; taxes are compared separately.
| Cabin | Shared routes | Fewer with Qantas | Fewer with MileagePlus | Same number | Median difference | Median taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 1,636 | 915 | 720 | 1 | 1,200 fewer points or miles with Qantas | Qantas $133.06, MileagePlus $22.40 |
| Premium Economy | 694 | 4 | 690 | 0 | 27,600 fewer points or miles with MileagePlus | Qantas $757.00, MileagePlus $31.75 |
| Business Class | 1,205 | 575 | 621 | 9 | 1,000 fewer points or miles with MileagePlus | Qantas $528.86, MileagePlus $42.09 |
| First Class | 123 | 42 | 81 | 0 | 14,500 fewer points or miles with MileagePlus | Qantas $1,069.38, MileagePlus $53.89 |
When Qantas or MileagePlus came out ahead
What the last 30 days of observations show; award space changes daily.
- Fewer points or miles needed more often: Qantas in economy; MileagePlus in business class, first class and premium economy.
- Economy: Qantas needed fewer points or miles on 915 of 1,636 shared economy routes; the median difference was 1,200 points or miles in favor of Qantas.
- Business class: MileagePlus needed fewer points or miles on 621 of 1,205 shared business-class routes; the median difference was 1,000 points or miles in favor of MileagePlus.
- Premium economy: MileagePlus needed fewer points or miles on 690 of 694 shared premium economy routes; the median difference was 27,600 points or miles in favor of MileagePlus.
- First class: MileagePlus needed fewer points or miles on 81 of 123 shared first-class routes; the median difference was 14,500 points or miles in favor of MileagePlus.
- Open dates: MileagePlus showed economy award space on more departure dates on 1,386 of 1,636 shared routes.
- Taxes and fees: on shared economy routes the median was $133.06 with Qantas and $22.40 with MileagePlus.
- Coverage: Qantas showed award space on 2 or more dates on 3,219 routes and MileagePlus on 3,225 routes; 1,636 routes had both.
- Booking window: AwardTool saw Qantas award space up to 353 days ahead (Oct 4, 2027) and MileagePlus up to 337 days ahead (Sep 18, 2027).
- Bank transfers: Amex, Capital One and Citi transfer to Qantas only; Bilt and Chase transfer to MileagePlus only.
Shared routes: Qantas and MileagePlus 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: 1,636 shared routes
The 50 of 1,636 routes with the most open dates.
| Route | Qantas (points) | MileagePlus (miles) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 48,200 + $163.20350 dates · | 38,600 + $97.99334 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 48,200 + $159.69350 dates · | 37,900 + $104.39333 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Melbourne (MEL) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 63,500 + $156.17347 dates · | 60,000 + $84.10314 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Brisbane (BNE) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 48,200 + $158.35330 dates · | 37,600 + $103.09329 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Seattle (SEA) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 34,700 + $29.00321 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60337 dates · | Qantas |
| Sydney (SYD) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 54,600 + $252.31327 dates · | 55,000 + $103.79330 dates · | Qantas |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Las Vegas (LAS) | 20,700 + $94.48327 dates · | 12,700 + $67.76330 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 29,000 + $264.88328 dates · | 40,000 + $79.99328 dates · | Qantas |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 36,200 + $349.00327 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60328 dates · | Qantas |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 29,000 + $349.00325 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60329 dates · | Qantas |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) | 51,800 + $229.00318 dates · | 52,100 + $5.60336 dates · | Qantas |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 29,000 + $349.00325 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60328 dates · | Qantas |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 51,800 + $29.00322 dates · | 50,600 + $5.60331 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Sydney (SYD) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 63,500 + $202.81346 dates · | 60,000 + $83.90307 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 52,800 + $289.30315 dates · | 37,900 + $72.79337 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD) | 5,700 + $26.34330 dates · | 12,500 + $20.50322 dates · | Qantas |
| Seattle (SEA) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 43,500 + $214.90317 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60335 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 28,200 + $239.78323 dates · | 40,000 + $79.99329 dates · | Qantas |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 43,200 + $349.00320 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60331 dates · | MileagePlus |
| New York JFK to London Heathrow (LHR) | 23,300 + $349.00318 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60332 dates · | Qantas |
| New York JFK to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 29,000 + $349.00317 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60333 dates · | Qantas |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 43,200 + $349.00321 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60329 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Cancun (CUN) | 20,700 + $142.30326 dates · | 20,000 + $137.34323 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Beijing Capital (PEK) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 23,000 + $35.09324 dates · | 17,500 + $13.40324 dates · | MileagePlus |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 43,200 + $349.00315 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60333 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) | 5,700 + $24.73327 dates · | 12,500 + $20.50321 dates · | Qantas |
| Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to New York JFK | 57,800 + $174.28322 dates · | 46,500 + $47.79326 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 23,000 + $70.45325 dates · | 17,500 + $45.30322 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL) | 14,400 + $49.14333 dates · | 22,500 + $26.40314 dates · | Qantas |
| Seattle (SEA) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 43,500 + $45.80318 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60329 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 23,000 + $65.18328 dates · | 17,500 + $23.50319 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Newark (EWR) | 23,300 + $5.60317 dates · | 15,000 + $5.60329 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Rome (FCO) | 43,200 + $349.00316 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60330 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Orlando (MCO) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 29,000 + $349.00319 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60327 dates · | Qantas |
| Boston (BOS) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 23,300 + $349.00315 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60330 dates · | Qantas |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 43,200 + $349.00322 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60323 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Miami (MIA) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 29,000 + $349.00315 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60329 dates · | Qantas |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 29,000 + $264.88316 dates · | 39,800 + $79.99328 dates · | Qantas |
| Newark (EWR) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 23,300 + $349.00312 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60331 dates · | Qantas |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Calgary (YYC) | 20,700 + $5.60321 dates · | 15,000 + $5.60322 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Phoenix (PHX) to Vancouver (YVR) | 20,700 + $5.60316 dates · | 13,200 + $5.60327 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Singapore (SIN) to Doha (DOH) | 34,700 + $215.63308 dates · | 55,000 + $52.85335 dates · | Qantas |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 52,800 + $326.80319 dates · | 51,700 + $5.60323 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Seattle (SEA) | 20,700 + $5.60313 dates · | 15,000 + $5.60329 dates · | MileagePlus |
| San Francisco (SFO) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 36,200 + $349.00314 dates · | 40,000 + $5.60328 dates · | Qantas |
| Sydney (SYD) to Adelaide (ADL) | 9,600 + $39.89326 dates · | 12,500 + $20.90316 dates · | Qantas |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 43,200 + $384.73320 dates · | 40,000 + $115.99321 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) | 23,000 + $83.57324 dates · | 22,500 + $35.00317 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Cincinnati (CVG) to Newark (EWR) | 9,200 + $5.60313 dates · | 15,000 + $5.60328 dates · | Qantas |
| Newark (EWR) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 57,800 + $203.60304 dates · | 55,000 + $5.60337 dates · | MileagePlus |
Premium Economy: 694 shared routes
The 50 of 694 routes with the most open dates.
| Route | Qantas (points) | MileagePlus (miles) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 97,100 + $236.35342 dates · | 70,000 + $97.99334 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 97,600 + $227.56345 dates · | 70,000 + $104.39330 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to New York JFK | 66,700 + $1,143.94326 dates · | 50,000 + $148.39335 dates · | MileagePlus |
| New York JFK to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) | 73,100 + $52.73317 dates · | 55,000 + $5.60329 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Brisbane (BNE) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 97,600 + $226.22314 dates · | 70,000 + $103.09328 dates · | MileagePlus |
| New York JFK to Frankfurt (FRA) | 66,700 + $1,648.40311 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60331 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Miami (MIA) | 94,100 + $436.09312 dates · | 65,000 + $61.69326 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 70,800 + $1,629.00308 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60329 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Miami (MIA) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 61,600 + $29.00307 dates · | 55,000 + $5.60329 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Houston (IAH) | 91,500 + $436.02300 dates · | 65,000 + $57.49335 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 70,800 + $75.31310 dates · | 50,000 + $79.99324 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Seattle (SEA) | 82,300 + $196.75298 dates · | 50,000 + $153.99335 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Newark (EWR) | 61,600 + $1,107.80301 dates · | 50,000 + $126.49327 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Sydney (SYD) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 113,900 + $252.60296 dates · | 70,000 + $103.79330 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 70,800 + $45.80303 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60322 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Manila (MNL) to San Francisco (SFO) | 98,200 + $292.29296 dates · | 65,000 + $33.69328 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Atlanta (ATL) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 70,800 + $1,629.00292 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60330 dates · | MileagePlus |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Newark (EWR) | 50,600 + $1,703.49295 dates · | 50,000 + $408.09327 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Houston (IAH) | 91,500 + $436.16294 dates · | 65,000 + $57.49327 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to New York JFK | 61,600 + $1,107.80300 dates · | 50,000 + $126.49320 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Beijing Capital (PEK) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 130,800 + $264.01282 dates · | 65,000 + $31.99336 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Boston (BOS) | 58,200 + $606.98285 dates · | 50,000 + $115.99330 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 70,800 + $196.85293 dates · | 50,000 + $148.39317 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 73,800 + $1,130.59282 dates · | 50,000 + $153.99327 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Atlanta (ATL) | 80,000 + $202.64287 dates · | 50,000 + $153.99321 dates · | MileagePlus |
| New York JFK to Madrid (MAD) | 50,600 + $1,629.00277 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60331 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to New York JFK | 66,700 + $1,115.33275 dates · | 50,000 + $110.29331 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 70,800 + $606.98285 dates · | 50,000 + $110.39321 dates · | MileagePlus |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to New York JFK | 50,600 + $1,703.49288 dates · | 50,000 + $408.09317 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 82,300 + $1,629.00275 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60329 dates · | MileagePlus |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Manila (MNL) | 98,200 + $376.00279 dates · | 71,500 + $17.30324 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 82,300 + $1,136.49288 dates · | 50,000 + $153.89314 dates · | MileagePlus |
| New York JFK to London Heathrow (LHR) | 50,600 + $1,629.00270 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60332 dates · | MileagePlus |
| New York JFK to Munich (MUC) | 66,700 + $1,648.40278 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60324 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 113,200 + $365.20273 dates · | 71,500 + $17.30329 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 69,700 + $642.50274 dates · | 50,000 + $79.99328 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Boston (BOS) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 69,700 + $783.50279 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60322 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 73,800 + $1,629.00273 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60328 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Newark (EWR) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 50,600 + $1,629.00269 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60331 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Miami (MIA) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) | 61,600 + $29.00278 dates · | 55,000 + $5.60320 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Seattle (SEA) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 82,300 + $45.80269 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60329 dates · | MileagePlus |
| New York JFK to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 61,600 + $1,629.00265 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60331 dates · | MileagePlus |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 61,600 + $1,703.63264 dates · | 50,000 + $408.09332 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Miami (MIA) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 73,100 + $1,667.10276 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60320 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Beijing Capital (PEK) to New York JFK | 114,000 + $560.19266 dates · | 65,000 + $37.59330 dates · | MileagePlus |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Atlanta (ATL) | 70,800 + $1,041.53263 dates · | 50,000 + $414.19331 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Boston (BOS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 58,200 + $757.00276 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60317 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Boston (BOS) | 112,200 + $269.81264 dates · | 65,000 + $78.39329 dates · | MileagePlus |
| St. Louis (STL) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 70,800 + $1,629.00272 dates · | 50,000 + $5.60321 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 67,400 + $612.82266 dates · | 50,000 + $110.49326 dates · | MileagePlus |
Business Class: 1,205 shared routes
The 50 of 1,205 routes with the most open dates.
| Route | Qantas (points) | MileagePlus (miles) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 121,700 + $125.87349 dates · · Mixed cabin | 278,600 + $104.39333 dates · | Qantas |
| Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 130,100 + $507.10344 dates · | 300,000 + $97.99334 dates · | Qantas |
| Singapore (SIN) to Doha (DOH) | 90,000 + $143.08327 dates · | 110,000 + $52.85328 dates · | Qantas |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD) | 19,300 + $55.70330 dates · | 30,000 + $20.50316 dates · | Qantas |
| Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) | 19,300 + $55.70327 dates · | 30,000 + $20.50318 dates · | Qantas |
| Brisbane (BNE) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 130,100 + $502.26312 dates · | 248,700 + $103.09328 dates · | Qantas |
| Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 46,000 + $65.44323 dates · | 45,000 + $23.50313 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Sydney (SYD) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 151,800 + $598.41306 dates · | 300,000 + $103.79329 dates · | Qantas |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) | 21,000 + $97.33323 dates · | 30,000 + $54.20309 dates · | Qantas |
| Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 21,000 + $71.60319 dates · | 30,000 + $23.40313 dates · | Qantas |
| Singapore (SIN) to Dubai (DXB) | 83,600 + $270.64308 dates · · Mixed cabin | 110,000 + $52.40322 dates · | Qantas |
| Dubai (DXB) to Singapore (SIN) | 83,600 + $273.49304 dates · · Mixed cabin | 110,000 + $36.80325 dates · | Qantas |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Lisbon (LIS) | 31,500 + $98.36336 dates · | 45,000 + $72.80290 dates · | Qantas |
| Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL) | 43,600 + $65.65333 dates · | 65,000 + $26.40293 dates · | Qantas |
| Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 21,000 + $65.18322 dates · | 30,000 + $23.40304 dates · | Qantas |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Bangkok (BKK) | 31,500 + $99.24311 dates · | 45,000 + $67.60314 dates · | Qantas |
| Sydney (SYD) to Adelaide (ADL) | 29,000 + $56.40326 dates · | 30,000 + $20.90299 dates · | Qantas |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Dubai (DXB) | 69,000 + $425.26304 dates · · Mixed cabin | 110,000 + $36.50318 dates · | Qantas |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 43,600 + $94.48304 dates · | 53,600 + $67.76317 dates · | Qantas |
| Manila (MNL) to Dubai (DXB) | 89,500 + $508.74325 dates · · Mixed cabin | 110,000 + $16.50295 dates · | Qantas |
| Seattle (SEA) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | 43,600 + $5.60302 dates · | 65,000 + $5.60317 dates · | Qantas |
| Singapore (SIN) to Bangkok (BKK) | 31,500 + $117.91312 dates · | 45,000 + $52.50307 dates · | Qantas |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 46,000 + $108.79315 dates · | 65,000 + $100.40303 dates · | Qantas |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Barcelona (BCN) | 31,500 + $95.67307 dates · | 30,000 + $89.60311 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 31,500 + $82.02302 dates · | 45,000 + $58.50315 dates · | Qantas |
| Singapore (SIN) to Bali (DPS) | 31,500 + $78.86320 dates · | 45,000 + $50.80296 dates · | Qantas |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Cairo (CAI) | 46,000 + $621.73310 dates · | 65,000 + $149.59305 dates · | Qantas |
| Malaga (AGP) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 31,500 + $32.51307 dates · | 45,000 + $29.50307 dates · | Qantas |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Newark (EWR) | 68,400 + $1,582.83286 dates · | 80,000 + $408.09327 dates · | Qantas |
| Singapore (SIN) to Jakarta (CGK) | 31,500 + $116.11306 dates · | 30,000 + $50.80307 dates · | MileagePlus |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Munich (MUC) | 21,000 + $95.67327 dates · | 30,000 + $72.80283 dates · | Qantas |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Cancun (CUN) | 38,200 + $86.25284 dates · · Mixed cabin | 36,000 + $62.85326 dates · | MileagePlus |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Athens (ATH) | 43,000 + $136.46304 dates · · Mixed cabin | 65,000 + $72.80305 dates · | Qantas |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Stockholm (ARN) | 31,500 + $79.01326 dates · | 45,000 + $67.40281 dates · | Qantas |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 82,100 + $1,616.10274 dates · | 80,000 + $408.09332 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) | 46,000 + $87.00318 dates · | 45,000 + $22.00286 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Munich (MUC) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 46,000 + $88.78298 dates · | 65,000 + $81.20304 dates · | Qantas |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Phoenix (PHX) | 43,600 + $94.48282 dates · | 60,900 + $67.76319 dates · | Qantas |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to New York JFK | 68,400 + $1,582.83283 dates · | 80,000 + $408.79317 dates · | Qantas |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to San Francisco (SFO) | 43,600 + $94.48280 dates · | 35,100 + $62.16320 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Cancun (CUN) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 38,200 + $109.79270 dates · · Mixed cabin | 36,000 + $80.79329 dates · | MileagePlus |
| New York JFK to Mexico City (MEX) | 43,600 + $86.25274 dates · | 35,000 + $62.85325 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Bali (DPS) to Singapore (SIN) | 31,500 + $44.36322 dates · | 45,000 + $13.50274 dates · | Qantas |
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) | 21,000 + $68.23306 dates · | 30,000 + $13.40290 dates · | Qantas |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 77,600 + $1,632.46275 dates · · Mixed cabin | 80,000 + $408.49320 dates · | Qantas |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Mumbai (BOM) | 62,100 + $135.10269 dates · · Mixed cabin | 65,000 + $38.70323 dates · | Qantas |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cancun (CUN) | 29,000 + $86.25263 dates · | 35,000 + $62.85329 dates · · Mixed cabin | Qantas |
| Madrid (MAD) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 31,500 + $34.52321 dates · | 45,000 + $22.20271 dates · | Qantas |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 82,100 + $1,044.25265 dates · | 80,000 + $110.59326 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Stockholm (ARN) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 31,500 + $30.06322 dates · | 45,000 + $27.10269 dates · | Qantas |
First Class: 123 shared routes
The 50 of 123 routes with the most open dates.
| Route | Qantas (points) | MileagePlus (miles) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (MEL) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 299,300 + $1,177.42320 dates · | 220,000 + $84.10217 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Sydney (SYD) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 299,300 + $1,180.71314 dates · | 220,000 + $87.90220 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Perth (PER) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 250,700 + $1,161.27317 dates · | 220,000 + $101.90210 dates · · Mixed cabin | MileagePlus |
| Brisbane (BNE) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 299,300 + $1,181.68306 dates · | 220,000 + $98.10188 dates · · Mixed cabin | MileagePlus |
| New Delhi (DEL) to Rome (FCO) | 147,800 + $861.7968 dates · | 165,000 + $24.06278 dates · | Qantas |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Rome (FCO) | 228,300 + $1,183.7750 dates · · Mixed cabin | 220,000 + $84.10296 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Sapporo (CTS) | 30,500 + taxes not reported320 dates · | 35,000 + $6.0021 dates · | Qantas |
| Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Sapporo (CTS) | 30,500 + taxes not reported312 dates · | 35,000 + $6.0025 dates · | Qantas |
| Newark (EWR) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 102,600 + $5.6016 dates · | 60,900 + $5.60320 dates · | MileagePlus |
| New York JFK to Los Angeles (LAX) | 102,600 + $5.6014 dates · | 30,000 + $5.60322 dates · | MileagePlus |
| New York JFK to San Francisco (SFO) | 102,600 + $5.608 dates · | 30,000 + $5.60326 dates · · Mixed cabin | MileagePlus |
| Sapporo (CTS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 30,500 + taxes not reported315 dates · | 35,000 + $6.0014 dates · | Qantas |
| Boston (BOS) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 102,600 + $5.607 dates · | 54,700 + $5.60321 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Boston (BOS) | 102,600 + $5.6014 dates · | 55,600 + $5.60314 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Sapporo (CTS) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 30,500 + taxes not reported313 dates · | 35,000 + $6.1014 dates · | Qantas |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Seattle (SEA) | 299,300 + $1,418.063 dates · | 200,000 + $115.99320 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Newark (EWR) to San Francisco (SFO) | 102,600 + $5.606 dates · | 30,000 + $5.60316 dates · · Mixed cabin | MileagePlus |
| San Francisco (SFO) to New York JFK | 102,600 + $5.603 dates · | 30,000 + $5.60318 dates · · Mixed cabin | MileagePlus |
| Portland (PDX) to Newark (EWR) | 118,700 + $5.602 dates · · Mixed cabin | 58,700 + $5.60317 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Orange County (SNA) to Newark (EWR) | 102,600 + $5.602 dates · | 71,200 + $5.60317 dates · | MileagePlus |
| New Delhi (DEL) to Sydney (SYD) | 273,400 + $1,321.7019 dates · | 140,000 + $63.26295 dates · | MileagePlus |
| New Delhi (DEL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 147,800 + $850.6933 dates · | 165,000 + $24.06276 dates · | Qantas |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 196,600 + $899.1127 dates · | 220,000 + $35.10280 dates · | Qantas |
| Melbourne (MEL) to New Delhi (DEL) | 273,400 + $996.2014 dates · | 140,000 + $88.30292 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 299,300 + $1,161.5611 dates · | 220,000 + $84.10293 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 196,600 + $847.0018 dates · | 220,000 + $22.00282 dates · | Qantas |
| New Delhi (DEL) to Melbourne (MEL) | 257,300 + $975.7037 dates · · Mixed cabin | 140,000 + $50.46261 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Sydney (SYD) to New Delhi (DEL) | 273,400 + $999.696 dates · | 140,000 + $91.90290 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Brisbane (BNE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 257,800 + $1,204.7513 dates · · Mixed cabin | 220,000 + $90.20278 dates · · Mixed cabin | MileagePlus |
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 155,200 + $300.3670 dates · | 220,000 + $13.40221 dates · | Qantas |
| Singapore (SIN) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 205,000 + $875.9945 dates · | 220,000 + $50.80241 dates · | Qantas |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 205,000 + $1,067.5026 dates · | 220,000 + $197.20255 dates · · Mixed cabin | Qantas |
| Sydney (SYD) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 260,200 + $859.7826 dates · · Mixed cabin | 220,000 + $87.90250 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Dubai (DXB) to Sydney (SYD) | 234,500 + $762.4271 dates · | 220,000 + $76.00204 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to New Delhi (DEL) | 147,800 + $884.2517 dates · | 165,000 + $201.70257 dates · | Qantas |
| Sydney (SYD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 234,000 + $1,206.7911 dates · · Mixed cabin | 220,000 + $87.90262 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bangkok (BKK) | 196,600 + $1,069.3829 dates · | 220,000 + $199.10240 dates · · Mixed cabin | Qantas |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Zurich (ZRH) | 299,300 + $1,163.6534 dates · | 220,000 + $84.10227 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco (SFO) | 300,600 + $1,009.612 dates · · Mixed cabin | 172,800 + $52.69250 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Rome (FCO) to Melbourne (MEL) | 299,300 + $1,283.0760 dates · | 220,000 + $70.90188 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Rome (FCO) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) | 205,000 + $907.7560 dates · | 220,000 + $65.70179 dates · · Mixed cabin | Qantas |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Mumbai (BOM) | 273,400 + $1,076.8014 dates · | 220,000 + $9.30214 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Singapore (SIN) | 205,000 + $1,067.5033 dates · | 220,000 + $197.40192 dates · | Qantas |
| New York JFK to Kolkata (CCU) | 246,400 + $900.0012 dates · · Mixed cabin | 220,000 + $5.60206 dates · · Mixed cabin | MileagePlus |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Mumbai (BOM) | 273,400 + $1,076.704 dates · | 220,000 + $9.30210 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Bangalore (BLR) to San Francisco (SFO) | 257,300 + $1,083.3315 dates · · Mixed cabin | 220,000 + $45.15194 dates · · Mixed cabin | MileagePlus |
| New Delhi (DEL) to New York JFK | 227,800 + $1,065.3714 dates · · Mixed cabin | 220,000 + $42.65195 dates · | MileagePlus |
| New York JFK to Bangalore (BLR) | 227,800 + $905.2013 dates · · Mixed cabin | 220,000 + $10.80196 dates · · Mixed cabin | MileagePlus |
| Sydney (SYD) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 299,300 + $1,164.8628 dates · | 220,000 + $87.70177 dates · | MileagePlus |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 205,000 + $881.6634 dates · | 220,000 + $47.00169 dates · · Mixed cabin | Qantas |
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 Qantas and MileagePlus
Bank points to each program: ratio and typical transfer time as listed when AwardTool last reviewed them, Aug 27, 2026.
| Bank | Qantas Frequent Flyer | United MileagePlus |
|---|---|---|
| American Express Membership Rewards | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Bilt Rewards | — | 1:1 · Instant |
| Capital One Miles | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| Chase Ultimate Rewards | — | 1:1 · Instant |
| Citi ThankYou Points | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Qantas and MileagePlus booking windows: published and observed
| Program | Published booking window | Furthest departure observed | Routes with award space on 2+ dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 353 days | 353 days after Oct 16, 2026 | 3,219 |
| United MileagePlus | 337 days | 337 days after Oct 16, 2026 | 3,225 |
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 Qantas and MileagePlus awards on shared routes
Shared routes where an airline appeared on each program's award itineraries in the shared cabins.
| Airline | Qantas routes | MileagePlus routes |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 0 | 1,286 |
| American Airlines (AA) | 1,209 | 0 |
| Air Canada (AC) | 0 | 847 |
| British Airways (BA) | 823 | 0 |
| Lufthansa (LH) | 0 | 756 |
| Alaska Airlines (AS) | 675 | 52 |
| SWISS (LX) | 0 | 711 |
| JetBlue (B6) | 0 | 703 |
| Air France (AF) | 700 | 0 |
| KLM (KL) | 692 | 0 |
| Turkish Airlines (TK) | 0 | 678 |
| Singapore Airlines (SQ) | 0 | 614 |
| Austrian (OS) | 0 | 598 |
| Lufthansa City Airlines (VL) | 0 | 595 |
| Emirates (EK) | 541 | 25 |
| Cathay Pacific (CX) | 536 | 0 |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 0 | 519 |
| LOT Polish Airlines (LO) | 0 | 517 |
| Aer Lingus (EI) | 0 | 495 |
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 0 | 474 |
| EVA Air (BR) | 0 | 439 |
| ANA (NH) | 0 | 432 |
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 0 | 431 |
| Air Dolomiti (EN) | 0 | 419 |
| IBERIA (IB) | 365 | 0 |
| Japan Airlines (JL) | 365 | 0 |
| Eurowings Discover (4Y) | 0 | 344 |
| Eurowings (EW) | 0 | 338 |
| Finnair (AY) | 328 | 0 |
| Air China (CA) | 0 | 327 |
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 Qantas vs MileagePlus
Which needs fewer points or miles for economy awards, Qantas or MileagePlus?
On the 1,636 routes where both showed economy award space in the last 30 days, Qantas needed fewer points or miles on 915 and MileagePlus on 720, with the same price on KIX–HKG. The median difference was 1,200 points or miles in favor of Qantas. Points and miles are compared one to one, although their value differs.
Which needs fewer points or miles for business-class awards, Qantas or MileagePlus?
On the 1,205 routes where both showed business-class award space in the last 30 days, Qantas needed fewer points or miles on 575 and MileagePlus on 621, with the same price on 9 routes. The median difference was 1,000 points or miles in favor of MileagePlus. Points and miles are compared one to one, although their value differs.
Which banks transfer to both Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus?
No bank AwardTool covers transfers to both. Amex, Capital One and Citi transfer to Qantas only. Bilt and Chase transfer to MileagePlus only. Ratios as of AwardTool's review on Aug 27, 2026. Most transfers can't be reversed.
How far ahead did AwardTool see Qantas and MileagePlus award space?
Qantas: up to 353 days ahead (Oct 4, 2027). MileagePlus: up to 337 days ahead (Sep 18, 2027). AwardTool scans departures up to 365 days ahead from Oct 16, 2026, so this is a record, not a forecast.
Where did Qantas and MileagePlus both show the most award space?
Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) in economy (Qantas on 350 dates, MileagePlus on 334 dates); Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) in economy (Qantas on 350 dates, MileagePlus on 333 dates); Frankfurt (FRA) to New York JFK in premium economy (Qantas on 326 dates, MileagePlus on 335 dates), counting departure dates with an open award in the last 30 days.