Qantas Frequent Flyer vs Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: award prices compared
Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club both showed award space in the same cabin on 1,507 routes in the last 30 days. In economy, Virgin Atlantic needed fewer points on 1,096 of 1,460 shared routes; in business class, Virgin Atlantic on 572 of 677.
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- Routes with both programs
- 1,507
- Cabin comparisons
- 2,716
- Qantas routes
- 3,219
- Virgin Atlantic routes
- 2,963
Qantas or Virgin Atlantic: fewer 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 points. Both programs' points are compared one to one; taxes are compared separately.
| Cabin | Shared routes | Fewer with Qantas | Fewer with Virgin Atlantic | Same number | Median difference | Median taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 1,460 | 363 | 1,096 | 1 | 8,000 fewer points with Virgin Atlantic | Qantas $138.26, Virgin Atlantic $100.67 |
| Premium Economy | 576 | 14 | 562 | 0 | 46,200 fewer points with Virgin Atlantic | Qantas $650.03, Virgin Atlantic $311.80 |
| Business Class | 677 | 105 | 572 | 0 | 16,000 fewer points with Virgin Atlantic | Qantas $425.26, Virgin Atlantic $322.10 |
| First Class | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 23,400 fewer points with Qantas | Qantas $5.60, Virgin Atlantic $5.60 |
When Qantas or Virgin Atlantic came out ahead
What the last 30 days of observations show; award space changes daily.
- Fewer points needed more often: Qantas in first class; Virgin Atlantic in business class, premium economy and economy.
- Economy: Virgin Atlantic needed fewer points on 1,096 of 1,460 shared economy routes; the median difference was 8,000 points in favor of Virgin Atlantic.
- Business class: Virgin Atlantic needed fewer points on 572 of 677 shared business-class routes; the median difference was 16,000 points in favor of Virgin Atlantic.
- Premium economy: Virgin Atlantic needed fewer points on 562 of 576 shared premium economy routes; the median difference was 46,200 points in favor of Virgin Atlantic.
- First class: Qantas needed fewer points on 2 of 3 shared first-class routes; the median difference was 23,400 points in favor of Qantas.
- Open dates: Qantas showed economy award space on more departure dates on 1,330 of 1,460 shared routes.
- Taxes and fees: on shared economy routes the median was $138.26 with Qantas and $100.67 with Virgin Atlantic.
- Coverage: Qantas showed award space on 2 or more dates on 3,219 routes and Virgin Atlantic on 2,963 routes; 1,507 routes had both.
- Booking window: AwardTool saw Qantas award space up to 353 days ahead (Oct 4, 2027) and Virgin Atlantic up to 331 days ahead (Sep 12, 2027).
- Bank transfers: Amex, Capital One and Citi transfer to both; Bilt, Chase and Wells Fargo transfer to Virgin Atlantic only.
Shared routes: Qantas and Virgin Atlantic 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: 1,460 shared routes
The 66 of 1,460 routes with the most open dates.
| Route | Qantas (points) | Virgin Atlantic (points) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore (SIN) to Bangkok (BKK) | 16,100 + $52.68345 dates · | 12,500 + $150.71314 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Singapore (SIN) | 16,100 + $36.52326 dates · | 12,500 + $133.00318 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Orlando (MCO) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 29,000 + $349.00319 dates · | 7,500 + $161.10323 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Sydney (SYD) to Singapore (SIN) | 29,000 + $111.52344 dates · | 32,500 + $189.00280 dates · | Qantas |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 36,200 + $509.65293 dates · | 9,000 + $334.73330 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Santiago (SCL) to Bogotá (BOG) | 28,200 + $51.05316 dates · | 25,000 + $51.55307 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Copenhagen (CPH) | 11,500 + $175.65320 dates · | 4,000 + $99.78302 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Seattle (SEA) to Portland (PDX) | 11,500 + $5.60293 dates · | 7,500 + $5.60329 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 23,000 + $119.82306 dates · | 9,000 + $175.29315 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Manila (MNL) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 23,000 + $60.69324 dates · | 17,000 + $110.30294 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Santiago (SCL) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 23,000 + $36.05318 dates · | 25,000 + $36.55300 dates · | Qantas |
| New York JFK to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 48,200 + $384.00305 dates · | 12,500 + $298.30309 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Zurich (ZRH) | 11,500 + $175.65314 dates · | 4,000 + $99.78299 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Portland (PDX) to Seattle (SEA) | 11,500 + $5.60290 dates · | 7,500 + $5.60323 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Santiago (SCL) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) | 23,000 + $36.05315 dates · | 25,000 + $36.55297 dates · | Qantas |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Stockholm (ARN) | 16,100 + $175.65321 dates · | 7,000 + $94.82290 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Washington National (DCA) to New York JFK | 9,200 + $5.60314 dates · | 7,500 + $5.60295 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 11,500 + $175.65317 dates · | 4,000 + $99.78289 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Prague (PRG) | 11,500 + $175.65317 dates · | 4,000 + $99.78288 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 11,500 + $5.60303 dates · | 7,500 + $5.60302 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Bangkok (BKK) | 43,500 + $154.81314 dates · | 21,000 + $317.08290 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 13,800 + $5.60297 dates · | 11,000 + $5.60307 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJC) | 11,500 + $5.60297 dates · | 7,500 + $5.60306 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Santiago (SCL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 43,200 + $72.59304 dates · | 37,500 + $78.54298 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 11,500 + $79.01321 dates · | 4,000 + $73.76280 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Prague (PRG) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 11,500 + $110.01323 dates · | 4,000 + $35.40278 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Brussels (BRU) | 11,500 + $28.02326 dates · | 4,000 + $100.12274 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Munich (MUC) | 11,500 + $175.65321 dates · | 4,000 + $99.78279 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Orlando (MCO) | 29,000 + $515.30278 dates · | 7,500 + $328.00322 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Santiago (SCL) to Miami (MIA) | 29,000 + $66.99300 dates · | 37,500 + $78.54299 dates · | Qantas |
| Stockholm (ARN) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 16,100 + $90.60320 dates · | 7,000 + $10.79278 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Nashville (BNA) to Washington National (DCA) | 9,200 + $5.60308 dates · | 11,000 + $5.60289 dates · | Qantas |
| New York JFK to Boston (BOS) | 9,200 + $5.60307 dates · | 7,500 + $5.60290 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 43,500 + $54.16298 dates · | 21,000 + $189.60298 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland (PDX) | 13,800 + $5.60290 dates · | 11,000 + $5.60306 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Singapore (SIN) | 24,700 + $104.74343 dates · | 32,500 + $185.72253 dates · | Qantas |
| San Diego (SAN) to Minneapolis (MSP) | 20,700 + $5.60302 dates · | 18,500 + $5.60294 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Santiago (SCL) to Lima (LIM) | 23,000 + $51.05310 dates · | 25,000 + $51.55285 dates · | Qantas |
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Manila (MNL) | 23,000 + $50.05316 dates · | 17,000 + $110.10278 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 13,800 + $5.60303 dates · | 11,000 + $5.60291 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 11,500 + $55.38316 dates · | 4,000 + $50.54277 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Copenhagen (CPH) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 11,500 + $123.71316 dates · | 4,000 + $47.86277 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Orlando (MCO) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 20,700 + $5.60309 dates · | 22,000 + $5.60283 dates · | Qantas |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Munich (MUC) | 11,500 + $126.42321 dates · | 4,000 + $50.54270 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New York LaGuardia (LGA) | 20,700 + $5.60305 dates · | 16,500 + $5.60286 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to Santiago (SCL) | 36,200 + $29.00299 dates · | 37,500 + $40.55291 dates · | Qantas |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Tampa (TPA) | 20,700 + $5.60310 dates · | 22,000 + $5.60280 dates · | Qantas |
| Sydney (SYD) to Bangkok (BKK) | 29,000 + $113.21323 dates · | 31,000 + $188.87267 dates · | Qantas |
| Miami (MIA) to Santiago (SCL) | 29,000 + $29.00299 dates · | 37,500 + $40.55290 dates · | Qantas |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Vienna (VIE) | 11,500 + $175.65320 dates · | 4,000 + $99.78268 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 23,000 + $87.62297 dates · | 9,000 + $141.31291 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 9,200 + $5.60293 dates · | 7,500 + $5.60295 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Seattle (SEA) | 20,700 + $5.60313 dates · | 18,500 + $5.60275 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Portland (PDX) to New York JFK | 23,300 + $5.60298 dates · | 22,000 + $5.60290 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Denver (DEN) | 13,800 + $5.60302 dates · | 11,000 + $5.60284 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Pittsburgh (PIT) to New York JFK | 9,200 + $5.60306 dates · | 7,500 + $5.60280 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Santiago (SCL) to New York JFK | 36,200 + $72.59306 dates · | 37,500 + $78.54280 dates · | Qantas |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 11,500 + $175.65305 dates · | 4,000 + $99.78280 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 23,000 + $76.49322 dates · | 18,500 + $113.00262 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle (SEA) | 13,800 + $5.60297 dates · | 11,000 + $5.60287 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 11,500 + $149.64313 dates · | 4,000 + $73.76270 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Bangkok (BKK) | 23,000 + $119.97312 dates · | 15,500 + $19.03271 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Santiago (SCL) | 43,200 + $29.00299 dates · | 37,500 + $40.55284 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Phoenix (PHX) to New York JFK | 20,700 + $5.60314 dates · | 22,000 + $5.60269 dates · | Qantas |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Seattle (SEA) | 11,500 + $74.88302 dates · | 7,500 + $50.73279 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 11,500 + $102.41318 dates · | 4,000 + $99.78262 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
Premium Economy: 576 shared routes
The 65 of 576 routes with the most open dates.
| Route | Qantas (points) | Virgin Atlantic (points) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago (SCL) to Miami (MIA) | 61,600 + $66.99305 dates · | 65,000 + $90.09311 dates · | Qantas |
| Miami (MIA) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 61,600 + $29.00307 dates · | 65,000 + $52.10304 dates · | Qantas |
| New York JFK to Mumbai (BOM) | 94,100 + $621.40282 dates · | 21,000 + $538.20321 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Atlanta (ATL) | 70,800 + $1,041.53263 dates · | 13,500 + $630.84328 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Miami (MIA) | 70,800 + $1,041.53252 dates · | 13,500 + $630.84325 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to New Delhi (DEL) | 94,100 + $621.50268 dates · | 21,000 + $538.80305 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Orlando (MCO) | 70,800 + $1,003.30252 dates · | 13,500 + $630.97320 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Atlanta (ATL) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 70,800 + $1,579.00233 dates · | 13,500 + $293.30327 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 85,000 + $1,145.61230 dates · | 15,000 + $600.27327 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Miami (MIA) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 61,600 + $1,629.00230 dates · | 13,500 + $293.80325 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Orlando (MCO) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 70,800 + $1,629.00232 dates · | 13,500 + $293.30317 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 128,500 + $33.00249 dates · | 33,000 + $535.00291 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to Bangalore (BLR) | 108,300 + $607.50228 dates · | 21,000 + $540.80311 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Miami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG) | 36,200 + $60.63278 dates · | 35,000 + $55.55256 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO) | 81,500 + $1,047.18200 dates · | 16,500 + $650.51319 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 81,500 + $1,047.18189 dates · | 16,500 + $630.97329 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Las Vegas (LAS) | 78,900 + $1,047.32197 dates · | 16,500 + $630.97315 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Johannesburg (JNB) | 85,000 + $411.45289 dates · | 19,000 + $329.33218 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 85,000 + $387.70182 dates · | 25,000 + $180.86324 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 73,800 + $1,629.00177 dates · | 16,500 + $293.80328 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Las Vegas (LAS) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 78,900 + $1,629.00171 dates · | 16,500 + $293.30316 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Seoul Incheon (ICN) to New York JFK | 130,800 + $88.46202 dates · | 36,000 + $430.12283 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 130,800 + $875.80187 dates · | 33,000 + $535.00293 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| San Francisco (SFO) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 81,500 + $1,629.00163 dates · | 16,500 + $293.30317 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to New York JFK | 66,700 + $1,143.94326 dates · | 24,000 + $331.23152 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to New York JFK | 61,600 + $1,107.80300 dates · | 14,500 + $367.04167 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Tampa (TPA) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 70,800 + $1,629.00209 dates · | 22,500 + $293.30252 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Mumbai (BOM) | 135,500 + $1,699.40138 dates · | 27,000 + $538.20322 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New Delhi (DEL) to New York JFK | 94,100 + $868.91137 dates · | 21,000 + $538.45316 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Miami (MIA) to Lima (LIM) | 57,500 + $111.63160 dates · | 35,000 + $55.55284 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to New York JFK | 66,700 + $1,115.33275 dates · | 14,500 + $372.87159 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Mumbai (BOM) to New York JFK | 94,100 + $881.1297 dates · | 21,000 + $519.29325 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Dubai (DXB) | 58,200 + $412.87272 dates · | 24,000 + $280.09147 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Dubai (DXB) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 58,200 + $294.44297 dates · | 24,000 + $181.08119 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Dubai (DXB) | 58,200 + $400.45257 dates · | 24,000 + $236.51157 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Mumbai (BOM) | 130,800 + $316.70102 dates · | 27,000 + $538.20311 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 67,400 + $612.82266 dates · | 14,500 + $373.38145 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to Frankfurt (FRA) | 66,700 + $1,648.40311 dates · | 24,000 + $150.60100 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Boston (BOS) | 58,200 + $606.98285 dates · | 14,500 + $373.45123 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to Helsinki (HEL) | 70,800 + $207.00318 dates · | 24,000 + $179.8089 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Madrid (MAD) to New York JFK | 50,600 + $1,083.22269 dates · | 24,000 + $260.44134 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 98,200 + $384.89172 dates · | 42,000 + $219.03228 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 81,500 + $662.62254 dates · | 20,500 + $372.75144 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Bangalore (BLR) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 85,000 + $436.7783 dates · | 10,500 + $217.73314 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Bangalore (BLR) | 130,800 + $318.7098 dates · | 46,500 + $540.20298 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Dubai (DXB) to Prague (PRG) | 66,100 + $106.43274 dates · | 28,000 + $170.18119 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Seattle (SEA) | 70,800 + $1,041.53199 dates · | 16,500 + $661.21191 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Cape Town (CPT) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 98,200 + $385.10196 dates · | 26,000 + $180.81193 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Newark (EWR) | 61,600 + $1,107.80301 dates · | 24,000 + $319.3087 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Milan Malpensa (MXP) to New York JFK | 61,600 + $1,025.90247 dates · | 24,000 + $262.95141 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 67,400 + $629.64263 dates · | 14,500 + $367.72123 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 70,800 + $75.31310 dates · | 24,000 + $184.0675 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Miami (MIA) to Santiago (SCL) | 59,500 + $45.63248 dates · | 65,000 + $52.10134 dates · | Qantas |
| Seattle (SEA) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 70,800 + $1,629.00199 dates · | 16,500 + $293.60183 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 61,600 + $1,629.00265 dates · | 14,500 + $314.40116 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to Madrid (MAD) | 50,600 + $1,629.00277 dates · | 24,000 + $179.90102 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Istanbul (IST) to New York JFK | 81,200 + $1,103.86206 dates · | 33,000 + $233.38172 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Venice (VCE) to New York JFK | 66,700 + $1,047.47230 dates · | 24,000 + $265.12148 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Atlanta (ATL) | 114,000 + $613.7254 dates · | 43,500 + $445.99322 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to Munich (MUC) | 66,700 + $1,648.40278 dates · | 24,000 + $150.6097 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Barcelona (BCN) to New York JFK | 61,600 + $1,078.63243 dates · | 24,000 + $258.82130 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT) | 98,200 + $411.45236 dates · | 19,000 + $382.50136 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Boston (BOS) | 58,200 + $623.75263 dates · | 14,500 + $367.35108 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Dubai (DXB) to Stockholm (ARN) | 66,100 + $106.43260 dates · | 24,000 + $181.08111 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| San Francisco (SFO) to New Delhi (DEL) | 130,800 + $316.9081 dates · | 30,500 + $539.30290 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
Business Class: 677 shared routes
The 66 of 677 routes with the most open dates.
| Route | Qantas (points) | Virgin Atlantic (points) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore (SIN) to Bangkok (BKK) | 31,500 + $117.91312 dates · | 30,000 + $150.71320 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Prague (PRG) | 21,000 + $177.41322 dates · | 8,000 + $101.53294 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Singapore (SIN) | 31,500 + $104.92292 dates · | 30,000 + $133.00322 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Budapest (BUD) | 31,500 + $177.41318 dates · | 23,500 + $122.15294 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Prague (PRG) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 21,000 + $111.76326 dates · | 8,000 + $37.00286 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Stockholm (ARN) | 31,500 + $177.41328 dates · | 15,500 + $94.82283 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to New York JFK | 68,400 + $1,582.83283 dates · | 29,000 + $970.16326 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Copenhagen (CPH) | 21,000 + $177.41324 dates · | 8,000 + $101.53282 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Munich (MUC) | 21,000 + $177.41326 dates · | 8,000 + $101.53280 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Budapest (BUD) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 31,500 + $121.73320 dates · | 23,500 + $65.30286 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Helsinki (HEL) | 31,500 + $91.23329 dates · | 25,000 + $98.03274 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Stockholm (ARN) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 31,500 + $92.27324 dates · | 15,500 + $10.79276 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Vienna (VIE) | 21,000 + $177.41326 dates · | 8,000 + $101.53272 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Brussels (BRU) | 21,000 + $28.02327 dates · | 8,000 + $101.87270 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Helsinki (HEL) | 31,500 + $112.33325 dates · | 23,500 + $122.16272 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Lisbon (LIS) | 31,500 + $98.36336 dates · | 25,000 + $98.03261 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 21,000 + $81.76326 dates · | 8,000 + $78.68270 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Stockholm (ARN) | 31,500 + $79.01326 dates · | 23,500 + $106.01270 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Copenhagen (CPH) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 21,000 + $125.58323 dates · | 8,000 + $49.73271 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Munich (MUC) | 21,000 + $95.67327 dates · | 8,000 + $98.03267 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Tel Aviv (TLV) | 46,000 + $99.99307 dates · | 30,000 + $291.84286 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 21,000 + $79.01325 dates · | 8,000 + $75.51268 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Vienna (VIE) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 21,000 + $133.62324 dates · | 8,000 + $57.75266 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 21,000 + $108.83319 dates · | 8,000 + $101.53268 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 21,000 + $151.39314 dates · | 8,000 + $75.51273 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 21,000 + $92.98320 dates · | 8,000 + $79.18267 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Rome (FCO) | 31,500 + $177.41312 dates · | 25,000 + $101.53274 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Budapest (BUD) | 31,500 + $154.55321 dates · | 25,000 + $78.68265 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Oslo (OSL) | 31,500 + $95.67324 dates · | 15,500 + $74.13260 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Manchester (MAN) | 21,000 + $177.41310 dates · | 8,000 + $101.53273 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Manila (MNL) | 46,000 + $74.13310 dates · | 37,000 + $120.30273 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Rome (FCO) | 31,500 + $101.06318 dates · | 25,000 + $98.03265 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 21,000 + $177.41308 dates · | 8,000 + $101.53273 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Atlanta (ATL) | 82,100 + $1,588.49254 dates · | 47,500 + $1,014.14326 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 77,600 + $1,632.46275 dates · · Mixed cabin | 29,000 + $970.30305 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Miami (MIA) | 82,100 + $1,582.83256 dates · | 29,000 + $970.30324 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Manchester (MAN) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 21,000 + $160.08306 dates · | 8,000 + $85.07274 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Munich (MUC) | 21,000 + $154.55314 dates · | 8,000 + $78.68264 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Zurich (ZRH) | 21,000 + $95.67316 dates · | 8,000 + $98.03262 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Zurich (ZRH) | 21,000 + $177.41297 dates · | 8,000 + $101.53280 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Zurich (ZRH) | 21,000 + $154.55312 dates · | 8,000 + $78.68263 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Stockholm (ARN) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 31,500 + $30.06322 dates · | 15,500 + $10.79252 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Manila (MNL) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 46,000 + $60.69313 dates · | 37,000 + $110.30260 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Madrid (MAD) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 31,500 + $34.52321 dates · | 25,000 + $47.36250 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Munich (MUC) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 21,000 + $140.62297 dates · | 8,000 + $64.75272 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Madrid (MAD) | 31,500 + $106.49310 dates · | 25,000 + $101.53257 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Prague (PRG) | 21,000 + $154.55329 dates · | 8,000 + $78.68237 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 46,000 + $116.62305 dates · | 43,000 + $144.80257 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Boston (BOS) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 73,400 + $1,504.00260 dates · | 29,000 + $690.30301 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Rome (FCO) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 31,500 + $68.65319 dates · | 25,000 + $63.06242 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Dublin (DUB) | 21,000 + $177.41301 dates · | 8,000 + $101.53258 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Budapest (BUD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 31,500 + $121.73311 dates · | 25,000 + $46.80248 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Singapore (SIN) | 61,600 + $144.55335 dates · | 90,500 + $185.72224 dates · | Qantas |
| Tel Aviv (TLV) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 46,000 + $38.51293 dates · | 30,000 + $150.17266 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Athens (ATH) | 43,000 + $217.35281 dates · · Mixed cabin | 29,500 + $122.15277 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Stockholm (ARN) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 31,500 + $92.27325 dates · | 15,500 + $10.79233 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Vienna (VIE) | 31,500 + $154.55312 dates · | 16,000 + $111.50246 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 82,100 + $1,504.00253 dates · | 57,500 + $690.40305 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Tel Aviv (TLV) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 46,000 + $38.51291 dates · | 30,000 + $154.18267 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| New York JFK to London Heathrow (LHR) | 68,400 + $1,504.00229 dates · | 29,000 + $690.40328 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Stockholm (ARN) | 31,500 + $154.55329 dates · | 15,500 + $73.00227 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Copenhagen (CPH) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 31,500 + $125.74328 dates · | 15,500 + $44.42227 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Geneva (GVA) | 21,000 + $177.41305 dates · | 8,000 + $101.53249 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Prague (PRG) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 21,000 + $111.76327 dates · | 8,000 + $37.00227 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 21,000 + $177.41297 dates · | 8,000 + $101.53256 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Munich (MUC) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 21,000 + $140.62309 dates · | 8,000 + $64.75244 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
First Class: 3 shared routes
| Route | Qantas (points) | Virgin Atlantic (points) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Dubai (DXB) | 234,500 + $835.409 dates · | 163,000 + $35.867 dates · | Virgin Atlantic |
| Boston (BOS) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 102,600 + $5.607 dates · | 126,000 + $5.608 dates · | Qantas |
| New York JFK to San Francisco (SFO) | 102,600 + $5.608 dates · | 126,000 + $5.602 dates · | 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 Virgin Atlantic
Bank points to each program: ratio and typical transfer time as listed when AwardTool last reviewed them, Aug 27, 2026.
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Qantas and Virgin Atlantic 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 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 331 days | 331 days after Oct 16, 2026 | 2,963 |
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 Virgin Atlantic awards on shared routes
Shared routes where an airline appeared on each program's award itineraries in the shared cabins.
| Airline | Qantas routes | Virgin Atlantic routes |
|---|---|---|
| Air France (AF) | 757 | 760 |
| KLM (KL) | 735 | 656 |
| American Airlines (AA) | 1,093 | 0 |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 0 | 993 |
| British Airways (BA) | 854 | 0 |
| Alaska Airlines (AS) | 601 | 0 |
| Emirates (EK) | 477 | 0 |
| Cathay Pacific (CX) | 438 | 0 |
| IBERIA (IB) | 410 | 0 |
| Korean Air (KE) | 0 | 380 |
| Finnair (AY) | 325 | 0 |
| SAS (SK) | 0 | 319 |
| Condor (DE) | 303 | 0 |
| Japan Airlines (JL) | 287 | 0 |
| EL AL (LY) | 108 | 126 |
| China Airlines (CI) | 223 | 0 |
| Vietnam Airlines (VN) | 0 | 199 |
| Philippine Airlines (PR) | 196 | 0 |
| Qantas (QF) | 193 | 0 |
| WestJet (WS) | 192 | 0 |
| Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 0 | 174 |
| Malaysia Airlines (MH) | 155 | 0 |
| China Eastern (MU) | 149 | 0 |
| Royal Air Maroc (AT) | 128 | 0 |
| Jetstar Japan (GK) | 126 | 0 |
| LATAM Airlines Group (LA) | 76 | 42 |
| Xiamen Airlines (MF) | 0 | 94 |
| Royal Jordanian (RJ) | 78 | 0 |
| Kenya Airways (KQ) | 0 | 41 |
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 Qantas vs Virgin Atlantic
Which needs fewer points for economy awards, Qantas or Virgin Atlantic?
On the 1,460 routes where both showed economy award space in the last 30 days, Qantas needed fewer points on 363 and Virgin Atlantic on 1,096, with the same price on JFK–GRU. The median difference was 8,000 points in favor of Virgin Atlantic. Both programs' points are compared one to one, although their value differs.
Which needs fewer points for business-class awards, Qantas or Virgin Atlantic?
On the 677 routes where both showed business-class award space in the last 30 days, Qantas needed fewer points on 105 and Virgin Atlantic on 572. The median difference was 16,000 points in favor of Virgin Atlantic. Both programs' points are compared one to one, although their value differs.
Which banks transfer to both Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club?
Amex, Capital One and Citi transfer to both. Bilt, Chase and Wells Fargo transfer to Virgin Atlantic 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 Virgin Atlantic award space?
Qantas: up to 353 days ahead (Oct 4, 2027). Virgin Atlantic: up to 331 days ahead (Sep 12, 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 Virgin Atlantic both show the most award space?
Singapore (SIN) to Bangkok (BKK) in economy (Qantas on 345 dates, Virgin Atlantic on 314 dates); Bangkok (BKK) to Singapore (SIN) in economy (Qantas on 326 dates, Virgin Atlantic on 318 dates); Orlando (MCO) to London Heathrow (LHR) in economy (Qantas on 319 dates, Virgin Atlantic on 323 dates), counting departure dates with an open award in the last 30 days.