Qantas Frequent Flyer vs Virgin Australia Velocity: award prices compared
Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity both showed award space in the same cabin on 1,635 routes in the last 30 days. In economy, Velocity needed fewer points on 997 of 1,624 shared routes; in business class, Velocity on 387 of 623.
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- Routes with both programs
- 1,635
- Cabin comparisons
- 2,371
- Qantas routes
- 3,219
- Velocity routes
- 5,113
Qantas or Velocity: 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 Velocity | Same number | Median difference | Median taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 1,624 | 623 | 997 | 4 | 1,200 fewer points with Velocity | Qantas $86.25, Velocity $26.12 |
| Premium Economy | 92 | 65 | 27 | 0 | 17,300 fewer points with Qantas | Qantas $263.82, Velocity $238.34 |
| Business Class | 623 | 235 | 387 | 1 | 3,500 fewer points with Velocity | Qantas $170.27, Velocity $198.12 |
| First Class | 32 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 5,700 fewer points with Velocity | Qantas $561.28, Velocity $522.67 |
When Qantas or Velocity came out ahead
What the last 30 days of observations show; award space changes daily.
- Fewer points needed more often: Qantas in premium economy; Velocity in business class, first class and economy.
- Economy: Velocity needed fewer points on 997 of 1,624 shared economy routes; the median difference was 1,200 points in favor of Velocity.
- Business class: Velocity needed fewer points on 387 of 623 shared business-class routes; the median difference was 3,500 points in favor of Velocity.
- Premium economy: Qantas needed fewer points on 65 of 92 shared premium economy routes; the median difference was 17,300 points in favor of Qantas.
- First class: Velocity needed fewer points on all 32 shared first-class routes; the median difference was 5,700 points in favor of Velocity.
- Open dates: Qantas showed economy award space on more departure dates on 1,278 of 1,624 shared routes.
- Taxes and fees: on shared economy routes the median was $86.25 with Qantas and $26.12 with Velocity.
- Coverage: Qantas showed award space on 2 or more dates on 3,219 routes and Velocity on 5,113 routes; 1,635 routes had both.
- Booking window: AwardTool saw Qantas award space up to 353 days ahead (Oct 4, 2027) and Velocity up to 331 days ahead (Sep 12, 2027).
- Bank transfers: Amex, Capital One and Citi transfer to Qantas only.
Shared routes: Qantas and Velocity 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: 1,624 shared routes
The 56 of 1,624 routes with the most open dates.
| Route | Qantas (points) | Velocity (points) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 48,200 + $159.69350 dates · | 48,000 + $97.90329 dates · | Velocity |
| Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 48,200 + $163.20350 dates · | 48,000 + $91.94329 dates · | Velocity |
| Melbourne (MEL) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 63,500 + $156.17347 dates · | 80,000 + $107.43331 dates · | Qantas |
| Sydney (SYD) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 63,500 + $202.81346 dates · | 68,400 + $331.62329 dates · | Qantas |
| Sydney (SYD) to Bali (DPS) | 20,700 + $100.42335 dates · | 22,500 + $104.80329 dates · | Qantas |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Bali (DPS) | 20,700 + $84.83332 dates · | 22,500 + $101.64329 dates · | Qantas |
| Sydney (SYD) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 30,400 + $135.42350 dates · | 45,000 + $66.09310 dates · | Qantas |
| Brisbane (BNE) to Sydney (SYD) | 5,700 + $27.86329 dates · | 5,900 + $30.33327 dates · | Qantas |
| Ballina (BNK) to Sydney (SYD) | 5,700 + $22.70328 dates · | 5,900 + $21.77328 dates · | Qantas |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER) | 14,400 + $49.14329 dates · | 13,500 + $34.47326 dates · | Velocity |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Singapore (SIN) | 24,700 + $104.74343 dates · | 29,000 + $111.95312 dates · | Qantas |
| Melbourne (MEL) to the Gold Coast (OOL) | 9,600 + $38.57330 dates · | 8,300 + $25.94323 dates · | Velocity |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD) | 5,700 + $26.34330 dates · | 5,900 + $28.28323 dates · | Qantas |
| Brisbane (BNE) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 48,200 + $158.35330 dates · | 48,000 + $96.45321 dates · | Velocity |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE) | 9,600 + $38.26327 dates · | 8,900 + $30.85323 dates · | Velocity |
| Perth (PER) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 58,900 + $186.90331 dates · | 65,000 + $171.07319 dates · | Qantas |
| Sydney (SYD) to Adelaide (ADL) | 9,600 + $39.89326 dates · | 8,900 + $28.73324 dates · | Velocity |
| Sydney (SYD) to Brisbane (BNE) | 5,700 + $27.86327 dates · | 5,900 + $30.33323 dates · | Qantas |
| Sydney (SYD) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 54,600 + $252.31327 dates · | 57,500 + $97.23323 dates · | Qantas |
| Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) | 5,700 + $24.73327 dates · | 5,900 + $28.28323 dates · | Qantas |
| Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL) | 14,400 + $49.14333 dates · | 13,500 + $34.47316 dates · | Velocity |
| Brisbane (BNE) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 63,500 + $102.33323 dates · | 73,900 + $329.89325 dates · | Qantas |
| Perth (PER) to Brisbane (BNE) | 14,400 + $49.70329 dates · | 13,500 + $36.52319 dates · | Velocity |
| Perth (PER) to Sydney (SYD) | 14,400 + $50.63330 dates · | 13,500 + $33.95318 dates · | Velocity |
| Sydney (SYD) to Perth (PER) | 14,400 + $50.63330 dates · | 13,500 + $33.95318 dates · | Velocity |
| Sydney (SYD) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 29,000 + $111.52337 dates · | 32,500 + $78.92310 dates · | Qantas |
| Phuket (HKT) to Singapore (SIN) | 16,100 + $89.29324 dates · | 14,000 + $70.41319 dates · | Velocity |
| Sydney (SYD) to Singapore (SIN) | 29,000 + $111.52344 dates · | 29,000 + $113.23299 dates · | Same |
| Brisbane (BNE) to Perth (PER) | 14,400 + $49.70328 dates · | 13,500 + $36.52314 dates · | Velocity |
| Brisbane (BNE) to Bali (DPS) | 20,700 + $95.58310 dates · | 22,500 + $109.91325 dates · | Qantas |
| Singapore (SIN) to Doha (DOH) | 34,700 + $215.63308 dates · | 29,000 + $101.02325 dates · | Velocity |
| Montreal (YUL) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | 11,500 + $41.36308 dates · | 10,500 + $30.21325 dates · | Velocity |
| Queenstown (ZQN) to Melbourne (MEL) | 16,600 + $65.15322 dates · | 17,900 + $49.66309 dates · | Qantas |
| Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 10,200 + $84.18323 dates · | 11,000 + $118.38305 dates · | Qantas |
| Singapore (SIN) to Bali (DPS) | 11,000 + $80.03341 dates · | 14,000 + $85.03287 dates · | Qantas |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Montreal (YUL) | 11,500 + $40.10306 dates · | 10,500 + $29.69320 dates · | Velocity |
| Dubai (DXB) to Doha (DOH) | 11,500 + $70.22319 dates · | 11,000 + $60.23305 dates · | Velocity |
| Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO) | 48,200 + $163.20295 dates · | 48,000 + $91.94329 dates · | Velocity |
| Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL) | 9,600 + $38.26328 dates · | 8,900 + $30.85292 dates · | Velocity |
| Sydney (SYD) to Bangkok (BKK) | 29,000 + $113.21323 dates · | 42,000 + $163.29297 dates · | Qantas |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Calgary (YYC) | 11,500 + $7.22326 dates · | 10,500 + $3.46294 dates · | Velocity |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 9,200 + $5.60299 dates · | 8,500 + $9.53320 dates · | Velocity |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 16,100 + $82.02322 dates · | 12,500 + $32.89296 dates · | Velocity |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 29,000 + $349.00325 dates · | 30,000 + $9.53293 dates · | Qantas |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Philadelphia (PHL) | 13,800 + $5.60313 dates · | 12,500 + $9.53305 dates · | Velocity |
| Perth (PER) to Singapore (SIN) | 20,700 + $97.08312 dates · | 25,000 + $98.70305 dates · | Qantas |
| Singapore (SIN) to Phuket (HKT) | 16,100 + $102.94321 dates · | 14,000 + $86.99296 dates · | Velocity |
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Doha (DOH) | 34,700 + $130.55310 dates · | 29,000 + $74.91306 dates · | Velocity |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) | 9,200 + $5.60303 dates · | 8,500 + $9.53313 dates · | Velocity |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Doha (DOH) | 28,200 + $252.09291 dates · | 27,000 + $86.27324 dates · | Velocity |
| Washington National (DCA) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 9,200 + $5.60307 dates · | 8,500 + $9.53305 dates · | Velocity |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 34,700 + $196.85306 dates · | 30,000 + $160.53306 dates · | Velocity |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Dubai (DXB) | 25,700 + $136.34314 dates · | 27,000 + $141.61297 dates · | Qantas |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Singapore (SIN) | 16,100 + $36.52326 dates · | 14,000 + $70.28285 dates · | Velocity |
| Singapore (SIN) to Bangkok (BKK) | 16,100 + $52.68345 dates · | 14,000 + $86.66266 dates · | Velocity |
| Sydney (SYD) to Vancouver (YVR) | 48,200 + $136.97287 dates · | 48,000 + $101.47324 dates · | Velocity |
Premium Economy: 92 shared routes
The 56 of 92 routes with the most open dates.
| Route | Qantas (points) | Velocity (points) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney (SYD) to Singapore (SIN) | 61,600 + $170.90346 dates · | 57,500 + $150.63234 dates · | Velocity |
| Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 97,100 + $236.35342 dates · | 142,000 + $300.52228 dates · | Qantas |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Singapore (SIN) | 61,600 + $206.53336 dates · | 57,500 + $149.34225 dates · | Velocity |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 97,600 + $227.56345 dates · | 142,000 + $299.24210 dates · | Qantas |
| Brisbane (BNE) to Singapore (SIN) | 61,600 + $207.04319 dates · | 57,500 + $148.39191 dates · | Velocity |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 130,800 + $246.00242 dates · | 142,000 + $216.85234 dates · | Qantas |
| Brisbane (BNE) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 97,600 + $226.22314 dates · | 142,000 + $309.57158 dates · | Qantas |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Singapore (SIN) | 36,200 + $88.41162 dates · | 37,500 + $117.14296 dates · | Qantas |
| Copenhagen (CPH) to Singapore (SIN) | 112,900 + $284.32203 dates · | 90,000 + $201.97241 dates · | Velocity |
| Singapore (SIN) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 101,100 + $160.45136 dates · | 90,000 + $169.15307 dates · | Velocity |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 112,200 + $246.00209 dates · | 142,000 + $216.78230 dates · | Qantas |
| Singapore (SIN) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 36,200 + $94.22132 dates · | 37,500 + $122.36306 dates · | Qantas |
| Dubai (DXB) to Singapore (SIN) | 64,400 + $276.56279 dates · | 57,500 + $109.24157 dates · | Velocity |
| Sydney (SYD) to New York JFK | 120,900 + $241.64204 dates · | 142,000 + $300.78225 dates · | Qantas |
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 89,900 + $440.99210 dates · | 142,000 + $237.27213 dates · | Qantas |
| New York JFK to Hong Kong (HKG) | 112,200 + $203.60176 dates · | 142,000 + $216.78246 dates · | Qantas |
| Sydney (SYD) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 127,200 + $257.76254 dates · | 142,000 + $283.10164 dates · | Qantas |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Singapore (SIN) | 98,200 + $411.45196 dates · | 90,000 + $207.71220 dates · | Velocity |
| Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO) | 96,800 + $236.48176 dates · | 142,000 + $300.52237 dates · | Qantas |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 96,500 + $668.01169 dates · | 115,000 + $582.74233 dates · | Qantas |
| Manchester (MAN) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 96,500 + $830.36193 dates · | 115,000 + $555.21200 dates · | Qantas |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 108,000 + $466.88148 dates · | 142,000 + $267.03235 dates · | Qantas |
| New York JFK to Dubai (DXB) | 83,900 + $192.40239 dates · | 142,000 + $240.21141 dates · | Qantas |
| Singapore (SIN) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 98,200 + $355.51119 dates · | 90,000 + $169.08261 dates · | Velocity |
| Melbourne (MEL) to San Francisco (SFO) | 97,600 + $266.76156 dates · | 142,000 + $299.24221 dates · | Qantas |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Singapore (SIN) | 98,200 + $428.21134 dates · | 90,000 + $222.72240 dates · | Velocity |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco (SFO) | 98,200 + $269.81152 dates · | 142,000 + $265.20221 dates · | Qantas |
| Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Singapore (SIN) | 36,200 + $91.90122 dates · | 37,500 + $87.38246 dates · | Qantas |
| New York JFK to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 108,300 + $592.20147 dates · | 142,000 + $217.04220 dates · | Qantas |
| Melbourne (MEL) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 127,200 + $279.37206 dates · | 142,000 + $281.81161 dates · | Qantas |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 101,600 + $371.60107 dates · | 142,000 + $216.78248 dates · | Qantas |
| Singapore (SIN) to Dubai (DXB) | 64,400 + $264.02197 dates · | 57,500 + $128.95157 dates · | Velocity |
| Singapore (SIN) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 58,200 + $136.6177 dates · | 50,000 + $122.42275 dates · | Velocity |
| Brisbane (BNE) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 143,500 + $427.56204 dates · | 142,000 + $281.77147 dates · | Velocity |
| New York JFK to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 114,000 + $312.70124 dates · | 142,000 + $217.17227 dates · | Qantas |
| Brussels (BRU) to Singapore (SIN) | 109,700 + $455.86197 dates · | 90,000 + $163.34149 dates · | Velocity |
| Singapore (SIN) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 98,000 + $236.9835 dates · | 90,000 + $169.15305 dates · | Velocity |
| Beijing Capital (PEK) to Newark (EWR) | 114,000 + $560.19265 dates · | 142,000 + $237.8674 dates · | Qantas |
| Brisbane (BNE) to San Francisco (SFO) | 116,900 + $231.64164 dates · | 142,000 + $298.35174 dates · | Qantas |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 112,200 + $246.00251 dates · | 142,000 + $216.8582 dates · | Qantas |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) | 97,900 + $371.50222 dates · | 142,000 + $216.52100 dates · | Qantas |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 96,500 + $279.87139 dates · | 115,000 + $249.61170 dates · | Qantas |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 85,000 + $449.90105 dates · | 120,000 + $308.80203 dates · | Qantas |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 85,000 + $353.00122 dates · | 142,000 + $216.78180 dates · | Qantas |
| Singapore (SIN) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 52,800 + $111.28112 dates · | 55,000 + $122.36189 dates · | Qantas |
| Singapore (SIN) to Melbourne (MEL) | 61,600 + $208.5485 dates · | 57,500 + $144.38210 dates · | Velocity |
| Singapore (SIN) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 98,200 + $355.51125 dates · | 90,000 + $169.15169 dates · | Velocity |
| Sydney (SYD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 124,700 + $267.16130 dates · | 142,000 + $283.10162 dates · | Qantas |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Singapore (SIN) | 98,200 + $759.1631 dates · | 90,000 + $498.69259 dates · | Velocity |
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 73,800 + $424.50119 dates · | 142,000 + $259.79166 dates · | Qantas |
| Mumbai (BOM) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 81,000 + $204.4834 dates · | 120,000 + $227.62248 dates · | Qantas |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Brisbane (BNE) | 97,600 + $177.0093 dates · | 142,000 + $244.77178 dates · | Qantas |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL) | 97,600 + $210.8061 dates · | 142,000 + $238.81208 dates · | Qantas |
| Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Singapore (SIN) | 52,800 + $147.9695 dates · | 55,000 + $111.26172 dates · | Qantas |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Singapore (SIN) | 101,100 + $263.6283 dates · | 90,000 + $241.65180 dates · | Velocity |
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Singapore (SIN) | 52,800 + $147.9691 dates · | 55,000 + $109.96172 dates · | Qantas |
Business Class: 623 shared routes
The 56 of 623 routes with the most open dates.
| Route | Qantas (points) | Velocity (points) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 121,700 + $125.87349 dates · · Mixed cabin | 158,500 + $500.75328 dates · | Qantas |
| Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 130,100 + $507.10344 dates · | 158,500 + $506.75323 dates · | Qantas |
| Brisbane (BNE) to Sydney (SYD) | 19,300 + $56.23329 dates · | 15,500 + $30.33327 dates · | Velocity |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER) | 43,600 + $65.65329 dates · | 35,500 + $34.47326 dates · | Velocity |
| Melbourne (MEL) to the Gold Coast (OOL) | 29,000 + $55.08330 dates · | 23,500 + $29.90323 dates · | Velocity |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD) | 19,300 + $55.70330 dates · | 15,500 + $28.28323 dates · | Velocity |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE) | 29,000 + $54.77327 dates · | 23,500 + $30.85323 dates · | Velocity |
| Sydney (SYD) to Adelaide (ADL) | 29,000 + $56.40326 dates · | 23,500 + $28.73324 dates · | Velocity |
| Sydney (SYD) to Brisbane (BNE) | 19,300 + $56.26327 dates · | 15,500 + $30.33323 dates · | Velocity |
| Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) | 19,300 + $55.70327 dates · | 15,500 + $28.28323 dates · | Velocity |
| Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL) | 43,600 + $65.65333 dates · | 35,500 + $34.47316 dates · | Velocity |
| Perth (PER) to Brisbane (BNE) | 43,600 + $66.21329 dates · | 35,500 + $36.52319 dates · | Velocity |
| Perth (PER) to Sydney (SYD) | 43,600 + $67.14330 dates · | 35,500 + $33.95318 dates · | Velocity |
| Sydney (SYD) to Perth (PER) | 43,600 + $67.14330 dates · | 35,500 + $33.95318 dates · | Velocity |
| Brisbane (BNE) to Perth (PER) | 43,600 + $66.21328 dates · | 35,500 + $36.52314 dates · | Velocity |
| Sydney (SYD) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 98,400 + $251.17342 dates · | 82,000 + $66.09286 dates · | Velocity |
| Brisbane (BNE) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 130,100 + $502.26312 dates · | 158,500 + $499.80315 dates · | Qantas |
| Sydney (SYD) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 151,800 + $598.41306 dates · | 158,500 + $508.58320 dates · | Qantas |
| Queenstown (ZQN) to Melbourne (MEL) | 43,600 + $66.46316 dates · | 35,500 + $49.66307 dates · | Velocity |
| Perth (PER) to Singapore (SIN) | 68,400 + $246.29324 dates · | 60,000 + $173.75297 dates · | Velocity |
| Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL) | 29,000 + $54.77328 dates · | 23,500 + $30.85292 dates · | Velocity |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Bali (DPS) | 68,400 + $247.66291 dates · | 49,500 + $124.48329 dates · | Velocity |
| Perth (PER) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 165,100 + $261.80289 dates · · Mixed cabin | 139,000 + $471.38319 dates · | Velocity |
| Sydney (SYD) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 90,000 + $222.56342 dates · | 75,000 + $78.92266 dates · | Velocity |
| Singapore (SIN) to Bali (DPS) | 31,500 + $78.86320 dates · | 29,500 + $159.81286 dates · | Velocity |
| Sydney (SYD) to Bali (DPS) | 68,400 + $291.44277 dates · | 49,500 + $112.39328 dates · | Velocity |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 31,500 + $82.02302 dates · | 25,000 + $32.89295 dates · | Velocity |
| Melbourne (MEL) to Singapore (SIN) | 61,600 + $144.55335 dates · | 74,000 + $186.73260 dates · | Qantas |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Singapore (SIN) | 31,500 + $104.92292 dates · | 29,500 + $145.07301 dates · | Velocity |
| Sydney (SYD) to Singapore (SIN) | 61,600 + $154.46326 dates · · Mixed cabin | 74,000 + $188.47267 dates · | Qantas |
| Jakarta (CGK) to Doha (DOH) | 90,000 + $118.12319 dates · | 79,500 + $202.88269 dates · | Velocity |
| Bali (DPS) to Singapore (SIN) | 31,500 + $44.36322 dates · | 29,500 + $124.84266 dates · | Velocity |
| Brisbane (BNE) to Singapore (SIN) | 90,000 + $153.29314 dates · | 74,000 + $185.78272 dates · | Velocity |
| Singapore (SIN) to Manila (MNL) | 46,000 + $123.59311 dates · | 44,500 + $159.81275 dates · | Velocity |
| Singapore (SIN) to Jakarta (CGK) | 31,500 + $116.11306 dates · | 19,500 + $159.75278 dates · | Velocity |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Washington National (DCA) | 19,300 + $88.66269 dates · | 18,500 + $79.55315 dates · | Velocity |
| Singapore (SIN) to Bangkok (BKK) | 31,500 + $117.91312 dates · | 29,500 + $161.45271 dates · | Velocity |
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Singapore (SIN) | 21,000 + $29.27314 dates · | 19,500 + $140.69268 dates · | Velocity |
| Manila (MNL) to Singapore (SIN) | 46,000 + $75.03311 dates · | 44,500 + $126.34267 dates · | Velocity |
| Brisbane (BNE) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 78,200 + $147.59315 dates · · Mixed cabin | 89,500 + $309.25260 dates · | Qantas |
| Singapore (SIN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 21,000 + $50.81281 dates · | 19,500 + $159.81285 dates · | Velocity |
| Brisbane (BNE) to Bali (DPS) | 107,400 + $290.60229 dates · | 49,500 + $132.75324 dates · | Velocity |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Philadelphia (PHL) | 19,300 + $88.66246 dates · | 18,500 + $79.55306 dates · | Velocity |
| New York LaGuardia (LGA) to Boston (BOS) | 19,300 + $5.60304 dates · | 28,000 + $89.86241 dates · | Qantas |
| Perth (PER) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 108,000 + $292.24320 dates · | 82,000 + $63.16217 dates · | Velocity |
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Doha (DOH) | 90,000 + $257.79315 dates · | 74,000 + $239.95218 dates · | Velocity |
| Charlotte (CLT) to Boston (BOS) | 29,000 + $5.60302 dates · | 28,000 + $111.46230 dates · | Velocity |
| Singapore (SIN) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 46,000 + $94.22323 dates · | 44,500 + $160.08209 dates · | Velocity |
| Newark (EWR) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | 19,300 + $5.60248 dates · | 18,500 + $31.39281 dates · | Velocity |
| Boston (BOS) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | 19,300 + $5.60208 dates · | 18,500 + $31.39320 dates · | Velocity |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Mumbai (BOM) | 62,100 + $135.10269 dates · · Mixed cabin | 74,000 + $272.25249 dates · | Qantas |
| Jakarta (CGK) to Singapore (SIN) | 31,500 + $88.31246 dates · | 19,500 + $126.08270 dates · | Velocity |
| New York LaGuardia (LGA) to Montreal (YUL) | 19,300 + $5.60215 dates · | 18,500 + $31.45301 dates · | Velocity |
| Washington National (DCA) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | 19,300 + $5.60198 dates · | 18,500 + $31.39316 dates · | Velocity |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to Singapore (SIN) | 46,000 + $97.33299 dates · | 44,500 + $162.82213 dates · | Velocity |
| Singapore (SIN) to the Maldives (MLE) | 46,000 + $107.77308 dates · | 44,500 + $160.47204 dates · | Velocity |
First Class: 32 shared routes
| Route | Qantas (points) | Velocity (points) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 34,800 + $248.63220 dates · | 28,500 + $445.97205 dates · | Velocity |
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Sapporo (CTS) | 30,500 + taxes not reported320 dates · | 28,000 + $5.6827 dates · | Velocity |
| Fukuoka (FUK) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 30,500 + taxes not reported317 dates · | 28,000 + $4.1128 dates · | Velocity |
| Sapporo (CTS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 30,500 + taxes not reported315 dates · | 28,000 + $5.6825 dates · | Velocity |
| Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Sapporo (CTS) | 30,500 + taxes not reported312 dates · | 28,000 + $4.8924 dates · | Velocity |
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Fukuoka (FUK) | 30,500 + taxes not reported314 dates · | 28,000 + $4.1116 dates · | Velocity |
| Fukuoka (FUK) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 30,500 + taxes not reported308 dates · | 28,000 + $7.3718 dates · | Velocity |
| Sapporo (CTS) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 30,500 + taxes not reported313 dates · | 28,000 + $4.8910 dates · | Velocity |
| Fukuoka (FUK) to Osaka Itami (ITM) | 45,700 + taxes not reported257 dates · | 28,000 + $2.6818 dates · | Velocity |
| Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) | 45,700 + taxes not reported261 dates · | 28,000 + $2.6814 dates · | Velocity |
| Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Fukuoka (FUK) | 30,500 + taxes not reported256 dates · | 28,000 + $7.379 dates · | Velocity |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Dubai (DXB) | 118,000 + $258.71112 dates · · Mixed cabin | 86,000 + $518.01120 dates · | Velocity |
| Dubai (DXB) to Singapore (SIN) | 147,800 + $412.88208 dates · | 104,500 + $527.3424 dates · | Velocity |
| Dubai (DXB) to the Maldives (MLE) | 78,400 + $243.80168 dates · | 61,000 + $518.0151 dates · | Velocity |
| Fukuoka (FUK) to Sapporo (CTS) | 45,700 + taxes not reported180 dates · | 40,000 + $2.8724 dates · | Velocity |
| Okinawa (OKA) to Osaka Itami (ITM) | 45,700 + taxes not reported118 dates · | 40,000 + $3.4616 dates · | Velocity |
| Sapporo (CTS) to Fukuoka (FUK) | 45,700 + taxes not reported111 dates · | 40,000 + $2.8720 dates · | Velocity |
| Osaka Itami (ITM) to Okinawa (OKA) | 45,700 + taxes not reported76 dates · | 40,000 + $3.4618 dates · | Velocity |
| Singapore (SIN) to Dubai (DXB) | 147,800 + $456.5863 dates · | 104,500 + $566.4312 dates · | Velocity |
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA) | 45,700 + taxes not reported12 dates · | 40,000 + $4.8926 dates · | Velocity |
| Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Osaka Itami (ITM) | 30,500 + taxes not reported3 dates · | 28,000 + $5.4827 dates · | Velocity |
| Sapporo (CTS) to Osaka Itami (ITM) | 45,700 + taxes not reported9 dates · | 40,000 + $4.2416 dates · | Velocity |
| Okinawa (OKA) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 45,700 + taxes not reported7 dates · | 40,000 + $4.8918 dates · | Velocity |
| Osaka Itami (ITM) to Sapporo (CTS) | 45,700 + taxes not reported12 dates · | 40,000 + $4.2412 dates · | Velocity |
| Singapore (SIN) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 213,200 + $892.9816 dates · | 168,000 + $646.766 dates · | Velocity |
| Hong Kong (HKG) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 221,200 + $898.6017 dates · | 168,000 + $629.923 dates · | Velocity |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 221,200 + $1,214.3718 dates · | 168,000 + $955.822 dates · | Velocity |
| Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 30,500 + taxes not reported2 dates · | 28,000 + $5.4817 dates · | Velocity |
| Singapore (SIN) to Doha (DOH) | 189,800 + $665.975 dates · | 104,500 + $339.869 dates · | Velocity |
| Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 30,500 + taxes not reported2 dates · | 28,000 + $4.7010 dates · | Velocity |
| Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) | 30,500 + taxes not reported3 dates · | 28,000 + $4.707 dates · | Velocity |
| Bangkok (BKK) to Doha (DOH) | 154,400 + $701.155 dates · · Mixed cabin | 86,000 + $307.033 dates · | Velocity |
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 Velocity
Bank points to each program: ratio and typical transfer time as listed when AwardTool last reviewed them, Aug 27, 2026.
| Bank | Qantas Frequent Flyer | Virgin Australia Velocity |
|---|---|---|
| American Express Membership Rewards | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Capital One Miles | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| Citi ThankYou Points | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Qantas and Velocity 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 Australia Velocity | — | 331 days after Oct 16, 2026 | 5,113 |
— 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 Qantas and Velocity awards on shared routes
Shared routes where an airline appeared on each program's award itineraries in the shared cabins.
| Airline | Qantas routes | Velocity routes |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 1,259 | 0 |
| United Airlines (UA) | 0 | 1,245 |
| Alaska Airlines (AS) | 747 | 0 |
| British Airways (BA) | 597 | 0 |
| Air Canada (AC) | 0 | 531 |
| Air France (AF) | 486 | 0 |
| KLM (KL) | 471 | 0 |
| Qatar Airways (QR) | 28 | 399 |
| Cathay Pacific (CX) | 424 | 0 |
| Emirates (EK) | 417 | 0 |
| Japan Airlines (JL) | 311 | 0 |
| Singapore Airlines (SQ) | 0 | 310 |
| WestJet (WS) | 287 | 0 |
| ANA (NH) | 0 | 279 |
| IBERIA (IB) | 257 | 0 |
| Qantas (QF) | 252 | 0 |
| Finnair (AY) | 244 | 0 |
| China Airlines (CI) | 234 | 0 |
| Philippine Airlines (PR) | 219 | 0 |
| Malaysia Airlines (MH) | 209 | 0 |
| Condor (DE) | 186 | 0 |
| Jetstar Japan (GK) | 139 | 0 |
| Virgin Australia (VA) | 0 | 129 |
| China Eastern (MU) | 127 | 0 |
| Royal Air Maroc (AT) | 102 | 0 |
| Royal Jordanian (RJ) | 88 | 0 |
| EL AL (LY) | 65 | 0 |
| SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 57 | 0 |
| Hong Kong Airlines (HX) | 0 | 53 |
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 Velocity
Which needs fewer points for economy awards, Qantas or Velocity?
On the 1,624 routes where both showed economy award space in the last 30 days, Qantas needed fewer points on 623 and Velocity on 997, with the same price on 4 routes. The median difference was 1,200 points in favor of Velocity. Both programs' points are compared one to one, although their value differs.
Which needs fewer points for business-class awards, Qantas or Velocity?
On the 623 routes where both showed business-class award space in the last 30 days, Qantas needed fewer points on 235 and Velocity on 387, with the same price on HKG–LHR. The median difference was 3,500 points in favor of Velocity. Both programs' points are compared one to one, although their value differs.
Which banks transfer to both Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity?
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 Qantas and Velocity award space?
Qantas: up to 353 days ahead (Oct 4, 2027). Velocity: 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 Velocity both show the most award space?
Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) in economy (Qantas on 350 dates, Velocity on 329 dates); Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) in economy (Qantas on 350 dates, Velocity on 329 dates); Melbourne (MEL) to London Heathrow (LHR) in economy (Qantas on 347 dates, Velocity on 331 dates), counting departure dates with an open award in the last 30 days.