Fly to Australia with American Express Membership Rewards points
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to 9 programs that showed award space to 5 airports in Australia from other countries in the last 30 days, on 132 routes. Lowest business class observed: ≈ 29,000 Amex points + $119.90 taxes (29,000 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue at 1:1), Bali (DPS) to Melbourne (MEL).
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- Partner programs with award space
- 9
- International routes with award space
- 132
- Lowest economy
- ≈ 10,500 Amex points
- AKL–BNE · Flying Blue 1:1
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 29,000 Amex points
- DPS–MEL · Flying Blue 1:1
- Lowest first class
- ≈ 128,800 Amex points
- SIN–BNE · Qantas 1:1
Amex partners with award space to Australia
Each program's ratio (Amex points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes from other countries into Australia where AwardTool saw its award space. Flights within Australia are not counted.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 89 | Amex to Qantas |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 73 | Amex to Flying Blue |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 51 | Amex to LifeMiles |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 44 | Amex to SkyMiles |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 | Instant | 34 | Amex to Skywards |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 33 | Amex to Virgin Atlantic |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Instant | 31 | Amex to Aeroplan |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | Instant | 10 | Amex to Privilege Club |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 | Instant | 3 | Amex to TrueBlue |
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Lowest awards to Australia by program
The lowest one-way awards AwardTool observed into Australia from other countries in the last 30 days for each program, with the Amex points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up, leaving out unusually low outliers.
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne (MEL) | 36,700 points + $70.89 | ≈ 36,700 | 328 |
| Business | Auckland (AKL) to Sydney (SYD) | 36,700 points + $82.68 | ≈ 36,700 | 327 |
| Business | Auckland (AKL) to Brisbane (BNE) | 36,700 points + $77.26 | ≈ 36,700 | 326 |
| First | Singapore (SIN) to Brisbane (BNE) | 128,800 points + $288.80 | ≈ 128,800 | 4 |
| First | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Sydney (SYD) | 155,200 points + $416.56 | ≈ 155,200 | 4 |
| First | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Melbourne (MEL) | 160,900 points + $437.58 | ≈ 160,900 | 2 |
| Premium Economy | Auckland (AKL) to Sydney (SYD) | 32,600 points + $82.74 | ≈ 32,600 | 204 |
| Premium Economy | Auckland (AKL) to Brisbane (BNE) | 36,200 points + $69.58 | ≈ 36,200 | 193 |
| Premium Economy | Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne (MEL) | 41,600 points + $113.24 | ≈ 41,600 | 198 |
| Economy | Auckland (AKL) to Brisbane (BNE) | 16,600 points + $75.83 | ≈ 16,600 | 328 |
| Economy | Auckland (AKL) to Sydney (SYD) | 16,600 points + $81.31 | ≈ 16,600 | 326 |
| Economy | Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne (MEL) | 16,600 points + $69.52 | ≈ 16,600 | 324 |
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Bali (DPS) to Melbourne (MEL) | 29,000 miles + $119.90 | ≈ 29,000 | 237 |
| Business | Bali (DPS) to Sydney (SYD) | 30,000 miles + $127.30 | ≈ 30,000 | 236 |
| Business | Christchurch (CHC) to Brisbane (BNE) | 31,000 miles + $66.90 | ≈ 31,000 | 121 |
| Premium Economy | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Sydney (SYD) | 41,000 miles + $158.20 | ≈ 41,000 | 4 |
| Premium Economy | Honolulu (HNL) to Sydney (SYD) | 43,000 miles + $200.10 | ≈ 43,000 | 6 |
| Premium Economy | Auckland (AKL) to Brisbane (BNE) | 50,500 miles + $314.30 | ≈ 50,500 | 1 |
| Economy | Auckland (AKL) to Brisbane (BNE) | 10,500 miles + $72.40 | ≈ 10,500 | 13 |
| Economy | Christchurch (CHC) to Brisbane (BNE) | 11,500 miles + $66.90 | ≈ 11,500 | 289 |
| Economy | Singapore (SIN) to Perth (PER) | 13,000 miles + $115.90 | ≈ 13,000 | 256 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Sydney (SYD) | 40,000 miles + $59.70 | ≈ 40,000 | 6 |
| Business | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Perth (PER) | 40,000 miles + $36.60 | ≈ 40,000 | 5 |
| Business | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Sydney (SYD) | 40,000 miles + $44.70 | ≈ 40,000 | 2 |
| Economy | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Sydney (SYD) | 20,000 miles + $44.70 | ≈ 20,000 | 252 |
| Economy | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Sydney (SYD) | 20,000 miles + $59.70 | ≈ 20,000 | 122 |
| Economy | Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Perth (PER) | 20,000 miles + $54.10 | ≈ 20,000 | 4 |
Delta SkyMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Guangzhou (CAN) to Melbourne (MEL) | 65,000 miles + $37.32 | ≈ 65,000 | 209 |
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Melbourne (MEL) | 65,000 miles + $53.30 | ≈ 65,000 | 207 |
| Business | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Melbourne (MEL) | 65,000 miles + $37.32 | ≈ 65,000 | 201 |
| First | Vancouver (YVR) to Sydney (SYD) | 330,000 miles + $101.02 | ≈ 330,000 | 315 |
| First | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Sydney (SYD) | 345,000 miles + $115.10 | ≈ 345,000 | 317 |
| First | New York JFK to Sydney (SYD) | 377,800 miles + $36.40 | ≈ 377,800 | 317 |
| Premium Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD) | 115,000 miles + $36.80 | ≈ 115,000 | 318 |
| Premium Economy | Honolulu (HNL) to Sydney (SYD) | 143,900 miles + $36.60 | ≈ 143,900 | 291 |
| Premium Economy | Vancouver (YVR) to Sydney (SYD) | 145,000 miles + $100.73 | ≈ 145,000 | 314 |
| Economy | Vancouver (YVR) to Sydney (SYD) | 30,000 miles + $100.73 | ≈ 30,000 | 315 |
| Economy | Guangzhou (CAN) to Sydney (SYD) | 35,000 miles + $47.34 | ≈ 35,000 | 274 |
| Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Sydney (SYD) | 35,000 miles + $58.25 | ≈ 35,000 | 267 |
Emirates Skywards: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Christchurch (CHC) to Sydney (SYD) | 48,000 miles + $124.80 | ≈ 60,000 | 336 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Perth (PER) | 86,000 miles + $799.18 | ≈ 107,500 | 278 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Melbourne (MEL) | 106,000 miles + $804.63 | ≈ 132,500 | 318 |
| Premium Economy | Christchurch (CHC) to Sydney (SYD) | 43,000 miles + $82.21 | ≈ 53,750 | 246 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Sydney (SYD) | 95,000 miles + $230.09 | ≈ 118,750 | 21 |
| Premium Economy | New Delhi (DEL) to Sydney (SYD) | 104,000 miles + $533.57 | ≈ 130,000 | 16 |
| Economy | Christchurch (CHC) to Sydney (SYD) | 15,000 miles + $82.21 | ≈ 18,750 | 329 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Perth (PER) | 25,000 miles + $213.75 | ≈ 31,250 | 280 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Brisbane (BNE) | 30,000 miles + $230.09 | ≈ 37,500 | 322 |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Perth (PER) | 60,000 points + $104.50 | ≈ 60,000 | 113 |
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Brisbane (BNE) | 75,000 points + $46.21 | ≈ 75,000 | 1 |
| Business | Singapore (SIN) to Sydney (SYD) | 90,500 points + $203.86 | ≈ 90,500 | 202 |
| Premium Economy | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Perth (PER) | 37,500 points + $104.50 | ≈ 37,500 | 85 |
| Premium Economy | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Sydney (SYD) | 74,000 points + $283.92 | ≈ 74,000 | 83 |
| Premium Economy | Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Perth (PER) | 76,500 points + $277.96 | ≈ 76,500 | 23 |
| Economy | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Perth (PER) | 20,500 points + $104.50 | ≈ 20,500 | 126 |
| Economy | Xiamen (XMN) to Sydney (SYD) | 25,500 points + $146.91 | ≈ 25,500 | 246 |
| Economy | Xiamen (XMN) to Melbourne (MEL) | 25,500 points + $141.06 | ≈ 25,500 | 191 |
Air Canada Aeroplan: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Sydney (SYD) | 52,500 points + $103.30 | ≈ 52,500 | 224 |
| Business | Bali (DPS) to Sydney (SYD) | 52,500 points + $65.30 | ≈ 52,500 | 180 |
| Business | Bali (DPS) to Melbourne (MEL) | 52,500 points + $55.50 | ≈ 52,500 | 153 |
| First | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Sydney (SYD) | 130,000 points + $90.10 | ≈ 130,000 | 180 |
| First | Mumbai (BOM) to Melbourne (MEL) | 150,000 points + $76.46 | ≈ 150,000 | 288 |
| First | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Sydney (SYD) | 150,000 points + $263.90 | ≈ 150,000 | 247 |
| Premium Economy | Christchurch (CHC) to Brisbane (BNE) | 49,900 points + $117.00 | ≈ 49,900 | 248 |
| Premium Economy | Honolulu (HNL) to Sydney (SYD) | 88,000 points + $168.61 | ≈ 88,000 | 4 |
| Premium Economy | Calgary (YYC) to Sydney (SYD) | 125,343 points + $84.50 | ≈ 125,343 | 61 |
| Economy | Christchurch (CHC) to Brisbane (BNE) | 29,600 points + $117.00 | ≈ 29,600 | 246 |
| Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Sydney (SYD) | 30,000 points + $103.10 | ≈ 30,000 | 323 |
| Economy | Bali (DPS) to Sydney (SYD) | 30,000 points + $65.20 | ≈ 30,000 | 322 |
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Bali (DPS) to Sydney (SYD) | 38,750 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 38,750 | 285 |
| Business | Jakarta (CGK) to Sydney (SYD) | 65,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 65,000 | 200 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Melbourne (MEL) | 70,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 70,000 | 181 |
| Economy | Bali (DPS) to Sydney (SYD) | 13,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 13,000 | 342 |
| Economy | Jakarta (CGK) to Sydney (SYD) | 25,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 25,000 | 316 |
| Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Sydney (SYD) | 25,750 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 25,750 | 269 |
JetBlue TrueBlue: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Perth (PER) | 57,900 points + $54.35 | ≈ 72,375 | 1 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Brisbane (BNE) | 90,100 points + $67.65 | ≈ 112,625 | 4 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Sydney (SYD) | 90,100 points + $75.15 | ≈ 112,625 | 4 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Perth (PER) | 28,900 points + $54.35 | ≈ 36,125 | 1 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Brisbane (BNE) | 45,100 points + $67.65 | ≈ 56,375 | 4 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Sydney (SYD) | 45,100 points + $75.15 | ≈ 56,375 | 4 |
Amex points needed is the award price converted at the listed ratio and rounded up, before any transfer bonus. Banks may transfer only in fixed increments. Taxes and fees are paid in cash. Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. 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.
Questions about flying to Australia with Amex points
How many Amex points do I need to fly business class to Australia?
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed to Australia from another country in the last 30 days was 29,000 miles + $119.90 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Bali (DPS) to Melbourne (MEL): ≈ 29,000 Amex points + $119.90 taxes at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
Which Amex transfer partners had award space to Australia?
Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 89 routes), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 73 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 51 routes), Delta SkyMiles (1:1, 44 routes), Emirates Skywards (5:4, 34 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 33 routes), Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1, 31 routes), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1, 10 routes) and JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4, 3 routes), counting published international routes with award space in the last 30 days.