Qantas award flights
11 loyalty programs can book Qantas award flights: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club and 5 more. Qantas loads its schedule 353 days before departure. Through Alaska Atmos Rewards you can only book it 330 days out, because that's when its own window opens.
Programs that book it
11
Schedule opens
353 days out
Shortest program window
330 days
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Alliance
oneworld
Programs that can book Qantas
Earliest-opening first. Each one opens on the later of the airline's schedule and its own booking window.
PartnerAir France-KLM Flying Blue
Opens 353 days before departure
3-day hold by phoneStopovers allowed+5
oneworldBritish Airways Club
Opens 353 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds+3
oneworldCathay Pacific Asia Miles
Opens 353 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
3-day hold by phone5 stopovers per round trip+5
PartnerEmirates Skywards
Opens 353 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
24-hour hold by phone1 stopover each way+2
oneworldFinnair Plus
Opens 353 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds1 stopover per round trip
oneworldIberia Club
Opens 353 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds
oneworldJAL Mileage Bank
Opens 353 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds3 stopovers per round trip- oneworld
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Opens 353 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds5 stopovers per round trip+2 
oneworldQatar Airways Privilege Club
Opens 353 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
+2
oneworldAmerican AAdvantage
Opens 331 days before departure · program's window is shorter
24-hour holdRB
oneworldAlaska Atmos Rewards
Opens 330 days before departure · program's window is shorter
No holds1 stopover each way
What Qantas award flights cost
Miles one way on typical Qantas routes, from each program's award chart as the Award Flight Pricer reads it (as of November 2026). Taxes and fees are estimates for the direction shown; open a row to see what's in them. The fewest miles in business on each route are highlighted.
San Francisco–SydneySFO–SYD · 7,425 mi
Search this route- American AAdvantageEconomy40,000Business80,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$6
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges or AAdvantage booking fee.
- JAL Mileage BankEconomy45,000Business80,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$6
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges expected on this partner; no booking fee.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsEconomyfrom 42,500Businessfrom 85,000Taxes & fees$26
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges, plus Atmos Rewards' $20 partner booking fee.
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubEconomy42,500Business85,000Taxes & fees$6–176
US September 11 security fee. Partner carrier surcharges may apply.
- Iberia ClubEconomy42,500Business85,000Taxes & fees$56–306
US September 11 security fee. Partner carrier surcharges vary and are passed on.
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesEconomy40,000Business89,000Taxes & fees$109–254
US September 11 security fee; US international transportation tax. Includes an estimate of carrier surcharges, which Asia Miles passes on for this partner; no booking fee.
- Finnair PlusEconomy40,000Business95,000Taxes & fees$45–308
US September 11 security fee. Includes Qantas carrier charges, much higher in business and first.
- Qantas Frequent FlyerEconomy48,200Business130,100Taxes & fees$45–308
US September 11 security fee. Includes Qantas carrier charges, much higher in business and first.
2 more programs price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Sydney–SingaporeSYD–SIN · 3,911 mi
Search this route- American AAdvantageEconomy30,000Business40,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$71–130
Australian passenger movement charge (A$70) plus airport charges. No carrier surcharges or AAdvantage booking fee.
- JAL Mileage BankEconomy23,000Business42,000Taxes & fees$71–130
Australian passenger movement charge (A$70) plus airport charges. No carrier surcharges expected on this partner; no booking fee.
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubEconomy18,000Business42,500Taxes & fees$71–300
Australian passenger movement charge (A$70) plus airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges may apply.
- Iberia ClubEconomy18,000Business42,500Taxes & fees$121–430
Australian passenger movement charge (A$70) plus airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges vary and are passed on.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsEconomyfrom 30,000Businessfrom 60,000Taxes & fees$91–150
Australian passenger movement charge (A$70) plus airport charges. No carrier surcharges, plus Atmos Rewards' $20 partner booking fee.
- British Airways ClubEconomy20,750Business62,000Taxes & fees$91–330
Australian passenger movement charge (A$70) plus airport charges. British Airways passes on partner carrier surcharges where the partner charges them.
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesEconomy27,000Business63,000Taxes & fees$151–350
Australian passenger movement charge (A$70) plus airport charges. Includes an estimate of carrier surcharges, which Asia Miles passes on for this partner; no booking fee.
- Finnair PlusEconomy25,000Business65,000Taxes & fees$100–267
Australian passenger movement charge (A$70) plus airport charges. Includes Qantas carrier charges, much higher in business and first.
2 more programs price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Perth–ParisPER–CDG · 8,869 mi
Search this route- Alaska Atmos RewardsEconomyfrom 42,500Businessfrom 85,000Taxes & fees$91–142
Australian passenger movement charge (A$70) plus airport charges. No carrier surcharges, plus Atmos Rewards' $20 partner booking fee.
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubEconomy42,500Business85,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$71–292
Australian passenger movement charge (A$70) plus airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges may apply.
- Iberia ClubEconomy42,500Business85,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$121–422
Australian passenger movement charge (A$70) plus airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges vary and are passed on.
- American AAdvantageEconomy60,000Business85,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$71–122
Australian passenger movement charge (A$70) plus airport charges. No carrier surcharges or AAdvantage booking fee.
- JAL Mileage BankEconomy47,000Business85,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$71–122
Australian passenger movement charge (A$70) plus airport charges. No carrier surcharges expected on this partner; no booking fee.
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesEconomy47,000Business115,000Taxes & fees$151–342
Australian passenger movement charge (A$70) plus airport charges. Includes an estimate of carrier surcharges, which Asia Miles passes on for this partner; no booking fee.
- Finnair PlusEconomy47,500Business130,000Taxes & fees$162–544
Australian passenger movement charge (A$70) plus airport charges. Includes Qantas carrier charges, much higher in business and first.
- Emirates SkywardsEconomy54,000Business145,000Taxes & fees$71–622
Australian passenger movement charge (A$70) plus airport charges. Qantas carrier charges are passed on, mainly on international flights; Skywards adds no booking fee.
2 more programs price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Transferable points that reach Qantas
Through the programs above.
- Amex Membership RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Iberia Club, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Chase Ultimate RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Iberia Club
- Citi ThankYou RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, American AAdvantage, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Capital One MilesAir France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Finnair Plus, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Bilt RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Wells Fargo RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club
- Marriott BonvoyAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Amex Membership Rewards (UK)Air France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Iberia Club, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- HSBC Rewards (UK)Air France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Rove MilesAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Brex RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Qantas Frequent Flyer
- RBC AvionAmerican AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
Frequently asked questions
Which programs can book Qantas award flights?
Air France-KLM Flying Blue (partner), British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards (partner), Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, American AAdvantage and Alaska Atmos Rewards. Each has its own prices, taxes and rules, so compare a few before you transfer points.
How many miles does Qantas business class cost?
The cheapest programs charge, one way: San Francisco–Sydney 80,000 with American AAdvantage, Sydney–Singapore 40,000 with American AAdvantage and Perth–Paris from 85,000 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Programs that price by date can cost more on busy days.
How much are taxes and fees on Qantas award flights?
On San Francisco–Sydney they run from about $6 one way with American AAdvantage to as much as $506 with Emirates Skywards. With Emirates Skywards: US September 11 security fee. Qantas carrier charges are passed on, mainly on international flights; Skywards adds no booking fee.
When do Qantas award seats open?
Qantas loads its schedule 353 days before departure. Some programs search a shorter window, so you can only book it through them later: American AAdvantage (331 days) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (330 days).
Which transferable points can book Qantas flights?
Amex Membership Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 4 more), Chase Ultimate Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club and Iberia Club), Citi ThankYou Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue, American AAdvantage, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 4 more), Capital One Miles (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 5 more), Bilt Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, British Airways Club and 5 more), Wells Fargo Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 1 more) and 6 more. Transfer only once you've found the seat, since transfers usually can't be reversed.
More oneworld airlines
Partners and booking windows change. Confirm award space on the program's site before you transfer points.