Melbourne (MEL) to Bangkok (BKK) flights
An economy award from Melbourne (MEL) to Bangkok (BKK) starts at 23,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Thai Airways International, plus taxes and fees from $211.20. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Bangkok (BKK): Finnair, Jetstar and Thai Airways International. The two airports are 4,556 miles (7,332 km) apart. Finnair is in oneworld and Thai Airways International is in Star Alliance. There are also 29 ways to fly it with one stop, through Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City and Singapore and more.
How many miles MEL to BKK costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Thai Airways International | 23,000 | $211.20–385 |
| Iberia ClubOn Finnair | 24,000 | $121.20–390 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Finnair | 24,000 | $71.20–260 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Jetstar | 24,700 | $100.45–266.50 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Finnair | 27,000 | $191.20–350 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Thai Airways International | 27,500 | $211.20–385 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Thai Airways International | 30,000 | $99.20–118 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Finnair | 30,000 | $91.20–110 |
| American AAdvantageOn Finnair | 30,000 | $71.20–90 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Jetstar | 32,000 | $71.20–480 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Thai Airways International | 36,800 | $96.20–115 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Jetstar | 37,000 | $71.20–130 |
Business and first class prices, and 6 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MEL to BKK
- Finnaironeworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- JetstarNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Thai Airways InternationalStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
Book MEL to BKK with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Jetstar, Thai Airways International
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Thai Airways International
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Thai Airways International
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Finnair
- American AAdvantageBooks Finnair
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Thai Airways International
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Thai Airways International
- British Airways ClubBooks Finnair
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Finnair
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Thai Airways International
- Finnair PlusBooks Finnair
- Iberia ClubBooks Finnair
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Finnair
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Thai Airways International
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Finnair
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Finnair
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Thai Airways International
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Thai Airways International
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Thai Airways International
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Thai Airways International
- United MileagePlusBooks Thai Airways International
MEL to BKK with one stop
29 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Denpasar (DPS)Garuda Indonesia, Jetstar and 3 more, then Thai Airways International
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- Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air the whole way
+2 - Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines and Scoot the whole way
+2
- Via Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN)Royal Brunei Airlines the whole way
- Via Jakarta (CGK)Garuda Indonesia the whole way+1
- Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Malaysia Airlines the whole way
+1VZ - Via Phuket (HKT)Jetstar, then Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways International and 2 more
VZ+1 - Via Perth (PER)Jetstar the whole way+1
- Via Sydney (SYD)Qantas the whole way
- Via Manila (MNL)Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific Air the whole way
- Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole way
- Via Brisbane (BNE)Jetstar the whole way
- Via Hanoi (HAN)Vietnam Airlines the whole way+3
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines the whole way
+4 - Via Shenzhen (SZX)Shenzhen Airlines the whole way
MEL to BKK: common questions
How many miles does MEL to BKK cost?
In economy it starts at 23,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Thai Airways International, plus taxes and fees from $211.20. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (24,000), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (24,000) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (24,700). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to BKK?
Finnair (oneworld), Jetstar and Thai Airways International (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Bangkok (BKK).
How far is Melbourne from Bangkok by plane?
Melbourne (MEL) and Bangkok (BKK) are 4,556 miles (7,332 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MEL to BKK award flights?
21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club and 13 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Melbourne and Bangkok?
The most direct connections are through Denpasar (DPS), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Singapore (SIN), Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) and Jakarta (CGK). On 26 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Vietnam Airlines through Ho Chi Minh City.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.