Qantas Frequent Flyer
Spirit of Australia
At a Glance
Qantas Frequent Flyer is the loyalty program of Qantas, Australia's flagship carrier and a founding member of the oneworld alliance. The program serves over 13 million members and offers access to oneworld partners including American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, and Qatar Airways, plus partnerships with Emirates, El Al, Air France/KLM, and LATAM. Qantas operates an extensive domestic network within Australia and long-haul international routes to Asia, Europe, and North America. The program uses a distance-based award chart that calculates cost per journey (not per segment), which creates sweet spots for connecting itineraries. Qantas First Class on the A380 and the airline's business class products are highly regarded by frequent flyers. Qantas Frequent Flyer is a transfer partner of American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One Miles, and Citi ThankYou Points — all at 1:1 ratios. Marriott Bonvoy also transfers at 3:1 (with a 5,000-point bonus per 60,000 transferred). There are no co-branded Qantas credit cards in the US market.
Sweet Spots — Best Redemptions
| Route / Property | Points | Book With | Cabin/Type | Value / Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US to Australia/NZ in Economy on Qantas | 43,200–58,900 | — | economy | australia_nz |
| Caribbean from Miami in Economy on AA | 8,000–13,800 | — | economy | caribbean |
| Domestic US Short-Haul on AA | 8,000–13,800 | — | economy | united_states |
| US to Japan in Economy on a Partner | 43,500 | — | economy | asia |
| US to Japan in First Class on JAL | 155,200 | — | first | asia |
| Business Class to Europe on AA | 57,000–68,400 | — | business | europe |
| Business Class to Israel on El Al | 90,000–119,200 | — | business | middle_east |
| Business Class to Fiji on Fiji Airways | 82,000–94,900 | — | business | pacific_islands |
| South America Business from Miami on AA | 29,000–98,400 | — | business | south_america |
| Business Class to Australia on Qantas | 108,400 | — | business | australia_nz |
| First Class to Australia on Qantas A380 | 162,800 | — | first | australia_nz |
| Round-the-World in Business on Oneworld | 318,000 | — | business | global |
Transfer Partners
Earn via 4 bank points programs
| Source Program | Ratio | Transfer Time | Source Value |
|---|---|---|---|
brex_rewards | 3:2 | instant | — |
| 1:1 | instant | 1.3 cpp | |
| 1:1 | 1-2 days | 1.5 cpp | |
| 1:1 | up to 2 weeks | 1.7 cpp |
Program Ratings
Recent Changes & News
Qantas increases Classic Flight Reward pricing by up to 20% across most award charts. Partner chart sees larger increases than the Qantas/AA chart.
Qantas announces upcoming award chart changes with several months notice, giving members time to book at current rates before August 2025 increases.
FAQs
Can I transfer Qantas points to American Airlines?
No. You cannot transfer points between airline programs. However, you can use Qantas points to book flights on American Airlines through Qantas' Classic Flight Reward system when saver award space is available.
Is it free to join Qantas Frequent Flyer?
Yes. It's free to join the Qantas Frequent Flyer program, which lets you earn and redeem points. Status tiers above Bronze require earning Status Credits through flights.
How many points do I need for a free flight?
The lowest redemption is 5,700 points for a Jetstar flight under 600 miles. The cheapest Qantas/AA redemption is 8,000 points for flights under 600 miles one-way. For all other partners, the minimum is 11,500 points.
Do Qantas Frequent Flyer points expire?
Yes. Qantas points expire 18 months after your last points activity. The expiration clock resets any time you earn or redeem points.
Can I share or transfer my Qantas points to someone else?
Yes. You can transfer Qantas points to family members starting at 1,500 points with no transfer fee. You can also book flights for family members directly.
Which US credit cards can transfer to Qantas?
Three major transferable currencies transfer to Qantas at 1:1: American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One Miles, and Citi ThankYou Points. Marriott Bonvoy also transfers at 3:1 (with a 5K bonus per 60K).
What are the change and cancellation fees for award flights?
Qantas charges 5,000 points per passenger to change an award booking and 6,000 points per passenger to cancel. Platinum One members have these fees waived.