Qantas Frequent Flyer (Classic Rewards) award chart (2026)
Qantas Frequent Flyer's Classic Reward chart prices US-to-Australia business class at 108K one-way and adds a free stopover. For Oneworld partner awards from elsewhere, Qantas has competitive pricing on Cathay, Qatar, and JAL. Qantas is the path to flying the A380 to Sydney in business class with the best chart pricing.
Award chart
Classic Reward pricing one-way unless noted.
| Region / Route | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Within Australia (short-haul) | 6K | — | 12K | — |
| Australia ↔ Asia (Qantas) | 30K | 55K | 55K–72K | — |
| US ↔ Australia (Qantas metal) | 55K | 85K | 108K | — |
| Europe ↔ Australia (partner) | 70K | 115K | 144K | — |
| US ↔ Europe (Oneworld partner) | 42K | — | 85K | — |
| Australia ↔ Europe (partner via Asia) | 70K | 115K | 144K | — |
Top sweet spots
- 108K one-way Qantas A380 business US to Sydney with free stopover
- 55K business class Sydney to Tokyo on Qantas
- 85K Cathay/Qatar business US to Europe via Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Free stopover on one-way Classic Reward — combine with cheap intra-Asia segment
How to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer (Classic Rewards) miles
- Capital One Miles transfer at 1:1
- Citi ThankYou transfer at 1:1
- Bilt Rewards transfer at 1:1 (occasional)
- Marriott Bonvoy at 3:1.1
Booking notes
- Book at qantas.com — partner space shows reasonably well
- Some partner segments (Qatar Qsuite, Cathay) sometimes require phone
- Qantas charges modest fuel surcharges on QF metal
- Classic Reward awards can be cancelled for a fee until 24 hours before departure
Common pitfalls
- Award space on Qantas A380 to Australia in business is intensely competitive
- Book 350 days out the moment Qantas releases inventory for the best chance
- Qantas points expire after 18 months of inactivity
Frequently asked questions
How do I book Qantas A380 to Australia with points?
Search at qantas.com from US gateways (LAX, DFW, SFO, JFK) to SYD or MEL. Classic Reward business class on Qantas-metal A380 prices at 108K one-way. Book the moment award space opens — it's the most coveted Oneworld redemption.
What is the Qantas free stopover policy?
On a one-way Classic Reward, you can add one stopover (longer than 24 hours) for free in any city on the routing. Example: book LAX → SYD with a stopover in HKG for free, on a single Qantas Classic Reward.
Why are Qantas awards to Europe so expensive?
Europe-to-Australia partner Classic Rewards price at 144K business one-way because of the long distance and high cash fare. For Europe-Australia, ANA Mileage Club or Qatar Privilege Club may price cheaper depending on routing.
Find Qantas Frequent Flyer (Classic Rewards) award space live
AwardLocker shows real-time saver availability. Confirm space exists before transferring miles.
Search awards →