We are excited to announce that Qantas Frequent Flyer is now supported on AwardFares! In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know to easily find and book Qantas award flights, understand their award charts, and maximize your Qantas Points.

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About Qantas Frequent Flyer

Qantas Frequent Flyer is the loyalty program of Australia’s flagship airline, Qantas Airways. Members earn Qantas Points when flying Qantas, Jetstar, oneworld alliance members, and other partner airlines. You can also earn points from everyday activities such as shopping, dining, hotel stays, and credit card spending. Redeem your points for award flights, upgrades, hotels, car rentals, and more.

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What’s New With Qantas Frequent Flyer in 2025?

  • Increased Reward Seat Availability. In 2025, Qantas is adding up to 1 million more Classic Reward seats, including in premium cabins, through partnerships with airlines such as Finnair, Air France, KLM, Iberia, and Hawaiian Airlines.
  • Boosted Points Earning on Domestic Flights. Starting July 2025, members will earn up to 25% more Qantas Points on base earn rates for Qantas domestic flights. Additionally, the earn cap for tiered members traveling in premium cabins will be removed, allowing for greater points accumulation.
  • Lower Cost Rewards with Jetstar: For the first time, members can use Qantas Points to upgrade to Business on Jetstar international flights. This coincides with a major revamp of Jetstar’s Boeing 787 Dreamliners, doubling the fleet’s business cabin capacity.
  • Increased Points Required for Redemptions: From August 2025, the points required for Classic Flight Rewards and Classic Upgrade Rewards will increase. For example, an economy seat from Sydney to Melbourne will rise from 8,000 to 9,200 points, and a business class seat from Sydney to London will increase from 144,600 to 166,300 points.

How To Find Qantas Frequent Flyer Award Availability (Book Flights With Qantas Points)

1. Go to AwardFares

Create a free account to unlock powerful search features. Sign up here.

2. Select the Frequent Flyer Program

Choose Qantas Frequent Flyer in the Frequent Flyer Program selector.

Select Qantas as Frequent Flyer Program in AwardFares

3. Add Route(s)

Enter your departure and arrival airports. For example, Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX).

Choose Route

4. Explore Travel Dates

If you have fixed travel dates, click on the Calendar field to specify the exact date(s).

Calendar View

If you’re flexible, use the Timeline View to see availability across multiple days. AwardFares visually displays how many seats are available and at what price in points, making it easy to spot the most cost-effective days to fly.

Timeline View

Tap on any flight to expand the details

Flight Details

5. Sort by Price

AwardFares lets you easily sort by points required. Use the cabin tags (Eco, Prem, Biz, First) to quickly identify best-value awards.

Sort Qantas Award Flights by Price

Filter results with the Max Price tool to find flights within your points budget.

Filter Qantas Award Flights by Price

6. Filter & Explore (optional)

Use advanced filters by cabin class, airline, aircraft, number of stops, and more.

Advanced Filters

7. Book on Qantas Website

Click Book once you’ve found your ideal flight.

Book flight will redirect you to Qantas website.

AwardFares will redirect you to Qantas’ website with your search pre-filled, simplifying the booking process.

Calendar View

Finding Qantas Classic Rewards (Qantas Saver Awards)

Qantas Frequent Flyer offers a type of discounted awards (saver awards) called Classic Rewards. With AwardFares, you can easily filter down the search results by tapping the Saver pill. This will exclude all non-saver flights and fares in just one tap!

Qantas Classic Rewards Filter (Saver Fares)

Classic vs. Classic Plus Flight Rewards

When redeeming Qantas Points, it’s crucial to understand the difference between Classic and Classic Plus Flight Rewards:

  Classic Flight Rewards Classic Plus Flight Rewards
Availability Limited (subject to award seat quotas) Expanded (more availability, fewer restrictions)
Points Required Lower, fixed-price redemption Higher, dynamically-priced based on demand
Fees & Charges Lower taxes and fees Higher taxes and surcharges
Flexibility Limited (change/cancel fees apply) Greater flexibility; easier changes/cancellations

Classic Rewards offer the best value for your points but require booking in advance due to limited availability.

Classic Plus Rewards offer more seat availability—even during peak periods—but come at higher redemption rates, making them best suited for travelers who value flexibility over points-saving.

Learn more on Qantas

Qantas Classic vs. Classic Plus Rewards

Understanding Qantas Fare Types: Saver vs. Non-Saver Fares

Qantas offers various fare types across its cabins, each with distinct rules and benefits. Understanding these can help you choose the best option for your travel needs.

Economy Class Fare Types

  • Economy Sale: Discounted fares with lower flexibility. Changes and cancellations may incur higher fees, and seat selection might come with additional charges.
  • Economy Saver: Moderately priced fares offering a balance between cost and flexibility. Change and cancellation fees are generally lower than Economy Sale fares.
  • Economy Flex: Higher-priced fares providing maximum flexibility with no change or cancellation fees. These fares often include additional benefits such as complimentary seat selection.

Premium Economy and Business Class Fare Types

  • Premium Economy Saver / Business Saver: Provide moderate flexibility at reasonable prices. These fares offer lower change and cancellation fees compared to Sale fares, making them ideal for travelers who want comfort without sacrificing too much flexibility.
  • Premium Economy Flex / Business Flex: Fully flexible fares with no fees for changes or cancellations. These fares typically offer additional perks like lounge access, priority check-in, and seat selection.

First Class Fare Types

  • First Saver: These are lower-priced First Class fares, offering substantial savings compared to fully flexible fares, though they have limited flexibility with fees for changes or cancellations.
  • First Flex: Fully flexible First Class fares providing unlimited free changes and cancellations, complete with maximum benefits, including lounge access, priority services, and premium amenities.

AwardFares vs. Qantas Website

AwardFares offers key advantages compared to Qantas’ website:

  1. Broader searches across multiple dates instantly.
  2. Advanced filters for specific cabin, airline, and route preferences.
  3. Easier comparison of prices and options.
  4. Availability alerts to stay updated on new seats.
  5. Cross-program comparisons to get the best overall value.

Maximize Your Qantas Frequent Points

Try AwardFares today for free. Upgrading to AwardFares Gold or Diamond gives you access to advanced features like unlimited searches, alerts, seat maps, and much more.

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