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Airline Loyalty Program
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Reference page: redemption value benchmarks, transfer paths, earning options, and program rules.
1.1¢ – 4.0¢
Typical CPP range
6.0¢
Best documented CPP
4
Bank partners that transfer in
4
Redemption methods tracked
Qantas Frequent Flyer value by redemption method
Cents per point (CPP) for each redemption method, sourced from real award pricing and cash fares. Min reflects worst reasonable bookings (peak pricing, surcharges); typical is an informed-user average; max is a documented sweet spot.
| Redemption method | Min | Typical | Max | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Award → Economy | 0.8¢ | 1.1¢ | 1.5¢ | Classic rewards; zone-based. 15-20% deval absorbed. |
| Direct Award → Premium Economy | 1.0¢ | 1.4¢ | 1.8¢ | QF PE on A380/787 |
| Direct Award → Business Class | 1.8¢ | 3.0¢ | 5.0¢ | QF J on A380/787; Classic Rewards. 130k J US→SYD post-deval. |
| Direct Award → First Class | 2.5¢ | 4.0¢ | 6.0¢ | QF First London route; limited first class fleet |
Bank programs that transfer in to Qantas Frequent Flyer
These bank transferable currencies move points into Qantas Frequent Flyer. Click a source program to view its reference page.
| Source program | Ratio | Min transfer | Processing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Membership Rewards | 1 : 1 | 1,000 | 2 days | — |
| Capital One Miles | 1 : 1 | 1,000 | 2 days | — |
| Citi ThankYou Points | 1 : 1 | 1,000 | 2 days | — |
| HSBC Rewards | 1 : 1 | 1,250 | 3 days | 1,250 HSBC pts → 1,000 Qantas points |
Qantas Frequent Flyer expiration rules
Expires on inactivity
Qantas Frequent Flyer points expire after 18 months of no earning or redemption activity.
What counts as activity
- • Earn or use Qantas Points or Status Credits
- • Flights on Qantas, oneworld, or partner airlines
- • Hotel, car rental, or shopping partners
- • Co-branded credit card spending
- • Insurance, utilities, fuel (BP), food/wine partners
What does NOT count as activity
- • Family account transfers do NOT count
Last verified 2026-03
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