Discover exactly how much your Qantas Points are worth and the most cost-effective rewards to redeem them for.
The best part of belonging to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program is that you get to redeem your hard-earned Qantas Points for rewards. The gamut of goodies on offer to members has grown over the years, and now you can redeem literally anything travel-related as well as 3,000 products and gifts cards available in the Qantas Store.
From homeware to tech toys, car rentals to fine wine, gold class movie tickets and first class air ticket upgrades, your Qantas Points can get you a variety of earthly pleasures. Their individual value, however, is not fixed and your points can go further depending on how you spend them. This table illustrates the varying values of a Qantas Point when used to redeem different rewards.
How much is a Qantas Point worth? 
Use the table below to compare the value of a Qantas Point when used to redeem flights, hotel packages, gift cards and more.
*Prices are accurate as of May 2016. Flight prices are based on single legs of a return ticket.
| Reward | Qantas Points redemption price | Retail/cash price | 1 Qantas Point worth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-night stay in Sydney 5* hotel | 60,585 Qantas Points | $380 | 0.627 cents |
| 4-night resort and spa package in the Whitsunday Passage, Queensland | 146,987 Qantas Points | $944 | 0.642 cents |
| Melbourne-Canberra Qantas direct flight – Economy Flex fare | 49,800 Qantas Points | $369 | 0.741 cents |
| Melbourne-Canberra Qantas direct flight – Business fare | 105,600 Qantas Points | $769 | 0.728 cents |
| Sydney-Tokyo Qantas direct flight –Economy Saver fare | 67,600 Qantas Points | $512 | 0.757 cents |
| Sydney-Tokyo Qantas direct flight – Premium Economy Sale fare | 176,800 Qantas Points | $1,309 | 0.740 cents |
| Brisbane-Hong Kong Qantas direct flight – Economy Saver fare | 65,700 Qantas Points | $489 | 0.744 cents |
| Brisbane-Hong Kong Qantas direct flight – Business Saver fare | 379,100 Qantas Points | $2,746 | 0.724 cents |
| Sydney-Singapore Qantas direct flight – First Class Saver fare | 398,500 Qantas Points | $2,892 | 0.726 cents |
| Qantas epiQure premium membership | 13,000 Qantas Points | $99 | 0.762 cents |
| $20 Woolworths WISH eGift card | 3,000 Qantas Points | $20 | 0.667 cents |
| 2 Village/Event Cinemas Gold Class E-Vouchers | 10,960 Qantas Points | $82 | 0.748 cents |
| De'Longhi Nespresso Prodigio & Milk (EN270SAE) Bluetooth coffee machine | 55,160 Qantas Points | $399 | 0.723 cents |
| Weber Baby Q Portable BBQ (LPG Gas Only) (Q1000AU) | 56,270 Qantas Points | $319 | 0.567 cents |
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Which rewards offer me the best value for my money?
Based on the table above, we observe that one Qantas Point is worth an average of 0.7 cents. Depending on what you spend them on, your Qantas Points can be worth as little as 0.567 cents or as much as 0.762 cents each. In general, Qantas products give you the best value per Qantas Point, with values above 0.7 cents for flights across the board. Hotel stays offer a lower value at just over 0.6 cents, while Woolworth gift cards are barely better at 0.667 cents per Point. The portable BBQ is by far the poorest reward at 0.567 cents per Point. At this sort of rate, you might be better off buying the item with cash and collecting more Qantas Points on the purchase.
How can I get the most value out of my Qantas Points?
- Classic flight rewards
Classic flight rewards are the cheapest flight rewards you can redeem with Qantas Points. There are special conditions attached to these flights which you should be aware of, including the fact that you have to pay taxes, fees and carrier charges in cash, and the fact that you cannot earn Qantas Points or status credits on these flights. Also, only a limited number of seats are available for this class of redemptions, and some flights don’t even offer seats for classic flight rewards redemptions. This means you have to book early if you want to redeem a classic flight reward.
So how much does it cost? Following the example of redeeming an Economy flight from Brisbane to Hong Kong in the table, you’d need to pay 28,000 Qantas Points and $162 for taxes, fees and carrier charges when redeeming a classic economy reward flight for that same route. Setting aside any comparisons regarding ticket restrictions, this ticket price compared to the Economy Saver fare of $489 means that 28,000 Qantas Points is worth $327(i.e. the difference between $489 and $162). This makes each Qantas Point worth 1.168 cents, which give far greater value than any of the other rewards in the table.
- Do your research and do the maths
A lot of people believe that Qantas flight redemptions give you the biggest bang for your buck (or point, in this instance). Unless you’re redeeming a classic flight reward, the fact is that other flight class redemptions deliver marginally better value than some of the other products. You might miss out on getting the best value for your points if you head straight for flight redemptions and automatically pass over on the other available rewards that are actually on your ‘to-buy’ list.
For instance, the pair of Gold Class cinema tickets gives better value per Point than almost all the flight options, and the Nespresso machine delivers pretty competitive value too. If the Qantas Store stocks items that you already need or want to purchase, there’s no harm researching how much they cost in Qantas Points and comparing that to retail dollars. The way to calculate the value of a Qantas Point is by dividing the item’s retail/dollar cost by the number of Qantas Points you’d need to buy the item. This easy step will help you get the most value out of your points.
- Points Plus Pay
Qantas also allows you to supplement your points with cash when purchasing an item. This option is not available only for goods at the Qantas Store, but also for hotel stays, deals and flights. The minimum number of points you can use on a flight is 5,000, so you must have at least 5K points in your account if you want to pay the difference with cash.
Each Qantas Point you use on a flight redemption instead of cash in the ‘Points Plus Pay’ scheme is worth 0.7 cents, which is marginally less than if you redeemed the flight entirely with points. This scheme rarely works in your favour though, and is not designed to be a sly way to stretch your Qantas Points. You’d only want to use this if you’re genuinely short of points for a purchase.
Remember: Do your research and do the maths
For example, with the Weber Baby Q Portable BBQ set, you could either buy it with 56,270 Qantas Points at a weak value of 0.567 cents per point, buy it outside at a retail price of $319, or opt to ‘Points Plus Pay’ for it with 22,508 Qantas Points and $259.97. In the last scenario, that means your 22,508 Qantas Points are now worth $59.03 (i.e. the difference between $319 and $259.97), which is 0.262 cents per point. You’re far better off paying retail price and saving your points for a purchase which will accord it more value. The lesson, again, is to do your research and do the maths.
While your Qantas Points are designed to reward you, they can become a burden if they’re not worth the price you’re paying to get them. Weighing up their value also means you have to factor in the cost of your Qantas Frequent Flyer credit card, because those points become more expensive to earn if you’re paying a high yearly premium for the card. So make sure you’re using the right card, and make sure you’re redeeming the right rewards.
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I have had Qantas frequent flyer points stolen. I am reporting it and am being asked the value. I’m finding it hard to assess that. Could you please tell me what 15,300 points are worth in money value? I just need them restored. Thanks.
Hi Dawn,
Thanks for your inquiry.
Qantas Points cannot be converted to or exchanged for money. Although on the average, one Qantas point is worth 0.76 cents, which you can use to redeem for flights, hotel accommodation and shopping deals. If you think you’re having problems with your Qantas Points, please get in touch Qantas customer support team directly.
Cheers,
May
Hi why does it cost qantas 32,000 points to fly to Armidale, yet only 48,000 points to fly to Phuket? It used to be 8,000 points for a domestic flight?
Thanks
Brian
Hi Brian!
Thanks for the inquiry!
It is hard for me to assess your claim because we don’t know your flight origin. However, your points usage would usually depend on the trip, booking dates, add-ons such as baggage, and your destination.
Based on our page, we still have 8,000 points as the lowest among the domestic flights.
You can inquire this matter with Qantas for further verification.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Jonathan
I am confused with changes in credit cards,I had Amex with ANZ and they are cancelling Amex from August so have shopped around an it is going to cost me $249 PA for a card that I will probably earn about 24000 Qantas F/F points.
Is it worth it?
Hi Jono,
Thank you for your inquiry.
Unfortunately, we cannot recommend what is worth for you. Our company finder.com.au is a financial comparison website and general information service designed to help consumers to make a better decision. Please note we do not represent any company we feature on our pages.
It would be nice if you can directly coordinate with the provider the current issue you are experiencing.
Cheers,
Harold
How many frequent flyer is needed to redeem flight Sydney to Phuket return flight
Hi Sarkon,
Thanks for your question.
You need the following points to redeem a flight from Sydney to Phuket return:
Economy – 48,000 Qantas points
Business – 96,000 Qantas points
You may also use this calculator to check the needed points for other destinations.
Cheers,
Anndy