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Jetstar frequent flyer rewards and benefits

How to earn frequent flyer points and take advantage of extra perks with Jetstar.

When you fly with Jetstar you can be rewarded with points from 1 of 3 partner airlines. Jetstar doesn't have its own frequent flyer program.

These airline frequent flyer programs include Qantas Frequent Flyer, Emirates Skywards and JAL Mileage Bank.

As well as frequent flyer points, Jetstar offers rewards through a frequent flyer credit card and provides exclusive travel benefits through its Club Jetstar program.

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Jetstar and Qantas Frequent Flyer

Jetstar is owned by Qantas and is closely linked to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program as a result. This means you can earn both Qantas Points and Status Credits when you're travelling on a Jetstar Starter Plus, Starter Max or Business Max fare.

This includes flights marketed as Jetstar Airways (JQ), Jetstar Asia (3K) and Jetstar Japan (GK). If you're flying domestically in New Zealand, you can also earn Qantas Points on Jetstar Starter and Starter Flex fares at the same rate listed for Qantas "Discount Economy" fares.

The amount of points earned for each booking is calculated by a mix of factors including your booking class, fare type, the regions you're travelling through, the number of flights on your booking and your Qantas Frequent Flyer membership status. You can calculate the specific amount of points you could earn on your Jetstar bookings by using the points calculator on the Qantas Frequent Flyer website.

Qantas Frequent Flyer also offers a "Minimum Points Guarantee" for Jetstar flights. This means, at the very least, you'll always earn the points below for eligible Jetstar flights*^:

  • Discount Economy – 800 Qantas Points (400 for New Zealand)
  • Economy – 800 Qantas Points (800 for New Zealand)
  • Flexible Economy – 1,200 Qantas Points (1,200 for New Zealand)
  • Discount Premium Economy – 1,200 Qantas Points
  • Premium Economy – 1,200 Qantas Points
  • Flexible Premium Economy – 1,200 Qantas Points
  • Discount Business – 1,400 Qantas Points
  • Business – 1,400 Qantas Points
  • Flexible Business – 1,400 Qantas Points
  • First – 1,400 Qantas Points

*Minimum Points Guarantee excludes New Zealand flights except where included.

Jetstar and Emirates Skywards

Members of the Emirates Skywards frequent flyer program can earn Skywards Miles with Jetstar when they're travelling overseas on an Economy Starter Plus, Economy Starter Max or Business Max fare.

To earn miles, you'll need to include your Skywards membership number when flying with one of the following international flight options:

  • Jetstar international (JQ) – including Jetstar Domestic Australia and New Zealand flights that are part of international itineraries
  • Jetstar Japan (GK)
  • Jetstar Asia (3K)

The number of Skywards Miles you earn is calculated based on your fare class and the distance flown, with the following earn rates available:

  • Economy Starter Plus: 0.5 Skywards Miles per mile flown
  • Economy Starter Max: 1 Skywards Mile per mile flown
  • Business Max: 1.25 Skywards Miles per mile flown

As long as you provide your Skywards membership number on the booking, your miles should be credited to your account within 6 weeks of completing your journey.

Jetstar and JAL Mileage Bank

Members of Japan Airline's Mileage Bank program are eligible to earn 0.25 JAL miles for every mile flown with Jetstar Japan (GK) when you're booking on a Starter Plus or Starter Max fare. You can't earn JAL Mileage on either Jetstar Airways (JQ) or Jetstar Asia (3K) flights.

To earn your JAL Mileage, you'll need to add your frequent flyer details to your booking. Points will then be credited within 6 weeks of travel.


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If you're a member of Qantas Frequent Flyer, Emirates Skywards or JAL Mileage Bank, you'll also be able to use your frequent flyer miles to book eligible Jetstar flights.

This is done directly through your frequent flyer program, so options may vary based on when you want to fly. But you can use the table below to see the minimum amount of points you'd need with each of these programs.

Frequent flyer programEconomy reward flightBusiness reward flightPoints plus pay?
Qantas Frequent FlyerFrom 8,000 Qantas PointsFrom 16,000 pointsYes, as long as you have a minimum of 3,500 Qantas Points
Emirates SkywardsFrom 7,000 Skywards MilesFrom 13,425 Skywards MilesN/A
JAL Mileage BankFrom 7,500 JAL Miles Note: Only applies for Jetstar Japan Award TicketsN/AN/A

Jetstar Credit Cards and Club Jetstar

Note: Jetstar has paused new credit card applications until further notice.

Jetstar offers a single credit card that lets you earn Jetstar Dollars and provides complimentary access to Club Jetstar.

With a Jetstar Credit Card you can earn 1 Jetstar Dollar per $200 spent on eligible purchases. You can earn up to 1,000 Jetstar Dollars per year and every 50 Jetstar Dollars automatically qualifies you to receive a $50 Jetstar Voucher which can be spent on Jetstar Flights, Hotels, Insurance and Parking.

What other frequent flyer perks can I get with a Jetstar Credit Card?

As well as earning rewards for your spending, you can enjoy the following travel perks with these cards:

  • No booking fee. Use your card to book flights on jetstar.com or via the Jetstar call centre and you won't be charged a payment fee for your booking.
  • 10% off in-flight refreshments. If you use your credit card to buy food or drinks on board a Jetstar flight, you'll get 10% off the regular price.

While Jetstar isn't accepting new applications for its credit card, Qantas is. Compare Qantas Credit Cards below.

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Name Bonus points Points per $ spent Purchase rate p.a. Annual fee
Qantas Premier Platinum
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Bonus points
80,000
Points per $ spent
1
Purchase rate p.a.
19.99%
Annual fee
$349 first year ($399 after)
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Earn up to 80,000 bonus Qantas Points. Plus, save with a reduced first-year annual fee and 0% p.a. for 12 months on balance transfers.
Qantas American Express Ultimate Card
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Bonus points
60,000
Points per $ spent
1.25
Purchase rate p.a.
23.99%
Annual fee
$450
Go to siteMore Info
Get 60,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months. Plus, a yearly $450 Travel Credit.
Qantas Premier Everyday
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Bonus points
8,000
Points per $ spent
0.75
Purchase rate p.a.
19.99%
Annual fee
$49
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Get 2 bonus Qantas Points per $1 spent on eligible purchases in the first 4 months (up to 8,000 points), plus complimentary insurance.
American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card
Qantas Business Rewards
Bonus points
100,000
Points per $ spent
1.25
Purchase rate p.a.
0%
Annual fee
$450
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ABN holders w/ $75k revenue. Earn 100,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $3,000 in the first 2 months.
Qantas American Express Premium Card
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Bonus points
30,000
Points per $ spent
1
Purchase rate p.a.
23.99%
Annual fee
$249
Go to siteMore Info
Get 30,000 bonus Qantas Points and 2 complimentary Qantas Club lounge invitations per year, plus complimentary travel insurance.
NAB Qantas Business Signature Card
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Bonus points
100,000
Points per $ spent
0.66
Purchase rate p.a.
18.5%
Annual fee
$295
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Receive 100,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $4,000 on everyday business purchases in the first 60 days. ABN required.
Qantas American Express Discovery Card
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Bonus points
N/A
Points per $ spent
0.75
Purchase rate p.a.
23.99%
Annual fee
$0
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Earn uncapped Qantas Points for every $1 dollar spent, plus an ongoing $0 annual fee.
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Club Jetstar

Club Jetstar is an exclusive membership program that gives you access to discount flights and travel offers, similar to those that other frequent flyer programs offer to members. Here's a summary of the key details:

  • Membership fees. There is an annual membership fee of $55.
  • Early access to Jetstar sales. If you're a member of Club Jetstar, you'll get access to the biggest Jetstar sales before other people.
  • Bag and seat discounts. Get 20% off checked bags and seat selection for new flights from Australian airports when you make new bookings at jetstar.com.
  • Exclusive flight deals. You'll gain access to exclusive Club Jetstar flight deals throughout the year.
  • Benefits for family and friends. If you have family or friends travelling with you on the same booking, they'll also get your Club Jetstar benefits.
  • Partner offers. These offers change seasonally, but past examples include 10% off AIG travel insurance, 10% off car hire through CarTrawler and discounted gym membership with Goodlife Health Clubs.

What else do I need to know about using frequent flyer points with Jetstar?

  • Point value. Using your points for flights with Jetstar may not offer you as much value when compared to reward flights with your frequent flyer program's main airline (e.g. Qantas, Emirates or Japan Airlines).
  • Limited availability. Reward seats are subject to availability and may not always be available on the dates you'd like to fly. Generally, the earlier you book your reward, the better your chances of getting it.
  • Points plus pay. If you're a Qantas Frequent Flyer member, you can use a combination of points and cash to pay for Jetstar flights. You just need to have at least 3,500 Qantas Points available for this option.
  • Buying points. If you're short of points for a Jetstar flight with any of these frequent flyer programs, you may be able to buy points to make up the difference when redeeming your reward.
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Flights from Sydney starts at $115

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Australia flights starts at $45 one way on Jetstar

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    TomAugust 21, 2019

    Can I book Jetstar flights using rewards points

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      FayeAugust 21, 2019Finder

      Hi Tom,

      Thanks for contacting Finder.

      Yes. If you’re a member of Qantas Frequent Flyer, Emirates Skywards, JAL Mileage Bank or Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles, you’ll also be able to use your frequent flyer miles to book eligible Jetstar flights. Know that this is done directly through your frequent flyer program, so options may vary based on when you want to fly. But you can use the table above to see the minimum amount of points you’d need with each of these programs.

      I hope this helps.

      Kind Regards,
      Faye

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    FREDJune 26, 2018

    I would like to know how many Qantas frequent flyer points to travel from Sydney to Ballina return

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      ArnoldJune 26, 2018

      Hi Fred,

      Thanks for your inquiry.

      You may refer to the Qantas points requirement for flights as well as know the other ways to redeem your Qantas points.

      Hope this information helps

      Cheers,
      Arnold

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    MikeJune 6, 2018

    can i use jetstar gift cards if i book a jetstar flight through qantas as a frequent flyer

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      NikkiJune 6, 2018

      Hi Mike,

      Thanks for leaving a question on our page.

      To clarify, do you mean Jetstar credit card rewards?

      If you opt to earn Jetstar Dollars, you’ll be rewarded with Jetstar Travel Vouchers that you can use for flights and holiday bookings. For more information, you can see it on this page above.

      If you get a Jetstar credit card and choose to earn Qantas Points, they’ll automatically be credited to your Qantas Frequent Flyer account at the end of each statement period. The earn rates for each card are as follows:

      Jetstar Mastercard. 0.5 Qantas Points per $1 spent, up to 25,000 points per year.
      Jetstar Platinum Mastercard. 0.5 Qantas Point per $1 spent up to $50 per statement period, then 0.5 points per $1 for the remainder of the statement period. This is capped at 100,000 Qantas Points per year.
      Note that if you choose to earn Qantas Points, you’ll need to provide your Qantas Frequent Flyer membership number before you can start earning points for your spending.

      Hope this helps!

      Cheers,
      Nikki

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    KatieMarch 28, 2018

    How many points required to fly Sydney to perth

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      NikkiMarch 29, 2018

      Hi Katie,

      Thanks for your question and for contacting Finder.

      To fly from Perth to Sydney through Jetstar you would need 14,400 frequent flyer points for economy class and 28,800 points for business class. You may refer to our guide to frequent flyer points to know how many points you’ll need in your account for domestic flights.

      Hope this helps!

      Thanks and best regards,

      Nikki

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    LouisMay 4, 2017

    Hi, I have been traveling overseas 3 or 4 times a year with Jetstar. Can I get any frequent flyers? What do I need to do? I just today already booked another flight?

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      LiezlMay 5, 2017

      Hi Louis,

      Thank you for your question.

      Jetstar has its own rewards program for its loyal customers, like you. You can earn Jetstar Dollar for every eligible purchase you make using Jetstar MasterCard and Platinum MasterCard which can be redeemed for Jetstar flights or holidays.

      Alternatively, you may opt-in to earn Qantas frequent flyer points on your Jetstar credit card spending which can be redeemed for rewards through the Qantas Frequent Flyer program. You can read more about Jetstar’s frequent flyer rewards program on our website to learn more about their perks and other benefits.

      I hope this has helped.

      Best regards,
      Liezl

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