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.
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*^:
*Minimum Points Guarantee excludes New Zealand flights except where included.
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:
The number of Skywards Miles you earn is calculated based on your fare class and the distance flown, with the following earn rates available:
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.
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.
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 program | Economy reward flight | Business reward flight | Points plus pay? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | From 8,000 Qantas Points | From 16,000 points | Yes, as long as you have a minimum of 3,500 Qantas Points |
| Emirates Skywards | From 7,000 Skywards Miles | From 13,425 Skywards Miles | N/A |
| JAL Mileage Bank | From 7,500 JAL Miles Note: Only applies for Jetstar Japan Award Tickets | N/A | N/A |
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.
As well as earning rewards for your spending, you can enjoy the following travel perks with these cards:
While Jetstar isn't accepting new applications for its credit card, Qantas is. Compare Qantas Credit Cards below.
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:
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Can I book Jetstar flights using rewards points
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
I would like to know how many Qantas frequent flyer points to travel from Sydney to Ballina return
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
can i use jetstar gift cards if i book a jetstar flight through qantas as a frequent flyer
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
How many points required to fly Sydney to perth
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
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?
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