It’s a common misconception among beginner points collectors that Qantas Points can only be redeemed for Qantas flights. While experiences like Qantas First and Business Class to Europe are worthwhile redemptions, they’re not the only ways to redeem Qantas Points.
Your Qantas Points can be used for flights with around a dozen oneworld alliance airlines, in addition to airlines that Qantas has bespoke partnerships with. In this guide, we list all the airlines you can use Qantas Points for, plus how to find reward seats with partner airlines.
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What airlines can I use Qantas Points on?
Qantas is a member of the oneworld Alliance, the smallest of three major airline alliances. The others are Star Alliance and SkyTeam. This means you can redeem Qantas Points for eligible flights with oneworld member airlines. Some restrictions may apply, such as the ability to access reward seats on Qatar Airways using Qantas Points until closer to departure.
In addition to its alliance partners, Qantas has a number of bespoke airline partnerships. Many of these airlines are part of other alliances, or not part of an alliance at all. The benefits may not be reciprocal, nor consistent across all partnerships, and may not apply to the partner airline’s entire network. Still, most of Qantas’ partner airlines allow you to earn or redeem points on eligible flights.
You can view a full list of Qantas’ partner airlines on the Qantas website.
oneworld partners
Here is a list of oneworld Alliance airlines as of January 2025:
- Alaska Airlines
- American Airlines
- British Airways
- Cathay Pacific
- Fiji Airways (currently a oneworld Connect partner airline, will become a full oneworld member by mid-2025)
- Finnair
- Iberia
- Japan Airlines
- Malaysia Airlines
- Oman Air (joining in June 2025)
- Qatar Airways
- Royal Air Maroc
- Royal Jordanian
- SriLankan Airlines
Qantas’ non-alliance partner airlines
Here’s a list of Qantas’ other partner airlines as of January 2025:
- Air France
- Air New Zealand
- Air Tahiti Nui
- Aircalin
- Airlink
- Airnorth
- Bangkok Airways
- China Airlines
- China Eastern
- China Southern
- EL AL
- Emirates
- IndiGo
- Jetstar
- KLM
- LATAM
- WestJet
How do I know how many Qantas Points each airline partner charges?
Qantas has four different points tables for reward seat redemptions, depending on which airline you want to fly with:
- Qantas Classic Flight Rewards – Qantas, Fiji Airways, American Airlines.
- Jetstar Classic Flight Rewards – Jetstar and its subsidiaries, including Jetstar Asia and Jetstar Japan. These points totals are 20% lower than Qantas Classic Flight Rewards, but you’re usually better off buying Jetstar flights with cash.
- Partner Classic Flight Rewards – All other Qantas partner airlines.
- oneworld Classic Flight Rewards – When travelling on at least two oneworld airlines other than Qantas. This provides excellent value when you are flying long distances, such as around the world since the points needed are capped if certain conditions are met.
When booking reward seats using Qantas Points, try not to mix and match airlines from different tables. Otherwise, each flight will be priced separately rather than as one ticket. This almost always means you’ll be paying more points and taxes. The only exception to this rule is the oneworld Classic Flight Reward, which requires multiple partner airlines.
You can view Qantas’ points tables here.
How to search for and book reward seats with partner airlines on the Qantas website
The Qantas website can be used to search for reward seat availability on Qantas and most of its partner airlines.
Like any award redemption, seats are subject to availability. There is a chance you may not be able to fly on the date you desire, so you must be flexible on dates and routes (as is always the case when using points to travel.)
1. Start your search
Start your search on the Qantas homepage, making sure you select ‘Rewards’ to show points seats rather than cash fares.
Or, for a calendar view of available reward seats in different cabin classes, start your search with Qantas’ multi-city tool, ensuring you tick ‘Book with Rewards’.
2. Select your cabin class and travel date
The calendar will show you availability in different cabins (Economy, Premium Economy, Business and First Class.) Select your travel date.
The calendar view is not available when starting your search via the Qantas homepage. We recommend beginning with the multi-city tool to view all available options.
3. Select your preferred flight
On the next screen you’ll see available reward seats with Qantas and its partner airlines. From here, simply select your preferred flight and follow the steps to book you reward seat.
You should be able to book flights on these airlines through the Qantas website without having to call. However, if you’re having issues booking reward seats on the Qantas website, note down your preferred flights then phone Qantas on 13 13 13.
Also read: How to book a Classic Flight Reward seat with Qantas Points
What about other Qantas partner airlines?
If you can’t find flights with your desired partner airline on the Qantas website, another option is to check other oneworld partner airline websites. Occasionally, other oneworld partners show reward seats that don’t appear on the Qantas website, or that Qantas may not have access to.
This tip is useful for finding available reward seats only. To book a reward seat using Qantas Points, you’ll need to complete your booking on the Qantas website (or via the Qantas call centre.)
1. British Airways Executive Club
British Airways Executive Club shows available reward seats for almost all oneworld airlines. A useful feature is that British Airways shows the number of reward seats available, which is great for planning.
Prices are shown in Avios, which won’t match the number of Qantas Points you’ll need. But this is a good indication of reward seat availability, so you can go back to the Qantas website to book. Try to avoid redeeming your Qantas Points on British Airways flights themselves as the fuel surcharges are usually very high.
2. American Airlines AAdvantage
The American Airlines AAdvantage website is an easy way to search for availability on most oneworld partner airlines. The calendar view is handy for seeing which dates have available reward seats in your desired cabin class. You can also filter the results by ‘non-stop only’ to show direct flights.
Again, the American Airlines website is useful for finding availability only. You’ll need to return to the Qantas website to book using Qantas Points.
3. Non-alliance partners
As for Qantas’ non-alliance partners, you can either try the airline’s own website, or there are a number of search engines that will do the work for you.
If you’ve found availability on your preferred flights but are unable to book them on the Qantas website, you can call Qantas Frequent Flyer (Australia 13 13 13 or New Zealand 0800 808 767.) Tell them the flight numbers and dates you have found availability for to book your reward flight.
Occassionally an error may occur when booking reward seats via the Qantas website. You can ask the phone agent to waive the phone booking fee if this happens. In some cases, availability can differ between partners. For example, the flights you saw on British Airways might not be available for booking on Qantas.
Summing up
Redeeming your points to fly with Qantas’ network of partner airlines is one of the best uses of Qantas Points.
Understanding the different partners that Qantas has, as well as how their points redemptions are priced, is the key to getting the most from your Qantas Points. Your points can be redeemed for exceptional flight experiences like Emirates First Class, China Airlines Business Class or Oman Air Business Studio.
You can use the Qantas website to search for and book flights with most of Qantas’ partner airlines. Or, if you need expert assistance in finding reward seats, Point Hacks offers a bespoke reward seat Concierge service.
Also read: Your beginner’s guide to booking reward seats
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FAQs
Who are Qantas’ airline partners?
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Can Qantas Points be used on other airlines?
Yes, you can use Qantas Points on other airlines that
Which airlines are affiliated with Qantas?
Qantas is affiliated with over 30 partner airlines around the globe, including all members of the oneworld alliance and many other bespoke partners such as Emirates and China Airlines.
Is Qantas a member of Star Alliance?
No, Qantas is not part of the Star Alliance. Qantas is one of the founding members of the competing oneworld Alliance.
Is Singapore Airlines affiliated with Qantas?
No, Qantas is part of the oneworld Alliance and Singapore Airlines is part of the competing Star Alliance. Qantas operates its own flights to Singapore from Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney that can be booked using Qantas Points.
Are Qantas and Air Canada partners?
No, Qantas is part of the oneworld Alliance and Air Canada is part of the competing Star Alliance. Instead, Qantas has a limited partnership with WestJet in that region.
Are United Airlines and Qantas partners?
No, Qantas is part of the oneworld Alliance and United is part of the competing Star Alliance. Instead, Qantas partners with American Airlines in that region.
What airlines can earn me Qantas Frequent Flyer points?
Most of Qantas’ listed airline partners will be able to earn you Qantas Points on eligible flights. See the Qantas website for up-to-date details.
Really want/need to get better at all this, specially after badly losing out in last night’s booking debacle: “qantas.com not responding” from 930pm on left me thinking “Seeya Alan (highest paid Oz Ceo!); more please, Velocity! Also left me without my NZ return ‘treat’: Emirates first, Syd-Cchurch 54000 OW
So: LOVE to see the four different award charts you mention, Matt, but this time, the link takes you only to a Classic Upgrade Rewards page, as far as I can see, ie not to any of the four basics. They’d be good JUST to now better try to use up, at the new higher rates, my 250000 odd. Given up on getting that up to the RTW Oneworld famous fare.
But as well, I lost serious time, lots, with that calendar and offer a warning to other newbies: the calendar view, with all those prize bull icons is OFTEN quite wrong, as I found yesterday but other times, too, by clicking on your date, going to the next page, showing availability for that date, seconds later. The synch is WAY out, often both ways. Do seasoned searchers find that or did try on really bad days? So, my experience, looking for premier availability, that MAY be there even if the calendar shows only the red ribbon, so you need to try the actual dates regardless, but also vice versa, many many times showing Business, even PE availability that really wasn’t. Tips, Matt?
Very disappointed. Qantas is getting worse.
Similar to earlier comment. If not booking flight to/from Australia then the Qantas website does not show all cities. eg if wanted to fly from DFW to LON (say on AA) then entering DFW in origin city only allows you to choose Australian cities as the TO.
The response to the comment pointing to another article doesnt help as it only shows points info, not HOW to book the flight.
cheers anyway
It is a American Airlines flight code share with Qantas
Have spent hours with both American Airlines and Qantas, both state they WILL NOT upgrade my premium economy to Business class because the flight was:
1. Qantas says flight booked with Aermican Airline so NO
2. American Airline say they do not have access to Qantas Frequent Flyer points / status so no upgrades.
Extremely frustrated.