Complete Guide: How to Earn Qantas Frequent Flyer Points
Posted May 15th, 2010 and last modified November 23rd, 2011
Enjoy all the perks of having a Qantas Frequent Flyer credit card by collecting as many points as you can.
Earning Qantas Frequent Flyer points is easy – you can rack up points quickly just by doing everyday shopping. Here are 40 ways to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer Points faster!
You can earn points on just about any expenditure you choose to make, and even for any financial investments you make such as buying a house, investing in stocks or even setting up a term deposit. If you are a credit card user, you can also use a Qantas Frequent Flyer credit card – these cards are offered by just about every reputable bank in Australia, and allow you to earn points for using the credit card.
With so many different methods of earning Qantas Frequent Flyer points, we will discuss each method in details.
1. Earning points on flights
One of the ways to earn a large number of points quickly is to travel. You can earn points on flights with Qantas, oneworld alliance partners, and partner airlines. One Qantas frequent flyer point is earned per mile travelled on Full Economy flights with any of these airlines. The total number of points depends on how many miles your flight travels, your membership status and your cabin class.
The oneworld alliance airlines include: American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LAN, Mal©v Hungarian Airlines, Mexicana and Royal Jordanian. Qantas partner airlines include Jetstar, Alaska Airlines, China Eastern, Jet Airways and many more.
Status bonus:
You can earn extra points depending on your membership status. The bonus points are applied as a percentage of the base Economy rate:
- Silver Frequent Flyers earn 25% Status bonus = 25% more points.
- Gold Frequent Flyers earn 50% Status bonus = 50% more points.
- Platinum Frequent Flyers earn 100% Status bonus = double points.
Cabin bonus:
A cabin bonus is awarded when you travel on Qantas Business and First Fares, and is applied as a percentage of the Basic Economy points:
- 10% bonus for Premium Economy.
- 25% bonus for Business.
- 50% bonus for First.
In addition, all members receive a 25% cabin bonus when they travel on Jetstar in StarClass and a 10% cabin bonus when they travel on British Airways in World Traveller Plus.
Cabin bonus + status bonus example: In this example we consider a flight from Melbourne to Singapore (flying Qantas) – 3,749 miles one way
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Travel Class
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Member Status
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Cabin Bonus
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Status Bonus
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Total Points One Way
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Total Points Return
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Economy
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Silver
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3,749 points
(3,749 miles x 1)
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25% = 937 points
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4,686
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9,372
|
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Business
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Gold
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4,686 points
(3,749 miles x 1.25)
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50% = 1,875 points
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6,561
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13,122 |
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First
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Platinum
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5,624 points
(3,749 miles x 1.50)
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100% = 3,749 points
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9,373
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18,746
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Minimum points guarantee:
The Qantas Frequent Flyer minimum points guarantee ensures that for every flight, even if it is shorter in distance, you will earn:
- 1,000 points when flying Qantas Economy or Premium Economy.
- 1,250 points when flying Qantas Business or First.
The minimum points Guarantee also applies to one way flights with Jetstar, British Airways or American Airlines:
| Airline | Discount Economy | Full Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Qantas
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1,000 points
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1,000 points
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1,250 points
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1,250 points
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| Jetstar | N/A | 1,000 points | N/A | N/A |
| British Airways | 125 points |
500 points
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500 points
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500 points
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| American Airlines® | 500 points |
500 points
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500 points
|
500 points
|
The following table with an example might help you to understand this points guarantee better. The example is based on flight from Sydney to Melbourne on Qantas, which is a total of 440 miles one way:
| Travel Class | Member Status | Cabin Bonus | Status Bonus | Total Points | Minimum Points Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discount Economy | Bronze | 440 points
(440 miles x 1) |
N/A
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440
|
1,000 points
|
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Economy
|
Silver
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440 points
(440 miles x 1)
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25% = 110 points
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550
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1,000 points
|
|
Business
|
Gold
|
550 points
(440 miles x 1.25)
|
50% = 220 points
|
770
|
1,250 points
|
2. Earn points by staying at partner hotels
In addition to earning points on airline flights when you travel, you can also earn points by booking in at one of the Qantas Frequent Flyer hotel partners. There are thousands of hotel partners at over 300 locations worldwide. Partner hotels have frequent promotions that you can take advantage of, such as discounts and extra points.
You can earn 3 points per $1 spent at stays at selected Australian hotel partners and 1000 points per stay at selected hotel partners – you can book directly, though a travel agent or through qantas.com/hotels. There are no booking fees for booking through Qantas.com.
3. Earn points by spending at Optus
You can earn points by spending on Optus Mobile or Optus Wireless Broadband, and can earn 3 points per $1 spent.
Simply choose the mobile phone plan or Internet plan that’s right for you and earn points from your monthly fees and charges when you sign up for an eligible 24 month plan via an Optus telesales agent – remember to quote your Qantas Frequent Flyer number when you call.
4. Earn by spending at Big W
Big W is one of the largest department stores in Australia, and you can earn 1 point for every $1 spent over $30.
Big W offers a range of great-priced items including:
- clothing
- entertainment
- electronics
- toys
- health and beauty products
- home decor and gardening products
5. Earn points by spending on electronics
You can earn Qantas frequent flyer points by spending on electronics at Dick Smith and Tandy. You can earn 1 point for every $1 spent over $50 in a single transaction, through Woolworths Everyday Rewards.
Dick Smith has more than 280 participating stores across Australia, and offer a wide range of electronics and gadgets including:
- digital cameras
- computers
- mobile phones
- televisions and home entertainment
- navigation devices
- gaming equipment
6. Earn points when you buy flowers
You can earn 5 points for every $1 spent on flowers bought through Qantas Frequent Flowers.
From seasonal flowers to elaborate bouquets, you can order fresh flowers delivered straight to your home or office.
7. Buy luggage and travel accessories to earn points
You can earn 2 points per $1 spent on purchasing luggage and travel accessories from the Qantas Frequent Flyer collections.
The Qantas Frequent Flyer Collection is a unique range of travel accessories designed specifically with Qantas Frequent Flyers in mind. Some of the available items include:
- Frequent Flyer Cabin Bags – these are very popular with frequent flyers
- SmartPack Luggage – innovative luggage for frequent flyers
- Leather Collection
- Diary Collection
- Accessories – headphones and other essential travel items.
8. Use a Qantas Frequent Flyer Credit Card to earn points
You can earn points directly on spending you do using a Qantas Frequent Flyer Credit Card. There are so many different frequent flyer credit cards on offer that you’re sure to find one that’s perfect for you.
If you use a credit card to purchase items from another Qantas Frequent Flyer partner, you will earn points twice – once from using your credit card, and once from shopping at a partner.
9. Earn points by spending at airport Duty Free
SYD Airport Tax and Duty Free and F1RST Tax and Duty Free are the latest shopping destinations at airports in major Australian cities – here, you’ll find all the best brands at exceptional prices. You can enjoy duty and tax free savings on a wide range of products including electronics, fragrances and gifts.
You can earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points by spending at SYD Airport Tax and Duty Free and F1RST Tax and Duty Free. You can earn 1 point per $1 spent.
10. Use a Telstra Telecard to earn more points
You can earn 4 points for every $1 spent on a Telstra Telecard, the convenient cashless card that allows you to make phone, modem and fax calls from most phones in Australia and in over 65 countries worldwide. All calls are automatically billed to your home or business fixed phone account.
11. Cruise holidays allow you to earn Qantas frequent flyer points
You can earn 1 point per $1.50 you spend when you book a cruise through one of CruiseCo’s travel agents who specialize in cruises.
CruiseCo has a range of hot deals, port and cruise information and exclusive cruise charters. If you love cruises, you will love earning Qantas frequent flyer points the next time you book a cruise through CruiseCo.
12. Duty Free Shops – DFS Galleria
You can earn points when you shop at DFS Galleria stores in Australia, both on retail and on duty free shopping. 1 point is earner per dollar spent. DFS Galleria offers a wide selection of prestigious brands including Cartier, Coach, Bvlgari and more.
13. Earn points when exchanging foreign currency
Travelex is the world’s largest retail foreign exchange operator. You can earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points when you buy foreign currency with Qantas Travel Money online, or when you buy or sell foreign exchange or buy a Foreign Currency Cash Passport at a Travelex outlet in Australia or New Zealand.
Qantas Frequent Flyer points are awarded at the following rates:
- A$50 to A$299, earn one point for every five dollars of value.
- A$300 to A$999, earn one point for every three dollars of value.
- A$1,000 to A$10,000, earn one point for every dollar of value.
14. Earn points shopping at inflight duty free
When you shop at In Sky Shopping, the Qantas inflight duty free shopping guide, you can earn 1 point for ever dollar spent. You can pre-order online, or look for the In Sky Shopping catalogue in your seat pocket. You can find a gift for everyone at In Sky Shopping – including yourself.
15. Earn points at Wildlife Safari
You can earn 1 point for every dollar spent with Wildlife Safari. Wildlife Safari is a luxury safari company operating in Africa and India. The company operates its own fleet of four-wheel drive vehicles with experienced guides. Luxury tours include Nile cruises, private journeys through India and Safaris in Africa.
16. Earn points on a ski holiday
You can earn points when you book selected Skimax Qantas flights, ski packages and accommodation. Skimax offers packages to all the major skiing destinations, including popular locations in Australia; Colorado, Utah, California and Wyoming in the United States; Niseko, Hakuba, Shiga Kogen, Furano and Rusutsu in Japan; Austria, France, Italy, Romania and Switzerland in Europe; British Columbia and Alberta in Canada; and Argentina and Chile in South America.
You can earn 2000 points on packages to Japan, Canada, USA, Europe and South America, and 1000 points on packages to Australia and New Zealand.
You will also earn points on eligible Qantas flights to your destination.
17. Purchase travel books and earn more points
iTavelbooks offers a wide range of guide books, phrase books, atlases, maps and travel journals. You can earn 2 points for every dollar spent at iTravelbooks.
18. Earn points when obtaining travel insurance
QBE Insurance offers a wide range of travel insurance to suit the differing needs of each traveller. You can enjoy a number of benefits when you order travel insurance from QBE:
- 1 point per dollar spent on QBE Insurance, excluding Australian Cancellation and Baggage insurance.
- An extra 1,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer points when you buy an Annual Multi Trip insurance policy.
- Reinstatement of Qantas Frequent Flyer points lost because of cancellation or amendment, for any reason covered by the insurance policy
19. Earn points for travel packages purchased through Qantas Holidays
For any travel packages you book through Qantas Holidays, Australia’s premier travel wholesaler, you can earn 1 point for every dollar spent. You will also earn points on Qantas and Jetstar flights, where eligible. Qantas Holidays offers a wide range of holidays to suit a broad spectrum of tastes, from romantic getaways to adventure holidays to everything in between.
20. Rent BigPond Movies to earn frequent flyer points
BigPond Movies delivers DVDs to your doorstep with no late fees or delivery charges. There are over thirty thousand titles to choose from, and you can earn one point for every two dollars spent.
21. Magazine subscriptions
You can order a convenient magazine subscription from magshop.com.au and enjoy Qantas Frequent Flyer points:
- 100 points for each annual subscription under $80
- 200 points for each annual subscription of $80 and over
22. Earn points at restaurants
There are currently over 200 participating restaurants, bars and cafes in Australia where you can earn 3 points for every dollar spent. View the complete list of restaurants here
23. Earn points on ticket purchases
Qantas Box Office is the easy way to buy tickets for top plays, sporting events and more in Australia and around the world. You can earn two points for every dollar spent on tickets and services.
24. Earn points when shopping for liquor
Earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points when you purchase liquor from Beer Wine Spirits (BWS), Cellarmasters or Woolworths and Safeway Liquor.
At BWS you can earn one point per $1 spent over $30 in one transaction through Woolworths Everyday Rewards.
You can also earn 1 point per $1 spent over $30 in one transaction at Woolworths and Safeway Liquor stores.
Cellarmasters allows you to earn 1 point for every dollar spent.
25. Everyday groceries
You can earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points just by doing your grocery shopping. For every $1 spent over $30 in one transaction at Woolworths and Safeway Supermarkets, you can earn one point. This is an easy way to earn rewards points.
Woolworths is known for its fresh produce, great customer service and best prices.
26. Life Insurance
If you opt to obtain life insurance with GEMoney Living Benefits, you can earn 100 points for every $100,000 of life insurance cover per month. GE Money Living Benefits offers a choice of coverage levels, optional cover for trauma or disablement, flexible monthly premiums and does not require medicals.
27. Margin Loans – Leveraged Equities
You can earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points with the Leveraged Equities Margin Flyer Loan. The number of points earned depends on either the loan amount or the daily loan balance.
| Loan Balance | Qantas Frequent Flyer Points Earned |
|---|---|
| Less than A$149,999 | 20,000 points per A$100,000pa |
| A$150,000 to A$499,999 | 35,000 points per A$100,000pa |
| A$500,000 to A$999,999 | 50,000 points per A$100,000pa |
| A$1,000,000 or more | 65,000 points per A$100,000pa |
28. Earn points from mortgages
A TIO Extra Miles Home Loan can allow you to earn addition frequent flyer points:
- 20,000 points at the settlement of a new loan.
- 20,000 points every year during the life of your home loan.
29. Earn points from online trading
If you engage in trading online, you can earn 1 point for every 3 dollars in brokerage with E*Trade.
E*Trade is renowned as Australia’s online trading expert. With E*Trade, you can buy and sell shares, warrants and options online.
30. Printing
When you print or use services at Snap Printing, you can earn 1 point for every dollar spent. Snap Printing is Australia’s leading business print and design group and has over 145 owner-operated outlets in Australia.
31. Real estate
You can earn points for real estate transactions with LJ Hooker, Australia’s strongest name in real estate. LJ Hooker was established in 1928 and has over 700 offices in Australia and New Zealand.
- You can earn 20,000 points when you list and sell your property through LJ Hooker
- You can earn 10,000 points if you appoint LJ Hooker as your exclusive Property Management Agent.
32. Earn points from renting
If you rent your home or office, you can pay rent and earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points through Rental Rewards, when you use an eligible credit card. Rental Rewards makes it easy to pay rent through your credit card, with an automatic “set & forget” system. The number of points you earn depends on the amount of rent you pay – if you pay rent of at least $370 per week, you could earn over 20,000 points every year.
33. Stationery
You can earn 1 point for every two dollars spent at Office National or Office Products Depot in Australia. Office National and Office Products Depot have more than 200 stores throughout Australia.
34. Earn points from term deposits
You can earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points by having $10,000 or more deposited in a term deposit with Macquarie Bank. You also benefit from not having to pay establishment or account keeping fees. The points earned vary according to the amount of money invested:
| Amount invested | Points earned for | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 month term | 12 month term | 2 year term | |
| $10,000 | 826 | 1,667 | 3,333 |
| $50,000 | 4,132 | 8,333 | 16,667 |
| $100,000 | 8,265 | 16,667 | 33,333 |
| $200,000 | 16,530 | 33,333 | 66,667 |
35. Earn points on car rentals
Earn points when you rent a car from the following partners:
| Partner | Within Australia | Outside Australia | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
3 points per dollar spent | 700 points per rental | |
 |
3 points per dollar spent | 700 points per rental | Book online |
 |
3 points per dollar spent | 700 points per rental | |
 |
3 points per dollar spent | 700 points per rental |
36. Limousine Service
Instead of taking taxis to and from the airport, you can opt to use Qantas Drive, a luxury limousine service that’s reliable and dependable. You will be driven to the airport by your personal chauffeur and they will be waiting for you when you land. You can earn 3 points for every dollar you spend using this service.
37. Tinting
You can earn 1 point for every dollar spent on car, office and home tinting with Tint-a-Car.
Tint-a-Car specializes in tinting windows for cars using dual-purpose materials that can offer privacy, heat rejection, UV protection and more. Tint-a-Car has over 100 outlets in Australia.
38. Earn points by purchasing tyres
Every time you spend at Beaurepaires you can earn one point for each dollar spent. Beaurepaires has over 300 outlets in Australia and they offer a range of products for all types of vehicles, from small and large cars to 4WD and Recreational Vehicles.
39. Valet Parking
You can save time by using Qantas Valet Parking, which is available at Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. For every dollar spent on Qantas Valet Parking, you can earn 3 points.
40. Earn points from vehicle purchases
If you purchase vehicles from Trivett, you can earn 1 point for every $2 spent. You can also take advantage of the complete range of financing options offered by Trivet. This points offer is valid for purchase or servicing of you vehicle or motorbike, or for purchase of parts, at one of the Trivett group dealerships.
The Trivett Group is located in Melbourne, Victoria and in Blacktown, Parramatta, East Sydney and Alexandria in NSW.
As you can see there are a number of different ways to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points. You can simply choose the methods that are already part of your lifestyle. For instance, if you are obtaining life insurance you can go through the life insurance partner, if you trade stocks you can use E*Trade, you can choose to do your grocery shopping at a nearby Safeway or Woolworths and you can pay your rent through Rental Rewards. With all the extra points you earn, you will be enjoying free flights and rewards in no time at all!
Note: some of the tables used in this article have been sourced via the Qantas website as part of our research.
For the most up to date figures, please contact Qantas directly.
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