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How Much Are 16,000 Qantas Points Worth In Dollars? [Calculator]

If you're collecting Qantas points, you've probably wondered at some point - how much are these points actually worth in dollars?

Well, the answer to that question really depends on how you spend them. Some uses of points are more 'rewarding' than others.

Use the calculator below to work out how much your points might be worth.

Points balance
UseRate
cents per point
Value
Domestic Economy1 - 2$160 - $320
Domestic Business4 - 7$640 - $1,120
International Economy1.7 - 3.4$272 - $544
International Premium Economy3.5 - 4.5$560 - $720
International Business5 - 10$800 - $1,600
International First Class7 - 10$1,120 - $1,600
Classic Plus Fares1$160
Points Plus Pay0.6$96
Qantas Marketplace0.6$96
Hotels0.8 - 1$128 - $160
Rental Cars0.65$104
Wine0.5 - 1.5$80 - $240

Breakdown By Use

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Domestic Classic Reward Flights

Classic reward flights within Australia are a decent use of your points, netting you 1 to 2 cents per point of value for economy flights and 4 to 7 cents per point of value for business flights.

When spent on domestic economy flights, 16,000 points are worth $160 to $320.

When spent on domestic business flights, 16,000 points are worth $640 to $1,120.

International Classic Reward Flights

International classic reward flights outside Australia are one of the best uses of your points, giving you the following value, depending on the cabin class you book:

  • 1.7 to 3.4 cents per point for economy flights.
  • 3.5 to 4.5 cents per point for premium economy flights.
  • 5 to 10 cents per point for business flights.
  • 7 to 10 cents per point for first class flights.

Based on your points balance of 16,000, here's how much value you could potentially redeem:

  • Economy: $272 to $544
  • Premium Economy: $560 to $720
  • Business: $800 to $1,600
  • First Class: $1,120 to $1,600

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Classic Plus Fares

Classic Plus fares were introduced by Qantas in 2024. The points cost for these fares is not based on distance (as it is with Classic Reward fares), but on the cash price for the same fare.

These fares have a fixed rate of 1 cent per point - ie. a $1,000 flight will cost 100,000 points. They are generally considered a poor use of points.

16,000 points will net you $160 worth of value.

Points Plus Pay

Points Plus Pay has been around for longer than Classic Plus, but is based on a similar concept. You can use your points to lower the cash price of any flight, but at a poor redemption rate of about 0.6 cents per point.

Expect to get $96 of value for a balance of 16,000 points.

Qantas Marketplace

Qantas Marketplace is where you can purchase a variety of household and consumer goods using your Qantas points. The redemption rate is around 0.6 cents per point.

A balance of 16,000 points will be worth about $96 here.

Hotels

With Qantas Hotels you can book hotel and other accommodation stays using your Qantas points. The redemption rate is around 0.8 to 1 cents per point.

A balance of 16,000 points will be worth about $128 to $160 here.

Rental Cars

In a similar vein, Qantas Rental Cars let's you book rental vehicles with your Qantas points. The redemption rate is approximately 0.65 cents per point.

Your balance of 16,000 points will be get you about $104 worth of value here.

Wine

While wine is often a popular option for those looking to earn points, you can also spend your points on wine purchases. The redemption rate is approximately 0.5 to 1.5 cents per point.

Your balance of 16,000 points will be get you about $80 to $240 worth of wine.

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