How Much Are 18,000 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.
Use | Rate cents per point | Value |
---|---|---|
Domestic Economy | 1 - 2 | $180 - $360 |
Domestic Business | 4 - 7 | $720 - $1,260 |
International Economy | 1.7 - 3.4 | $306 - $612 |
International Premium Economy | 3.5 - 4.5 | $630 - $810 |
International Business | 5 - 10 | $900 - $1,800 |
International First Class | 7 - 10 | $1,260 - $1,800 |
Classic Plus Fares | 1 | $180 |
Points Plus Pay | 0.6 | $108 |
Qantas Marketplace | 0.6 | $108 |
Hotels | 0.8 - 1 | $144 - $180 |
Rental Cars | 0.65 | $117 |
Wine | 0.5 - 1.5 | $90 - $270 |
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, 18,000 points are worth $180 to $360.
When spent on domestic business flights, 18,000 points are worth $720 to $1,260.
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 18,000, here's how much value you could potentially redeem:
- Economy: $306 to $612
- Premium Economy: $630 to $810
- Business: $900 to $1,800
- First Class: $1,260 to $1,800
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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.
18,000 points will net you $180 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 $108 of value for a balance of 18,000 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 18,000 points will be worth about $108 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 18,000 points will be worth about $144 to $180 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 18,000 points will be get you about $117 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 18,000 points will be get you about $90 to $270 worth of wine.
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