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Buy Qantas points: current offer (October 2026)

No bonus is running today — the base price is 5.40 AUD cents per mile. Buying at full price is rarely worth it. Wait for a bonus before buying Qantas miles.

Verified April 13, 2026

Current offer

Wait for a bonus
Bonus Price per 1,000 pts Effective ¢/pt Our valuation ¢/pt Ends
None running AUD 54.00 5.40¢ 1.40¢ —

How to buy Qantas miles

  1. Log in to your Qantas account (or create a free one).
  2. Go to the "Buy Miles" page in your account.
  3. Enter the quantity you want. No bonus is running today, so you'll pay the base rate — consider waiting for a promotion.
  4. Pay by credit card. Points usually post within a few minutes to a few hours.
  5. Only buy what you need for a redemption you've already priced out — don't buy speculatively.

Current purchase pricing

Base rates for buying Qantas miles directly. Last verified Apr 13, 2026.

Quantity Base price
1,000–4,999 5.4¢ per mile ($54.0 / 1,000)
5,000–9,999 4.5¢ per mile ($45.0 / 1,000)
10,000–49,999 3.88¢ per mile ($38.8 / 1,000)
50,000–99,999 3.0¢ per mile ($30.0 / 1,000)
100,000+ 2.66¢ per mile ($26.6 / 1,000)

Best bonus ever

0%

Total promotions

0

Average bonus

0%

Years tracked

0

Qantas buy points analysis

Promotion patterns

  • Qantas typically offers buy points promotions 0 times per year
  • The highest bonus we've tracked is 0%
  • Average promotion duration: varies

Best times to buy

Track this page to identify seasonal patterns in Qantas promotions.

Better Than Buying Points?

Credit card bonuses often beat buying points

Before buying points, consider these credit card welcome bonuses that can provide better value per dollar spent.

The Platinum Card from American Express

Personal · Annual fee $895

US only

175,000 points

after $12,000 in 6 months

  • Airline incidentals credit ($200)
  • Uber credit ($200)
  • Lounge access
Learn more & apply

American Express Gold Card

Personal · Annual fee $325

US only

100,000 points

after $8,000 in 6 months

  • Dining credit ($120)
  • Resy credit ($100)
  • Dunkin credit ($84)
Learn more & apply

Capital One Venture Rewards

Personal · Annual fee $95

75,000 points

after $4,000 in 3 months

  • Capital One Travel credit ($300)
Learn more & apply

Capital One Venture X Rewards

Personal · Annual fee $395

75,000 points

after $4,000 in 3 months

  • Capital One Travel credit ($300)
  • Anniversary bonus miles
  • Lounge access
Learn more & apply

American Express Business Gold Card

Business · Annual fee $375

US only

60,000 points

after $10,000 in 3 months

  • Monthly statement credits at Grubhub and more ($240)
  • ChatGPT Business subscription credits ($300)
  • Squarespace subscription credits ($150)
Learn more & apply

The Business Platinum Card from American Express

Business · Annual fee $895

US only

0 points

after $0 in 0 months

  • Statement credits for Fine Hotels + Resorts ($600)
  • Global Lounge Collection Access ($850)
  • Hilton for Business ($200)
Learn more & apply

Credit card approval subject to eligibility. Terms and conditions apply. American Express cards shown are available to US residents only.

Buying Qantas points: FAQ

Can you buy Qantas miles?

Yes. Qantas sells miles directly from about 2.66 AUD cents per mile.

What is the price per point for Qantas right now?

Right now it's 5.40 AUD cents per mile — no bonus is running. That works out to AUD 54.00 per 1,000 miles.

Is it worth buying Qantas miles right now?

Not at full price. Wait for a bonus — check the promotion history below for how often Qantas runs one.

Award seats open up without warning.

Pick a route and a date window and we check it every 6 hours, then email you the moment award space appears. Free — no card needed.