Given that Qantas runs periodic bonus Status Credits promotions, for those looking at achieving or retaining Qantas elite status, here are some of the best flights to take in order to fast-track your way to Gold or above.
Suggestions
Our Point Hacks in-house travel agent Luke Vaughan has put together the following recommendations for return tickets:
| Route | via | Cabin | Price | SC earn | Double SC earn | Cost per SC (regular rate) | Cost per SC (double SC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane - Bali | Sydney | Business | $1977 | 320 | 640 | $6.18 | $3.09 |
| Hobart - Christchurch | Melbourne | Business | $1564 | 240 | 480 | $6.52 | $3.26 |
| Adelaide - Santiago | Melbourne & Sydney | Business | $3610 | 480 | 920 | $7.52 | $3.76 |
| Adelaide - London | Brisbane & Singapore | Business | $6675 | 680 | 1360 | $9.82 | $4.91 |
| Melbourne - Tokyo | Sydney | Premium Economy | $1606 | 160 | 320 | $10.04 | $5.02 |
Note that all fares are for low-season travel and should be used for reference purposes only. The more segments flown, the more SCs are earned.
While you may have to spend multiple hours in these recliner Business Class seats, it may make it worth it to access elite benefits later on
Summing up
If you are looking for Qantas status and have some cash on hand, then the routes above could be some good ones to research.
Do you have any other suggestions to add to the table above for the benefit of other Point Hacks readers? Share in the comments below!
Hi Matt, what is considered “low-season” travel for the route to Bali? I’ve been searching all day and long to find the business class flights for $1,977, but I haven’t even come close.
Cheers!
I’m seeing those fares on some Wednesdays and Saturdays in November and February. Check out this search on Google Flights and note the filters I have applied.
Hi There,
Just a quick question with regards to using the Qantas website for bookings. As an example, When I book a flight from MEL – DELHI – MEL, I am given several options eg. MEL-SIN-DEL and back on the Qantas website. However when I book MEL-SIN and then try to separately book SIN – DELHI the Qantas website does not allow me to do so? Any tips or tricks on using the Qantas website to make bookings on routes where Qantas is not the predominant carrier such as India?
Try the multi-city search tool or just book directly through the other airline.
can you please tell me if bookings made through Amex travel via travel credits received for Amex Qantas CC with receive double SC`s?
I’m not 100% sure on this but given that Qantas Points are not earned on the portion of the booking made with the travel credit (see PDS), I’d guess that Status Credits are not earned either. So it is probably best to book through Qantas using cash to make sure you get the SCs you want.
When I try the Adelaide/Brisbane/Singaport/London in the Qantas SC calculator (all Business class) I only get it to 350SC. Double to 700SC What am I missing, does the return leg need to be the same?
Yes, return leg needs to be the same for that example. The more segments, the more SCs are earned.
Best I can get locally is CBR – HTI @ $9/SC
Any from Perth?
Perhaps a couple of the Adelaide examples could be extended to Perth (with an additional cost).