By far the easiest way to earn a large stash of Qantas Points is through a credit card sign-up bonus deal such as the offer below.
But aside from sign-up bonus offers, there are lots of other ways to earn Qantas Points, and many don’t even require flying! Here are 25 easy and practical ways to make sure you’re earning as many Qantas Points as possible.
Watch our video here to learn more about the Qantas Frequent Flyer program:
Earn Qantas Points from travelling
1. Flying with Qantas or partner airlines
Flying with Qantas, plus its oneworld and partner airlines, will usually earn you some Qantas Points. The amount of points you can earn depends on the airline operating the flight, the distance of the flight, and what fare you have booked.
Flights marketed with a QF code (e.g. QF9 or QF8448) will usually earn the most points. These can be booked through the Qantas website or through travel agents. Silver, Gold and Platinum frequent flyers will also earn up to a 100% bonus on these fares.
Check the Qantas Points Calculator to quickly work out how many Qantas Points your next journey could earn. It takes into account the airline, the fare and your status.
2. Accommodation
Booking your next hotel or Airbnb through Qantas Hotels can earn you even more Qantas Points from your next adventure.
Qantas Hotels offers 3 Qantas Points per $1 spent, with some promotions increasing that amount further by double or even triple! Luxury Offers include 6 points per dollar.
Booking an Airbnb through Qantas offers 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent. Just be sure to log in to your Qantas account before booking so the points can be credited.
You can also earn Qantas Points directly at some hotel chains, such as Accor, Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt properties.
Also read: How to earn more points on Airbnb stays
3. Car hire and valet parking
Hire a car from Budget or Avis and earn 4 Qantas Points per $1 spent on time and kilometre charges within Australia, or a flat 700 Qantas Points per booking overseas. There are no booking fees through the Qantas website.
For high-flying business travellers or those with a special occasion, dropping off your car at Sydney or Melbourne airport with Qantas Valet will earn you up to 3 Qantas Points per $1 spent.
4. Petsitting
Don’t forget about your furry friends while you’re travelling! Petsitting services with Mad Paws will earn you 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent, plus a 500-point bonus for your first booking via Qantas.
5. Cruises
Add a voyage to your journey with Qantas Cruises and earn 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent. All major cruise lines are included, such as Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean.
Also read: How to earn frequent flyer points on cruises in Australia
6. Qantas Pay
Qantas Pay is a reloadable card where you can preload up to 10 supported foreign currencies, and spend like a local. You’ll earn 1.5 Qantas Points per AU$1 spent in foreign currency, and 1 Qantas Points per AU$4 on domestic spend.
There are no signup or recurring fees, but the card’s exchange rates aren’t the most competitive. Some key benefits are safety while travelling, as the card is separate from your everyday bank account or credit card, and the ability to lock in an exchange rate before you travel to mitigate rate fluctuations.
7. Uber
Uber users can earn 1 Qantas Point per $2 spent on eligible rides to and from airports in Australia, or 1 Qantas Point per $1 when you request an Uber Reserve. Plus, new Uber riders can earn 1,000 bonus Qantas Points on their first ride. Your Uber and Qantas Frequent Flyer accounts must be linked before you ride to receive your points.
Also read: How to earn frequent flyer points with rideshares in Australia
8. Qantas Club
Join Qantas Club to unlock lounge access in Australia and worldwide before Qantas, Jetstar and QF-codeshare American Airlines flights (with reciprocal access to Admirals Club lounges).
You’ll earn 3 Qantas Points per $1 spent on Qantas Club fees, including new memberships and renewals.
If you’re looking to save on Qantas Club fees, consider becoming an Australian Frequent Flyer member. Gold and Platinum AFF members receive a 20% discount on Qantas Club membership. You could save over $400 depending on your AFF membership and the Qantas Club membership you purchase.
Australian Frequent Flyer is affiliated with Point Hacks.
Earn Qantas Points from spending, banking and daily expenses
9. Spending with Qantas points-earning credit cards
Having a Qantas Points-earning credit card is one of the fastest ways to accumulate Qantas Points throughout the year. You could earn up to 1.25 Qantas Points per $1 spent on everyday purchases, such as groceries and eating out.
Some Qantas credit cards even offer bonus points when you spend on selected Qantas products and services.
For new users, credit card signups are the single quickest way to earn a huge chunk of Qantas Points, sometimes up to 150,000! Here are this month’s best credit cards to earn Qantas Points in Australia.
10. Transfer your Amex Membership Rewards points
If you are enrolled in the American Express Membership Rewards program, available on the American Express Platinum or Centurion cards, then Qantas Frequent Flyer is one of many airline programs you can transfer to.
The conversion rate is 2 Amex Membership Rewards points to 1 Qantas Point.
But there’s no rush to transfer your Amex Membership Reward points to Qantas Points if you don’t have a redemption in mind. You’re best off waiting for a transfer bonus to maximise the value of your points.
11. Transaction and savings accounts that earn Qantas Points
The Bankwest Qantas Transaction Account will earn you 0.3 Qantas Points for each $100 in your account each day, 3 Qantas Points for each eligible purchase on the debit Mastercard, and 3 Qantas Points for each overseas ATM cash withdrawal, which is fee-free from Bankwest. The $6 monthly account fee is waived if you deposit at least $2,000 per month, such as your salary.
Qudos Bank has a similar free savings account that earns some interest and 400 Qantas Points per annum for every $1,000 in your balance, credited monthly.
Alex.Bank offers 100 Qantas Points per $1,000 deposited into a Term Deposit, up to $250,000.
Or, if you qualify for a BOQ Specialist Everyday Plus account, you’ll earn 1 Qantas Point for every $20 of daily average balance in your account per month.
View all of the banking options for earning Qantas Points here.
12. Shopping through Qantas Shopping online mall
The Qantas Shopping online mall features hundreds of retailers that you might already be purchasing from. Start your shopping by clicking on the Qantas Shopping website and complete your transaction as usual. You could earn a base rate of anywhere between 1-10 Qantas Points per $1 at your favourite retailer. Keep an eye out for bonus point offers that can give your balance a boost.
13. Qantas Shopping Card Offers
Card Offers are weekly offers in Qantas Shopping to help you earn extra Qantas Points at your favourite shops such as Strand, Adidas, Temple & Webster and more.
Just link an eligible Mastercard or Visa card to your Qantas Frequent Flyer account and activate the offers you like for redemption in-store or online.
14. Qantas Wine
Qantas Wine is one of the simplest ways to pocket Qantas Points if you enjoy drinking wine or Champagne. There are also plenty of regular bonus offers – sometimes up to 15,000 bonus points per case – which will definitely make your wine purchases even sweeter.
Plus, if you’re a Qantas Points Club or Points Club Plus member, you’ll earn triple points and free delivery on Qantas Wine purchases. You’ll also receive a $50 Qantas Wine voucher (two for Points Club Plus members) to offset your order.
We regularly update this page with the latest Qantas Wine deals.
If you’re planning ahead for a big event, like a birthday, engagement or wedding, and are able to buy your own drinks, consider making your purchase via Qantas Wine. Point Hacks writer Brandon did just that, and was able to save money and earn more points on his wedding.
15. Woolworths, BWS, Big W and fuelling with Caltex or Ampol
While Coles and Flybuys are partnered with Velocity, Woolworths Everyday Rewards teams up with Qantas to provide bonus points on your grocery shop.
You will earn 1 Everyday Rewards point for every $1 spent on eligible purchases at Woolworths, BWS, BIG W and selected Caltex Woolworths or Ampol/ EG Ampol fuel outlets. Every 2,000 Everyday Rewards points collected will convert to 1,000 Qantas Points.
Commonly, Woolworths offers bonus points on selected gift cards. Taking advantage of a 20x bonus points offer for $1,000 worth of gift cards can net you 10,000 Qantas Points (converted from 20,000 Everyday Rewards points.) This is a strategy that many avid points collectors use for purchases they were planning to make anyway, and you can read more about this in our case study.
Also read: How to earn Everyday Rewards points
Earn Qantas Points from dining and entertainment
16. Easy meals with HelloFresh and YouFoodz
Easily earn Qantas Points when you make life easier with a HelloFresh meal box or YouFoodz ready-made meals.
HelloFresh delivers quick and easy recipes and fresh pre-portioned ingredients to your door each week so you can create wholesome home-cooked meals without any of the usual hassles. Earn up to 10,000 Qantas Points across your first 10 boxes when you sign up for a weekly HelloFresh plan as a new or returning customer. You’ll continue to earn 50 Qantas Points per box thereafter.
Similarly, YouFoodz offers healthy, ready-made meals delivered to your door. Earn up to 10,000 Qantas Points as a new or returning customer when you sign up for a weekly YouFoodz plan. Then, for every box ordered after your first 10 boxes, you’ll receive 50 Qantas Points.
18. HOYTS movies
Simply link your Qantas Frequent Flyer and HOYTS Rewards accounts and earn points with every transaction. You’ll earn up to 2 Qantas Points per $1 spent on movie tickets and Candy Bar snacks.
Qantas Points can also be redeemed for movies with HOYTS, where 4,000 points will get you $20 off your order.
19. Streaming services
Popular streaming platform Kayo Sports showcases the best of Australian and international sports live and on-demand. New customers can earn 1,000 Qantas Points on Kayo One and Kayo Basic plans, plus an ongoing 100 Qantas Points per month.
Similarly, you can enjoy thousands of TV shows and movies at your fingertips with a BINGE subscription. New customers who sign up for a BINGE Standard or Premium subscription can earn 1,000 Qantas Points. Both new and returning customers will earn 50 Qantas Points per month.
Earn Qantas Points from bills and services
20. Home loans
A home loan is probably one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your lifetime. Be sure to compare different providers and choose the product that you are most comfortable with.
Qantas has a number of home loan partners with varying interest rates and points bonuses, sometimes up to 100,000 Qantas Points per year. You can view all current Qantas home loan partners here.
Keep in mind that it’s never worth purchasing a product or service solely for the points, especially if you’re paying more than you need to. Ensure the product meets your needs and familiarise yourself with the terms and conditions before committing.
21. Personal and car loans
Similarly, car or personal loans can yield you a stash of Qantas Points. You can view and compare Qantas’ personal loans, car loans and novated leasing partners on the Qantas website. Depending on the type of loan and provider, you could earn up to 50,000 bonus Qantas Points.
Also read: Case study: earning points with a car purchase
22. Power bills – Red Energy
Switching your household power and gas to Red Energy could see you swing 15,000 Qantas Points in sign-up bonuses, plus 2 Qantas Points per $1 spent with regular bills, when you pay on time.
23. Qantas Insurance
Qantas Insurance has policies for health cover, life insurance, car insurance, home insurance and travel protection.
These insurance policies offer various sign-up bonuses — sometimes more than 100,000 points — plus at least 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent on premiums.
A Qantas Insurance policy will also unlock the full potential of the Qantas Wellbeing app, which gives you Qantas Points on a regular basis for staying active, and even sleeping well!
Other ways to earn Qantas Points
24. Qantas Wellbeing
The Qantas Wellbeing app is your ticket to earning points from everyday activities – quite literally. Link your fitness tracker to your Qantas Wellbeing app to track activities like walking or cycling, and set yourself a daily and weekly goal. The higher your goal, the more points you’ll earn. Then, simply achieve those goals to earn Qantas Points. You can also add your friends and family and complete challenges to earn more points.
In the Qantas Wellbeing app, you’ll also find a check-up section. This encourages you to check your car safety (e.g. tyre pressure), home safety (e.g. smoke detector batteries) and overall health and fitness (e.g. blood pressure), and awards you with points for each activity you complete.
25. Completing surveys
If you have a spare few minutes, why not earn some Qantas Points for sharing your opinion? Red Planet, a survey panel, partners with Qantas Frequent Flyer. There are a number of surveys you can complete to aid in market research, and you’ll be awarded Qantas Points for your time.
Longer (~15 minutes) surveys generally award around 150-200 Qantas Points upon completion. Do a few of these surveys per day (while you’re watching BINGE or Kayo Sports), and that’s an easy 1,000 or so Qantas Points in the kitty.
Even if you’re not a match for a survey (e.g. the target group has been filled), you’ll still receive 15 Qantas Points for completing the eligibility questionnaire.
Red Planet is invite-only, and from time to time Qantas Frequent Flyer members may receive an email inviting them to register. Otherwise, you can register your interest in participating on the Red Planet website.
Summing up
There are so many different ways to earn even more Qantas Points – these are just our top 25 picks to get you started on your Qantas points-earning journey.
What are your personal strategies or tips for earning lots of Qantas Points? Feel free to let us know in the comments below.
Also read: The best ways to earn Velocity Points
This article was originally written by Evin Tan Khiew.
Frequently asked questions
How do I earn Qantas Points?
Earn Qantas Points through lots of different ways – flying, credit cards, shopping at Woolworths, buying wine and more. Our guide will show you some of the best ways to earn Qantas Points.
How do I earn Qantas Status Credits?
Qantas Status Credits, which determine your status activity, can usually only be earned by flying on Qantas and oneworld partner airlines, or by completing Qantas Green Tier.
How can I earn Qantas Points fast?
The fastest way to earn a significant amount of Qantas Pointsis to successfully open a Qantas-earning credit card and complete the sign-up bonus criteria. We have a list of current Qantas credit card offers here.
Can I buy Qantas Points?
The only authorised way to buy Qantas Points is through a Qantas Points Top-Up. We have a guide on how to buy Qantas Points to top-up your balance.
How many Qantas Points do I need?
That really depends on what your ultimate goal is. The shortest Jetstar flight will set you back from 6,400 Qantas Points per person. A round-the-world in Business, which is the holy grail for a lot of points collectors, will cost 318,000 Qantas Points per person.
You can check how much your next reward flight costs on the Qantas website, even if you don’t have enough points yet.
What credit cards earn Qantas Points?
Many big banks, plus American Express, offer credit cards which earn Qantas Points. Check out our full list here.
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Qantas don’t provide the market with exact dates for these promotions, however, they generally occur once a year. The last promotion was in May 2019.
Thanks for bringing this to our attention, and have updated the article accordingly.