SYD → HYD
Benchmark cash fares, indicative miles across every cabin, and the community-verified sweet spots that actually get booked. Live space varies — always confirm before transferring points.
Benchmark cash fares
Indicative miles — every cabin, every program
Modeled at each program's typical redemption value. Gold rows mark the smartest balance for that cabin. Economy is included — it's often the true value pick.
| Program | Economy | Premium economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QFQantas Frequent Flyer | ~53,000 | ~105,000 | ~232,000 | ~432,000 |
| VAVirgin Velocity | ~48,000 | ~95,000 | ~210,000 | ~390,000 |
| SQSingapore KrisFlyer | best~43,000 | best~87,000 | best~191,000 | best~357,000 |
| EKEmirates Skywards | ~71,000 | ~143,000 | ~314,000 | ~586,000 |
| UAUnited MileagePlus | ~56,000 | ~111,000 | ~244,000 | ~456,000 |
| AVAvianca LifeMiles | ~50,000 | ~100,000 | ~220,000 | ~410,000 |
| ACAir Canada Aeroplan | ~50,000 | ~100,000 | ~220,000 | ~410,000 |
| AFAir France-KLM Flying Blue | ~56,000 | ~111,000 | ~244,000 | ~456,000 |
| AAAmerican AAdvantage | ~59,000 | ~118,000 | ~259,000 | ~482,000 |
| DLDelta SkyMiles | ~77,000 | ~154,000 | ~338,000 | ~631,000 |
| ASAlaska Mileage Plan | ~45,000 | ~91,000 | ~200,000 | ~373,000 |
| EYEtihad Guest | ~67,000 | ~133,000 | ~293,000 | ~547,000 |
| QRQatar Privilege Club | ~56,000 | ~111,000 | ~244,000 | ~456,000 |
| TKTurkish Miles&Smiles | ~53,000 | ~105,000 | ~232,000 | ~432,000 |
| VSVirgin Atlantic Flying Club | ~50,000 | ~100,000 | ~220,000 | ~410,000 |
| B6JetBlue TrueBlue | ~53,000 | ~105,000 | ~232,000 | ~432,000 |
| SKSAS EuroBonus | ~71,000 | ~143,000 | ~314,000 | ~586,000 |
| AMAeroméxico Rewards | ~71,000 | ~143,000 | ~314,000 | ~586,000 |
| G3GOL Smiles | ~83,000 | ~167,000 | ~367,000 | ~683,000 |
| CMCopa ConnectMiles | ~63,000 | ~125,000 | ~275,000 | ~513,000 |
| ADAzul TudoAzul | ~77,000 | ~154,000 | ~338,000 | ~631,000 |
| BABritish Airways Avios | ~59,000 | ~118,000 | ~259,000 | ~482,000 |
| CXCathay Asia Miles | ~56,000 | ~111,000 | ~244,000 | ~456,000 |
"Best" marks the program that delivers the highest cents-per-point value at our benchmark fare — not necessarily the lowest miles. Actual award pricing varies.
You'll pay cash on top. Plan for it.
Award tickets aren't free — expect airport taxes, government charges, and (on some programs) fuel surcharges. Long-haul economy typically runs $100–$300 in taxes, business $150–$500, and Qantas–Emirates business to Europe can exceed $1,200 in surcharges alone. Compare taxes as carefully as miles.
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Editorial intelligence synthesised from Point Hacks AU, God Save the Points, One Mile at a Time, Frequent Miler, The Points Guy and Australian Frequent Flyer. Confirm live in-program before transferring.