Get double points on Qantas flights to Australia

This article is sponsored by Qantas

Later this year, we will have a comprehensive series of reviews looking at what you can expect when flying Qantas to and from Australia.

In the meantime, Qantas is running a generous double points promotion on flights to Australia.

All you need to do is register here and make an eligible booking by 25th June 2025.

Non-stop flights to Australia

Flying from London to Australia used to require as many as seven kangaroo hops. There were stops in Darwin, Singapore, Calcutta, Karachi, Cairo and Tripoli as part of the four-day journey when the route launched in 1947!

Qantas has spent the better part of a century finding smarter ways to bring Australia closer. In 2018 it became the first airline to launch non-stop flights between the UK and Australia with its London–Perth service.

The roaring success of this service – and you’ll be able to read Rhys’ review of it soon – means Qantas has since launched non-stop flights from Rome and Paris to Perth, Australia as well. (As always, schedules are subject to change.)

Soon, a new fleet of ultra-long haul specially configured A350s will allow Qantas to attain the holy grail of antipodal travel: non-stop flights between London and Sydney. This is part of its ‘Project Sunrise’ to connect Eastern Australia to Europe and the North East USA via just one flight.

Until then, Qantas offers one-stop routes via Singapore to Sydney, Melbourne and beyond – with aircraft that are geared towards long-haul comfort and with some truly excellent transit lounges in Singapore.

One of the main benefits of long haul travel like UK to Australia is the volume of frequent flyer points you can accrue on your flight. In fact when you book a flight to Australia from London with Qantas you can earn enough Qantas Points for a flight reward with one of their European partner airlines, so you can enjoy another holiday after your Aussie adventure.

Australian from the moment you board

Qantas has been flying to and from Australia for over 100 years. It embodies the “Spirit of Australia” by showcasing Australian food, wines and brands across all cabins, from economy all the way up to First:

• Onboard menus showcase premium produce and generous portions
• A dining partnership with Australian celebrity chef Neil Perry
• Australian wines are front and centre (but don’t worry, champagne is still available in Business and First!)
• Tim Tams and other classic Aussie snacks are available from the inflight snack-bars, including in Economy

(As always, onboard food and service is subject to change.)

Earn double Qantas Points on flights to Australia

If you’re on the lookout to join another oneworld frequent flyer scheme following some much-publicised changes, then Qantas Frequent Flyer is an option – especially as it is an American Express Membership Rewards transfer partner.

Until 25th June Qantas is offering double Qantas Points on all eligible bookings from London to Australia for travel between 26th June 2025 and 13th June 2026. Terms and conditions apply.

Here’s what you have to do:

1. Be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member – if you’re not, you can join for free here.
2. Register for the double points offer here by the 25th June.
3. Book your Qantas-marketed and operated flight to Australia by 25th June 2025.

Your points will be credited after travel. Codeshare flights (such as those operated by Emirates) aren’t eligible, so make sure you’re flying with Qantas metal on a QF flight number. The offer includes any Qantas flights to/from London, including London-Perth and those with a Singapore stopover (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and more).

Here’s how many points you could earn on a return flight:

• London to Sydney (via Singapore): 80,600 points in Business (usually 40,300 points)
• London to Melbourne (via Singapore): 62,000 points in Premium Economy (usually 31,000 points)
• London to Perth (non-stop): 61,200 points in Business (usually 30,600 points)

Points can be redeemed not just on Qantas flights but also for European flights on British Airways, Iberia, Finnair and other oneworld airlines. You can also redeem on Qantas partner airlines which are not in oneworld such as KLM.

For example, a return Economy flight between London and Perth, booked during the double points promotion, would give you enough points for a return Economy Classic Flight Reward with Finnair between London and Helsinki. All you’d need to cover is the taxes and charges.

If you were to book a return Business flight between London and either Sydney or Melbourne in the promotional period, then your points earned could take two people in Business to Paris or Amsterdam with either Air France KLM or British Airways, or four of you in economy. Again, taxes and charges will be payable on top.

Register and book your next trip to Australia with Qantas here by 25th June to earn double Qantas Points – enough for a second trip when you get back!