Qantas just released business class award seats from LAX to Brisbane, Australia from 75k each way.
Peak season award availability flying Qantas business class nonstop to Brisbane! Flying lie-flat on their fancy 787-9 Dreamliner. Availability using American miles for 2 passengers including Thanksgiving & Christmas (summer in Australia).
We’d recommend booking ASAP – this space won’t last long! Includes priority boarding, checked bags, lie-flat seats, lounge access, business-class food, and champagne.
Los Angeles – Brisbane availability for 2 passengers
- LAX-BNE: Jul. 11, 28; Aug. 26; Nov. 4, 11, 18; Dec. 2, 9, 18, 23, 30
- BNE-LAX: Aug. 6, 12-13, 20, 26, 27; Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25; Dec. 2, 30
Book with American Miles
This is the best deal for 80k AA miles each way plus low fees of ~$25 one-way or $100 roundtrip. But it requires a quick call to book (800-433-7300), usually a 5 min. wait. This Qantas award space is not visible via AA’s website but you can feed the dates above to an AA phone agent to book for you. Transfer points from Bilt to AA but be aware it may take 24 hours.
Book with Qantas Miles
Qantas charges 109k miles each way. Taxes & fees are higher at ~$175 one-way or $398 roundtrip. Transfer points instantly from Amex or Capital One to Qantas. Or, transfer from Citi which can take up to 48 hours.
Book with British Airways Avios or Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
You can also book these flights with 103k BA Avios plus ~$75 in fees each way (transfer instantly from Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase). Or, book with 75k Asia miles plus ~$200 in fees each way (transfer from Amex, Bilt, Capital One, or Citi – but be aware it can take up to a week) You can search & book online – no phone call required.
| Departure Cities (All fares one-way, * nonstop) Pricing via American milesLos Angeles (LAX) – 80k* |
| Booking Instructions |
| Search with Qantas / British Airways First, search on Qantas.com to find potential availability. You’ll need to sign up for an account and log in to search. Select “Use points,” “Flexible with dates,” and the total number of passengers. You’ll need to search roundtrip to pull up a calendar view in both directions. After searching, scroll to the bottom and click “Search for Classic Rewards.” Then, filter to only show “Business.” Click on dates with the gold ribbons to check if those are nonstop Qantas flights. Finally, check those exact dates on British Airways or Cathay Pacific to confirm availability. Not all dates shown on Qantas’ website can be booked with partner airline miles. Use the dates listed above. Booking with American Call AA at 1-800-433-7300 to book this award. This award space is not bookable online. Give the agent the exact dates dates listed above or you’ve found through a search with Qantas / British Airways. |
| Destination |
| Brisbane, Australia (BNE) |
| Dates (Availability varies by miles used to book) |
| July – August, November – December |
| Airline(s) |
| Qantas |
| Change & Cancellation Policies |
| These fares are fully refundable with American – simply cancel your flight online and AA will redeposit your miles (and taxes/fees) at no cost. Qantas charges a 5k-mile change fee or a 6k cancellation fee. No cash penalty. Cathay Pacific charges a $50 change fee or a $120 cancellation fee. British Airways charges a $55 change/cancellation fee. |
The ticket includes priority check-in, airport lounge access, business class meals, two pieces of checked in luggage, amenity kit, and wines, champagne and other beverages.
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*As the award seat availability changes frequently, we cannot guarantee the seats at the time we post will still be available when you book.
Vincent Robison
I have strong passion of traveling, and finding great travel deals. I was born and grew up in Taipei, Taiwan. However, I had lived in New York for most of my life, and travelled all over the world.
