Affordable Business Class Travel Opportunity from United States to Australia, Available with 80,000 Reward Points (Expired)
Maximizing Business Class Flights to Australia with American Airlines and Qantas
Travelers seeking premium flights to Australia can take advantage of the strong partnership between American Airlines and Qantas, both members of the Oneworld alliance. This partnership offers a wealth of opportunities to earn and redeem miles for business class flights on both airlines.
Earning Miles
By flying on either American Airlines or Qantas, you can accumulate AAdvantage® miles and Qantas Points. Flying business class on Qantas routes such as Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sydney (SYD) or Melbourne (MEL) on aircraft like the 787-9 provides a luxurious experience with lie-flat seats while earning points [2].
Both airlines' credit card partners and frequent flyer programs offer various ways to accumulate points that can be used on transpacific routes. American Airlines has co-branded credit cards available through Citi and Barclays, while Qantas has its own credit card offering [4]. Additionally, Citi ThankYou Points can be transferred to AA at a 1:1 ratio if you have an eligible Citi credit card, and Bilt Rewards points can be transferred instantly to Alaska Mileage Plan at a 1:1 ratio [3][6].
Redeeming Miles
Qantas Points can be used for outright business class award bookings on American Airlines flights, or to upgrade paid economy tickets to business class. However, upgrading on American Airlines using Qantas Points is generally poor value because the upgrade can cost as many points as booking business class outright—44,900 Qantas Points one-way for an upgrade vs approximately 43,600 points for a direct booking [1].
American Airlines AAdvantage® miles can also be redeemed for Qantas business class flights, providing flexible options [5]. Qantas operates multiple business class-configured aircraft (such as the Boeing 787-9 and A380) on U.S.-Australia routes, ensuring comfortable seat options for award travelers [2].
Recent expanded service between U.S. gateways (e.g., Los Angeles, Dallas, New York) and Australian cities (Melbourne, Sydney) by both carriers increases availability and options for mile redemption [3].
Key Tips
- For best value, consider booking a business class award seat directly rather than upgrading from economy with points on American Airlines.
- Monitor both airlines’ award availability and use the partner airlines’ frequent flyer programs strategically to access better inventory or lower mileage rates.
- Look out for promotions or increased capacity from both carriers enhancing access to these routes.
Summary
The best strategy for earning and redeeming miles for business class flights to Australia involves leveraging the partnership between American Airlines and Qantas. Flights for the business class deal are available from August 2025 through March 2026 from Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), Los Angeles (LAX), and San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD) on American Airlines and Qantas [7].
For more information on maximizing the value of American Airlines AAdvantage miles, check out the complete guide. To book the flight, visit AA's website. The business class deal is available for up to 5 passengers per route, and the offer can be compared and searched for award space using the tool Seats.aero [7][8].
Please note that the offer mentioned in this article has expired and is no longer available [9].
[1] https://thepointsguy.com/guide/american-airlines-aadvantage-upgrades-on-qantas-are-terrible-value/ [2] https://thepointsguy.com/guide/qantas-business-class-review-dallas-fort-worth-to-melbourne/ [3] https://thepointsguy.com/guide/new-american-airlines-qantas-flights-are-great-news-for-business-class-travelers/ [4] https://thepointsguy.com/guide/qantas-american-airlines-credit-cards/ [5] https://thepointsguy.com/guide/american-airlines-qantas-partnership/ [6] https://thepointsguy.com/guide/bilt-rewards-program/ [7] https://thepointsguy.com/guide/american-airlines-business-class-deal-to-australia/ [8] https://seats.aero/ [9] https://thepointsguy.com/guide/american-airlines-business-class-deal-to-australia-has-expired/
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