Fly Qantas Business to New Zealand for 64% Less

June 20, 2025

REWARD SEAT FINDER SPECIAL!

New Zealand

30,000 Amex Membership Rewards Points, One-way

(15,000 Alaska Miles, One-way)

If you were to book Business Class from Sydney to Auckland using Qantas Points, you would be charged 41,500 points one-way as a Classic Reward. But did you know that if you were to book this exact same flight using Alaska Miles, you’d only need 15,000 points for the exact same seat? In fact, it would cost more Qantas Points to fly economy on this flight than it costs to fly Business using Alaska Miles.

American Express transfers points to both Qantas and Alaska Airlines (indirectly via HawaiianMiles) at a 2:1 rate. In the above scenario, this generates significantly greater value by redeeming through Alaska Airlines. Note that transfers to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program are limited to select eligible Amex cards.

However, time is limited. The ability to transfer Amex points to Hawaiian (and subsequently to Alaska) will end on June 30, 2025. If you’re considering a Business Class trip from Australia’s East Coast to New Zealand, now is the time to book!

Benefits of the Alaska Airlines Mileage Program

Points Pricing
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan utilises a generous zone and distance-based award chart for partner airlines, with many one-way Business Class redemptions from Australia’s East Coast to New Zealand costing just 15,000 Alaska Miles. Alaska also allows the addition of a stopover for no extra cost on many redemptions.

No Carrier Charges
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan does not impose fuel surcharges or carrier fees on any redemptions, helping you get more value from your points.

Happy Travels!
The Point Hacks Travel Team

✔ Business Class to Auckland from Sydney & Brisbane.

✔ Business Class to Christchurch from Sydney & Melbourne.

Sydney to Auckland

30,000 Amex Membership Reward Points, One-Way

Business Class

From
Sydney

Points
30,000 Amex Rewards Points
(15,000 Alaska Miles)
+ ~$119 - $190 AUD one-way (pp)

Dates Searched
June 2025 - May 2026

To
Auckland

Save (one-way, pp)
53,000 Amex Points
Compared to a Qantas Points redemption

Fly with
Qantas
Note: Book QF3 or 4, where possible, for a more luxurious business class experience. Aircraft changes can occur.

✈️ Reward Seat Availability

MonthDepart from SydneyReturn from Auckland
Jun25, 30N/A
Jul14, 18–20, 22–23, 26–271, 4, 6, 9, 21–23, 26–31
Aug2, 6, 9, 13, 23, 292–7, 10–14, 17–20, 24–25, 27
Sep2, 6, 131–3, 7–10, 16–18
OctN/A19, 22, 26, 28–29
Nov73–5, 9, 11–12, 17, 23, 25–26
Dec58–9, 22, 29, 31
Jan 2617, 2411, 14, 21, 25, 27–28
Feb 2661–4, 8–11, 15–18, 24–25
Mar 2613, 18, 252, 10–11, 15–16, 18, 22–25, 31
Apr 2613, 15, 17, 20, 226–8, 12, 14, 22, 27–28
May 264, 8, 153–4
🗓️ Trip Suggestions
Week-long trips (6–8 days)
Jul 14 - 21
Aug 6 - 12
Sep 2 - 9
Jan 17 - 24
Feb 6 - 13
Two-week trips (13–15 days)
Aug 9 - 23
Sep 6 - 20
Dec 5 - 19
Mar 13 - 25
Apr 13 - 27

Brisbane to Auckland

30,000 Amex Membership Reward Points, One-Way

Business Class

From
Brisbane

Points
30,000 Amex Rewards Points
(15,000 Alaska Miles)
+ ~$110 - $181 AUD one-way (pp)

Dates Searched
July 2025 - May 2026

To
Auckland

Save (one-way, pp)
53,000 Amex Points
Compared to a Qantas Points redemption

Fly with
Qantas
Note: Book QF119 or 126, where possible, for a more luxurious business class experience. Aircraft changes can occur.

✈️ Reward Seat Availability

MonthDepart from BrisbaneReturn from Auckland
Jul1, 14, 16–23, 25–29, 3115–16, 18, 20–25, 29–31
Aug1–2, 5, 7, 11, 131, 3–11, 14, 17, 24–25
Sep2, 8, 11–13, 15–175–6, 8–9, 11, 13–14, 16–17
Oct19–22, 24–27, 29, 316, 8–9, 11, 13, 15–18, 20–31
Nov1–5, 10, 12, 19, 22–23, 25, 28–301, 9, 12–15, 18–22, 24–27, 29–30
Dec1–4, 8–12, 161–2, 4–17
Jan 2613, 17, 20, 22–24, 27–3120–21, 27
Feb 263–7, 12–14, 17–19, 21, 24–282–6, 9–13, 16–19, 23–27
Mar 263–5, 7, 10–14, 18–21, 24–28, 312–4, 9–11, 13, 16–18, 20, 30
Apr 261, 3–4, 10–11, 15–1615, 17, 22, 27–28
May 266–9N/A
🗓️ Trip Suggestions
Week-long trips (6–8 days)
Jul 16 - 22
Aug 1 - 7
Sep 11 - 16
Oct 20 - 26
Dec 8 - 14
Two-week trips (13–15 days)
Sep 2 - 17
Oct 19 - Nov 3
Dec 1 - 17
Jan 20 - Feb 5
Jul 14 - 29

Sydney to Christchurch

30,000 Amex Membership Reward Points, One-Way

Business Class

From
Sydney

Points
30,000 Amex Rewards Points
(15,000 Alaska Miles)
+ ~$98 - $179 AUD one-way (pp)

Dates Searched
June 2025 - December 2025

To
Christchurch

Save (one-way, pp)
53,000 Amex Points
Compared to a Qantas Points redemption

Fly with
Qantas

✈️ Reward Seat Availability

MonthDepart from SydneyReturn from Christchurch
Jun2625–26, 29–30
Jul15–16, 19–312, 8, 22–26, 28–31
Aug2–311–10, 12–18, 21–22, 25–26
Sep2–6, 9–10, 13–159–15
Oct13–16, 18, 20–22, 24–25, 27, 29–3014, 16–17, 19
Nov2–4, 17, 19–21, 22–25, 27, 29–306–12, 17–18, 19–21, 22, 24–28
Dec12–171, 4, 9–16
🗓️ Trip Suggestions
Week-long trips (6–8 days)
Aug 2 - 8
Aug 10 - 16
Sep 10 - 16
Oct 20 - 26
Nov 3 - 9
Two-week trips (12–16 days)
Jul 19 - Aug 2
Aug 3 - 17
Sep 2 - 15
Oct 13 - 26
Nov 17 - 30

Melbourne to Christchurch

30,000 Amex Membership Reward Points, One-Way

Business Class

From
Melbourne

Points
30,000 Amex Rewards Points
(15,000 Alaska Miles)
+ ~$95 - $173 AUD one-way (pp)

Dates Searched
June 2025 - December 2025

To
Christchurch

Save (one-way, pp)
53,000 Amex Points
Compared to a Qantas Points redemption

Fly with
Qantas

✈️ Reward Seat Availability

MonthDepart from MelbourneReturn from Christchurch
Jun25N/A
Jul1, 14–17, 20–24, 26‒311–3, 9–10, 23, 28‒31
Aug1, 4–5, 7, 9–10, 12, 14, 18’21, 24–25, 26–29, 311–2, 5–10, 12–13, 15–16, 19, 21, 26–28
Sep1–2, 4, 6, 8–181–6, 7–9, 11–12, 15, 17
Oct6—9, 12–14, 19, 22—23, 25–26, 29, 316, 8―9, 14―18, 20‑24, 30–31
Nov3–4, 7, 9, 11, 16, 19, 21―23, 26, 28―301‒8, 10‒12, 14—15, 19, 21, 26—29
Dec3, 7, 133–6, 10—12
🗓️ Trip Suggestions
Week-long trips (6–8 days)
Jul 14 - 21
Aug 24 - 31
Sep 8 - 15
Oct 19 - 26
Nov 3 - 10
Two-week trips (13–15 days)
Jul 17 - 31
Aug 5 - 19
Sep 1 - 15
Oct 6 - 20
Nov 11 - 25

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