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Amex MR
Qantas Frequent Flyer (oneworld)
1:1 • Instant

American Express Membership Rewards® → Qantas Frequent Flyer

Australia's flag carrier with domestic Australian coverage and partner redemptions on Emirates, El Al, and American Airlines.

Base Transfer Ratio1 : 11,000 Amex MR = 1,000 qantas
Transfer SpeedInstantOne-way, irreversible transfer
Min Transfer / Increment500 ptsIncrements of 500 pts
Transfer Fee / Tax$0 FreeZero transfer fees

Interactive Amex MR → Qantas Frequent Flyer Calculator

Transfer Speed: Instant
Estimated Travel Value
~$600
Effective Yield: 1.2¢ / Amex MR
Best Qantas Frequent Flyer Redemption Sweet Spots
Domestic Australian flights including Perth and Sydney
El Al Business Class from US to Tel Aviv
American Express Membership Rewards® — Eligible Cards:
  • •The Platinum Card® from American Express ($695)
  • •American Express® Gold Card ($325)
  • •The Business Platinum Card® ($695)
  • •Blue Business® Plus Credit Card ($0)
Bonus History:

Occasional (15%–20% bonus)

Rules: Broadest airline partner roster (18 airlines + 3 hotels). Charges a small federal excise tax offset fee of $0.0006 per point (capped at $99) when transferring to US domestic airlines (Delta, JetBlue, Hawaiian). International transfers have $0 fees.
Other Credit Card Points That Transfer to Qantas Frequent Flyer

Need more Qantas Frequent Flyer rewards? You can combine transfers from these other ecosystems into the same Qantas Frequent Flyer account:

Frequently Asked Questions: Amex MR → Qantas Frequent Flyer

What is the transfer ratio from American Express Membership Rewards® to Qantas Frequent Flyer?

American Express Membership Rewards® transfers to Qantas Frequent Flyer at a 1:1 base ratio. Every 1,000 Amex MR points equals 1,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer miles.

How long does it take to transfer Amex MR points to Qantas Frequent Flyer?

Transfers from American Express Membership Rewards® to Qantas Frequent Flyer typically complete in: Instant. The minimum transfer is 500 points in increments of 500.

Does Amex MR offer transfer bonuses to Qantas Frequent Flyer?

Occasional (15%–20% bonus).

Is transferring Amex MR to Qantas Frequent Flyer worth it?

AwardTrail values Qantas Frequent Flyer rewards at approximately 1.2¢ per point. At the 1:1 transfer ratio, your Amex MR points yield roughly 1.2¢ per point in baseline value, and significantly more when booking Qantas Frequent Flyer sweet spots.

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