The ten-second check the points forums do by hand: enter the cash fare, the points price and the taxes on the points booking, and get the cents-per-point verdict. Above 1.2c for domestic economy, the points booking is doing its job; below 1c, pay cash and keep your points for a better day.
Why 1.2c is the benchmark: how much Qantas Points are worth. Building the balance: best Qantas cards · best Velocity cards.
Common questions
Should I book a flight with points or cash?
Compare the cents-per-point you would get (the cash fare minus taxes, divided by the points required) against a sensible benchmark of about 1.2 cents. Above the benchmark, points win; below it, pay cash and keep your points.
Why 1.2 cents?
It is a realistic everyday value for Qantas and Velocity points on economy reward seats, which is the redemption most Australians actually make.
