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Biggest Qantas frequent flyer points at credit card sign up in November 2024

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Vidhu Bajaj
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If a vacation is on the horizon and you’re looking to optimise your travel budget, now could be the perfect time to explore credit card offers with bonus frequent flyer points. Whether you're dreaming of a tropical escape to Bangkok or a relaxing retreat in Italy, these points can help you save on flight costs or add a touch of luxury to your journey.

In November 2024, several credit card providers are offering Qantas frequent flyer points as sign-up bonuses, with rewards ranging from 100,000 to 150,000 points. These bonuses could unlock travel within Australia or even to international destinations like Bali or New York, making your trip both exciting and more affordable.

Before committing, remember to compare credit card options and consider the annual fees, interest rates, and spending requirements to find a card that aligns with your travel plans and financial needs.

Here’s a list of some of the best frequent flyer credit cards, offering the highest sign-up frequent flyer points, in the RateCity Database for November 2024.

CardCompanyPurchase Rate % Points  Conditions
Qantas Premier Titanium

Qantas Money

20.99%1,50,000Spend $5,000 within the first 90 days.
Citi Prestige Card (Qantas Rewards Program)Citi21.49%1,50,000Spend $7,500 within the first 2 months.
Frequent Flyer BlackANZ20.99%1,30,00090,000 bonus Qantas Points and $200 cashback when you spend $5,000 in the first 3 months. Plus, 40,000 bonus Qantas Points if you keep the card for over 1 year.
Altitude Black (Qantas or Velocity)Westpac20.99%1,20,00090,000 Qantas or Velocity Points in year 1 if you spend $6,000 within 120 days of new card approval and an extra 30,000 points after the first eligible purchase in year 2.
Qantas Rewards Signature CardNAB20.99%1,20,00090,000 bonus points when you spend $3,000 within the first 60 days and 30,000 bonus points if you keep the card for over 1 year.
Qantas Premier PlatinumQantas Money19.99%80,000 50,000 bonus points when you spend $3,000 within the first 90 days. Plus 30,000 bonus points if you haven't earned Qantas Points with any credit card in the last 12 months.

Source: RateCity.com.au. Data accurate as of 05 November 2024.

Where could your Qantas frequent flyer points take you?

At the time of writing, the current cost for a return plane ticket domestically or internationally from Sydney, in terms of frequent flyer points, were as follows:

 Destination Qantas Frequent Flyer points (Departing from Sydney)
 Melbourne 16,000
 Brisbane 36,000
 Canberra 24,000
 Hobart 24,000
 Adelaide 24,000
 Darwin 43,200
 Perth 36,000
 Auckland, New Zealand 36,000
 Denpasar (Bali) 36,000
 Bangkok, Thailand 63,000
 Singapore 60,400
 Los Angeles, USA 83,800
 London, UK 110,400
 New York, USA 110,400
 Rome, Italy 135,400

Source: Qantas frequent flyer points calculator

Note: Total points required for return trips travelling in economy class when searching on 10 November 2024. Based on travel to a major airport in the capital city (e.g. Heathrow in London) from Sydney, Australia. Actual points cost at time of booking may vary.

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Product database updated 13 Dec, 2024

This article was reviewed by Personal Finance Editor Mark Bristow before it was published as part of RateCity's Fact Check process.