London to Melbourne with points & miles
Gatwick (LGW) to Melbourne (MEL) is about 16,900 km. Below is how the major programmes price this route. Prices are transparent estimates — for a recommendation tailored to your points, run it through the optimiser.
Estimate, not live availability
Our own estimate from flight distance — not published award charts or live seats. Taxes also reflect our estimate of each airline's surcharge level. Check seats with the airline before transferring points — transfers are final.
| Airline | Programme | Economy | Business | Amex pts (business) | Taxes | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways 1 stop via DOH | Avios | 67,000 | 146,000Estimate: Estimate, not live availability | 146,000 1:1 · Up to 48 hours | £250 | 22h 37m est. |
| Singapore Airlines 1 stop via SIN | KrisFlyer Miles | 66,000 | 143,500Estimate: Estimate, not live availability | 215,400 3:2 · 15 working days | £215 | 22h 18m est. |
| Emirates 1 stop via DXB | Skywards Miles | 66,500 | 145,500Estimate: Estimate, not live availability | 291,000 2:1 · 2 working days | £355 | 22h 33m est. |
Frequently asked
How many points do I need to fly London to Melbourne in business class?
From around 146,000 Amex Membership Rewards points one-way with Qatar Airways — an estimated 146,000 Avios at Amex UK's 1:1 transfer ratio (up to 48 hours to arrive), plus roughly £250 in taxes and surcharges. Award prices are Slipstream estimates; Slipstream compares the options and tells you the best transfer route.
What is the best airline for London to Melbourne?
On points, journey time, stops, taxes and value together, Qatar Airways (one stop, 22h 37m est.), Singapore Airlines (one stop, 22h 18m est.), Emirates (one stop, 22h 33m est.) lead for business class. Slipstream scores them on value to you, not loyalty.
Miles prices are Slipstream's distance-based estimates, not live award inventory. Amex points use each partner's published Amex UK transfer ratio, rounded up to its transfer minimum and increment (checked 27 Sept 2026). Etihad Guest is no longer an Amex UK transfer partner (ended 22 Jun 2026), so it isn't listed. Always confirm availability and pricing with the airline before transferring points — Amex transfers are final. Journey times marked “est.” are estimates, not published schedules.
Which airlines fly this route: from Gatwick Airport, Dubai International Airport, Hamad International Airport, Changi Airport (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0; checked 27 Sept 2026), with headline routes checked against the airlines' own sites.