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Save big on Australia to India flights using points, making your travel more affordable and convenient.
Use Velocity Points + Pay or Qantas Points cash mix to reduce upfront costs while still enjoying great flight options.
Fly with trusted partner airlines to India for a seamless and comfortable journey.
Ideal for families, students, and working professionals who want to stretch their travel budget.
Smart way to book Business or Economy with less cash, maximizing the value of your points.
Works well on routes like Melbourne to Delhi flights, offering good availability and flexibility.
Why Points & Cash Works Best for Australia–India Flights
Flying between Australia and India is long, expensive, and tiring—especially for Indian families and students traveling frequently. Using a points and cash booking option for Australia India flights helps reduce upfront cost while still locking in good seats and baggage benefits. Keep in mind that different fare types, such as Classic Flight Rewards or Classic Plus Flight Rewards, may impact the value and benefits you receive when booking with points and cash.
Key benefits
Lower cash payment for long-haul tickets
Flexibility during peak travel seasons
Better value than full cash fares
Useful for last-minute travel needs
Flights booked with a points and cash mix generally still earn Qantas Points and Status Credits on the cash component, helping you progress towards higher tier levels in frequent flyer programs
Different baggage allowances apply depending on cabin class and airline, so always check before booking
Booking one booking that includes connecting flights can save points and offer better value
Velocity Points + Pay Australia India: How It Works
Velocity Frequent Flyer offers a Points + Pay option for when you don’t have enough points for a full reward ticket. This lets you combine points and cash to book flights, giving you more control over spending. Velocity membership is required to redeem points. Points can be used for reward seat bookings, but taxes, fees, and carrier charges must be paid separately, either in cash or points. A payment surcharge may apply to some bookings or changes.
Seats for Reward Seat bookings must be made on the Virgin Australia website by selecting ‘Use Points’. Reward Seats and associated charges are not eligible for Points earn.
What you can do
Use Velocity Points to cover part of the fare
Pay the remaining amount in cash (exact amount varies depending on flight and fare)
Earn status credits on the cash portion, helping you climb Velocity tiers
Access Velocity partner airline reward flights Australia India, including oneworld airlines
Reward Seats on Virgin Australia flights can be redeemed starting at 5,900 Points plus taxes, fees and carrier charges
Best for
Students traveling home during semester breaks
Families booking multiple tickets together or a return flight
One-way travel to manage costs better
Qantas Points Cash Mix Classic Flight Rewards India Flights Explained
With Qantas, you can either book Qantas Classic Reward India flights or mix points and cash to suit your budget and availability. You must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer to earn and use Qantas Points. This flexibility helps travelers access more flight options while still benefiting from points redemption.
Options available
Classic Flight Rewards: Fixed points, limited seats (best value, but subject to availability and capacity controls)
Classic Plus Flight Rewards: Variable points, more widely available but often pricier; taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable to Qantas in addition to the points required
Points Plus Pay: Use a minimum number of points (e.g., 5,000 Qantas Points) to reduce the cash price of any available seat; more availability, but typically offers a lower value per point (around 0.5 to 0.6 cents per point for Qantas)
Access to Qantas partner airlines India, including flights through the Middle East hubs
For the best value, it is advisable to prioritize booking Classic Flight Reward seats with points and pay associated taxes and charges with cash.
Points Plus Pay feature explained
The Points Plus Pay feature lets you use a minimum number of points to reduce the cash price of any available seat.
Log into your Qantas Frequent Flyer account on the Qantas website, search for your Australia-India flight, and use the Points Plus Pay slider to adjust the mix of points and cash for your fare.
This option offers more flight choices than limited Classic Reward seats and works on partner airlines.
The value per point with Points Plus Pay is usually lower than with Classic Flight Rewards.
Points required and taxes, fees, and carrier charges are quoted at the time of booking and may change.
The reward seat base fare is paid in points; extra charges can be paid either in cash or points.
Direct flights typically require more points than connecting flights, which may offer better value.
The points needed for a Oneworld Classic Flight Reward will increase on 5 August 2025.
Useful tip
Classic Rewards give the best way to use Qantas Points to India, especially in Business Class.
Best Velocity/Qantas Partner Sweet Spots India
Airline partners and international partner airlines expand your options for Australia–India travel, including codeshare flights and flights operated by partner carriers. These partnerships increase flexibility and access to more routes. Eligible flights with a QF flight number or operated by partner airlines can earn Qantas Points and status credits, helping you maintain your frequent flyer tier.
Partner airlines often offer better availability, smoother connections, enhanced onboard services, and baggage allowances. Velocity Points earn and redemption are possible on partner and codeshare flights, depending on program rules.
Popular partner options
Singapore Airlines award flights to India (international flights, check flight number for eligibility; flights operated by Singapore Airlines)
Qatar Airways award flights to India (international flights, via Doha in the Middle East; flights operated by Qatar Airways, often available as codeshare flights with a QF flight number)
Emirates flights to India using Qantas Points (international flights, via Dubai in the Middle East; look for QF flight number or Emirates flight number for eligible flights)
Virgin Australia network: Redeem Velocity Points for Virgin Australia flights within Australia and on international partner airlines, including flights operated by Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines.
Why partners are better
Better onboard service
Strong baggage allowance with different baggage allowances depending on cabin class
More award seat availability
Booking a return trip can maximize value and points redemption, as round-trip bookings may offer better rates or more efficient use of your points.
The oneworld Classic Flight Reward allows you to explore the world and stopover in up to five cities over a 12-month period, provided there is reward seat availability. This is a valuable option for travelers looking to visit multiple destinations on a single ticket using points.
Business Class Australia to India Points: Is It Worth It?
Yes—especially on long routes where comfort matters most. Travelers can choose Economy, Premium Economy, Business, or First Class. Business Class offers lie-flat seats, priority check-in, extra baggage, lounge access, and better value for points, making it ideal for those seeking comfort and perks on long-haul flights.
Why Business Class makes sense
Lie-flat seats for 14–16 hour journeys
Priority check-in and extra baggage
Best use of points value per mile
Note: If you have to call Qantas to add flights, additional service fees may apply for bookings in Economy and Premium Economy.
Important Things to Check Before Booking
Always review rules carefully, especially for family travel, to avoid surprises and additional costs. If you need to modify your booking, be aware that a change fee and any applicable fare difference may apply. All fees, charges, and conditions are subject to change, so always check the latest details at the time of booking. Travel credits may have expiry dates and specific redemption rules—review these before booking to ensure you can use your credits.
Preparation is key for a smooth booking and travel experience when using points and cash for Australia to India flights.
Key checks
Baggage rules for Australia–India routes, which can vary depending on airline and cabin class
Change and cancellation fees
Transit visa requirements
Use flight comparison sites like Skyscanner to compare fares and decide if using points is worthwhile
Understand your scheduled departure times and plan accordingly to avoid missed connections
Remember your rights under Australian Consumer Law when booking and changing flights
FAQs
How many Qantas Points to fly to India?
Usually 45,000–60,000 points one-way in Economy; Business Class needs more.
Are points flights cheaper than cash tickets?
Yes, especially during peak seasons like December and June.
Can I use Velocity Points India flights on partner airlines?
Yes, Velocity partner airlines India options are available.
Can I include domestic flights in my itinerary?
Yes, some points and cash bookings allow combining domestic flights with international segments.
What are the next reward options after using points and cash?
You can plan your next reward by accumulating more points from dollars spent and flights flown on one world and partner airlines.
