
If you’re a Qantas Frequent Flyer member you can earn Qantas Points1and Status Credits1 on Jetstar’s Starter Plus, Starter Max or Business Max fares.
On Jetstar New Zealand domestic flights, you can earn Qantas Points on Starter fares.2
Use Qantas Points
You can use your Qantas Points to book Classic Flight Rewards3 on Jetstar Airways (JQ), Jetstar Japan (GK) or Jetstar Asia (3K) flights (taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable in addition to the points required); or use a combination of Qantas Points and cash with Points Plus Pay – Flights4.
Boost your Qantas Points balance
Include your Qantas Frequent Flyer membership number when you book eligible Jetstar fares and your Qantas Points and Status Credits will be credited to your account within 6 weeks of travel.
If you forget to provide your Qantas Frequent Flyer number at time of booking, you can contact us to add it before your flight departs.
Claim missing points
If you’ve already travelled and your Qantas Frequent Flyer number wasn’t attached to your booking, you can claim your missing points in your Qantas Frequent Flyer account. Keep your boarding pass handy to enter your flight details!
Qantas Points and Status Credits
When you’re a Qantas Frequent Flyer member, you can earn Qantas Points and Status Credits on eligible Jetstar fares. The table below shows how Jetstar fares align to the Qantas Frequent Flyer earn categories.
Qantas Frequent Flyer earn categories
Jetstar fare |
Qantas Frequent Flyer earn category |
Starter |
Qantas Points and Status Credits are not earned on Starter fares – except for Starter fares on Jetstar New Zealand domestic flights. These bookings will earn Qantas Points at the Discount Economy rate.2 |
Starter Plus |
Economy |
Starter Max |
Flexible Economy |
Starter Flex |
Qantas Points and Status Credits are not earned on Starter Flex fares except for travel on Jetstar New Zealand domestic flights. These bookings will earn Qantas Points at the Discount Economy rate.2 |
Business Class |
Qantas Points and Status Credits are not earned on Business Class fares |
Business Max |
Business |
Earn more with the Status Bonus
The higher your Qantas Frequent Flyer membership tier above entry-level Bronze, the more Qantas Points you earn on eligible Jetstar fares with the Status Bonus.
- Silver members - earn 50% more Qantas Points
- Gold members - earn 75% more Qantas Points
- Platinum and Platinum One members - earn 100% more Qantas Points
Status Bonus earning rates
Jetstar fare |
Status Bonus calculated on |
Starter |
Status Bonus is not earned on Starter fares |
Starter Plus |
Economy earn rate |
Starter Max |
Flexible Economy earn rate |
Starter Flex |
Status Bonus is not earned on Starter Flex fares |
Business Class |
Status Bonus is not earned on Business Class fares |
Business Max |
Flexible Economy earn rate |
Minimum Points Guarantee
You'll earn at least 800 Qantas Points with the Minimum Points Guarantee on eligible Jetstar fares. On Jetstar New Zealand domestic, you’ll earn a minimum of 400 Qantas Points.
Check the Qantas and Jetstar Airline Earning Tables for detailed information about Qantas Points and Status Credit earn rates.
1 You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn Qantas Points and Status Credits. A joining fee may apply. Join the Qantas Frequent Flyer Program. Membership and Qantas Points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer Terms and Conditions. Qantas Points and Status Credits (where applicable) are earned on Eligible Flights opens in new window with a Qantas or applicable oneworld® Alliance Airline or Airline Partner flight number on your ticket. Qantas Points and Status Credits may not be earned on some fare types and booking classes. See Qantas Frequent Flyer Terms and Conditions and the Airline Earning Tables for details on the conditions for the applicable airline.
2 If you are travelling on a Jetstar New Zealand domestic flight connecting to an international Jetstar flight, you won’t earn Qantas Points or Status Credits unless you purchase a Starter Plus, Starter Max or Business Max bundle.
3 Classic Flight Reward seats are subject to capacity controls, availability is limited and some flights may not have any Classic Flight Reward seats available. Taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable in addition to the Qantas Points required, are subject to change and are quoted at the time of booking. For more information, visit Qantas Classic Flight Rewards.
4 Points Plus Pay - Flights are available on any flight with a Qantas or Jetstar flight number, where there is a seat available for sale. The Qantas Points required include taxes, fees and carrier charges (except any local airport fees or charges collected at the time of check-in), are subject to change and are quoted at the time of booking. Points Plus Pay - Flights allows you to choose the number of Qantas Points you redeem above a specified minimum level and pay for the remainder of the fare. A minimum of 5,000 points per booking on Qantas and 3,500 points per booking on Jetstar must be redeemed for any Points Plus Pay - Flight. Visit Points Plus Pay – Flights for more information.