Qantas offers 25% off domestic Economy Classic Rewards (book by Sun 19 Oct)
Qantas 25% Classic Flight Reward Deal
Good news for points-savvy Aussies: Qantas has kicked off a short, sharp promo—25% off the Qantas Points required for domestic Economy Classic Reward flights. You’ll need to book between 11:00am AEDT Wed 15 Oct and 11:59pm AEDT Sun 19 Oct 2025, for travel from 1 Nov 2025 through 3 Oct 2026. That’s a wide travel window covering school holidays, long weekends and peak summer—if you can find seats.
The headline
What: 25% discount on the points needed for Qantas-operated domestic Economy Classic Rewards (QF-numbered flights only; Jetstar excluded).
Book: Now until Sun 19 Oct 2025, 11:59pm AEDT.
Travel: 1 Nov 2025 → 3 Oct 2026.
Where to book: Direct with Qantas—look for the red “Classic Reward” ribbon.
As a sense check, Sydney–Melbourne drops to 6,900 pts + ~$57 in taxes (was 9,200 pts after August’s chart changes). That’s a tidy saving if cash fares have crept up on your dates.
Who should jump on this
Regional and last-minute travellers. Domestic Economy Classic Rewards aren’t always the “wow” value redemptions, but a 25% cut makes them compelling on pricey regional routes (think school holidays, events, or remote destinations where cash fares spike).
Families and school-holiday planners. The long travel window spans multiple terms and breaks—book early, then set alerts for extra seats closer to departure. (Classic seats are capacity-controlled.)
Status chasers hedging cash. If you’re conserving cash during sale-free periods, this lets you move with points—just remember Classic Rewards themselves don’t earn Status Credits.
Important fine print (in plain English)
Eligible flights: Qantas-operated, domestic, Economy only, all sectors in your trip must be eligible Classic Rewards. If any leg is in another cabin or isn’t a QF domestic sector, the discount won’t apply.
Exclusions: Jetstar not included. Partner transfers (even same-day) make the whole trip ineligible for the discount.
Changes after booking: You keep the 25% discount only if your changed flights still sit within the specified travel window. Taxes/fees don’t get discounted.
Classic vs Classic Plus: You’re hunting Classic Flight Rewards (fixed-table redemptions). Classic Plus (blue ribbon) is a different product with dynamic pricing—don’t confuse the two.
Value check (the Milesmates way)
We always recommend aiming for ≥ 1.0 cent per point on domestic redemptions. Quick approach:
Check a cash fare for your exact flight/time on Qantas.com.
Subtract the taxes/surcharges you’ll still pay on the reward (e.g., ~$57 SYD–MEL).
Divide the remainder by the points required (after the 25% cut).
If you’re at 1.0cpp or above - and the timing works - lock it in.
Smart plays & examples
Peak weekends & events: Footy finals in Melbourne, Vivid Sydney, school-holiday Saturdays—spots where cash fares surge. Use points instead, particularly from regional ports.
Build simple itineraries: The discount only applies if every sector is eligible QF domestic Economy Classic Reward. Keep it clean (e.g., BNE–CNS return, ADL–PER return).
Book now, tidy later: Need to shuffle dates? You can change later within the travel window and retain the 25% discount (subject to Classic availability and any change fees).
Context: why this matters after the 2025 chart changes
Qantas increased Classic Reward rates from 5 Aug 2025 (first major uplift since 2019), particularly noticeable on short-haul economy and long-haul premium cabins. A 25% discount during a promo can more than offset those economy increases—for this booking window only.
How to find seats quickly (step-by-step)
Log in to your QFF account and search one-way first (it’s faster to diagnose availability).
Flex your date filters (±3 days) and toggle times - early morning and late evening often show seats.
Tick “Use points” and watch for the red “Classic Reward” ribbon - that’s the one getting 25% off points in this promo.
Price-compare against cash to confirm ≥1.0cpp value before booking.
Add returns after you’ve snagged the outbound, or split into two one-ways if it surfaces more options.
Quick FAQs
Can I include an international sector? No. Any international segment (even a 24-hour transfer) makes the trip ineligible. Domestic only.
Business or Premium Economy? Not in this offer - Economy only.
Jetstar? Excluded.
Do taxes/fees drop by 25% too? No, the discount is points only; you still pay taxes/fees/carrier charges.
