Trips on points
2 sourced routes · Australia & New Zealand · updated 2026-09
Sydney on points
Australia
Economy class
per person, round trip| Lowest | Typical | High | Cash | Portal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 | $1,200–$2,000 | ~160,000 |
What counts as a deal: Under 80,000 points is great — that is already at or below the typical price for this route. Above 80,000 is more than any route we have sourced for this cabin.
1 sourced route
- ChaseBiltUnited MileagePlusGREAT
80,000 pts per person · $1,200–$2,000 cash
Any US gateway · Los Angeles (LAX) / San Francisco (SFO)
Fees: United does not add fuel surcharges on its own or Star Alliance partner awards; expect only government taxes/airport fees (roughly $10-60 each way).
Checked 2026-09-10source
Business class
per person, round trip| Lowest | Typical | High | Cash | Portal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160,000 | 160,000 | 160,000 | $6,000–$10,000 | ~800,000 |
What counts as a deal: Under 160,000 points is great — that is already at or below the typical price for this route. Above 160,000 is more than any route we have sourced for this cabin.
1 sourced route
- ChaseBiltUnited MileagePlusGREAT
160,000 pts per person · $6,000–$10,000 cash
Any US gateway · Los Angeles (LAX) / San Francisco (SFO) / Houston (IAH)
Fees: United does not add fuel surcharges on its own or Star Alliance partner awards; expect only government taxes/airport fees (roughly $10-60 each way).
Checked 2026-09-10source
Sydney on points FAQ
How many points to Sydney in business?
Across the 1 sourced route we track, Sydney in business runs about 160,000 points per person round trip, from a low of 160,000 up to 160,000. Under 160,000 points is great — that is already at or below the typical price for this route. Above 160,000 is more than any route we have sourced for this cabin. The same seats bought with cash run roughly $6,000 to $10,000.
Which cards' points get me to Sydney?
The routes we track book through United MileagePlus, which Chase Ultimate Rewards, Bilt Points points can transfer into. Starting from zero, the planner's fastest two cards for this trip are the Chase Sapphire Preferred and the Chase Freedom Unlimited. Transfers are one way, so confirm award space before you move points.
When should I book?
Award calendars typically open about 11 months (roughly 330 days) before departure, and partner saver seats go first. For a Sep 2027 trip that means searching from Oct 2026; the plan works backward from that date so your points land before the window opens.
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