Points Frog guide
Qantas Frequent Flyer vs Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer
Qantas Frequent Flyer points are worth more as of October 13, 2026: an estimated 1.2¢ each against 1.15¢ for Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer points, 4% more per point. 50,000 come to about $600 against $575.
Values updated
| Measure | Qantas Frequent Flyer | Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer |
|---|---|---|
| Value per point | 1.2¢ | 1.15¢ |
| 10,000 worth | $120 | $115 |
| 50,000 worth | $600 | $575 |
| 100,000 worth | $1,200 | $1,150 |
| A great award | 1.44¢ or more a point | 1.38¢ or more a point |
| A poor award | under 1.08¢ a point | under 1.04¢ a point |
| Rewards currency | points | points |
| Run by | Qantas | Virgin Australia |
| Ranked | 1 of 3, Australia and Pacific24 of 102, airline miles | 2 of 3, Australia and Pacific34 of 102, airline miles |
Values are Points Frog's estimates of one point redeemed for good, available awards, not cash-out or transfer rates. How we value points.
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer
Quick answers
Which is worth more, Qantas Frequent Flyer or Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer?
Qantas Frequent Flyer points are worth more as of October 13, 2026: an estimated 1.2¢ each against 1.15¢ for Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer points, 4% more per point. 50,000 come to about $600 against $575.
How many Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer points equal 50,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer points?
About 52,174. At 1.15¢ each, that many points match the $600 estimated for 50,000 points at 1.2¢. This compares value only; the programs do not exchange points at this rate.
Is a higher value per point always better?
No. A program worth less per point can still win if it earns more points per dollar or per flight, or if its awards fly where you want to go. Compare what you would earn on your own spending and the awards you would book before choosing between Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer.
Where do these values come from?
Points Frog's valuation catalog estimates what one point is worth when redeemed for good, available travel awards, in US cents. It is an editorial average, not a cash-out rate, and each program's page shows its dated valuation history.