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The average honeymoon costs $5,300 in the US, £5,833 in the UK, and several thousand Australian dollars — and travel accounts for roughly a third of that. The Business Class flights that make a honeymoon truly special often represent the single biggest expense. But for couples who start planning their points strategy 12–18 months before the wedding, the flights are the one part of the honeymoon that can cost nothing. The formula is straightforward: choose the right travel credit card when you get engaged, spend your everyday wedding planning expenses on it, and arrive at your wedding with enough points for two Business Class seats. This guide covers the exact Pointrs — verified from live data — for every major honeymoon destination across AU, US, and UK: Bali Business Class from $1,399 (save $1,601, AU Pointr #35808); Paris Business Class from $1,399 from New York (save $2,601, US Pointr #37110); Maldives Business Class from 136,000 miles (save 414,000, US Pointr #38732); Bangkok Business Class from £1,499 from Birmingham (save £2,701, UK Pointr #34008); Tokyo Business Class from $2,199 from Brisbane (save $3,801, AU Pointr #37792); Rome Business Class from $1,199 from Chicago (save $2,801, US Pointr #37706). Every destination, every market, grounded in real Pointrs data.
The year before a wedding is one of the highest-spending periods of most people's financial lives. Venue deposits, catering, flowers, photography, rings, dress, suits, invitations, accommodation, rehearsal dinners — the bills accumulate fast. According to The Knot's 2024 Honeymoon Study of nearly 17,000 couples, the average honeymoon costs $5,300, on top of an average wedding cost of $33,000. In the UK, Bridebook's 2026 Wedding Report puts the average honeymoon spend at £5,833, with Asia accounting for 23% of destinations at an average cost of £6,576.
What most engaged couples don't realise is that every dollar, pound, and dollar they spend on wedding planning is also an opportunity to earn points toward the flights. New data from Honeyfund's 2026 Travel Trends Report shows that 33% of engaged couples are now putting more than half of their total wedding budget into the honeymoon — and the smart ones are using points to make the biggest single honeymoon expense, the flights, cost nothing.
This guide covers the complete strategy for every market: how to choose the right card when you get engaged, how much you need to earn, and the exact Business Class Pointrs available right now for every major honeymoon destination.
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Can you use points to fly Business Class on your honeymoon?
Yes — and it is one of the most achievable uses of points for any couple, because the wedding planning period generates the most concentrated spending of most people's financial lives. A couple who puts $30,000–$50,000 of wedding expenses on the right travel rewards card — venue deposit, catering, photography, rings, flowers, accommodation, honeymoon registry contributions — can accumulate 80,000–150,000+ points within 12–18 months. That is enough for two Business Class seats to most major honeymoon destinations. The key is choosing the card on the day you get engaged, not six months later. For Australians: Bali Business Class return from $1,399 (Pointr #35808), Tokyo Business from $2,199 (Pointr #37792), Paris or Rome Business from $3,199 (Pointrs #36376 and #36348). For US couples: Paris Business from $1,399 from New York (Pointr #37110), Rome Business from $1,199 from Chicago (Pointr #37706), Maldives Business at 136,000 miles (Pointr #38732). For UK couples: Bangkok Business from £1,499 from Birmingham (Pointr #34008), Tokyo Business from £1,499 from Manchester (Pointr #33986), London–New York Business from £799 (Pointr #37682). All of these are live on Pointrs right now.
Step 1 — Choose your card on the day you get engaged
The single most common honeymoon points mistake: couples who get engaged, spend $30,000+ on the wedding, and only think about points six months before the honeymoon. By that point, the biggest earning window has passed.
The engagement is the trigger. Every dollar spent on the wedding after that is a points-earning opportunity. Put the venue deposit on the card. Put the catering contract on the card. Put the florist, photographer, and invitation printer on the card. Pay for the dress alterations, the rehearsal dinner, the engagement party food.
This spending is happening regardless. The only question is whether you earn points on it.
1. Australians: Amex Membership Rewards or Qantas-earning Amex
The Amex Qantas Ultimate earns 1.25 Qantas Points per $1 on everyday spend and 2.5 pts/$1 on Qantas purchases. For a couple spending $50,000 on the wedding, that's 62,500 Qantas Points from spending alone — enough for two Economy seats to Bali, or nearly enough for one Business Class seat. Alternatively, Amex Explorer earns 2 Membership Rewards points/$1 (transferable to ANA, Singapore Airlines, and others at 1:1 or 2:1) — better earn rate for couples targeting Business Class.
2. US couples: Chase Sapphire Reserve or Amex Platinum/Gold
3. UK couples: Amex Preferred Rewards Gold or British Airways Premium Plus
The honeymoon registry trick
Ask friends and family to contribute to a honeymoon fund via a platform that lets you pay out to your bank account — then use that money to pay the card that's earning your points. Effectively, your wedding guests help fund the Business Class flights without anyone knowing. Honeyfund is the most widely used honeymoon registry platform in the US. UK couples can use Hitched Holidays or direct bank transfer registries.
The best Business Class honeymoon Pointrs — every market, every destination
🇦🇺 Australian couples — the best honeymoon Business Class Pointrs
Bali — Business Class from $1,399 (save $1,601)
The most popular Aus honeymoon destination · non-stop from SYD, MEL, BNE, Gold Coast
Business Class to Bali from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, or Gold Coast starts at $1,399 return — the cheapest Business Class deal on any Australian international route. Virgin Australia, Garuda Indonesia, and All Airlines all price at this level. For a honeymoon, Business Class to Bali for under $2,800 for two is one of the best value premium travel decisions available.
Australia to Bali Business Class return — All Airlines Using Points
Most Popular DestinationFly Australia to Denpasar Business Return with any Airline like Qantas, Garuda Indonesia, Virgin Australia and more (via All Routes) from only 66,000 Airlines Points - Save up to 156,000 points!
Bangkok / Thailand — Business Class from $1,699 (save $4,301)
Southeast Asia is Australia's second-most popular honeymoon region. Bangkok Business Class from Brisbane at $1,699 (save $4,301). Thailand combines easily with Bali for a two-centre honeymoon.
👉 See this Pointr: Brisbane to Bangkok Business Class — from $1,699 (save $4,301)
Tokyo / Japan — Business Class from $2,199 (save $3,801)
Japan has surged in popularity as an Australian honeymoon destination. Brisbane to Tokyo Business Class from $2,199 (save $3,801, Pointr #37792). Sydney and Melbourne from $2,299 (Pointr #37250 MEL).
👉 See this Pointr: Brisbane to Tokyo Business Class — from $2,199 (save $3,801)
Paris / Rome / Athens / Barcelona — Business Class from $3,199 (save $6,801)
Most aspirational European honeymoon · via multiple European hub connections
Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Athens — every major European honeymoon destination is available via the All Airlines Pointr from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth from $3,199 Business Class return. Singapore Airlines and ANA price identically. For couples with a Qantas Points balance, the Kangaroo Route to London is from $4,499 (Pointr #14359).
👉 See this Pointr: Sydney to Paris Business Class — from $3,199 (save $6,801) Also: Rome #36348 · Athens #36684 · Barcelona #36666 · Amsterdam #36696
Sydney to Paris Business Class Return — All Airlines
Business from $3,199Fly Sydney to Paris Business Return with All Airlines (via All Routes) for only $3,099 - Save up to $6,901!
Brisbane to Paris Business Class Return — All Airlines
Business from $2,199Fly Brisbane to Tokyo Business Return with All Airlines (via All Routes) for only $2,199 - Save up to $3,801!
Brisbane to Bangkok Business Class Return — All Airlines
Business from $1,699Fly Brisbane to Bangkok Business Return with All Airlines (via All Routes) for only $1,599 - Save up to $4,401!
US couples — the best honeymoon Business Class Pointrs
Paris — Business Class from $1,399 from New York (save $2,601)
The most iconic European honeymoon. New York to Paris Business Class from $1,399 return (Pointr #37110). Air France Flying Blue prices the same route at 97,000 miles saving 403,000 (Pointr #2093) for miles-based redemptions.
👉 See this Pointr: New York to Paris Business Class — from $1,399 (save $2,601)
Rome — Business Class from $1,199 from Chicago (save $2,801)
Chicago to Rome Business Class from $1,199 — the best-value European honeymoon deal from any US gateway.
👉 See this Pointr: Chicago to Rome Business Class — from $1,199 (save $2,801)
Tokyo — Business Class from $1,699 from Chicago (save $5,001)
Chicago to Tokyo Business Class from $1,699 (Pointr #36218, save $5,001). Japan remains the most-aspirational honeymoon destination for US couples seeking Asia.
👉 See this Pointr: Chicago to Tokyo Business Class — from $1,699 (save $5,001)
Maldives — 136,000 Turkish miles, save 414,000 miles
The ultimate US honeymoon redemption. New York to Maldives Business Class via Turkish Airlines at 136,000 Miles&Smiles miles — saving 414,000 versus standard (Pointr #38732). Citi ThankYou and Capital One transfer at 1:1. Free Istanbul stopover included. Also available: cash equivalent from $2,199 (Pointr #38734).
👉 See this Pointr: New York to Maldives Business Class — 136,000 Turkish miles (save 414,000)
Also available: Chicago #38570 · Atlanta #38478 · Houston #38644 · Miami #38688 · Dallas #38608 · Los Angeles #38372
Athens / Greek Islands — Business Class from $1,599 from Chicago (save $2,401)
Santorini and the Greek islands are a top US honeymoon destination. Chicago to Athens from $1,599 Business return (Pointr #35598, save $2,401).
👉 See this Pointr: Chicago to Athens Business Class — from $1,599 (save $2,401)
UK couples — the best honeymoon Business Class Pointrs
New York — Business Class from £799 from London (save £2,301)
The most accessible honeymoon Business Class deal for UK couples. London to New York from £799 return (Pointr #37683, save £2,301) — less than many premium Economy fares.
👉 See this Pointr: London to New York Business Class — from £799 (save £2,301)
Bangkok / Thailand — Business Class from £1,499 from Birmingham (save £2,701)
Southeast Asia is the top long-haul honeymoon region for UK couples. Birmingham to Bangkok from £1,499 return (Pointr #34008, save £2,701). Phuket also from £1,499 (Pointr #33942).
👉 See this Pointr: Birmingham to Bangkok Business Class — from £1,499 (save £2,701)
👉 See this Pointr: Birmingham to Phuket Business Class — from £1,499 (save £2,701)
Tokyo / Japan — Business Class from £1,499 from Manchester (save £2,701)
Manchester to Tokyo Business Class from £1,499 return (Pointr #33986, save £2,701). Japan has surged as a UK honeymoon destination in 2026.
👉 See this Pointr: Manchester to Tokyo Business Class — from £1,499 (save £2,701)
How to pool points from two people
A couple's combined points potential is roughly double any individual's. The key is choosing programmes that allow household pooling or easy transfers.
Qantas Frequent Flyer (AU): Points can be transferred between Qantas members for a fee, or pooled via a family account. For a honeymoon redemption, having both partners earn Qantas Points and combining them for two Business Class seats is the standard approach.
Velocity Frequent Flyer (AU): Points can be transferred between members. Virgin Australia also offers a companion fare structure that can work alongside points redemptions.
Chase Ultimate Rewards (US): Points can be transferred between household members sharing the same address. Two Chase Sapphire cardholders in the same household can combine balances into a single transfer — effectively doubling the earning rate from wedding spend.
British Airways Club Avios (UK): Avios can be transferred between household members (same address) for free in the UK — one of the most flexible household pooling options of any major programme.
The most important rule — check Pointrs before transferring
Always confirm a specific Business Class award seat is available on Pointrs and on the airline's own website before initiating any transfer. Transfers are generally irreversible. The honeymoon date flexibility that most couples have — being willing to fly within a range of dates rather than a specific fixed date — is the biggest advantage in award booking. More date flexibility means more available award seats. Use it.
What about the hotel? Pointrs Travel for honeymoon accommodation
The flights are the biggest single expense — and points-redeemable. For the accommodation, Pointrs Travel at booking.pointrs.com lets you search and compare hotel rates across every major honeymoon destination: Bali, Maldives, Paris, Tokyo, Rome, Athens, Bangkok, and beyond. Searching the hotel through Pointrs Travel before booking directly ensures you're getting the best available rate — and may free up enough budget to redirect toward the Business Class upgrade.
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See all Business Class Pointrs for every honeymoon destination — updated in real time across AU, US, and UK.
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Earn More. Spend Less. Travel Better. — All Pointr numbers, prices, and savings figures sourced directly from the Pointrs platform dataset as of October 2026. Award availability, points requirements, and cash fares are subject to change — always verify directly with the airline before booking. Taxes, fees, and carrier surcharges are payable in addition to points on all award bookings. AU Business Class Pointrs referenced: All Airlines SYD–Bali #35808 ($1,399, save $1,601); MEL–Bali #35802; BNE–Bali #35796; BNE–Bangkok #38078 ($1,699, save $4,301); BNE–Tokyo #37792 ($2,199, save $3,801); SYD–Paris #36376 ($3,199, save $6,801); SYD–Rome #36348 ($3,199, save $6,801); SYD–Athens #36684 ($3,299, save $6,701); SYD–Barcelona #36666 ($3,199, save $6,801); SYD–Amsterdam #36696 ($3,199, save $6,801); Qantas SYD–London #14359 ($4,499). US Business Class Pointrs: All Airlines JFK–Paris #37110 ($1,399, save $2,601); All Airlines ORD–Rome #37706 ($1,199, save $2,801); All Airlines ORD–Tokyo #36218 ($1,699, save $5,001); All Airlines ORD–Athens #35598 ($1,599, save $2,401); United LAX–Bangkok #39429 ($1,999, save $4,701); Turkish JFK–Maldives #38732 (136,000 miles, save 414,000); Turkish ORD–Maldives #38570; ATL #38478; IAH #38644; MIA #38688; DFW #38608; LAX #38372; Air France JFK–Paris #2093 (97,000 miles, save 403,000). UK Business Class Pointrs: All Airlines LHR–New York #37683 (£799, save £2,301); BHX–Bangkok #34008 (£1,499, save £2,701); MAN–Tokyo #33986 (£1,499, save £2,701); BHX–Phuket #33942 (£1,499, save £2,701). External data: average US honeymoon cost $5,300 per The Knot 2024 Honeymoon Study; UK average £5,833 per Bridebook 2026 Wedding Report; 33% of US couples spending >50% of wedding budget on honeymoon per Honeyfund 2026 Travel Trends Report. Hotel rates: Pointrs Travel at booking.pointrs.com. This is general information only and is not financial advice.
