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Melbourne to Los Angeles: earning Status Credits

This page estimates the Status Credits a MEL → LAX flight earns when credited to Qantas Frequent Flyer, based on QF own-metal earning over 7,927 miles (great-circle distance). Figures are indicative — use the calculator below for your exact fare and cabin.

Also flown nonstop by United Airlines (MileagePlus) and Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles). Those flights earn in their own programmes rather than Qantas Frequent Flyer; the calculator below covers every programme we model.

Last verified: 2026-06-10

MEL → LAX indicative earning by cabin and class
CabinClassIndicative Status CreditsLark Score
EconomyY90 Status Credits12.9% Lark Score — what is the Lark Score?
Premium economyW115 Status Credits16.4% Lark Score — what is the Lark Score?
BusinessJ200 Status Credits28.6% Lark Score — what is the Lark Score?
FirstF270 Status Credits38.6% Lark Score — what is the Lark Score?

The Lark Score is each cabin’s Status Credits as a percentage of the 700 Status Credits a new member needs from a standing start to reach Gold (Oneworld Sapphire).

  • Minimum 4 eligible Qantas or Jetstar sectors in the membership year.

What is the Lark Score?

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