MileMath

Turkish Airlines /

20,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.30¢ per mile ≈ $260.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$260.00

Based on average redemption value of 1.30¢ per mile

Alliance Comparison

Star Alliance Average: 1.46¢ per mile

-10.9% vs alliance average

Alliance Partners

Air Canada

Star Alliance

Value: 1.40¢ per mile

280.00 USD value

ANA

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

290.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

340.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

320.00 USD value

TAP Air Portugal

Star Alliance

Value: 1.15¢ per mile

230.00 USD value

United Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

290.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your award flights to Istanbul (IST) from New York (JFK) during the months of January or February, as availability tends to be higher and competition lower after the holiday travel surge.

Sweet Spot

You can fly from New York (JFK) to Istanbul (IST) for just 20,000 miles one-way when booking with Turkish Airlines, while typical cash prices for this route can exceed $800.

Routing Trick

Book a flight from New York (JFK) to Istanbul (IST) with a stopover in Athens (ATH) for 20,000 miles instead of the standard 25,000 miles for a direct JFK-IST flight, effectively saving 5,000 miles while enjoying an additional destination.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Turkish Airlines for routes to/from the U.S. as they often impose high fuel surcharges, which can reach up to $600 on award tickets.

Alternative Airlines

Alaska

Oneworld

14,444 miles (-5,556 miles)

Better Value

Spirit

26,000 miles (+6,000 miles)