MileMath

Turkish Airlines /

30,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.30¢ per mile ≈ $390.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$390.00

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

420.00 USD value

ANA

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

435.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

510.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

480.00 USD value

TAP Air Portugal

Star Alliance

Value: 1.15¢ per mile

345.00 USD value

United Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

435.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book award flights for Turkish Airlines routes from New York (JFK) to Istanbul (IST) during the low season in January and February to maximize availability and enjoy fewer crowds.

Sweet Spot

You can fly from New York (JFK) to Istanbul (IST) for just 30,000 Turkish Airlines miles, which typically costs around $800 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to Istanbul (IST) via Chicago (ORD) instead of direct, allowing you to route JFK-ORD-IST and return IST-ORD-JFK, which can save you about 5,000 miles compared to a direct round-trip.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Turkish Airlines on routes to the U.S. from Europe, as they often impose high fuel surcharges averaging around $400 on award tickets.

Alternative Airlines

Spirit

39,000 miles (+9,000 miles)

Avianca

Star Alliance

22,941 miles (-7,059 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Singapore

Star Alliance

24,375 miles (-5,625 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value