MileMath

Turkish Airlines /

300,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.30¢ per mile ≈ $3,900.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$3,900.00

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

4,200.00 USD value

ANA

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

4,350.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

5,100.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

4,800.00 USD value

TAP Air Portugal

Star Alliance

Value: 1.15¢ per mile

3,450.00 USD value

United Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

4,350.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book award flights to Europe from the U.S. between mid-January and early March, particularly on routes like New York (JFK) to Istanbul (IST), to maximize availability and avoid peak travel times.

Sweet Spot

You can redeem 30,000 miles for a one-way business class ticket from the U.S. to Europe on Turkish Airlines, which typically costs around $2,500 in cash, offering exceptional value.

Routing Trick

Use Turkish Airlines' "Round the World" ticket option, which allows you to travel from New York (JFK) to Bangkok (BKK) via Istanbul (IST) and return from Tokyo (NRT) to New York (JFK) for 300,000 miles instead of the typical 350,000 miles needed for standard round-trip awards, saving you 50,000 miles.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid booking flights with Turkish Airlines for routes to the U.S. as they often impose high fuel surcharges, which can reach up to $600 on round-trip tickets.

Alternative Airlines

Tap

Star Alliance

339,130 miles (+39,130 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Avianca

Star Alliance

229,412 miles (-70,588 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Singapore

Star Alliance

243,750 miles (-56,250 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value