MileMath

Turkish Airlines /

40,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.30¢ per mile ≈ $520.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$520.00

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

560.00 USD value

ANA

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

580.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

680.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

640.00 USD value

TAP Air Portugal

Star Alliance

Value: 1.15¢ per mile

460.00 USD value

United Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

580.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your award flights for Turkish Airlines from New York (JFK) to Istanbul (IST) during the months of January and February, as this is when you are likely to find increased availability and lower demand.

Sweet Spot

You can fly from New York (JFK) to Istanbul (IST) for just 40,000 miles one way in business class, which typically costs around $2,500 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to Bangkok (BKK) via Istanbul (IST), which typically costs 50,000 miles, but by adding a stopover in Istanbul, you can reduce the total to 40,000 miles while enjoying two destinations.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid booking flights with Spirit Airlines, as they charge high fees, such as a $55 carry-on bag fee and a $65 fee for seat selection, which can significantly increase your travel costs.

Alternative Airlines

Tap

Star Alliance

45,217 miles (+5,217 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Avianca

Star Alliance

30,588 miles (-9,412 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Singapore

Star Alliance

32,500 miles (-7,500 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value