MileMath

Turkish Airlines /

70,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.30¢ per mile ≈ $910.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$910.00

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

980.00 USD value

ANA

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

1,015.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

1,190.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

1,120.00 USD value

TAP Air Portugal

Star Alliance

Value: 1.15¢ per mile

805.00 USD value

United Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

1,015.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your award flight for travel from New York (JFK) to Istanbul (IST) during the low season in late January to early February, as availability tends to be more favorable and less competitive during this period.

Sweet Spot

You can fly round-trip from the U.S. to Africa for just 70,000 miles in business class with Turkish Airlines, while the typical cash price for this route can exceed $3,000.

Routing Trick

You can book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to Istanbul (IST) with a stopover in Athens (ATH) for just 70,000 miles, saving approximately 10,000 miles compared to booking a separate ticket to Athens, as it typically costs 80,000 miles for a round-trip to Europe.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Turkish Airlines on routes to the U.S., as they often impose high fuel surcharges that can add approximately $400 to $600 on top of your 70,000 miles award ticket.

Alternative Airlines

Tap

Star Alliance

79,130 miles (+9,130 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Avianca

Star Alliance

53,529 miles (-16,471 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Singapore

Star Alliance

56,875 miles (-13,125 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value