MileMath

Turkish Airlines /

80,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.30¢ per mile ≈ $1,040.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$1,040.00

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

1,120.00 USD value

ANA

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

1,160.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

1,360.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

1,280.00 USD value

TAP Air Portugal

Star Alliance

Value: 1.15¢ per mile

920.00 USD value

United Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

1,160.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your award flight to Istanbul from New York City (JFK) in late January or early February, specifically between January 15 and February 15, as demand is typically lower during this period, increasing your chances of availability.

Sweet Spot

You can fly round-trip in business class from New York (JFK) to Bangkok (BKK) for 80,000 miles, which typically costs around $4,000 in cash.

Routing Trick

You can book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to Istanbul (IST) and then to Bangkok (BKK) for 80,000 miles, saving around 5,000 miles compared to booking JFK-BKK directly, as it usually costs 85,000 miles.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Turkish Airlines on routes to the U.S. as they often impose a high fuel surcharge, which can be around $300 to $500 per ticket.

Alternative Airlines

Tap

Star Alliance

90,435 miles (+10,435 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Avianca

Star Alliance

61,176 miles (-18,824 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Singapore

Star Alliance

65,000 miles (-15,000 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value