Award flights from Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles (LAX)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for IST→LAX. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles (Turkish Miles & Smiles). Lowest business: 69,000 miles + $75.11 (Avianca LifeMiles). Lowest premium economy: 55,000 miles + $64.59 (United MileagePlus).
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IST to LAX at a glance
- From
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Türkiye (IST)
- To
- Los Angeles International, Los Angeles, United States (LAX)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), COPA Airlines (CM), Aer Lingus (EI), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW), flydubai (FZ), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO) and 11 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Oct 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Los Angeles (LAX)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Miles & SmilesLowest observed | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 315 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 43,000 pts + $68.03 | Nonstop | Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX), Egyptair (MS) +4 more | 3 | 220 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $44.39 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +13 more | 3 | 204 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $114.40 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), COPA Airlines (CM), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO) +4 more | 3 | 253 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $64.59 | 2 stops | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH) +6 more | 9+ | 125 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 111,389 pts + $163.60 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 4 | 74 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 69,000 pts + $75.11 | 1 stop | LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Egyptair (MS) | 2 | 42 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $67.69 | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN) +8 more | 7 | 146 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $137.20 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO) +2 more | 2 | 94 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 135,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 315 | See dates |
First: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $66.79 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 69,000 pts + $110.07 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $158.50 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 135,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 40,000 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 315 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 135,000 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 315 dates.
Best months to fly IST to LAX on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43,000 · LifeMiles (9 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (11 dates) | 135,000 · Miles&Smiles (16 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Miles&Smiles (29 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (29 dates) | 90,000 · Aeroplan (13 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (13 dates) | 69,000 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Miles&Smiles (20 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 69,000 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Miles&Smiles (28 dates) | 124,900 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 69,000 · LifeMiles (8 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Miles&Smiles (20 dates) | 123,900 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 69,000 · LifeMiles (3 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (15 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (15 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Miles&Smiles (21 dates) | 123,900 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | 69,000 · LifeMiles (3 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Miles&Smiles (30 dates) | 123,900 · MileagePlus (18 dates) | 69,000 · LifeMiles (6 dates) | |
| 43,000 · LifeMiles (10 dates) | 124,300 · MileagePlus (17 dates) | 69,000 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | |
| 43,000 · LifeMiles (10 dates) | 162,200 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 69,000 · LifeMiles (4 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Miles&Smiles (28 dates) | — | 69,000 · LifeMiles (11 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Miles&Smiles (2 dates) | — | 69,000 · LifeMiles (1 date) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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What's the lowest Istanbul to Los Angeles award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 40,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed economy award space on 315 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:08 UTC). In business, 69,000 miles + $75.11 with Avianca LifeMiles. Avianca LifeMiles showed business award space on 42 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 04:43 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on IST→LAX?
4 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 253 dates, premium economy 74 dates, business 94 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 220 dates, business 42 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 315 dates, business 315 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 204 dates, premium economy 125 dates, business 146 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from IST to LAX?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 40,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest IST→LAX award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 40,000 miles with Miles&Smiles (30 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Sep 2027 departures, 69,000 miles with LifeMiles (11 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.