Lufthansa Miles & More award flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Detroit (DTW)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Lufthansa Miles & More award space for IST→DTW in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 16,229 miles + $340.89 (economy space on 44 dates). Lowest business class: 45,598 miles + $972.59 (business-class space on 39 dates). Lowest premium economy: 46,431 miles + $532.09 (premium economy space on 44 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 16,229 miles + $340.89
- economy space on 44 dates
- Lowest business class
- 45,598 miles + $972.59
- business-class space on 39 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 46,431 miles + $532.09
- premium economy space on 44 dates
Miles & More award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Lufthansa Miles & More award AwardTool observed on IST→DTW in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 16,229 miles + $340.89 | 1 stopNonstop from 25,000 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Lufthansa (LH), Austrian (OS), Turkish Airlines (TK) +2 more | 9+ | 44 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 46,431 miles + $532.09 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH), Austrian (OS), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) +1 more | 9+ | 44 | See dates | |
| Business | 45,598 miles + $972.59 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH), Austrian (OS), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) +1 more | 9+ | 39 | See dates |
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 Miles & More award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 16,229 miles + $340.99 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 16,229 miles + $340.99 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 16,229 miles + $340.89 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 46,431 miles + $532.19 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 46,431 miles + $532.09 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 45,598 miles + $972.99 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 45,598 miles + $972.99 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 45,598 miles + $972.59 | 9+ | 1 stop | 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 in the observation window. 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.
How often Miles & More award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Lufthansa Miles & More in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 44 of 60 | 73% | |
| Premium Economy | 44 of 60 | 73% | |
| Business | 39 of 60 | 65% |
Best months to fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Detroit (DTW) with Miles & More
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,350 (1 date) | — | — | |
| 16,229 (18 dates) | 46,431 (15 dates) | 45,598 (12 dates) | |
| 16,229 (1 date) | 46,431 (1 date) | 45,598 (1 date) | |
| 16,229 (2 dates) | 46,431 (7 dates) | 45,598 (9 dates) | |
| 16,229 (11 dates) | 46,431 (10 dates) | 45,598 (9 dates) | |
| 16,350 (6 dates) | 46,776 (6 dates) | 45,937 (3 dates) | |
| 16,350 (2 dates) | 46,776 (2 dates) | 45,937 (2 dates) | |
| 16,229 (3 dates) | 46,431 (3 dates) | 45,598 (3 dates) |
How to get Miles & More miles
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Miles & More vs other programs from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Detroit (DTW)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $215.09 | 40,000 pts + $311.49 | 60,000 pts + $450.49 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $76.39 | — | 110,000 pts + $114.19Mixed cabin | 110,000 pts + $114.19 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $91.09 | 40,000 pts + $94.09 | 57,500 pts + $88.19 | 85,000 pts + $91.09Lowest |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 39,000 pts + $58.00 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 50,000 pts + $76.73 | 84,000 pts + $76.74 | 305,000 pts + $76.73 | 305,000 pts + $82.73Mixed cabin |
| Etihad Guest | 81,000 pts + $325.79 | — | 95,000 pts + $325.79Mixed cabin | 199,000 pts + $802.89Mixed cabin |
| GOL Smiles | 49,800 pts + taxes not reported | 568,600 pts + taxes not reported | 770,500 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 16,229 pts + $340.89Lowest | 46,431 pts + $532.09 | 45,598 pts + $972.59Lowest | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,500 pts + $322.36 | 90,400 pts + $1,107.59 | 108,000 pts + $1,051.37 | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $44.39 | 152,700 pts + $93.79 | 88,000 pts + $49.99Mixed cabin | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 20,000 pts + $226.82 | 33,000 pts + $233.82Lowest | 66,500 pts + $399.86 | — |
Questions about Miles & More award flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Detroit (DTW)
How many miles do you need to fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Detroit (DTW) with Lufthansa Miles & More?
The lowest one-way Lufthansa Miles & More awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 18, 2026): economy 16,229 miles + $340.89, with monthly lows of 16,229 miles in 5 months and 16,350 miles in 3 months, and award space on 44 departure dates; premium economy 46,431 miles + $532.09, with monthly lows of 46,431 miles in 5 months and 46,776 miles in 2 months, and award space on 44 departure dates; business class 45,598 miles + $972.59, with monthly lows of 45,598 miles in 5 months and 45,937 miles in 2 months, and award space on 39 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (16,229 to 16,350 miles), premium economy (46,431 to 46,776 miles) and business class (45,598 to 45,937 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Miles & More award from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Detroit (DTW)?
In economy, 16,229 miles + $340.89. Seen Oct 15, 2026, 18:36 UTC for a Nov 19, 2026 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed economy award space on 44 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 17:17 UTC). In business class, 45,598 miles + $972.59. Seen Oct 15, 2026, 18:36 UTC for a Nov 19, 2026 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed business-class award space on 39 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 17:17 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Detroit (DTW) with Miles & More?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Lufthansa Miles & More award space in economy from 25,000 miles.
Which months had the lowest Miles & More award prices from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Detroit (DTW)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Nov 2026 departures: 16,229 miles (18 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.