Air France/KLM Flying Blue award flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Los Angeles (LAX)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Air France/KLM Flying Blue award space for IST→LAX in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 18,750 miles + $219.13 (economy space on 276 dates). Lowest business class: 60,000 miles + $449.79 (business-class space on 275 dates). Lowest premium economy: 40,000 miles + $310.99 (premium economy space on 275 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 18,750 miles + $219.13
- economy space on 276 dates
- Lowest business class
- 60,000 miles + $449.79
- business-class space on 275 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 40,000 miles + $310.99
- premium economy space on 275 dates
Flying Blue award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Air France/KLM Flying Blue award AwardTool observed on IST→LAX in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 18,750 miles + $219.13 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) +3 more | 4 | 276 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 40,000 miles + $310.99 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), TAROM (RO) +1 more | 9+ | 275 | See dates | |
| Business | 60,000 miles + $449.79 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), TAROM (RO) | 8 | 275 | 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 Flying Blue award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 25,000 miles + $214.89 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 25,000 miles + $214.89 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 25,000 miles + $214.99 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 40,000 miles + $311.59 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 40,000 miles + $311.19 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 40,000 miles + $311.19 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 60,000 miles + $449.79 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 91,000 miles + $449.79 | 3 | 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 Flying Blue award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Air France/KLM Flying Blue 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 | 276 of 279 | 98% | |
| Premium Economy | 275 of 279 | 98% | |
| Business | 275 of 279 | 98% |
Best months to fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Flying Blue
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34,200 (14 dates) | 92,500 (13 dates) | 128,000 (13 dates) | |
| 25,000 (30 dates) | 92,500 (30 dates) | 91,000 (30 dates) | |
| 25,000 (31 dates) | 40,000 (31 dates) | 60,000 (31 dates) | |
| 21,875 (31 dates) | 40,000 (31 dates) | 90,500 (31 dates) | |
| 18,750 (18 dates) | 40,000 (18 dates) | 88,000 (18 dates) | |
| 25,000 (19 dates) | 40,000 (19 dates) | 91,000 (19 dates) | |
| 25,000 (24 dates) | 40,000 (24 dates) | 125,000 (24 dates) | |
| 25,000 (18 dates) | 40,000 (18 dates) | 124,500 (18 dates) | |
| 25,000 (24 dates) | 89,500 (24 dates) | 128,000 (24 dates) | |
| 27,900 (21 dates) | 90,000 (21 dates) | 182,500 (21 dates) | |
| 25,000 (22 dates) | 90,000 (22 dates) | 125,000 (22 dates) | |
| 25,000 (24 dates) | 90,500 (24 dates) | 125,000 (24 dates) |
How to get Flying Blue miles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · Instant
- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
- Wells Fargo Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
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Flying Blue vs other programs from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $114.40 | 95,783 pts + $163.50 | 90,000 pts + $114.60Mixed cabin | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $219.13Lowest | 40,000 pts + $310.99Lowest | 60,000 pts + $449.79 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 40,000 pts + $111.09 | 55,000 pts + $330.59 | 85,000 pts + $1,008.13 | 85,000 pts + $1,050.89 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $85.49 | 40,000 pts + $92.29 | 57,500 pts + $88.49 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 43,000 pts + $68.03 | — | 69,000 pts + $75.11 | — |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 40,000 pts + $290.70 | — | 93,000 pts + $412.23 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 50,000 pts + $82.71 | 100,000 pts + $76.82 | 320,000 pts + $76.82 | 320,000 pts + $82.64 |
| Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $332.69 | 98,000 pts + $332.69 | 109,000 pts + $1,292.69 | — |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $240.59 | — | 125,000 pts + $294.39Mixed cabin | — |
| GOL Smiles | 58,200 pts + taxes not reported | 562,700 pts + taxes not reported | 703,400 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 19,757 pts + $330.89 | 42,500 pts + $150.59 | 45,598 pts + $962.29Lowest | 75,299 pts + $1,161.89Lowest |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 51,800 pts + $322.76 | 108,000 pts + $1,107.63 | 128,700 pts + $953.59Mixed cabin | 299,300 pts + $1,313.14 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 42,500 pts + taxes not reported | — | — | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | 135,000 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $44.29 | 55,000 pts + $64.49 | 88,000 pts + $44.39Mixed cabin | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 23,000 pts + $264.60 | 48,000 pts + $233.38 | 107,500 pts + $416.89 | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 80,000 pts + $203.54 | — | 158,500 pts + $418.17 | — |
Questions about Flying Blue award flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Los Angeles (LAX)
How many miles do you need to fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Air France/KLM Flying Blue?
The lowest one-way Air France/KLM Flying Blue awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 18, 2026): economy 18,750 miles + $219.13, with a typical monthly low of 25,000 miles over 12 months and award space on 276 departure dates; premium economy 40,000 miles + $310.99, with a typical monthly low of 40,000 miles over 12 months and award space on 275 departure dates; business class 60,000 miles + $449.79, with a typical monthly low of 124,500 miles over 12 months and award space on 275 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (18,750 to 34,200 miles), premium economy (40,000 to 92,500 miles) and business class (60,000 to 182,500 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Flying Blue award from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
In economy, 18,750 miles + $219.13. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 276 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 23:22 UTC). In business class, 60,000 miles + $449.79. Seen Oct 14, 2026, 12:52 UTC for a Dec 14, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 275 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 23:22 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Flying Blue?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Air France/KLM Flying Blue award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book Flying Blue awards from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, Instant), Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant), Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant) and Wells Fargo Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Flying Blue award prices from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
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 Feb 2027 departures: 18,750 miles (18 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.