Award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 12 programs for LAX→IST. Lowest economy: 18,750 miles + $167.20 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $46.80 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 85,000 points + $1,048.10 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST) at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles International, Los Angeles, California, United States (LAX)
- To
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Turkey (IST)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 17 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), COPA Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL) and 22 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Oct 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Istanbul (IST)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 18,750 pts + $167.20 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) +2 more | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $46.80 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) +1 more | — | 187 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 23,000 pts + $201.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 1 | 18 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 33,500 pts + $35.40 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 311 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $294.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 5 | 349 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 40,000 pts + $66.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 316 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 43,000 pts + $29.00 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX) +4 more | 8 | 143 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +10 more | 7 | 223 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 51,800 pts + $406.70 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT) +2 more | 2 | 279 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 54,250 pts + $293.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), EL AL (LY) | 7 | 324 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $75.61 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), COPA Airlines (CM), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) +6 more | 7 | 269 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $253.30 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 3 | 326 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $46.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Air Tahiti Nui (TN) | — | 106 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 48,000 pts + $161.90 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $10.40 | 2 stops | Aegean Airlines (A3), Lufthansa (LH), Croatia Airlines (OU), Turkish Airlines (TK) +1 more | 7 | 203 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $590.20 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 5 | 67 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 96,700 pts + $35.40 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 5 | 55 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 97,312 pts + $105.41 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 124 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 98,000 pts + $294.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 140 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 108,000 pts + $1,707.30 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 1 | 93 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $46.80 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 79 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 315 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 69,000 pts + $71.28 | 1 stop | Egyptair (MS) | 2 | 21 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $1,045.20 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 2 | 132 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $39.70 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Aegean Airlines (A3), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Croatia Airlines (OU) +2 more | 8 | 217 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $92.41 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), COPA Airlines (CM), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ) +6 more | 1 | 128 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 109,000 pts + $1,254.00 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 320 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 123,500 pts + $375.20 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 8 | 325 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 128,700 pts + $1,545.20 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 1 | 115 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 164,999 pts + $288.80 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY) | 5 | 90 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 368,500 pts + $35.40 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 2 | 134 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 85,000 pts + $1,048.10 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 176 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 368,500 pts + $35.40 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 163 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $46.80 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $253.30 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $46.80 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $39.70 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $1,565.20 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 418,500 pts + $35.40 | 1 | 2 stops | 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 316 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 65,000 miles via Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed nonstop space on 315 dates.
Best months to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23,000 · Virgin Atlantic (4 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (16 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (15 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (11 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (10 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (19 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (27 dates) | |
| 18,750 · Flying Blue (21 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (19 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (17 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (20 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (11 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (18 dates) | |
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (25 dates) | |
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 300,000 · Atmos (15 dates) | |
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (28 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | 250,000 · Atmos (13 dates) | |
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (24 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 109,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 368,500 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (24 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (24 dates) | |
| 25,000 · Flying Blue (29 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Miles&Smiles (3 dates) | — | 69,000 · LifeMiles (2 dates) | — |
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 | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST)Questions about award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST)
What's the lowest Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 18,750 miles + $167.20 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 326 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 07:15 UTC). In business class, 57,500 miles + $46.80 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 79 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:17 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST)?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 187 dates, premium economy 106 dates, business class 79 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 269 dates, premium economy 124 dates, business class 128 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 326 dates, premium economy 67 dates, business class 132 dates, first class 176 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 143 dates, business class 21 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 311 dates, premium economy 55 dates, business class 134 dates, first class 163 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 349 dates, premium economy 140 dates, business class 320 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 324 dates, business class 90 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 326 dates, premium economy 326 dates, business class 325 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, 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 can book awards from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST)?
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 Feb 2027 departures, 18,750 miles with Flying Blue (21 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (19 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.