Lufthansa Miles & More award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Lufthansa Miles & More award space for LAX→IST in economy, premium economy, business class and first class. Lowest business class: 81,081 miles + $1,498.40 (business-class space on 228 dates). Lowest first class: 172,433 miles + $1,552.90 (first-class space on 77 dates).
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- Lowest business class
- 81,081 miles + $1,498.40
- business-class space on 228 dates
- Lowest first class
- 172,433 miles + $1,552.90
- first-class space on 77 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 42,500 miles + $175.90
- premium economy space on 233 dates
Miles & More award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Lufthansa Miles & More award AwardTool observed on LAX→IST in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 7,232 miles + $326.90 | 1 stopNonstop from 25,000 pts | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX) +4 more | 9+ | 233 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 42,500 miles + $175.90 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 233 | See dates | |
| Business | 81,081 miles + $1,498.40 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Egyptair (MS), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 9+ | 228 | See dates | |
| First | 172,433 miles + $1,552.90 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 77 | 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 | 7,232 miles + $336.80 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 7,232 miles + $336.80 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 7,232 miles + $336.80 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 42,500 miles + $175.90 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 42,500 miles + $175.90 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 70,000 miles + $772.80 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 81,081 miles + $1,547.80 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 172,433 miles + $1,552.90 | 5 | 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 | 233 of 258 | 90% | |
| Premium Economy | 233 of 258 | 90% | |
| Business | 228 of 258 | 88% | |
| First | 77 of 258 | 29% |
Best months to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul Airport (IST) with Miles & More
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11,996 (13 dates) | 70,000 (11 dates) | 98,748 (12 dates) | 172,433 (10 dates) | |
| 7,232 (29 dates) | 42,500 (24 dates) | 81,081 (26 dates) | 172,433 (10 dates) | |
| 11,996 (16 dates) | 70,000 (21 dates) | 81,081 (27 dates) | 172,433 (16 dates) | |
| 11,996 (28 dates) | 70,000 (29 dates) | 81,081 (31 dates) | 172,433 (13 dates) | |
| 11,996 (15 dates) | 70,000 (15 dates) | 81,081 (15 dates) | 172,433 (4 dates) | |
| 11,996 (25 dates) | 70,000 (25 dates) | 98,748 (30 dates) | 172,433 (11 dates) | |
| 11,996 (24 dates) | 70,000 (25 dates) | 98,748 (25 dates) | 172,433 (1 date) | |
| 7,232 (29 dates) | 70,000 (29 dates) | 98,748 (21 dates) | — | |
| 18,171 (23 dates) | 70,000 (23 dates) | 98,748 (11 dates) | — | |
| 11,996 (13 dates) | 70,000 (13 dates) | 98,748 (12 dates) | 172,433 (8 dates) | |
| 11,820 (10 dates) | 70,000 (10 dates) | 98,748 (10 dates) | 172,433 (4 dates) | |
| 11,820 (8 dates) | 70,000 (8 dates) | 98,748 (8 dates) | — |
How to get Miles & More miles
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Miles & More vs other programs from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $75.81 | 80,335 pts + $83.81 | 90,000 pts + $75.81 | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $167.20 | 40,000 pts + $253.40Lowest | 124,000 pts + $373.90 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 40,000 pts + $66.80 | 55,000 pts + $590.20 | 85,000 pts + $1,045.20Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + $1,048.10Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $46.90 | 40,000 pts + $46.90 | 57,500 pts + $46.90Lowest | 85,000 pts + $46.90Mixed cabin |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 43,000 pts + $29.00 | — | 69,000 pts + $71.28 | — |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 40,000 pts + $230.83 | 55,000 pts + $392.74 | 93,000 pts + $479.24 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 33,500 pts + $35.40 | 94,200 pts + $35.40 | 368,500 pts + $35.40Mixed cabin | 368,500 pts + $35.40 |
| Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $294.00 | 98,000 pts + $294.00 | 109,000 pts + $1,254.00 | — |
| Etihad Guest | 54,250 pts + $293.00 | — | 164,999 pts + $288.80Mixed cabin | — |
| GOL Smiles | 9,600 pts + taxes not reported | 192,400 pts + taxes not reported | 546,700 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | — |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 7,232 pts + $326.90Lowest | 42,500 pts + $175.90 | 81,081 pts + $1,498.40 | 172,433 pts + $1,552.90 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 51,800 pts + $406.80 | 108,000 pts + $1,707.30 | 121,400 pts + $1,548.30Mixed cabin | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 31,875 pts + taxes not reported | — | 157,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $5.60 | 55,000 pts + $22.40 | 88,000 pts + $28.50Mixed cabin | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 23,000 pts + $202.00 | 48,000 pts + $162.30 | — | — |
Questions about Miles & More award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
How many miles do you need to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul Airport (IST) with Lufthansa Miles & More?
The lowest one-way Lufthansa Miles & More awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 19, 2026): premium economy 42,500 miles + $175.90, with monthly lows of 42,500 miles in 1 month and 70,000 miles in 11 months, and award space on 233 departure dates; business class 81,081 miles + $1,498.40, with monthly lows of 81,081 miles in 4 months and 98,748 miles in 8 months, and award space on 228 departure dates; first class 172,433 miles + $1,552.90, the lowest price in each of 9 months, with award space on 77 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in premium economy (42,500 to 70,000 miles) and business class (81,081 to 98,748 miles), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Miles & More award from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
In business class, 81,081 miles + $1,498.40. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 14:30 UTC for a Nov 22, 2026 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed business-class award space on 228 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 18:39 UTC). In first class, 172,433 miles + $1,552.90. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 20:12 UTC for an Oct 20, 2026 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed first-class award space on 77 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 17:32 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul Airport (IST) 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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
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: 7,232 miles (29 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.