Turkish Miles & Smiles award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Detroit (DTW)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Turkish Miles & Smiles award space for MEL→DTW in economy and business class. Lowest economy: 100,000 miles + taxes not reported (economy space on 9 dates). Lowest business class: 315,000 miles + taxes not reported (business-class space on 9 dates).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
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- Lowest economy
- 100,000 miles + taxes not reported
- economy space on 9 dates
- Lowest business class
- 315,000 miles + taxes not reported
- business-class space on 9 dates
Miles&Smiles award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Turkish Miles & Smiles award AwardTool observed on MEL→DTW in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 100,000 miles + taxes not reported | 1 stop |  TK | 2 | 9 | See dates | |
| Business | 315,000 miles + taxes not reported | 1 stop | TK | 1 | 9 | 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&Smiles award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 155,000 miles + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 155,000 miles + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 155,000 miles + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 345,000 miles + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 345,000 miles + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 345,000 miles + taxes not reported | 1 | 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&Smiles award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Turkish Miles & Smiles 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 | 9 of 26 | 34% | |
| Business | 9 of 26 | 34% |
Best months to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Detroit (DTW) with Miles&Smiles
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 155,000 miles + taxes not reported (3 dates) | 345,000 miles + taxes not reported (3 dates) | |
| 100,000 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | 345,000 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | |
| 135,000 miles + taxes not reported (4 dates) | 315,000 miles + taxes not reported (4 dates) |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
How to get Miles&Smiles
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · Instant
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · ~1 day
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Miles&Smiles vs other programs from Melbourne (MEL) to Detroit (DTW)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 57,110 pts + $191.00 | 180,907 pts + $202.30 | 429,570 pts + $185.50Mixed cabin | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $98.39Lowest | 65,000 pts + $99.09Lowest | — | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $58.00 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 62,000 pts + $97.27 | 125,000 pts + $97.27 | — | 410,000 pts + $97.13Lowest |
| Etihad Guest | 126,000 pts + $151.29 | — | 140,000 pts + $151.59LowestMixed cabin | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | 315,000 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $110.19 | 70,000 pts + $110.89 | 300,000 pts + $110.19 | — |
Questions about Miles&Smiles award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Detroit (DTW)
How many miles do you need to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Detroit (DTW) with Turkish Miles & Smiles?
The lowest one-way Turkish Miles & Smiles awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Nov 9, 2026): economy 100,000 miles (taxes not reported), with a typical monthly low of 135,000 miles (taxes vary) over 3 months and award space on 9 departure dates; business class 315,000 miles (taxes not reported), with monthly lows of 315,000 miles in 1 month and 345,000 miles in 2 months (taxes vary), and award space on 9 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (100,000 to 155,000 miles + taxes vary) and business class (315,000 to 345,000 miles + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Miles&Smiles award from Melbourne (MEL) to Detroit (DTW)?
In economy, 100,000 miles + taxes not reported. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed economy award space on 9 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 9, 2026, 08:40 UTC). In business class, 315,000 miles + taxes not reported. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed business-class award space on 9 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 9, 2026, 08:40 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Melbourne (MEL) to Detroit (DTW) with Miles&Smiles?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Turkish Miles & Smiles award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book Miles&Smiles awards from Melbourne (MEL) to Detroit (DTW)?
Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, Instant) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, ~1 day). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Miles&Smiles award prices from Melbourne (MEL) 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 Jan 2027 departures: 100,000 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does Turkish Miles & Smiles release award seats for Melbourne (MEL) to Detroit (DTW)?
Turkish Miles & Smiles publishes a booking window of about 355 days (about 12 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw Turkish Miles & Smiles award space for departures as late as Jul 14, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See Miles&Smiles award release dates.