Air Canada Aeroplan award flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Istanbul (IST)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Air Canada Aeroplan award space for ORD→IST in economy, premium economy and business. Lowest economy: 42,500 points + $75.71 (economy space on 160 dates). Lowest business: 75,000 points + $79.11 (business space on 22 dates). Lowest premium economy: 105,895 points + $127.41 (premium economy space on 10 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 42,500 points + $75.71
- economy space on 160 dates
- Lowest business
- 75,000 points + $79.11
- business space on 22 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 105,895 points + $127.41
- premium economy space on 10 dates
Aeroplan award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan award AwardTool observed on ORD→IST in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 42,500 points + $75.71 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX) +4 more | 5 | 160 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 105,895 points + $127.41 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Lufthansa (LH) +1 more | 1 | 10 | See dates | |
| Business | 75,000 points + $79.11 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO) +3 more | 1 | 22 | 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 Aeroplan award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 42,500 points + $75.71 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 42,500 points + $75.71 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 42,500 points + $75.71 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 105,895 points + $127.41 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 143,700 points + $90.71 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 75,000 points + $109.81 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 75,000 points + $109.81 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 75,000 points + $79.11 | 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 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.
Best months to fly ORD to IST with Aeroplan
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42,500 (16 dates) | — | 75,000 (1 date) | |
| 42,500 (30 dates) | 105,895 (2 dates) | 75,000 (2 dates) | |
| 42,500 (7 dates) | — | — | |
| 42,500 (24 dates) | 142,429 (1 date) | 75,000 (8 dates) | |
| 42,500 (25 dates) | 147,300 (5 dates) | 75,000 (7 dates) | |
| 42,500 (12 dates) | 147,300 (2 dates) | — | |
| 42,500 (23 dates) | — | — | |
| 42,500 (4 dates) | — | — | |
| 60,000 (11 dates) | — | 90,000 (2 dates) | |
| 60,000 (8 dates) | — | 90,000 (2 dates) |
How to get Aeroplan points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · Instant
- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Aeroplan vs other programs on ORD–IST
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $75.71 | 105,895 pts + $127.41 | 75,000 pts + $79.11 | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $163.70Lowest | 30,000 pts + $253.30Lowest | 60,000 pts + $368.10 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $395.20 | 45,000 pts + $593.20 | 70,000 pts + $1,045.20 | 110,000 pts + $69.80 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $46.80 | 40,000 pts + $46.80 | 57,500 pts + $49.80Lowest | 85,000 pts + $46.80Lowest |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $29.00 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 33,500 pts + $35.40 | 100,200 pts + $35.30 | 405,500 pts + $35.60 | 405,500 pts + $35.60 |
| Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $294.00 | 86,000 pts + $294.00 | 96,000 pts + $1,254.00 | — |
| Etihad Guest | 55,625 pts + $288.50 | — | 110,000 pts + $1,105.80 | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,500 pts + $368.20 | 93,800 pts + $1,728.90 | 108,000 pts + $1,498.10 | — |
| 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 + $9.00 | 88,000 pts + $5.60 | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 20,000 pts + $161.80 | 33,000 pts + $161.90 | — | — |
Questions about Aeroplan award flights from ORD to IST
What's the lowest Aeroplan award from Chicago O’Hare to Istanbul?
In economy, 42,500 points + $75.71. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 160 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:41 UTC). In business, 75,000 points + $79.11. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business award space on 22 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 19:56 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop ORD to IST awards with Aeroplan?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Air Canada Aeroplan award space in economy, from 42,500 points in economy.
Which credit card points transfer to Aeroplan?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, Instant) and Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Aeroplan award prices from ORD to 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: 42,500 points (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.