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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for SMF→IST. Lowest economy: 37,000 miles + $169.10 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business class: 700,000 miles + $370.70 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue); mixed cabin from 88,000 miles + $28.50 (United MileagePlus). Lowest premium economy: 55,000 miles + $22.50 (United MileagePlus).
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Sacramento (SMF) to Istanbul Airport (IST) at a glance
- From
- Sacramento International, Sacramento, California, United States (SMF)
- To
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Turkey (IST)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX) and 4 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to May 2027
- Most dates with space
- 8 of 9 departure dates checked (Air France/KLM Flying Blue, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Istanbul Airport (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 | 37,000 pts + $169.10 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 6 | 8 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH) +5 more | 8 | 8 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 56,000 pts + $35.50 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 6 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 69,250 pts + $313.18 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 2 | 5 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 200,000 pts + $62.80 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 6 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $22.50 | 2 stops | Aegean Airlines (A3), Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 6 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 121,500 pts + $258.90 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 3 | 6 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles and Etihad Guest.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 88,000 pts + $28.50Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Aegean Airlines (A3), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Turkish Airlines (TK) +1 more | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 700,000 pts + $370.70 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 2 | 5 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles and Etihad Guest.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $35.50Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and United MileagePlus.
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 | United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $5.60 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Etihad Guest | 69,250 pts + $313.18 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 135,500 pts + $35.50 | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 200,000 pts + $62.80 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $22.50 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 700,000 pts + $370.70 | 2 | 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 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.
Best months to fly from Sacramento (SMF) to Istanbul Airport (IST) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates)Mixed cabin | — | |
| 44,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates)Mixed cabin | — | |
| 110,500 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 122,000 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 700,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | — | |
| 37,000 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 121,500 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 700,000 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 499,900 · SkyMiles (1 date)Mixed cabin |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Sacramento (SMF) to Istanbul Airport (IST)How many miles you need from Sacramento (SMF) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
- In economy, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 37,000 miles + $169.10; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 55,000 miles + $22.50; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 700,000 miles + $370.70, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 88,000 miles + $28.50 with United MileagePlus; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Questions about award flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
What's the lowest Sacramento (SMF) to Istanbul Airport (IST) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 37,000 miles + $169.10 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 8 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 16:24 UTC). In business class, 700,000 miles + $370.70 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Oct 17, 2026, 16:20 UTC for a Dec 16, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 5 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 16:24 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 88,000 miles + $28.50 with United MileagePlus. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Sacramento (SMF) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
5 programs in the last 30 days: Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 6 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 6 dates, first class 1 date); Etihad Guest (economy 5 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 8 dates, premium economy 6 dates, business class 5 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 8 dates, premium economy 6 dates, business class 6 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Sacramento (SMF) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including Aegean Airlines, American Airlines, Air France and Alaska Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Sacramento (SMF) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Sacramento (SMF) 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: in economy, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 37,000 miles with Flying Blue (3 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 700,000 miles with Flying Blue (3 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Nov 2026 departures from 88,000 miles with MileagePlus. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.