Award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 11 programs for SAN→IST. Lowest economy: 11,996 miles + $327.00 (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $55.40 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 85,000 points + $1,045.20 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul Airport (IST) at a glance
- From
- San Diego International, San Diego, California, United States (SAN)
- To
- Istanbul Airport, Istanbul, Turkey (IST)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 11 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Lufthansa Miles & More
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), COPA Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN) and 15 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 64 of 67 departure dates checked (Alaska Atmos Rewards, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL SmilesLowest observed | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +4 more | 2 | 40 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 11,996 pts + $327.00 | 1 stopNonstop from 25,000 pts | Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 18 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $46.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 35 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $163.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), TAROM (RO) | 9+ | 57 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 33,500 pts + $35.40 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 59 | 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 | 1 | 64 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 43,000 pts + $58.00 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 21 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +11 more | 2 | 39 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 51,800 pts + $406.70 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 1 | 38 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 57,125 pts + $293.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) +1 more | 7 | 32 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $75.71 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 28 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $46.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 16 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $9.00 | 2 stops | Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 8 | 36 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $590.20 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 4 | 17 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 70,000 pts + $753.00 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 4 | 6 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 98,000 pts + $258.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 50 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 108,000 pts + $1,657.60 | 2 stops | British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 1 | 11 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 127,607 pts + $105.41 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 5 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 178,400 pts + $35.60 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 3 | 1 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 249,600 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles and Etihad Guest.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $55.40 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 14 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $1,045.20 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 1 | 33 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $11.20Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Aegean Airlines (A3), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Turkish Airlines (TK) +1 more | 1 | 36 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $75.71Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), COPA Airlines (CM), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 98,748 pts + $1,478.00 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 6 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 128,700 pts + $1,548.10Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), KLM (KL) | 1 | 11 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 139,000 pts + $378.40 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 2 | 51 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 393,500 pts + $35.60Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 801,875 pts + $773.00Mixed cabin | 2 stops | JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 2 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles and GOL Smiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 85,000 pts + $1,045.20 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 38 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 395,500 pts + $35.60Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 6 | 10 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qantas Frequent Flyer 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 | Lufthansa Miles & More | 20,817 pts + $326.80 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $46.80 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $774.70 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $11.20Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $75.71Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 139,000 pts + $378.40 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $1,045.20 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 413,500 pts + $35.60 | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop space via Lufthansa Miles & More.
Best months to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul Airport (IST) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20,817 · Miles & More (4 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 85,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (8 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 62,500 · Atmos (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 300,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 25,600 · Smiles (4 dates) | 384,000 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 200,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 215,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 11,996 · Miles & More (4 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 255,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (4 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 255,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 85,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 592,500 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 30,520 · Miles & More (1 date) | 118,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 172,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | — | |
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 85,000 · Atmos (10 dates) | 110,000 · Atmos (11 dates) | |
| 25,500 · Smiles (2 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 85,000 · Atmos (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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul Airport (IST)How many miles or points you need from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
- In economy, Lufthansa Miles & More had the lowest observed award, 11,996 miles + $327.00; see how many miles you need with Lufthansa Miles & More.
- In premium economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $46.80; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 57,500 miles + $55.40; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 85,000 points + $1,045.20; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
What's the lowest San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul Airport (IST) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 11,996 miles + $327.00 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Lufthansa Miles & More showed economy award space on 18 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 16:41 UTC). In business class, 57,500 miles + $55.40 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 12, 2026, 13:37 UTC for a Nov 7, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 14 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 18:54 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 35 dates, premium economy 16 dates, business class 14 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 28 dates, premium economy 5 dates, business class 4 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 64 dates, premium economy 17 dates, business class 33 dates, first class 38 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 21 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 59 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 1 date, first class 10 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 32 dates, business class 1 date); GOL Smiles (economy 40 dates, premium economy 1 date); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 57 dates, premium economy 50 dates, business class 51 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Lufthansa Miles & More.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), 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 San Diego (SAN) 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 Apr 2027 departures, 11,996 miles with Miles & More (4 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (3 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.