Air Canada Aeroplan award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Air Canada Aeroplan award space for SAN→IST in economy, premium economy and business class. Lowest economy: 60,000 points + $75.71 (economy space on 28 dates). Lowest business class: 90,000 points + $75.71 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin; business-class space on 4 dates).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 60,000 points + $75.71
- economy space on 28 dates
- Lowest business class (mixed cabin)
- 90,000 points + $75.71
- business-class space on 4 dates · part of the trip in a lower cabin
- Lowest premium economy
- 127,607 points + $105.41
- premium economy space on 5 dates
Aeroplan award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan award AwardTool observed on SAN→IST in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 60,000 points + $75.71 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 28 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 127,607 points + $105.41 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 5 | See dates | |
| Business | 90,000 points + $75.71Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), COPA Airlines (CM), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 4 | 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 | 60,000 points + $75.71 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 60,000 points + $75.71 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 60,000 points + $75.71 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 127,607 points + $105.41 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 129,435 points + $105.41 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 201,018 points + $105.41 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 90,000 points + $75.71Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 370,391 points + $105.41 | 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.
How often Aeroplan award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Air Canada Aeroplan 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 | 28 of 68 | 41% | |
| Premium Economy | 5 of 68 | 7% | |
| Business | 4 of 68 | 5% |
Best months to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul Airport (IST) with Aeroplan
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60,000 (11 dates) | 129,435 (2 dates) | 90,000 (2 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 60,000 (7 dates) | 127,607 (2 dates) | 370,391 (1 date) | |
| 60,000 (3 dates) | — | — | |
| 60,000 (4 dates) | — | — | |
| 60,000 (2 dates) | — | — | |
| 72,041 (1 date) | 210,694 (1 date) | 317,718 (1 date) |
How to get Aeroplan points
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- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
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Aeroplan vs other programs from San Diego (SAN) 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 + $75.71 | 127,607 pts + $105.41 | 90,000 pts + $75.71Mixed cabin | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $163.70 | 98,000 pts + $258.70 | 139,000 pts + $378.40 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 40,000 pts + $66.80 | 55,000 pts + $590.20 | 85,000 pts + $1,045.20 | 85,000 pts + $1,045.20Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $46.80 | 40,000 pts + $46.80Lowest | 57,500 pts + $55.40Lowest | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 43,000 pts + $58.00 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 33,500 pts + $35.40 | 178,400 pts + $35.60 | 393,500 pts + $35.60Mixed cabin | 395,500 pts + $35.60Mixed cabin |
| Etihad Guest | 57,125 pts + $293.00 | — | 801,875 pts + $773.00Mixed cabin | — |
| GOL Smiles | 9,500 pts + taxes not reportedLowest | 249,600 pts + taxes not reported | — | — |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 11,996 pts + $327.00 | 70,000 pts + $753.00 | 98,748 pts + $1,478.00 | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 51,800 pts + $406.70 | 108,000 pts + $1,657.60 | 128,700 pts + $1,548.10Mixed cabin | — |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $5.60 | 55,000 pts + $9.00 | 88,000 pts + $11.20Mixed cabin | — |
Questions about Aeroplan award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
How many points do you need to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul Airport (IST) with Air Canada Aeroplan?
The lowest one-way Air Canada Aeroplan awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 17, 2026): economy 60,000 points + $75.71, with monthly lows of 60,000 points in 5 months and 72,041 points in 1 month, and award space on 28 departure dates; premium economy 127,607 points + $105.41, with a typical monthly low of 129,435 points over 3 months and award space on 5 departure dates; business class 90,000 points + $75.71, a mixed-cabin award, with a typical monthly low of 317,718 points over 3 months and award space on 4 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (60,000 to 72,041 points), premium economy (127,607 to 210,694 points) and business class (90,000 to 370,391 points), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Aeroplan award from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
In economy, 60,000 points + $75.71. Seen Oct 4, 2026, 22:12 UTC for an Oct 19, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 28 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 07:39 UTC). In business class, 90,000 points + $75.71 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin). Seen Oct 13, 2026, 18:05 UTC for an Oct 22, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 4 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 07:39 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul Airport (IST) with Aeroplan?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Air Canada Aeroplan award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book Aeroplan awards from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
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 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, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Oct 2026 departures: 60,000 points (11 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.