Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for SFO→IST in economy, premium economy and business. Lowest economy: 51,800 points + $368.20 (economy space on 227 dates). Lowest business: 121,400 points + $1,548.20 (business space on 98 dates). Lowest premium economy: 108,000 points + $819.90 (premium economy space on 72 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 51,800 points + $368.20
- economy space on 227 dates
- Lowest business
- 121,400 points + $1,548.20
- business space on 98 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 108,000 points + $819.90
- premium economy space on 72 dates
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on SFO→IST in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 51,800 points + $368.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 1 | 227 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 108,000 points + $819.90 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 1 | 72 | See dates | |
| Business | 121,400 points + $1,548.20 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 1 | 98 | 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 Qantas award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 51,800 points + $368.20 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 51,800 points + $368.20 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 51,800 points + $368.20 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 108,000 points + $827.50 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 108,000 points + $827.50 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 108,000 points + $827.50 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 125,400 points + $1,545.20 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 125,400 points + $1,545.20 | 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 SFO to IST with Qantas
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51,800 (6 dates) | 131,000 (1 date) | 125,400 (3 dates) | |
| 51,800 (25 dates) | 108,000 (4 dates) | 125,400 (5 dates) | |
| 51,800 (13 dates) | 108,000 (3 dates) | 121,400 (8 dates) | |
| 51,800 (29 dates) | 131,000 (23 dates) | 125,400 (21 dates) | |
| 51,800 (27 dates) | 131,000 (17 dates) | 125,400 (20 dates) | |
| 51,800 (27 dates) | 108,000 (13 dates) | 125,400 (14 dates) | |
| 51,800 (25 dates) | 108,000 (1 date) | 125,400 (10 dates) | |
| 51,800 (22 dates) | 131,000 (1 date) | 131,300 (4 dates) | |
| 64,200 (8 dates) | 108,000 (1 date) | — | |
| 66,500 (10 dates) | 131,000 (4 dates) | 125,400 (3 dates) | |
| 51,800 (21 dates) | 131,000 (3 dates) | 125,400 (8 dates) | |
| 51,800 (14 dates) | 131,000 (1 date) | 125,400 (2 dates) |
How to get Qantas points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Qantas vs other programs on SFO–IST
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $163.70 | 40,000 pts + $253.50Lowest | 60,000 pts + $381.27 | — |
| 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 + $46.80Lowest | 40,000 pts + $49.70 | 57,500 pts + $46.80Lowest | 85,000 pts + $46.80 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $29.00 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 46,500 pts + $35.40 | 108,200 pts + $35.30 | 400,500 pts + $35.40 | 400,500 pts + $35.40 |
| Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $294.00 | 98,000 pts + $294.00 | 109,000 pts + $1,254.00 | — |
| Etihad Guest | 54,250 pts + $293.00 | — | 164,999 pts + $288.80 | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 51,800 pts + $368.20 | 108,000 pts + $819.90 | 121,400 pts + $1,548.20 | — |
| 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 + $8.80 | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 23,000 pts + $201.40 | 48,000 pts + $161.90 | — | — |
Questions about Qantas award flights from SFO to IST
What's the lowest Qantas award from San Francisco to Istanbul?
In economy, 51,800 points + $368.20. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 227 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:41 UTC). In business, 121,400 points + $1,548.20. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business award space on 98 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 17:26 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop SFO to IST awards with Qantas?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Qantas Frequent Flyer award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points transfer to Qantas?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, ~1-2 days) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Qantas award prices from SFO 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 Jan 2027 departures: 51,800 points (29 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.