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Flights from Seattle to Istanbul

Compare 90 flight options on JAL

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Lowest Fare$1,292.00
Flight Time16h 5m - 33h 5m
StopsUp to 2 stops

Fares by Cabin Class

Economy$1,292 ~ $4,474
Business$6,567 ~ $16,380

Available Route Options

90 different routing options available for this route

Outbound/ReturnFlight TimeStopsEconomyBusiness
OutboundSEA Seattle → MUC Munich → FRA Frankfurt → IST Istanbul
ReturnIST Istanbul → FRA Frankfurt → SEA Seattle
16h 25m16h 15m
2stop1stop
$1,392~$6,716~
OutboundSEA Seattle → FRA Frankfurt → IST Istanbul
ReturnIST Istanbul → FRA Frankfurt → SEA Seattle
16h 45m16h 5m
1stop1stop
$1,364~$6,705~
OutboundSEA Seattle → MUC Munich → FRA Frankfurt → IST Istanbul
ReturnIST Istanbul → MUC Munich → FRA Frankfurt → SEA Seattle
16h 25m18h 10m
2stop2stop
$1,414~$6,738~
OutboundSEA Seattle → FRA Frankfurt → IST Istanbul
ReturnIST Istanbul → MUC Munich → FRA Frankfurt → SEA Seattle
16h 45m18h 10m
1stop2stop
$1,386~$6,727~
OutboundSEA Seattle → MUC Munich → FRA Frankfurt → IST Istanbul
ReturnIST Istanbul → FRA Frankfurt → YVR Vancouver → SEA Seattle
16h 25m18h 30m
2stop2stop
$1,572~-
OutboundSEA Seattle → FRA Frankfurt → IST Istanbul
ReturnIST Istanbul → FRA Frankfurt → YVR Vancouver → SEA Seattle
16h 45m18h 30m
1stop2stop
$1,544~-
OutboundSEA Seattle → IAD Washington Dulles → FRA Frankfurt → IST Istanbul
ReturnIST Istanbul → FRA Frankfurt → SEA Seattle
19h 20m16h 5m
2stop1stop
$1,375~$6,709~
OutboundSEA Seattle → ORD Chicago → FRA Frankfurt → IST Istanbul
ReturnIST Istanbul → FRA Frankfurt → SEA Seattle
20h16h 5m
2stop1stop
$1,562~$6,709~

+82 more routing options available

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Miles & Status Points Earning

(when crediting to JAL Mileage Bank)

When crediting this Japan Airlines flight to JAL Mileage Bank, you earn both FLY ON Points (for elite status) and Miles (for award tickets). Here's how they work:

  • FLY ON Points: FLY ON Points are used for elite status qualification. Accumulate enough points within a calendar year to achieve higher status tiers, which unlock benefits like lounge access, priority boarding, bonus miles, and complimentary upgrades. Status points are calculated based on fare price or flight distance depending on the airline.
  • Miles: Miles are your reward currency for free flights. Redeem accumulated miles for award tickets on the airline and its partners. Miles earned depend on flight distance and your booking class. Higher booking classes earn more miles per flight.

The "FLY ON Points/$100" and "Miles/$100" columns show earning efficiency - higher numbers mean better value for your money. Compare different cabin classes to find the best balance between comfort and mileage earning.

As a oneworld member, Japan Airlines flights can be credited to partner programs. Compare earning potential:Executive Club, AAdvantage

CabinFareFLY ON PointsFLY ON Points/$100MilesMiles/$100
Economy$1,292 - $4,4746,250 - 12,812256 - 6006,250 - 12,812256 - 600
Business$6,567 - $16,38015,625 - 20,725124 - 28115,625 - 20,725124 - 281
Learn more about JAL Mileage Bank →

Flight Itineraries & Booking Class Details

Browse 90 available flight options from Seattle to Istanbul. Each itinerary shows the route, layover cities, flight duration, and detailed fare information.

📘What are booking classes?

Even within the same Economy cabin, tickets have hidden categories called "booking classes." Cheaper tickets get lower booking classes (Q, V, etc.) while expensive tickets get higher ones (Y, B, etc.). This dramatically affects how many miles you earn. On popular dates, cheaper booking classes sell out first, so closer to departure you may only find expensive fares—which do earn more miles. Click any fare to see the calculation details.

💡Smart booking tips

To maximize miles earned per dollar spent, look for fares with higher "Points/cost" or "Miles/cost" values. However, keep in mind that booking class also affects change/cancellation flexibility—cheaper fares often have stricter policies.

Flight List
SEASeattle → MUCMunich → FRAFrankfurt → ISTIstanbul(16.4h+)ISTIstanbul → FRAFrankfurt → SEASeattle(16.3h+)
12,869 mi
Economy (Booking Class W, W, W, V, V)
$1,392 - $1,617
6,434FLY ON Points398-462 FLY ON Points/$100
6,434Miles398-462 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class V)
$1,576 - $1,826
6,434FLY ON Points352-408 FLY ON Points/$100
6,434Miles352-408 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class U)
$2,488 - $2,788
9,006FLY ON Points323-362 FLY ON Points/$100
9,006Miles323-362 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class N)
$2,757 - $3,236
9,006FLY ON Points278-327 FLY ON Points/$100
9,006Miles278-327 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class E)
$3,971 - $4,421
12,869FLY ON Points291-324 FLY ON Points/$100
12,869Miles291-324 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class Z, Z, Z, D, D)
$6,716 - $7,893
16,085FLY ON Points204-240 FLY ON Points/$100
16,085Miles204-240 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class D)
$9,932 - $10,932
16,085FLY ON Points147-162 FLY ON Points/$100
16,085Miles147-162 Miles/$100
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SEASeattle → FRAFrankfurt → ISTIstanbul(16.8h+)ISTIstanbul → FRAFrankfurt → SEASeattle(16.1h+)
12,508 mi
Economy (Booking Class W, W, V, V)
$1,364 - $1,596
6,254FLY ON Points392-459 FLY ON Points/$100
6,254Miles392-459 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class V)
$1,558 - $1,808
6,254FLY ON Points346-401 FLY ON Points/$100
6,254Miles346-401 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class H, H, U, U)
$2,242 - $2,517
8,754FLY ON Points348-391 FLY ON Points/$100
8,754Miles348-391 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class U)
$2,470 - $2,770
8,754FLY ON Points316-354 FLY ON Points/$100
8,754Miles316-354 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class N)
$2,746 - $3,225
8,754FLY ON Points271-319 FLY ON Points/$100
8,754Miles271-319 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class E)
$3,744 - $4,410
12,508FLY ON Points284-334 FLY ON Points/$100
12,508Miles284-334 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class Z)
$6,705 - $7,355
15,634FLY ON Points213-233 FLY ON Points/$100
15,634Miles213-233 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class D)
$7,553 - $11,006
15,634FLY ON Points142-207 FLY ON Points/$100
15,634Miles142-207 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class C, C, D, D)
$9,741 - $10,741
15,634FLY ON Points146-161 FLY ON Points/$100
15,634Miles146-161 Miles/$100
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SEASeattle → MUCMunich → FRAFrankfurt → ISTIstanbul(16.4h+)ISTIstanbul → MUCMunich → FRAFrankfurt → SEASeattle(18.2h+)
12,875 mi
Economy (Booking Class W, W, W, V, V, V)
$1,414 - $1,639
6,436FLY ON Points393-455 FLY ON Points/$100
6,436Miles393-455 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class V)
$1,598 - $1,848
6,436FLY ON Points348-403 FLY ON Points/$100
6,436Miles348-403 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class U)
$2,510 - $2,810
9,009FLY ON Points321-359 FLY ON Points/$100
9,009Miles321-359 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class N)
$2,779 - $3,258
9,009FLY ON Points277-324 FLY ON Points/$100
9,009Miles277-324 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class E)
$3,993 - $4,443
12,875FLY ON Points290-322 FLY ON Points/$100
12,875Miles290-322 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class Z, Z, Z, D, D, D)
$6,738 - $7,915
16,091FLY ON Points203-239 FLY ON Points/$100
16,091Miles203-239 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class D)
$9,954 - $10,954
16,091FLY ON Points147-162 FLY ON Points/$100
16,091Miles147-162 Miles/$100
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SEASeattle → FRAFrankfurt → ISTIstanbul(16.8h+)ISTIstanbul → MUCMunich → FRAFrankfurt → SEASeattle(18.2h+)
12,514 mi
Economy (Booking Class W, W, V, V, V)
$1,386 - $1,618
6,256FLY ON Points387-451 FLY ON Points/$100
6,256Miles387-451 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class V)
$1,580 - $1,830
6,256FLY ON Points342-396 FLY ON Points/$100
6,256Miles342-396 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class H, H, U, U, U)
$2,264 - $2,539
8,757FLY ON Points345-387 FLY ON Points/$100
8,757Miles345-387 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class U)
$2,492 - $2,792
8,757FLY ON Points314-351 FLY ON Points/$100
8,757Miles314-351 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class N)
$2,768 - $3,247
8,757FLY ON Points270-316 FLY ON Points/$100
8,757Miles270-316 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class E)
$3,766 - $4,432
12,514FLY ON Points282-332 FLY ON Points/$100
12,514Miles282-332 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class Z)
$6,727 - $7,377
15,640FLY ON Points212-233 FLY ON Points/$100
15,640Miles212-233 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class D)
$7,575 - $11,028
15,640FLY ON Points142-207 FLY ON Points/$100
15,640Miles142-207 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class C, C, D, D, D)
$9,763 - $10,763
15,640FLY ON Points145-160 FLY ON Points/$100
15,640Miles145-160 Miles/$100
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SEASeattle → MUCMunich → FRAFrankfurt → ISTIstanbul(16.4h+)ISTIstanbul → FRAFrankfurt → YVRVancouver → SEASeattle(18.5h+)
12,913 mi
Economy (Booking Class W, W, W, H, H, H)
$1,572 - $1,797
7,714FLY ON Points429-491 FLY ON Points/$100
7,714Miles429-491 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class V)
$1,576 - $1,826
6,455FLY ON Points354-410 FLY ON Points/$100
6,455Miles354-410 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class U)
$2,488 - $2,788
9,036FLY ON Points324-363 FLY ON Points/$100
9,036Miles324-363 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class N)
$2,757 - $3,576
9,036FLY ON Points253-328 FLY ON Points/$100
9,036Miles253-328 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class E)
$3,971 - $4,421
12,913FLY ON Points292-325 FLY ON Points/$100
12,913Miles292-325 Miles/$100
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Business/Economy (Booking Class Z)
$6,568 - $8,591
16,139FLY ON Points188-246 FLY ON Points/$100
16,139Miles188-246 Miles/$100
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Business/Economy (Booking Class D)
$9,932 - $10,932
16,139FLY ON Points148-163 FLY ON Points/$100
16,139Miles148-163 Miles/$100
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SEASeattle → FRAFrankfurt → ISTIstanbul(16.8h+)ISTIstanbul → FRAFrankfurt → YVRVancouver → SEASeattle(18.5h+)
12,552 mi
Economy (Booking Class W, W, H, H, H)
$1,544 - $1,776
7,534FLY ON Points424-488 FLY ON Points/$100
7,534Miles424-488 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class V)
$1,558 - $1,808
6,275FLY ON Points347-403 FLY ON Points/$100
6,275Miles347-403 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class H, H, U, U, U)
$2,242 - $2,517
8,784FLY ON Points349-392 FLY ON Points/$100
8,784Miles349-392 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class U)
$2,470 - $2,770
8,784FLY ON Points317-356 FLY ON Points/$100
8,784Miles317-356 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class N)
$2,746 - $3,565
8,784FLY ON Points246-320 FLY ON Points/$100
8,784Miles246-320 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class E)
$3,744 - $5,284
12,552FLY ON Points238-335 FLY ON Points/$100
12,552Miles238-335 Miles/$100
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Business/Economy (Booking Class Z)
$6,705 - $8,580
15,688FLY ON Points183-234 FLY ON Points/$100
15,688Miles183-234 Miles/$100
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Business/Economy (Booking Class D, D, Z, Z, Z)
$7,053 - $11,006
15,688FLY ON Points143-222 FLY ON Points/$100
15,688Miles143-222 Miles/$100
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Business/Economy (Booking Class C, C, D, D, D)
$9,741 - $10,741
15,688FLY ON Points146-161 FLY ON Points/$100
15,688Miles146-161 Miles/$100
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SEASeattle → IADWashington Dulles → FRAFrankfurt → ISTIstanbul(19.3h+)ISTIstanbul → FRAFrankfurt → SEASeattle(16.1h+)
13,790 mi
Economy (Booking Class W, W, W, V, V)
$1,375 - $1,600
6,895FLY ON Points431-502 FLY ON Points/$100
6,895Miles431-502 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class V)
$1,500 - $1,750
6,895FLY ON Points394-460 FLY ON Points/$100
6,895Miles394-460 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class H, H, H, V, V)
$1,674 - $2,521
8,401FLY ON Points333-502 FLY ON Points/$100
8,401Miles333-502 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class M, M, M, U, U)
$2,250 - $2,971
11,913FLY ON Points401-530 FLY ON Points/$100
11,913Miles401-530 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class U)
$2,396 - $2,774
9,651FLY ON Points348-403 FLY ON Points/$100
9,651Miles348-403 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class N, N, N, E, E)
$2,750 - $3,200
11,528FLY ON Points360-419 FLY ON Points/$100
11,528Miles360-419 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class E)
$3,317 - $4,198
13,790FLY ON Points329-416 FLY ON Points/$100
13,790Miles329-416 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class G, G, G, N, N)
$4,459 - $5,623
11,913FLY ON Points212-267 FLY ON Points/$100
11,913Miles212-267 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class Z)
$6,709 - $7,359
17,237FLY ON Points234-257 FLY ON Points/$100
17,237Miles234-257 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class D)
$6,859 - $10,859
17,237FLY ON Points159-251 FLY ON Points/$100
17,237Miles159-251 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class C, C, C, D, D)
$9,970 - $12,019
17,237FLY ON Points143-173 FLY ON Points/$100
17,237Miles143-173 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class J, J, J, D, D)
$15,210
19,121FLY ON Points126 FLY ON Points/$100
19,121Miles126 Miles/$100
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SEASeattle → ORDChicago → FRAFrankfurt → ISTIstanbul(20.0h+)ISTIstanbul → FRAFrankfurt → SEASeattle(16.1h+)
13,471 mi
Economy (Booking Class V)
$1,562 - $1,812
6,735FLY ON Points372-431 FLY ON Points/$100
6,735Miles372-431 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class Q, Q, Q, V, V)
$1,575 - $1,825
8,178FLY ON Points448-519 FLY ON Points/$100
8,178Miles448-519 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class H, H, H, U, U)
$1,674 - $2,521
9,428FLY ON Points374-563 FLY ON Points/$100
9,428Miles374-563 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class U)
$1,850 - $2,696
9,428FLY ON Points350-510 FLY ON Points/$100
9,428Miles350-510 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class M, M, M, U, U)
$2,250 - $3,043
11,594FLY ON Points381-515 FLY ON Points/$100
11,594Miles381-515 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class N, N, N, E, E)
$2,750 - $3,200
11,305FLY ON Points353-411 FLY ON Points/$100
11,305Miles353-411 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class E, E, E, N, N)
$3,079 - $4,414
11,594FLY ON Points263-377 FLY ON Points/$100
11,594Miles263-377 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class B, B, B, U, U)
$3,584
11,594FLY ON Points324 FLY ON Points/$100
11,594Miles324 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class G, G, G, N, N)
$4,459 - $5,623
11,594FLY ON Points206-260 FLY ON Points/$100
11,594Miles206-260 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class Z)
$6,709 - $7,359
16,837FLY ON Points229-251 FLY ON Points/$100
16,837Miles229-251 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class D)
$6,859 - $11,010
16,837FLY ON Points153-246 FLY ON Points/$100
16,837Miles153-246 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class C, C, C, D, D)
$9,970 - $12,170
16,837FLY ON Points138-169 FLY ON Points/$100
16,837Miles138-169 Miles/$100
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SEASeattle → YVRVancouver → FRAFrankfurt → ISTIstanbul(21.0h+)ISTIstanbul → FRAFrankfurt → SEASeattle(16.1h+)
12,552 mi
Economy (Booking Class V)
$1,558 - $1,808
6,275FLY ON Points347-403 FLY ON Points/$100
6,275Miles347-403 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class H, H, H, U, U)
$1,670 - $2,517
8,784FLY ON Points349-526 FLY ON Points/$100
8,784Miles349-526 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class U)
$2,470 - $2,770
8,784FLY ON Points317-356 FLY ON Points/$100
8,784Miles317-356 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class N)
$2,775 - $3,225
8,784FLY ON Points272-317 FLY ON Points/$100
8,784Miles272-317 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class E)
$3,313 - $4,410
12,552FLY ON Points285-379 FLY ON Points/$100
12,552Miles285-379 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class G, G, G, N, N)
$4,455 - $5,500
10,675FLY ON Points194-240 FLY ON Points/$100
10,675Miles194-240 Miles/$100
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Business/Economy (Booking Class Z, Z, Z, D, D)
$6,705 - $8,031
15,688FLY ON Points195-234 FLY ON Points/$100
15,688Miles195-234 Miles/$100
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Business/Economy (Booking Class D)
$7,606 - $11,006
15,688FLY ON Points143-206 FLY ON Points/$100
15,688Miles143-206 Miles/$100
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SEASeattle → MUCMunich → ISTIstanbul(21.3h+)ISTIstanbul → FRAFrankfurt → SEASeattle(16.3h+)
12,501 mi
Economy (Booking Class S, S, V, V)
$1,292 - $1,517
6,250FLY ON Points412-484 FLY ON Points/$100
6,250Miles412-484 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class V)
$1,543 - $1,793
6,250FLY ON Points349-405 FLY ON Points/$100
6,250Miles349-405 Miles/$100
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Economy (Booking Class U)
$2,455 - $2,755
8,749FLY ON Points318-356 FLY ON Points/$100
8,749Miles318-356 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class N)
$2,725 - $3,203
8,749FLY ON Points273-321 FLY ON Points/$100
8,749Miles273-321 Miles/$100
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Premium Eco/Economy (Booking Class E)
$3,938 - $4,388
12,501FLY ON Points285-317 FLY ON Points/$100
12,501Miles285-317 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class Z, Z, D, D)
$6,684 - $8,009
15,625FLY ON Points195-234 FLY ON Points/$100
15,625Miles195-234 Miles/$100
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Business (Booking Class D)
$9,760 - $10,760
15,625FLY ON Points145-160 FLY ON Points/$100
15,625Miles145-160 Miles/$100
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FAQ

You can earn between 6,250 and 22,609 Status Points depending on booking class. Economy: 6,250–12,812. Business: 15,625–20,725. Business/Economy (Mixed): 15,667–19,176. First/Business (Mixed): 21,650–22,609. Premium Economy/Economy (Mixed): 8,749–15,074.

The lowest fare starts at $1,292. Economy from $1,292. Business from $6,567. Business/Economy (Mixed) from $6,557. First/Business (Mixed) from $20,689. Premium Economy/Economy (Mixed) from $2,725.

Economy class offers better Status Points per cost. Economy: up to 599.9, Business: up to 281.2.

Yes. Lufthansa flights can also be credited to: Premium Points (ANA), Status Miles (TK), PQP (UA), Elite Miles (SQ).

The shortest flight time is approximately 16.4h.

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