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Turkish Miles&Smiles business class LAX-SGN opens at 275K miles
As of August 1, 2026, Turkish Miles&Smiles had business-class availability from Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City on September 12 at 275,000 miles per person, representing a 2.2 cent-per-point valuation against a $6,000 cash fare.
Turkish Miles&Smiles opened business-class inventory on the Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City route in early September 2026, pricing the redemption at 275,000 miles one-way. At that points cost and estimated cash comparable, the redemption yields 2.2 cents per mile, in line with Turkish's standard (highest) chart tier for North America to Southeast Asia rather than a discount.
The snapshot
| Route | Date | Points | Taxes & fees | Est. cash | cpp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX-SGN | 2026-09-12 | 275,000 | not reported | $6,000 | 2.2 |
The 275,000-mile cost reflects Turkish Miles&Smiles' standard business-class award rate for a US-Southeast Asia redemption, per the program's published chart.
Why it's worth it
275,000 miles is Turkish's standard (anytime) rate for this Southeast Asia routing, and it's priced at the high end of what Turkish miles buy, not a discount: the airline's own chart prices other Asia-bound North America routes meaningfully lower (its Far East region runs 130,000 in business). This redemption is worth booking mainly if you need Ho Chi Minh City specifically, want the reliability of Turkish's own metal end to end, or don't have a lower-cost alternative open for your dates. LAX-SGN business-class inventory from the West Coast is still selective, so it's worth a look if any of those apply to you.
How to book
Citi ThankYou Points, Capital One Miles, Bilt Rewards, and Rove Miles all transfer to Turkish Miles&Smiles. Turkish's award calendar usually supports booking online, but the site can be flaky on complex or partner routings; call the Miles&Smiles award desk if the online booking doesn't go through. Verify current availability on the Points Radar calculator or directly with Turkish Miles&Smiles before transferring.
Before you transfer
This snapshot reflects availability as of August 1, 2026. Business-class awards, especially on long-haul routes, fill quickly. Check points-radar.com/radar or the Turkish Miles&Smiles website for live seat status before committing your miles.