[Expired] [Deal Alert] JFK to Porto for $2,354 in Turkish Business Class

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available.

Here’s something we don’t see often: flight deals in Turkish Airlines business class. But we recently spotted an excellent deal from New York (JFK) to Porto (OPO) that you’ll want to take advantage of.

Let’s dive right into this deal!

Fare Details

This deal is on Turkish Airlines from New York (JFK) to Porto (OPO) with a long layover in Istanbul (IST) each way. The long-haul routes are operated on Turkish’s Boeing 777-300ER in a 2-3-2 configuration and the Airbus A330, arranged in a 2-2-2 configuration. The flights between Istanbul and Porto are operated on the Boeing 737 MAX 8.

This deal will make the most sense if you’re looking to tack on a trip to Istanbul before heading to Porto, as both legs have extensive layovers in Türkiye.

You can play around with dates on Google Flights and then book directly through Turkish.

• Class: Turkish Business Class
• Routes: New York (JFK) to Porto (OPO)
• Dates: August 2023 to May 2024
• Rates: As low as $2,354 round-trip

Best Ways To Book

You shouldn’t have trouble finding flights, as there’s pretty solid availability through the spring of 2024.

After you’ve picked dates, you’ll want to book your flight using a credit card that rewards you for travel purchases. Here are some of our recommendations at Upgraded Points:

• The Platinum Card^® from American Express: 5x Membership Rewards points on flights booked directly with the airline or through AmexTravel.com (capped at $500,000 spent in purchases per calendar year, then 1x points)
• The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express: 5x Membership Rewards points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com
• Chase Sapphire Reserve^®: 5x Ultimate Rewards points on flights booked through Chase Travel; 3x points on all other travel purchases
• Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card: 5x Ultimate Rewards points on flights booked through Chase Travel; 2x points on all other travel purchases
• Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card*×Information collected independently. Not reviewed by Capital One.: 5x Capital One miles on flights booked through Capital One Travel; 2x miles on all other purchases (including travel)

Final Thoughts

This is an excellent deal if you’re looking for an affordable way to fly lie-flat to Europe and want to tack on an extra trip to Istanbul. Like many flight deals, this likely won’t last long, so make sure to book soon!