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Cheap flight deals from San José to Istanbul (SJO-IST)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from San José to Istanbul currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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7:15 am - 6:50 pmSJO-IST
26h 35m2 stops
6:50 am - 7:15 pmIST-SJO
45h 25m2 stops
Thu, Jun 13 - Tue, Jun 25
5:30 am - 10:55 pmSJO-IST
32h 25m2 stops
7:45 pm - 7:15 pmIST-SJO
32h 30m2 stops
$1,007
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Sat, Jun 29 - Thu, Jul 18
8:15 am - 6:50 pmSJO-IST
25h 35m2 stops
8:15 am - 7:15 pmIST-SJO
44h 00m2 stops
$1,059Air Canada
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Thu, Aug 15 - Thu, Aug 22
8:15 am - 6:55 pmSJO-IST
25h 40m2 stops
7:45 pm - 7:15 pmIST-SJO
32h 30m2 stops
$1,060Air Canada
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Thu, Jul 11 - Sat, Jul 20
5:30 am - 10:55 pmSJO-IST
32h 25m2 stops
2:00 pm - 8:19 pmIST-SJO
39h 19m2 stops
$1,168United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 24 - Mon, Jul 1
2:40 pm - 9:20 pmSJO-IST
21h 40m3 stops
5:55 pm - 1:10 pmIST-SJO
28h 15m2 stops
$1,278Lufthansa
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Wed, Jun 12 - Tue, Jun 25
7:15 am - 9:20 pmSJO-IST
29h 05m2 stops
6:10 am - 8:19 pmIST-SJO
23h 09m2 stops
$1,309United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 26
7:25 pm - 9:20 pmSJO-IST
16h 55m1 stop
5:55 pm - 1:10 pmIST-SJO
28h 15m2 stops
$1,403Lufthansa
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Thu, Jun 13 - Tue, Jun 25
7:00 am - 4:30 pmSJO-IST
24h 30m2 stops
6:45 am - 4:55 pmIST-SJO
19h 10m1 stop
$1,807Air France
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Sun, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 26
7:00 pm - 4:30 pmSJO-IST
36h 30m1 stop
6:45 am - 7:21 pmIST-SJO
21h 36m2 stops
$1,877Air France
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Sat, Aug 24 - Mon, Sep 9
8:15 am - 9:20 pmSJO-IST
28h 05m2 stops
Thu, Oct 3
7:25 pm - 9:20 pmSJO-IST
16h 55m1 stop
$562Lufthansa
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Tue, Oct 15
1:36 pm - 9:20 pmSJO-IST
22h 44m2 stops
Thu, Oct 3
8:15 am - 3:45 pmSJO-IST
22h 30m2 stops
$670Air Canada
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Sat, Aug 17
7:25 pm - 9:20 pmSJO-IST
16h 55m1 stop
$815Lufthansa
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Thu, Oct 3
11:56 pm - 5:20 amSJO-IST
20h 24m1 stop
$1,110
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Mon, Jul 8
5:53 am - 9:20 pmSJO-IST
30h 27m3 stops
$1,111
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Thu, Oct 3
8:46 am - 9:20 pmSJO-IST
27h 34m3 stops
$1,136
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Thu, Oct 3
5:53 am - 9:20 pmSJO-IST
30h 27m3 stops
$1,724
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Sat, Aug 17
8:15 am - 6:55 pmSJO-IST
25h 40m2 stops
6:45 pm - 8:50 pmIST-SJO
35h 05m2 stops
$1,837Air Canada
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Sat, Jun 1 - Fri, Jun 14
7:00 am - 4:30 pmSJO-IST
24h 30m2 stops
6:45 am - 4:55 pmIST-SJO
19h 10m1 stop
$2,035Air France
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Sat, Jun 1 - Fri, Jun 14
7:25 pm - 9:20 pmSJO-IST
16h 55m1 stop
5:55 pm - 5:35 pmIST-SJO
32h 40m1 stop
$2,036Lufthansa
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Sat, Jun 1 - Fri, Jun 14
11:38 am - 6:40 pmSJO-IST
22h 02m1 stop
1:55 am - 3:55 pmIST-SJO
23h 00m1 stop
$2,480
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Sat, Jun 1 - Thu, Jun 13

Flights from San José to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights from San José, San José Province to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San José to Istanbul, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul back to San José, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José, San José Province to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San José, San José Province to Istanbul Airport is November, where tickets cost $958 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, where the average cost of tickets is $1,688 and $1,678 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San José, San José Province to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 49 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San José to Istanbul?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Lufthansa offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $562. KAYAK users also found San José to Istanbul round-trip flights on Air Canada from $1,059 and on United Airlines from $1,168.

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March

High season

August

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$555
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San José to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking San José to Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José, San José Province to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José, San José Province to Istanbul Airport was $555 for a one-way ticket and $995 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Istanbul?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San José and on arrival in Istanbul.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Istanbul?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and Istanbul, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Istanbul, United Airlines or Air Canada?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Istanbul are United Airlines and Air Canada. With an average price for the route of $1,197 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Air Canada is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $986 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 4 airlines serving from San José to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3715 reviews
7.4Food
7.4Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.8Crew
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Overall it was good, but the flight was long and crews on such long flights in my experience generally get more involved. They make more rounds with water and snacks and check on wellbeing of passengers. It was not an overnight flight, so the ‘night’ atmosphere in the cabin was not called for

6.0 GoodIrena, May 2024ATH - IST
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Overall it was good, but the flight was long and crews on such long flights in my experience generally get more involved. They make more rounds with water and snacks and check on wellbeing of passengers. It was not an overnight flight, so the ‘night’ atmosphere in the cabin was not called for

Overnight flight in the old style Business class, but still very good.

I was in business class, without the business class amenities. Large seat with lots of legroom, but no TV or bed. Food was okay, but I did enjoy the Turkish red wine.

This aircraft is not up to standard - old Airbus with terrible chairs and entertainment system for business class!

Friendly cabin crew and the flight was on time. Would recommend toanyone

The seat did not recline and we called the stewardess, he forced it to recline, but when we landed, it did not come forward because the seat was broken. The stewardess came, He tried to do it but couldn't do it, the flight commander came and spoke to us in a bad tone, telling us to get out of here, she waited at the head and acted as if there was a child and we couldn't get up, it was very shameful, I don't even know if it's true, but she said if you don't get up, the plane will not land and will keep turning around. Then a passenger pushed the seat from behind and it worked. Then we wanted to talk to the supervisor again, but she did not come next to us. We fly so much and this is the first time we encountered such a style.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Horrible. Boarding was terrible. For a huge airplane, we needed to be transported to the plane. The boarding area was overcrowded and frantic. .The seats were so uncomfortable. The food was fine.

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Aisle chair was good and liked the foot bar preventing you from putting your foot in the isle, The breakfast on this international flight to Zurich was horrible (Europeans, specially, used to good food) may make this a dealbreaker for booking with United Airlines again. I agreed with my Spanish fellow passenger.

Boarding was terrible. My wife uses a wheel chair and she was in an incredibly hot closed metal cargo box for close to 20 minutes before getting on board

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Our seat tv didn’t work All the rest was perfect

Trip was smooth bumpy from the wind but no issues at all the crew attendant was very pleasant and had great customer service

We waited to takeoff for about 1 hour delay for a 20 min flight.

Beverage and food services are excellent. We enjoy paying the extra for economy plus for the 3 inches more leg room to be exact.

Staff friendly and app worked really well. Modest delays were frustrating

Nothing bad to say about the actual crew or airline. It was nice to have a complimentary FULL can of soda, as well as a snack. Blankets and earbuds were also provided at no cost for this red eye flight. I especially appreciated the free WiFi and movie selection with the Bluetooth option. It helped the flight pass more quickly. No matter who you fly, boarding and disembarking are always SUCH a pain. As I mentioned, this is on the passengers and not the crew!!

There was a 6 hr delay and they kept saying we would board soon, keeping us close the gate... I could have relaxed someplace instead of hovering around the gate.

We were delayed by rain while we were on the tarmac. The crew came around and offered everyone water while we waiting 45 min in the plane.

Flight from Lisbon to Toronto was smooth, and we arrived early! Flight from Toronto to Denver was delayed about 40 minutes. We didn’t hear about the delay until after we had boarded the plane. The delay could have been handled better.

Pretty good service and US Migratory officers providing services in Canada was awesome, because the arrival was quick and smooth

Rude Customer Service at checkin, 90 minute limit in flight check in is too strict. I was in line for 30 minutes because of slow/insufficient workers. Somewhere I got to the the counter of course the employee warned me about the 90 minutes. People were cutting the lines. No one did anything.

Crowded plane but it flew on time and had friendly staff

Excellent in flight service, perhaps the best we've ever had. Business class feels tired and needs improvement to compete with other airlines. The food looked good but tasted terrible. Check in was quick, the flight arrived early and our luggage was on our flight with us.

The boarding was fine , staff nice. Seats are always so awful on every plane. They need to make more room for passengers. Although Air north does not have televisions,, every airline should model the experience of flying with them. . Small meal , drinks, and a warm cookie. It’s a lovely airline with very friendly staff and I always look forward to flying with them.

My flying experience with Air Canada was good but the wheelchair situation wasn't good at all and if would be good to make sure that they have the appropriate services available for your traveling passengers.

I wish there had been more seat options...when I tried to book, there were only.middle seats available. Do travel agents get first pick??

Nothing can please you when you leave with five hours delay and boarding the airplane twice.

Boarding was a zoo. London ground crew was useless. Poor communication regarding where to line up. We were group 2, and everyone was jammed in together. Ground crew didn’t seem to care.

The smoothest boarding, courteous and experienced attendants, comfort and food/drinks I have ever experienced flying Economy on any airline! It made a 12 hour flight no burden at all - Thankyou Lufthansa!

Everything could be better. The plain was in Orlando for 3 hours prior to boarding. After boarding all the passengers they found out that plane has a mechanical problem. After an hour the problem was solved, the pilot comes on and states, (We have to go back to the gate and take on more fuel!) Are you kidding me???? Who they have for pilots, Boy scouts?? I barely made my connecting flight to Vienna, but my suitcase did not. I'm still waiting for it, in Gyor, Hungary. Am I having fun yet?? Other passenger were in the same binned. I travelled all over the world both for business and pleasure with all types of airlines. By far of all the carriers I travelled with, Discover is the worst. I'm contemplating to bight the bullet and go back to the US with a different carrier. For International flights, the seats are made for little people. The person in front of me had his seat reclined the whole way, I felt like he was sitting in my lap. For closing, I would not let my dog travel with Discover, yet alone recommend it to an other person. Does it sound like I'm frustrated, Think about having to travel back to the US with them. I'm sure I'll not hear back from you, because nobody wants to hear about bad news, but with all the hype Discover puts out there about their services, nothing could be further from the truth. Joseph A. Nagy

German crew were very kind. Food was okay but can be better, especially bread was not good, Garbage collection was very poor.

The most horrific experience we had with the airline that we had in our life Everything was substandard at best. For just one hot tea they charged 4 euros We paid for Lufthansa months in advance ,to get there they didn’t have us in record and after 4 and a half hours layover we almost we got one seat at the first row and one in the back of the plane On top of that our suitcase was seriously damaged and it’s unusable. Here we are halfway around the world in foreign language having to fix this on our vacation time Would you kindly and quickly resolve this matter

It was a busy flight and all the crew were very helpful and gracious

That was no easy way to get on board in the plane was very hot and I couldn’t talk to the crewmember there super rude and they couldn’t fix the AC. They felt very uncomfortable for 3 1/2 hours flight. I would not use airline next time. Thank you.

Always a pleasure to deal with United's helpful and knowledgeable saff

More room would have made things better as would a better gate waiting area and some complementary food (like a breakfast sandwich) and some complementary juice. It was 6:30 AM after all. Our connecting flight from FRA was delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Chicago, which was further delayed, thereby getting us home 5 hours late. Frankfurt airport is a bad airport in my view. They should study MSP.

Check in crew in Charlotte NC was superb. There were 6 of them plus what looked like a supervisor, helping to answer questions and keep things moving. Never saw so many check in crew. Then some of them showed up at the gate later for boarding. Great. The flight was mediocre. The seats were small with little leg room. The screens kept coming on when we were trying to sleep and wouldn’t shut off. I know we paid far less than first class but does that mean we should be shoved in there??

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San José to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/3Thu
2 stops
28h 05mSJO-IST
$555
10/15Tue
1 stopLufthansa
16h 55mSJO-IST
$562
10/3Thu
2 stops
22h 44mSJO-IST
$615
8/17Sat
2 stopsAir Canada
22h 30mSJO-IST
$670
10/3Thu
1 stopLufthansa
16h 55mSJO-IST
$815
7/8Mon
1 stop
20h 24mSJO-IST
$1,110
10/3Thu
3 stops
30h 27mSJO-IST
$1,111
10/3Thu
3 stops
27h 34mSJO-IST
$1,136
8/17Sat
3 stops
30h 27mSJO-IST
$1,724

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Last minute flights from San José to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San José to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/1Sat
multi-stopAir Canada
25h 40mSJO-IST
6/14Fri
multi-stopAir Canada
35h 05mIST-SJO
$1,837
6/1Sat
multi-stopAir France
24h 30mSJO-IST
6/14Fri
multi-stopAir France
19h 10mIST-SJO
$2,035
6/1Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
16h 55mSJO-IST
6/14Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
32h 40mIST-SJO
$2,036
6/1Sat
multi-stop
22h 02mSJO-IST
6/13Thu
multi-stop
23h 00mIST-SJO
$2,480

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San José - Istanbul Flights

Departure:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Destination:

Istanbul (IST)Türkiye

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Istanbul - San José

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