Find flights
Deals
Insights
When to book
FAQs & Tips
Direct Flights

Find cheap flights from New York to Istanbul from $206

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York to Istanbul departing on 10/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
0 bags
Sun 6/9
Sun 6/16

Search hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Istanbul

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
In the last 7 days travelers have searched 43,156,178 times on KAYAK, and here is why:

Save 21% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Cheap flight deals from New York to Istanbul (NYC-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices and deals for you by selecting your travel dates.
Choose your dates
1:30 am - 4:05 amJFK-IST
19h 35m1 stop
4:50 am - 10:30 pmIST-JFK
24h 40m2 stops
Tue, Sep 17 - Wed, Oct 2
1:30 am - 4:05 amJFK-IST
19h 35m1 stop
6:45 am - 10:15 pmIST-JFK
22h 30m1 stop
Tue, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 28
8:45 pm - 4:40 pmJFK-IST
12h 55m1 stop
6:10 pm - 9:50 amIST-JFK
22h 40m1 stop
$694Royal Air Maroc
Find Deal
Mon, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 30
8:45 pm - 4:40 pmJFK-IST
12h 55m1 stop
6:10 pm - 9:50 amIST-JFK
22h 40m1 stop
$695Royal Air Maroc
Find Deal
Mon, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 30
9:45 pm - 12:40 amEWR-IST
18h 55m1 stop
8:05 am - 2:00 pmIST-EWR
13h 55m1 stop
$703British Airways
Find Deal
Sun, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 12
6:50 pm - 5:50 pmJFK-IST
15h 00m1 stop
8:05 am - 2:25 pmIST-JFK
14h 20m1 stop
$703British Airways
Find Deal
Mon, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 13
7:35 pm - 5:45 pmEWR-IST
15h 10m1 stop
8:05 am - 7:45 pmIST-EWR
19h 40m1 stop
$704American Airlines
Find Deal
Wed, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 13
7:32 am - 5:45 pmEWR-IST
27h 13m2 stops
8:05 am - 7:45 pmIST-EWR
19h 40m1 stop
$709American Airlines
Find Deal
Wed, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 13
5:30 pm - 5:05 pmJFK-IST
15h 35m1 stop
7:25 am - 5:20 pmIST-JFK
17h 55m1 stop
$721Delta
Find Deal
Tue, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 20
2:55 pm - 4:30 pmLGA-IST
18h 35m2 stops
6:45 am - 5:27 pmIST-LGA
17h 42m2 stops
$786Delta
Find Deal
Wed, Aug 21 - Tue, Sep 24

Flights from New York to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest New York to Istanbul flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from New York to Istanbul.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from New York to Istanbul cost $500 and was between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $694.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Istanbul?

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Istanbul?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York to Istanbul, 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 New York to Istanbul is January, where tickets cost $874 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,273 and $1,260 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Istanbul?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York to Istanbul, 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 New York to Istanbul, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

Which airlines fly non-stop between New York and Istanbul?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from New York to Istanbul.
There is just one airline that flies from New York to Istanbul direct and that is Turkish Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Turkish Airlines for the route is $826.

How many flights are there between New York and Istanbul per day?

Each day, there are between 9 and 11 nonstop flights that take off from New York and land in Istanbul, with an average flight time of 9h 53m. The most common departure time is 12:00 am and most flights take off at night, while the most flights land at Istanbul Airport. Each week, there are 73 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York and Istanbul?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from New York to Istanbul take?

This flight route requires at least one stop and takes a minimum of 8h 50m.

Good to know

Cheapest flight

$206
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport

When to book flights from New York to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from New York to Istanbul

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to Istanbul?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Istanbul was $206 for a one-way ticket and $464 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York and Istanbul?

    A passport is required to fly from New York to Istanbul.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Istanbul?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Istanbul from New York?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from New York to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York 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 New York to Istanbul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from New York 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 New York 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 New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York 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 New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

See more FAQs

Prefer to fly non-stop from New York to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from New York to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

New York to Istanbul

Monday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 more

Tuesday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 more

Wednesday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 more

Thursday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 more

Friday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 more

Saturday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 more

Sunday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 more

See more direct flights

Nonstop returns

Istanbul to New York

Monday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 more

Tuesday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 more

Wednesday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 more

Thursday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 more

Friday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 more

Saturday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 more

Sunday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 more

See more direct flights
See more direct flights

Book cheap flights from New York to Istanbul

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/29Tue
1 stop
13h 30mJFK-SAW
$206
9/17Tue
1 stop
19h 35mJFK-IST
$229
9/23Mon
1 stop
26h 45mJFK-IST
$234
8/26Mon
1 stopSAUDIA
26h 55mJFK-IST
$424
8/9Fri
1 stopSAUDIA
26h 55mJFK-IST
$444
8/26Mon
1 stopEgypt Air
17h 00mEWR-IST
$506
8/12Mon
1 stopEgypt Air
17h 00mEWR-IST
$519
5/26Sun
nonstopTurkish Airlines
9h 45mEWR-IST
$564
6/2Sun
nonstopTurkish Airlines
9h 45mEWR-IST
$568
10/21Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
17h 05mLGA-IST
$645

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Last minute flights from New York 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 New York to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/15Wed
multi-stop
31h 55mJFK-SAW
5/30Thu
multi-stop
35h 00mSAW-JFK
$593
5/13Mon
multi-stop
34h 50mJFK-SAW
5/23Thu
multi-stop
20h 25mSAW-JFK
$607
5/15Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
15h 45mJFK-IST
11/1Fri
multi-stopBritish Airways
16h 40mIST-JFK
$867
5/11Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
24h 15mJFK-SAW
6/7Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
39h 50mSAW-JFK
$868
5/11Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
24h 15mJFK-IST
6/7Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
20h 40mIST-JFK
$871
5/14Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
23h 45mEWR-IST
5/21Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
17h 55mIST-EWR
$876
5/11Sat
multi-stopEgypt Air
29h 05mEWR-IST
5/31Fri
multi-stopEgypt Air
28h 35mIST-EWR
$887
5/15Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
21h 05mJFK-IST
11/2Sat
multi-stopAir Canada
19h 32mIST-JFK
$904
5/14Tue
multi-stopEgypt Air
22h 35mJFK-IST
5/19Sun
multi-stopEgypt Air
35h 30mIST-JFK
$909
5/11Sat
multi-stopAir Canada
23h 30mEWR-IST
9/19Thu
multi-stopAir Canada
19h 37mIST-EWR
$949

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Flights to Istanbul

Return flight deals:

Istanbul - New York

Cabin classes: