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Cheapest round-trip
$632
Typical prices: $569-$777
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 10/28Sat 10/31
IST - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$673
Typical prices: $679-$838
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/23Thu 10/8
IST - JFK • Non-stop
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At JFK, follow transfer signs carefully to avoid passport control delays.
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl 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 for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl

Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 4:45 pm
IST
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JFK
18h 15m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 4:40 am
JFK
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IST
27h 05m
1 stop
$632Scandinavian Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Nov 23
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:30 am - 5:00 pm
IST
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JFK
19h 30m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 4:40 am
JFK
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IST
27h 05m
1 stop
$637Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Oct 4
British Airways Logo
3:35 pm - 10:25 pm
IST
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JFK
13h 50m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
10:40 pm - 12:25 am
JFK
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IST
18h 45m
1 stop
$650British Airways
Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Oct 4
KLM Logo
5:20 pm - 12:32 pm
IST
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JFK
26h 12m
1 stop
KLM Logo
11:30 pm - 3:30 am
JFK
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IST
21h 00m
1 stop
$651KLM
Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:05 am - 4:35 am
IST
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JFK
10h 30mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 am - 11:25 pm
JFK
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IST
9h 35mnonstop
$673Turkish Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:05 am - 4:35 am
IST
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JFK
10h 30mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 am - 11:25 pm
JFK
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IST
9h 35mnonstop
$674Turkish Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 12
LOT Logo
7:00 am - 8:20 pm
IST
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JFK
20h 20m
1 stop
LOT Logo
10:20 pm - 10:30 am
JFK
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IST
29h 10m
2 stops
$679LOT
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 8
LOT Logo
7:00 am - 3:40 pm
IST
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JFK
15h 40m
1 stop
LOT Logo
10:20 pm - 11:50 pm
JFK
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IST
18h 30m
1 stop
$686LOT
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 21
KLM Logo
6:00 am - 5:07 pm
IST
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JFK
18h 07m
1 stop
KLM Logo
9:15 pm - 4:20 pm
JFK
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IST
12h 05m
1 stop
$710KLM
Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 29
British Airways Logo
7:35 am - 5:00 pm
IST
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JFK
16h 25m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
11:20 pm - 12:50 am
JFK
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IST
17h 30m
1 stop
$715British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from Istanbul usually cost between $752 and $1,052 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $632 on Scandinavian Airlines (Oct 28-Oct 31).

What is the cheapest Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport costs $597 on the route between Istanbul Airport (IST) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Airport, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New York John F Kennedy Airport, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost $677 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $877 and $822 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight

$487
Flight from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl 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.

Flights from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl 
MichaelFlew with Turkish Airlines
IST
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JFK
May 2026
Be ready for the culture shock of landing at JFK. Have transport arranged.
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines
IST
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JFK
Jan 2026
Don’t board the aircraft empty stomach. Bring some food with you because you won’t get any food served for a quiet a while
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines
IST
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JFK
May 2025
We got in line for passport control instead of going to the transfer section after arriving from Zagreb and wasted precious time. We wish there were obvious signs to show transfer passengers where to go. (Maybe we missed the signs?) The food was delicious and the crew were excellent.

FAQs for booking Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was $487 for a one-way ticket and $632 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul and New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    A passport is required to fly from Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    When flying out of Istanbul you will be using one of these airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen. You will be landing at New York John F Kennedy Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul and New York John F Kennedy Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    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 Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport from Istanbul 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 Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

 
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to New York. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1552 reviews
7.7Comfort
7.8Boarding
8.4Crew
7.3Food
7.2Entertainment
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I think I previously submitted my feedback about flight lead Katherine in a different field by mistake. Please see those comments. Comments for Hyd to AMS are it was good. The flight lead and service met expectations for satisfactory high quality service but the flight lead did not stand out as exceptional as did the leads on the other two flights so I don’t remember anything specific one way or the other besides the fact I was satisfied.

10.0 ExcellentEmily, Jul 2026
ORD - MSP
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I think I previously submitted my feedback about flight lead Katherine in a different field by mistake. Please see those comments. Comments for Hyd to AMS are it was good. The flight lead and service met expectations for satisfactory high quality service but the flight lead did not stand out as exceptional as did the leads on the other two flights so I don’t remember anything specific one way or the other besides the fact I was satisfied.

Flight lead was a gentleman with silver hair and he went out of his way to shake hands and interact with each passenger seated in business class. A medical emergency took place during our flight and he handled it with perfect poise and professionalism. He was gracious and confidently competent. Just what you want from a leader,

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

Seats were nice and comfy. Crew was polite and attentive. Business class is awesome and worth the money.

It was operated by Delta. Boarding took a long time. How difficult can it be? Overall decent trip. Liked the Salt Lake City airport. Better option than Chicago for transfers.

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

The plane was old and thus the seats were not good. No cushion left whatsoever, and it all was a bit worn out.

The flight was late which i understand happens. But we flew Delta one and the Crew was stiff and not that friendly. They didnt offer beverages after they served the lunch. I dont usually do reviews but i felt i must tell you about this crew. They were american not european. We are platinum members and we are usually treated much better

flight was delayed 4+ hours. there was really no understanding of why? weather? the last hour of delay was post boarding. pilot seat was broken. was that the real reason? nonetheless, long day of inconveniences.

Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.

The seats were really comfortable. Flight crew were friendly with passengers. Overall was a great flight.

Great crew, flight on time, luggage pick up a breeze

Was on time, normal boarding. The worst flight attendents and service I ever seen,, can't believe Delta can have such service. Bathroom was dirty and no toilet paper, paper towels and used toilet paper all over the floor, when I tried to tell flight attendant she didn't even let me to finish and turn around. Very rude. Wi fi didn't work.

Flight was delayed. Then eventually cancelled. The female staff that was announcing overhead was unprofessional. She was telling everyone that the company is not going to give any money for taxi, hotel etc. then eventually the flight was cancelled.

Seats were comfortable, 8 hours. One flight attendant was not appropriate in his verbal response: "Please, DON'T touch me.", after being tapped near his elbow after being made unaware he skipped serving me & had passed further down the aisle.

The baggage belt was not updated on the Delta App and was displayed on the wrong belt board. Was not expecting this to happen.

Service and food were very good, I liked it a lot. I liked the little gifts we all got , but I don’t think I’d fly on Turkish airlines to go to New York from Istanbul or from New York to Instanbul anymore. Flight is way too long.

Great service. Seat was a bit small but it was fine. Food was great

Older plane with finicky seats. Crew often seem to focus on "pet" clients and over extend services to some over others. I get less attention since I'm not a regular business class client. Regardless, I've paid the money and would expect equal attention.

On Turkish it is all about the food and the service. I am overwhelmed with the quality and variety of the dining service offered on business class. I prefer the updated A350 to the older B777 cabin layout, but both are comfortable. Flights left and arrived on time with updates from the captain. I will definitely fly with them again.

Requested food options were always finished. Supplied food items were good but of course not the desired choices.

Very bad experience with turkish airline tk 0001. Very uncomfortable seats and food ran out and crew was not helpful

Worst experience with boarding once we left the wheel chair even traveling business we had to wait with all the crowd for the bus to take us to the plane then climb the stairs with our bags When you pay extra for comfort and convenience and you don’t get any is disappointing

The food we received during the flight was excellent. The service was very friendly. Definitely the best value for the money when flying across the Atlantic.

I liked everything: the work of the flight attendants, the work of the crew, the frequency on the plane and in the toilet.

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

Not great - seats were very narrow and food was terrible.

Some of the crew was sassy and not super helpful. The food was okay, but it seems like they were all unprepared compared to my flight I did from JFK to Frankfurt

Food was great but they didn't clear my meal tray for 3 hours. You'd think they could check though the cabin now and then.

Liked - efficiency of boarding with 2 jetways. Checkin was with kiosks with helpful and plentiful workers to help with the process. Munich airport security was very automated, efficient and effective. Free wine and beer! Cons - food was only okay in economy class. Plane bathrooms could have been cleaner.

The flight was wondering, especially the special assistance from airplane to airplane!

For preselected vegetarian meals, they provided vegan meals which were inedible for kids. The attendant was very rude and said they had no vegetarian options and that 8 days prior flight is not enough time to make changes to selections. Absolutely rude staff

Very good, the staff was great the service and everything was very good, without delays very comfortable!

What did we like? Nothing really...The food choice and quality were very poor, seats were uncomfortable, tv screens were dirty full of greasy fingerprints, some of the staff (Not All) were miserable, shall I go on???

Mentioned previously. By a chain of events Lufthansa started, I and my family we treated as fodder; not customers.

Lufthansa cancelled my flight with no support to rebook. Their chat service was a joke.

Basic, 737 Boeing, business class is just an economy class seat with blocked middle seat (European standard).

Unorganized, late and they lost my bag for several days.

Flight took very long to even get checked in for, everything was late and written out by hand. My luggage was lost for several days and it was the most unorganized flight experience of my life.

I paid for luggage when I bought the ticket but I could not board until I paid for luggage again. The fault lays at the feet of eDreams, the company that booked our flight. Sorry, Air Serbia, but it did affect the boarding process.

Long delay (6 hour late departure, not informative enough to provide up to date info on flight, poor food quality

Plane was old. Seats were hard and very close together. No in flight entertainment.

This was my connection flight that was moved time ahead for a almost entire day so I lost it and I had to purchase new ticket once I landed in Copenhagen since nobody wanted to take responsibility for moving flight in that way so it’s impossible to make it. Very poor job by Underpricer, Air Serbia and SAS.

Lacking online check in, had to wait an hour in order to check in on the counter even without language.

This flight was better, plane was newer and didn’t have broken parts. Flight crew was very attentive and friendly.

Seats are very small and uncomfortable so such a long flight. My tray table was broken and taped up. Flight attendant untaped it to put my tray on. I taped it back up when done. The armrest between seats was broken and metal exposed. I will not book Air Serbia again.

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