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$368 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl departing on 1/14. 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.
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Cheapest round-trip
$502
Overall average: $685
Air Serbia
Thu 4/16Thu 4/30
IST - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$618
Typical prices: $759-$1,002
Turkish Airlines
Wed 12/3Wed 12/10
IST - JFK • Non-stop
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For a smooth departure, arrive early at IST.
Avoid traffic congestion at JFK by using the AirTrain.
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl (IST-JFK)

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

Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 30
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4:20 am - 5:30 pmIST-JFK
20h 10m1 stop
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7:30 pm - 3:00 pmJFK-IST
12h 30m1 stop
$502Air Serbia
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Wed, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 30
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4:40 pm - 11:45 amIST-JFK
27h 05m1 stop
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7:30 pm - 3:55 pmJFK-IST
12h 25m1 stop
$503Air Serbia
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Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 9
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4:30 am - 5:00 pmIST-JFK
19h 30m1 stop
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5:10 pm - 3:40 amJFK-IST
27h 30m2 stops
$504Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, Dec 22 - Sun, Jan 4
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4:40 pm - 11:45 amIST-JFK
27h 05m1 stop
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7:30 pm - 3:55 pmJFK-IST
12h 25m1 stop
$505Air Serbia
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Thu, Nov 27 - Tue, Apr 14
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5:15 pm - 5:50 pmIST-JFK
32h 35m1 stop
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10:05 pm - 1:55 pmJFK-IST
32h 50m1 stop
$506Air Europa
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Sun, Nov 16 - Thu, Dec 4
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5:55 pm - 11:25 amIST-JFK
25h 30m1 stop
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5:45 pm - 4:55 pmJFK-IST
15h 10m1 stop
$510KLM
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Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 25
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4:50 am - 4:00 pmIST-JFK
19h 10m1 stop
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5:45 pm - 4:55 pmJFK-IST
15h 10m1 stop
$515KLM
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Tue, Feb 17 - Wed, Mar 18
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4:50 am - 4:00 pmIST-JFK
19h 10m1 stop
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11:30 pm - 3:50 amJFK-IST
21h 20m1 stop
$521Air France
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Wed, Dec 3 - Tue, Mar 24
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4:50 am - 7:05 pmIST-JFK
22h 15m1 stop
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2:00 am - 3:50 amJFK-IST
18h 50m1 stop
$522Air France
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Mon, Nov 24 - Thu, Apr 9
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5:15 pm - 5:50 pmIST-JFK
32h 35m1 stop
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10:05 pm - 1:55 pmJFK-IST
32h 50m1 stop
$526Air Europa
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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.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New York John F Kennedy Airport on a Monday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Istanbul Airport, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $563 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $911 and $768 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl

 
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For a smooth departure, arrive early at IST due to potential long walks and security checks. Wear comfortable shoes for the expansive terminal.

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Avoid traffic congestion at JFK by using the AirTrain from Lefferts Boulevard. It's free between terminals and connects to subway and rail lines.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$372
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul 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.
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FAQs for booking Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was $368 for a one-way ticket and $502 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

    On your way to New York John F Kennedy Airport, you’ll fly out from Istanbul. You’ll be landing at New York John F Kennedy Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Only JetBlue offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport flight route.

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

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport flight route.

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to New York, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to New York are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $743 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $543 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul Airport and JFK 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 Istanbul Airport 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 Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $590 or less one-way and $660 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul Airport 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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8004 reviews
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7.9Comfort
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Seats comfortable, service and food very mediocre, staff not very attentive, worse than many other our flights with Delta.

6.0 GoodMarianna, Oct 2025FCO - JFK
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Seats comfortable, service and food very mediocre, staff not very attentive, worse than many other our flights with Delta.

Overall good experience; however, there was one flight attendant who was rather rough compared to everyone else. Everything else was good: entertainment, food. Delta keeps on delivering! Thank you!

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Crew blocked exits to front of ship with galley carts. Also split five person family apart on international flight without fixing.

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

De planning was an absolute mess. We were never told that we weren’t at the gate and that we had to go down unstable stairs and then hop on a bus. People were falling, we couldn’t tell who was in charge. Overall terrible communication that ended up leaving a bad impression at the very end of the experience.

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

The crew was amazing; Von, Vera and Guadalupe were very friendly and attentive throughout the entire flight. They were friendly and welcoming to everyone. A solid and dedicated team for sure!

Terrible. I was bumped off of my original flight and spent the next six days fighting to get back on it. I lost hours of my vacation trying to get this situation corrected.

Our flight was canceled after several delays. No hotel vouchers offered, minimal help for resolution leave me ultimately to cancel and book on an other airline. Then waited to get bags for more than 3 hours This whole experience has been awful!!!

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

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

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

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

They can my date of travel and let me standard in Istanbul for three days stop over and only pay for one day in a hotel with only one breakfast for three days.

the flight was cancelled and I was rebooked twice, once 26 hours later, then another 24 hours later. In total the flight was delayed for 40 hours. Never again will I use kayak or Turkish Airlines for my travel.

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

Food is very turkish. No regard for other natinalities taste and preference. The entertainment can be improved- it was the same menu on 10/8/25 and 10/25/25. The boarding is the worst in the airline industry- I suggest you ask your staff to and watch how other airlines do it.

The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

I liked the overall flight experience. However, Turkish officials could do a better job at guiding non-Turkish speakers to their connecting flight gates in such a huge & vast airport.

Very small and cramped aisles and seats. Food was poor but the fresh hot roll and hummus was good. No cans of soda given but they had small bottles of water. Crew was nice and pleasant and kept bathroom clean.

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

Small seat space for 13 hours flight, they charged for baggage , very bad quality of food,

I was sitting almost in the back, the seats are very tight and there’s no legroom, it’s uncomfortable for a long distance

Smooth flight with enough time for connection. Ran out of meal options. In-flight and gate staff were friendly and helpful. Good service overall.

Give yourself over 2+ hours layover because if flight is slighlty delayed and you miss your connection, Lufthansa will do nothing for you

United lost my travel information and canceled my original flight. I had a seat assignment but was refused the booking. I had to prove that I went to Germany on United Very concerned about security that no one recorded my passport from Cleveland to NY and NY to Frankfurt I arrived at home at 12:30am on Saturday instead of 8pm I expect a full refund from United Please provide information to assure compensation

Both flights were delayed over 1 hour. And I had to pay for seats, even though my reservation supposedly included free seat selection.

Crew was great. But my flight was late arriving and as a result, I missed my connecting flight to Richmond. I had to catch a later flight. On a positive note, the attendants at the counter were extremely helpful in booking my later flight. They book my on the next flight to Richmond.

I was told in Florence my bag would go directly to Indianapolis. I had to wait to get it. Then security in EWR was slow so I missed my flight as United would not allow me on the plane even though it was still on the tarmac and the door to the tunnel was open. I blame both Lufthansa and United for refusing to allow me on board a plane that was clearly still on the tarmac. Behind me two grandparents and their ten year old grandson were on same flight from Munich to EWR. They were refused to board the United flight. So we had to sit for 12 hours in airport until next flight. No compensation has been offered either by Lufthansa or United.

Food is delicious I’ve tried Thai green chicken curry and it was perfect!

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.

The flight was cancelled due to tech problem with the plane

Seat cushioning, and having at least 1 checked bag free, I dont understand why international flight would not include a checked bag.

1. The website didn’t allow me to checkin from London as I have Bangladesh passport with US permanent resident card. This pushed me to sit with my wife in the middle of two aisle seats, terrible experience! 2. BA should allow within 24 hours to checkin with other passport holders to choose better seats. A 2nd verification of travel documents can be done at the desk about immigration status. 3. Food options were poor for vegetarian passengers, try to introduce healthy options avoiding carb-dense food ingredients.

It was perfect. The service was exceptional. I would never want to cross the Atlantic in anyone else's sardine tins.

I paid for full WIFI- it was terrible, kept being in and out could not listen to a podcast

It was ok. Our flight was delayed 2 hours, and then again on arrival. The explanation given felt feeble.

The gate at London Gatwick had confusing signs for the different zones and the staff seemed harried because people didn't know when it was their turn to come to the desk. Plus, with there were too many carry-on bag travelers, myself included. The charge scheme for checking bags is frustrating. If you travel light, you want the freedom to leave as soon as you deplane. When you are forced to gate-check your bag simply because the flight is fully booked, you lose whatever time you'd hoped to save because you're still stuck waiting for your bag to come off the conveyor belt.

3/4 bags delayed and 1/4 damaged at the other end. Flight was freezing

After boarding we were waiting in the plane for more than one hour to take off without AC with very high temperature inside

The food was very good and it came multiple times

Flight from LGW to JFK delayed by 4 hrs No explanation given until the pilot said the delay due to planned maintenance on the aircraft

CONSTANT ERROR MESSAGE THAT THE WIFI COULD NOT BE PURCHASED DUE TO INABILITY TO CONNECT PAYMENT SYSTEM VIA SATELLITE. THIS HAPPENED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. THE MAIN REASON I TRAVEL IN PRIORITY IS TO BE ABLE TO WORK FOR WHICH I NEED ACCESS TO INTERNET. .

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