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$431 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to San Diego

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 San Diego departing on 5/19. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to San Diego, 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 Istanbul to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$709
Overall average: $856
Delta
Thu 4/2Thu 4/16
IST - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$431
Typical prices: $755-$824
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/19
IST - SAN • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $709 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Istanbul and San Diego. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $788 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 15h 50m (one-way)
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When to travel
Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to San Diego (IST-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to San Diego 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 San Diego

Thu, Apr 2 - Thu, Apr 16
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:50 am
IST
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SAN
15h 50m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:40 pm - 4:20 pm
SAN
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IST
16h 40m
1 stop
$709Delta
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
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6:00 am - 11:42 pm
IST
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SAN
27h 42m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 1:20 am
SAN
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IST
22h 20m
2 stops
$710Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:50 am
IST
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SAN
15h 50m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:05 am - 1:20 am
SAN
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IST
29h 15m
2 stops
$712Delta
Thu, Apr 2 - Thu, Apr 16
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 9:07 pm
IST
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SAN
25h 07m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:40 pm - 4:20 pm
SAN
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IST
16h 40m
1 stop
$714Delta
Fri, May 15 - Thu, Sep 10
Delta Logo
5:20 pm - 11:50 am
IST
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SAN
28h 30m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 1:20 am
SAN
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IST
29h 20m
2 stops
$715Delta
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:36 pm
IST
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SAN
26h 36m
2 stops
Delta Logo
2:45 pm - 1:20 am
SAN
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IST
24h 35m
2 stops
$717Delta
Tue, May 12 - Fri, Oct 9
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:56 pm
IST
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SAN
19h 56m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:05 am - 1:20 am
SAN
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IST
28h 15m
2 stops
$719Delta
Fri, May 15 - Fri, Sep 11
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:43 pm
IST
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SAN
27h 43m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 1:20 am
SAN
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IST
32h 20m
2 stops
$720Delta
Tue, May 12 - Fri, Oct 9
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:50 am
IST
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SAN
15h 50m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:35 pm - 1:20 am
SAN
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IST
25h 45m
2 stops
$772Delta
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, May 23
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:50 am
IST
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SAN
15h 50m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:40 pm - 1:20 am
SAN
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IST
25h 40m
1 stop
$774Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to San Diego flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to San Diego, 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 San Diego is February, where tickets cost $693 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,099 and $914 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$431
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Istanbul to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to San Diego 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 Istanbul to San Diego flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Diego was $431 for a one-way ticket and $709 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Istanbul to San Diego.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to San Diego, Delta or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to San Diego are Delta and British Airways. With an average price for the route of $825 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $886 and an overall rating of 6.7.

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

    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 San Diego.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    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 San Diego with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul and SAN 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 to San Diego?

    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 San Diego from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Istanbul to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to San Diego. 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 San Diego? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8298 reviews
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
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Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

10.0 ExcellentCharles, Mar 2026
ABQ - LAX
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Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Awful - both legs. The check in was awful, getting on the plane required walking down a spiral staircase (dangerous), then taking a bus about 5 miles out from the terminal. The seat was broken (I was in business), there was no internet during the flight (both legs). The aircraft was very old. I saw rust in some place, tape holding things up in the bathroom. This was an unacceptable experience for such a long haul flight.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

We paid for Business Class seats, but system did not have us and they were not available.

the service on Business class should be improved to be at par with industry leaders like Cathay Pacific and Singapore AIrlines. A lot of room for improvement.

I paid for a very expensive Business Class seat to and from Cairo Egypt from Charleston SC. There was partnership from states to London using American Airlines. That leg was amazing. The British Airlines leg was a joke. They used the standard no leg room 3 by 3 seats. A tray was put on the middle seat. The trip was 5 hours, from London to Cairo, thus my BC purchase. There was no screen proving tv/movie options, only a small device plug. The fold down tray and the bag of peanuts were typical of normal short run flying. The one toilet was located in the galley. We all got to know each other well. This was my first and last trip with British Airlines. I now understand why they would NEVER give me a seat chart so that I could make a selection.prior to departure. It honestly would not have made a difference, there were less than 50% of occupied seats. Apparently everyone got the memo but me. I have never felt so cheated as with that trip, got to so another going back to London, yeah. I will be sending a letter to customer service and asking for a refund. I will be photos comparing the two BC legs. OH, one more thing. The FC ticket holders got bulkhead and exit row seats. I know they had to be thrilled

Late takeoff, but on time landing. Lost bags, 3 days to find them, still in transit to my location. Power outlets broken, Wi-Fi not working, so much for working on the long flight.

Late! Late and late! More than 1hr 30mn. This sucks when it is the last of a 4 flight journey. I missed my dinner! Which is not nice on Valentine’s Day!!! But better than the gate next to us, the poor Chinese people were rebooked to the next day flight. AA had to call security as it became very heated with the passengers! It was a mess at DFW that afternoon/evening. I wish they had some food for the people who travel as part of international journey. Indigo does it in India and it is fantastic.

Good. For a long flight. The comfort of the seat could be better. Also, the food was « normal » plane food. Not indian plane food unfortunately! Everything else was smooth and great.

The seats were comfortable. So many empty seats allowed for stretching out and sleeping. The onboard entertainment was pretty good. The cabin crew were so kind and kept the passengers well- hydrated, and well fed.

We had American Airlines on our return and it was confusing if we were going with Aa or BA I had 2 different flight numbers and didn’t get our gate until it was boarding. So we were a bit nervous as the which it was

Our Jackson, Mississippi to Dallas Fort Worth flight was delayed on 1/19/26.. This was changed to Jackson to Charlotte in the last minute because of this delay. This started some kind of disconnect between American Airlines and British Airways bookings. We could not go past the passport control in London Heathrow. I had to go to the counter and waited for more than 30 minutes to get a new boarding pass. Problems did not end there. Somehow our entire return flight was canceled by someone. I had to make several phone calls over several days to fix the problem – this was not easy from India. Looks like there was some kind of disconnect between two airlines or some agent did not do it right. I’m anxious to know what went wrong.

My touch screen at my seat wasn't working, the films BA advertised on the website for this flight were not available, and the plane was a little dated, food was good and the staff were good, just let down by the aircraft facilities.

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