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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 9/17. 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 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
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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.
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11:55 pm - 10:15 amJFK-IST
51h 20m2 stops
8:05 pm - 10:00 pmIST-JFK
32h 55m1 stop
Sat, Jun 8 - Wed, Jun 12
11:55 pm - 8:20 pmJFK-SAW
13h 25m1 stop
8:35 am - 10:00 pmSAW-JFK
20h 25m1 stop
Tue, May 28 - Thu, Jun 6
5:00 pm - 4:30 pmEWR-IST
16h 30m1 stop
7:25 am - 2:40 pmIST-EWR
15h 15m1 stop
$746Delta
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Mon, Sep 9 - Tue, Feb 4
4:00 pm - 4:30 pmEWR-IST
17h 30m2 stops
7:25 am - 2:40 pmIST-EWR
15h 15m1 stop
$750Delta
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Mon, Sep 9 - Tue, Feb 4
6:01 pm - 6:50 pmEWR-IST
17h 49m2 stops
6:40 pm - 2:00 pmIST-EWR
27h 20m1 stop
$813British Airways
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Mon, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 4
9:15 pm - 12:25 amEWR-IST
20h 10m1 stop
6:40 pm - 2:00 pmIST-EWR
27h 20m1 stop
$820British Airways
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Tue, Aug 6 - Mon, Nov 4
9:15 pm - 4:40 pmEWR-IST
12h 25m1 stop
8:25 am - 10:09 pmIST-EWR
20h 44m2 stops
$852American Airlines
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Sun, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 18
5:40 pm - 12:25 amEWR-IST
23h 45m1 stop
8:05 am - 2:00 pmIST-EWR
13h 55m1 stop
$858American Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Wed, Feb 12
10:50 pm - 11:40 pmEWR-IST
17h 50m1 stop
5:35 pm - 8:50 pmIST-EWR
34h 15m1 stop
$862LOT
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Tue, May 7 - Mon, May 13
10:50 pm - 8:40 pmEWR-IST
38h 50m2 stops
7:05 am - 8:50 pmIST-EWR
20h 45m1 stop
$881LOT
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Tue, May 7 - Tue, May 14

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 $457 and was between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Newark Airport to Istanbul Airport. The average price for a return flight for this route is $669.

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 Thursday, 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 $864 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,280 and $1,273 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 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 84 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 $828.

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

Each day, there are between 8 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 71 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

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 9h 40m.

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 $459 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.

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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, Pakistan International Airlines, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 more

Thursday

Avianca, IndiGo, JetBlue, +5 more

Avianca, IndiGo, +6 more

Friday

Avianca, IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +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

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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

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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.
9/17Tue
1 stop
13h 25mJFK-SAW
$206
10/8Tue
1 stop
16h 30mJFK-SAW
$213
10/10Thu
1 stop
13h 25mJFK-SAW
$217
9/9Mon
1 stop
13h 25mJFK-SAW
$229
4/30Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
27h 25mJFK-IST
$428
4/30Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
34h 15mJFK-IST
$431
5/4Sat
1 stopSAUDIA
20h 50mJFK-IST
$434
5/4Sat
1 stopEgypt Air
30h 50mEWR-IST
$436
5/2Thu
1 stopEtihad Airways
39h 50mJFK-IST
$437
5/4Sat
1 stopEgypt Air
21h 35mEWR-IST
$443

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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.
4/30Tue
multi-stop
20h 20mSWF-IST
5/12Sun
multi-stop
25h 45mIST-SWF
$676
4/30Tue
multi-stop
20h 20mSWF-IST
5/12Sun
multi-stop
25h 45mIST-SWF
$682
4/29Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
17h 50mJFK-SAW
6/17Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
26h 20mSAW-JFK
$782
4/28Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
24h 15mJFK-SAW
5/21Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
26h 20mSAW-JFK
$787
4/26Fri
multi-stopEgypt Air
20h 30mJFK-IST
5/5Sun
multi-stopEgypt Air
35h 30mIST-JFK
$838
4/30Tue
multi-stopEgypt Air
31h 50mJFK-IST
5/7Tue
multi-stopEgypt Air
26h 00mIST-JFK
$848
4/28Sun
multi-stopLOT
18h 20mJFK-IST
5/7Tue
multi-stopLOT
20h 15mIST-JFK
$862
4/28Sun
multi-stopLOT
39h 20mJFK-IST
5/7Tue
multi-stopLOT
20h 15mIST-JFK
$876
4/28Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
12h 30mJFK-SAW
5/3Fri
multi-stopBritish Airways
14h 15mSAW-JFK
$918
4/29Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
14h 55mEWR-SAW
5/8Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
28h 45mSAW-EWR
$918

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Flights to Istanbul

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