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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sacramento to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$570
Typical prices: $1,093-$1,115
Lufthansa
Wed 1/14Wed 1/21
SMF - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$617
KLM
Fri 4/17
SMF - IST • 2 stops
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Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Istanbul (SMF-IST)

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

Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
Lufthansa Logo
11:10 am - 6:05 pmSMF-IST
19h 55m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 9:53 pmIST-SMF
26h 23m2 stops
$570Lufthansa
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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:05 pmSMF-IST
24h 05m3 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 5:46 pmIST-SMF
22h 16m2 stops
$576United Airlines
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Wed, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 20
Delta Logo
10:40 am - 3:50 amSMF-IST
30h 10m2 stops
Delta Logo
4:50 am - 9:51 pmIST-SMF
28h 01m2 stops
$587Delta
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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 2
Delta Logo
2:34 pm - 3:50 amSMF-IST
26h 16m2 stops
Delta Logo
5:55 pm - 8:42 pmIST-SMF
37h 47m2 stops
$588Delta
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Sun, Feb 15 - Sat, Feb 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:41 pm - 10:45 pmSMF-IST
19h 04m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 11:52 amIST-SMF
51h 52m2 stops
$686Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 15
United Airlines Logo
8:52 am - 10:45 pmSMF-IST
27h 53m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 7:46 pmIST-SMF
23h 36m2 stops
$725United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 17 - Sun, Dec 7
KLM Logo
9:16 am - 4:55 pmSMF-IST
20h 39m2 stops
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4:50 am - 6:25 pmIST-SMF
24h 35m2 stops
$738KLM
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Sun, Nov 16 - Sun, Dec 7
KLM Logo
9:50 am - 4:55 pmSMF-IST
20h 05m2 stops
KLM Logo
5:55 pm - 6:25 pmIST-SMF
35h 30m2 stops
$740KLM
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Sat, Dec 13 - Sat, Dec 20
British Airways Logo
12:31 pm - 1:10 amSMF-IST
25h 39m2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:40 pm - 10:35 pmIST-SMF
38h 55m2 stops
$803British Airways
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Sun, Jan 4 - Sun, Feb 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 5:55 pmSMF-IST
30h 56m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:52 amIST-SMF
40h 22m2 stops
$819Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Istanbul flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Istanbul 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 Sacramento to Istanbul Airport departing in January.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$570
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking Sacramento to Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport was $617 for a one-way ticket and $570 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Istanbul from Sacramento.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Istanbul?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Istanbul?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Istanbul, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Istanbul are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,162 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 $882 and an overall rating of 7.7.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and IST 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Sacramento to Istanbul

 
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7993 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
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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.

8.0 ExcellentJulie, Oct 2025LAX - SFO
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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.

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.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

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.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

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.

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

The food could be better, more snacks. And have some plugs to chargue the phone.

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Extremely pleased with the crew. Best flight attendants ever! Very friendly, genuinely caring and attentive.

Best flight attendants ever! Very customer and service oriented, courteous, professional and helpful.

Cheapest airlines I have ever been on. I got downgraded and never got on united. I got rerouted through Vancouver onto jetwesf

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

Checkin took along timen only.few angents available at.checkin desk. Customer support over phone no existence

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

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