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$429 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Istanbul 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 Sacramento to Istanbul departing on 4/22. 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$560
British Airways
Mon 1/26Tue 2/3
SMF - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$429
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/22
SMF - IST • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $560 (round-trip)
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Istanbul

Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 3
British Airways Logo
4:35 pm - 12:05 am
SMF
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IST
20h 30m2 stops
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7:35 am - 8:32 pm
IST
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SMF
23h 57m2 stops
$560British Airways
Fri, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 3
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7:30 am - 6:05 pm
SMF
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IST
23h 35m2 stops
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6:30 am - 6:41 pm
IST
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SMF
23h 11m2 stops
$576United Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:05 pm
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24h 05m3 stops
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6:30 am - 9:54 pm
IST
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SMF
26h 24m2 stops
$651United Airlines
Sat, Apr 4 - Thu, Apr 30
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3:53 pm - 9:15 pm
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IST
43h 22m2 stops
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5:50 am - 5:51 pm
IST
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SMF
22h 01m2 stops
$684Lufthansa
Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 15
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12:30 pm - 10:20 pm
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IST
23h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:50 am
IST
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SMF
39h 50m2 stops
$692Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 20
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6:00 am - 6:05 pm
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IST
25h 05m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 11:52 am
IST
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SMF
38h 02m2 stops
$738Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Sat, May 9
United Airlines Logo
11:58 pm - 5:00 pm
SMF
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IST
31h 02m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 10:15 pm
IST
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SMF
26h 05m3 stops
$794United Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 15
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12:30 pm - 10:20 pm
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IST
23h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:34 pm
IST
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SMF
26h 34m3 stops
$820Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 3
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6:00 am - 5:55 pm
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24h 55m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 11:52 am
IST
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SMF
38h 02m2 stops
$891Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 20
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6:00 am - 6:05 pm
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25h 05m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:30 am - 10:08 am
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38h 38m3 stops
$935Air Canada
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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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport were found on British Airways ($560) and United Airlines ($576).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Sacramento and Istanbul Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport.

There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport. They are KLM and Lufthansa. The cheapest airline for this route is KLM, with the best round-trip deal found costing $614. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at KLM.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$429
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Sacramento to Istanbul Airport 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 $429 for a one-way ticket and $560 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Istanbul are KLM and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of $882 and an overall rating of 7.7, KLM is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,246 and an overall rating of 6.8.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport 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 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 Istanbul Airport 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 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 Istanbul Airport 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 airlines flying from Sacramento to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Istanbul. 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 Sacramento to Istanbul? 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.
7.7
KLMOverall score based on 1432 reviews
8.4Crew
7.8Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.6Comfort
7.2Food
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Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

8.0 ExcellentKevin, Nov 2025
AMS - BOD
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Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

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

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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