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$738 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul departing on 5/3. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$738
Typical prices: $1,322-$1,021
Delta
Sun 5/3Wed 5/13
SMF - IST • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $738 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Sacramento and Istanbul. You'll need at least 2 connections.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,114 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 18h 05m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 26% price drop
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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

Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 13
Delta Logo
11:29 am - 3:30 am
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IST
30h 01m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 8:50 pm
IST
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SMF
24h 50m
2 stops
$738Delta
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
Delta Logo
11:29 am - 3:30 am
SMF
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IST
30h 01m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:20 pm - 4:47 pm
IST
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SMF
33h 27m
2 stops
$787Delta
Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, May 6
Delta Logo
2:42 pm - 3:30 am
SMF
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IST
26h 48m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 8:35 pm
IST
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SMF
24h 35m
2 stops
$788Delta
Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 21
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 3:40 am
SMF
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IST
28h 40m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:30 am - 10:40 pm
IST
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SMF
28h 10m
2 stops
$857Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 25
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 3:40 am
SMF
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IST
34h 40m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:30 am - 7:28 pm
IST
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SMF
24h 58m
2 stops
$861Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 6
Delta Logo
9:42 am - 1:20 am
SMF
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IST
29h 38m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 9:54 pm
IST
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SMF
25h 54m
2 stops
$862Delta
Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 25
Delta Logo
11:50 am - 3:30 am
SMF
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IST
29h 40m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:28 pm
IST
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SMF
20h 28m
2 stops
$887Delta
Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 21
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 3:40 am
SMF
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IST
34h 40m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:30 am - 10:40 pm
IST
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SMF
28h 10m
2 stops
$891Scandinavian Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 22
Delta Logo
5:15 pm - 3:30 am
SMF
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IST
48h 15m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:28 pm
IST
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SMF
23h 28m
2 stops
$893Delta
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 6
United Airlines Logo
3:53 pm - 9:25 pm
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IST
19h 32m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:40 am - 7:35 pm
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SMF
23h 55m
2 stops
$896United 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 May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Istanbul 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 Sacramento to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost $724 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,453 and $1,222 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$738
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% 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
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 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 $738 for a round-trip ticket.

  • 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?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Istanbul Airport, with oneworld 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 $954 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 7.8.

  • 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 5 airlines serving 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8342 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
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I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

2.0 MediocreDileep, Mar 2026
SMF - ATL
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I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

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

It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

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.

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Business class seats felt very cramped compared to other airlines.

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

The 777’s economy seat’s legroom was more tolerable than expected. I appreciate the reclining mechanism which slides the seat forward to minimize cannibalizing the space behind. The food was terrible: very salty.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

Lufthansa cancelled our flight from Los Angeles to Naples Italy on March 10 for scheduled flight on March 12 Very stressful experience trying to arrange alternatives. Will never fly again with Lufthansa

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

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.

Wish the food and overall service was better. They treat Business class passengers same as economy

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

Airlines have to stop assuming passengers bring entertainment. Provide it like you used to in business class and above!! N

Need to offer Better food from LAX to London Service from London to Delhi very delayed after take off.

Great crew and food and beverage. Seating tight but not the airline's fault. Will definitely fly BA in future!

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