Find flights
Deals
Insights
When to book
FAQs & Tips
Airlines

SAN - IST

Find cheap flights from San Diego to Istanbul Airport from $677

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Diego to Istanbul departing on 9/10. 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.
1 adult
0 bags
Sat 5/18
Sat 5/25

Search hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Istanbul Airport

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Istanbul.
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Istanbul.
In the last 7 days travelers have searched 44,471,296 times on KAYAK, and here is why:

Save 22% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Istanbul (SAN-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego 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 and deals for you by selecting your travel dates.
Choose your dates
6:15 am - 4:30 pmSAN-IST
24h 15m2 stops
6:45 am - 12:13 amIST-SAN
27h 28m2 stops
$785Delta
Find Deal
Mon, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 12
11:00 am - 4:30 pmSAN-IST
19h 30m2 stops
6:45 am - 12:13 amIST-SAN
27h 28m2 stops
$835Delta
Find Deal
Sun, Sep 15 - Sun, Sep 22
8:15 pm - 12:25 amSAN-IST
18h 10m1 stop
7:55 pm - 3:25 pmIST-SAN
29h 30m1 stop
$844British Airways
Find Deal
Mon, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 12
10:43 am - 4:45 pmSAN-IST
20h 02m2 stops
7:55 pm - 3:25 pmIST-SAN
29h 30m1 stop
$848British Airways
Find Deal
Mon, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 12
8:00 am - 6:50 pmSAN-IST
24h 50m2 stops
6:35 am - 10:24 pmIST-SAN
26h 49m2 stops
$1,018Air Canada
Find Deal
Wed, Jul 10 - Fri, Feb 7
8:00 am - 6:50 pmSAN-IST
24h 50m2 stops
6:35 am - 11:40 amIST-SAN
40h 05m2 stops
$1,023Air Canada
Find Deal
Wed, Jul 10 - Thu, Feb 6
11:00 am - 9:20 pmSAN-IST
24h 20m2 stops
6:35 am - 5:49 pmIST-SAN
22h 14m2 stops
$1,040Lufthansa
Find Deal
Mon, Jul 8 - Wed, Feb 5
12:08 pm - 5:00 pmSAN-IST
42h 52m2 stops
6:10 am - 5:52 pmIST-SAN
21h 42m2 stops
$1,048Lufthansa
Find Deal
Wed, May 1 - Thu, May 9
3:31 pm - 12:30 amSAN-IST
22h 59m2 stops
2:55 pm - 4:10 pmIST-SAN
36h 15m1 stop
$1,173American Airlines
Find Deal
Sun, Jul 7 - Tue, Feb 4
3:31 pm - 12:30 amSAN-IST
22h 59m2 stops
8:40 am - 10:42 pmIST-SAN
25h 02m2 stops
$1,183American Airlines
Find Deal
Sun, Jul 7 - Fri, Feb 7

Flights from San Diego to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Istanbul Airport?

The average price of all flights from San Diego to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Istanbul Airport on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to San Diego, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost $870 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,441 and $1,441 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to Istanbul Airport, 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 San Diego to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 33 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Istanbul Airport from San Diego were found on Qatar Airways ($677) and British Airways ($756), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Delta ($785) and British Airways ($844).

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$677
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 29% increase in price.
Flight from San Diego to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from San Diego to Istanbul

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Istanbul Airport was $677 for a one-way ticket and $785 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to Istanbul Airport?

    When flying out of San Diego you will be using San Diego. You will be landing at Istanbul Airport, also known as Istanbul.

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Istanbul Airport from San Diego?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Diego to Istanbul Airport.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Istanbul are Delta and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,033 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,576 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

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

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

See more FAQs

Top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego 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 San Diego 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11104 reviews
8.0entertainment
7.5food
8.2boarding
8.6crew
7.9comfort
Airline reviews

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

2.0 MediocreCarisa, Mar 2024LAX - HNL
Read more about Delta reviews

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Honestly, I didn’t expect that I will experience this long time wait during the check in. There was only one person who was taking care of the passengers for the economy class and it took us to wait about one hour to do our check i. As a result we barely get to the airplane as the gate was at the end of the airport. That is totally not professional where one crue is working at the registration desk with economy and 3-4 crues are helping for the business class.

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

You need to be a hacker to get the (Free) WiFi

I guess they don’t serve drinks on planes anymore

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

You cancelled my flight by email then made it very difficult to get in contact with you. Then put me in a flight with a long layover in Mexico returning to the wrong airport in uk. Mind blowing my stressful. I missed see my grand dad because of you.

Apart from the delay due to unforeseen circumstances. The leg from sjc to dfw was fine. It was the leg from dfw to orf that we encountered issues mainly due to the flight attendant crew not being friendly. We had two small children and we needed some assistance to warm up milk so the baby would sleep. The crew just didn’t get it and made things very difficult. One made a remark that the baby’s dirty diaper smell was a “gift” to the plane in a rude way. Normally I’d brush that off as a funny comment if the rest of the trip the attendants were helpful or understanding of the difficulty we faced. But that wasn’t the case. We were met with rudeness on the second leg. Whereas on the first leg the crew were so nice and helpful.

This was not the BA business class it used to be. Mediocre food, attendants seemed stretched thin. All the little luxuries that used to make BA business fun were missing. Flight delayed and the explanation given was they forgot to pick up crew - I hope I misheard! Transfer in LHR “sticky” - we thought we had way too much time at 3hours but it was needed. Next time will try different route.

Flight From PHX to CVG was on time, very professional staff

The food at Admirals Club was really great Pijamas were a nice feature The flight attendant was very nice and great attitude The aa.com does not work well specially internet service Overall a very good flight .

Flight was delayed and missed connecting flight. Did not give warning about delay until we showed up at the airport. Not good.

We had a good flight, service was good and lots of leg room. Service was good and the staff were friendly.

United force you to download their App to do the check-in.

Short flight, crew members were very nice, so much so I'll take the return flight next weekend

The trip was fine and uneventful. The seat in business class was very uncomfortable which was disappointing given the extra cost. It was spacious but it felt like I was sitting on metal bars. The food in business class wasn't very good. The flight was ahead of time, the staff was professional and courteous and our luggage arrived safely.

I love flying with AC. I love that they have power outlet and free messaging wifi for aeroplan members.

I didn't understand what "limited wifi" mean. Everything is money money money. I didn't have any other choice other than Air Canada since I couldn't find any other direct flight.

Flew in Business Class. The new AC lounge at SFO is one of the best I’ve been to with a spacious design and an open air deck. Flight itself was on-time and as expected overall.

It has space for legs. Comfortable seats Punctual Some snacks should be served

On the flight back from SFO to Vancouver ..the crew was less than professional. They completely missed asking if I wanted a drink (and I was awake at all times) and I had to walk to the back of the plane to ask for a cup of water to take with my medication. Also, there was a charge for ear adapters for the movie screen which were given out free on the flight from Vancouver to SFO. The flight from Vancouver to SFO had pleasant crew members. What a difference in the flight back.

Flight schedule could be better. Leave Montreal early in the morning and return from LAX later in the day

Used to love Lufthansa, but Rowe are too close together in Economy and passengers are allowed to recline their seats so far back it is impossible for those behind them to even reach for carry-on essentials during flight - except for meal service when flight attendants ask for seat backs to be raised, we can’t sleep on planes so this flight was most uncomfortable ever! Rod Rose

Horrible crowding on the seats, headphones provided did not fit or work in the entertainment center, seriously the most uncomfortable flight I have taken in a LONG time. The people in front of me were literally 5 inches from my face the entire flight. Did they change their seats recently? I remember it being tight but wow this was a whole new level. Also I am a 5'3" small woman so I can't even imagine a larger person dealing with that for 11 hrs.

Seat controls of lights were broken, and only 1 of the 2 seat TVs ever worked on the long flight. On the short flight there were no USB connections, on the long one they were difficult to access. Part of my meal was frozen, though the hot portion was good.

Lufthansa fails at mentioning no luggage when booking through points. We had to pay added fees to take checked bags to Europe for 2 weeks. The staff at check in were not helpful at all. told us "if we don't like it, then book another flight". Food was bad, they ran out of half the options. Vegetarian was terrible. The flight crew was nice, and tried to make it work ok.

The accommodations are top-notch. The only negative was that both our initial flights were delayed, which caused us to miss one and almost miss the other. The staff immediately handled the missed flight and compensated us for the inconvenience.

Unable to get Lufthanza code to obtain a boarding pass for my flight. Had to exit and re-register to get on the flight. Extremely frustrating.

Food could be better quality - everything else was excellent , thanks Lufthansa team . GOD bless you!!!

Great except my luggage was. Lost my entire. Trip and I had. To go buy things and waste. Time trying to find. My luggage

Plane was old and the persons chair in front wasn’t easy to move up so he had it back most of the flight including during meals. The touchscreen was not working well and selections weren’t good. First time on a flight I really had a hard time finding something to watch. The crew was great and without them, it would have been a bust. Pilot got us there in record time.

Overall good experience, just the delay of 2.5 hrs was a bummer.

Terrible. Missed my flight to final destination because of delayed British Airways flight. Had to spend 12 hours in airport and $1500 for new plane tickets

Terrible! I missed my flight to my final destination and British airlines and American Airlines keep pointing fingers on each other’s. Nobody wants to take responsibility

Terrible. Flight was 3 hours delayed and I missed my other flight to my final destination

Overall, terrific service, accommodations, and experience. Only reason comfort was rated lower was because it was difficult to keep a comfortable sleeping position for the overnight flight, but I also had an economy seat.

Not sure if the crew were experiencing something unknown to me,but the service of passing water was non-existent.In addition,please take consideration when providing yogurt as alternative for breakfast as some of us, could be lactose intolerant.. thanks

Very cramped seats in economy, difficult to get comfortable with your legs and feet and back. The seat width is ok but I’m average size. Food is HORRIBLE. Crew is friendly. Delays and very tight connections made it tough for navigating. We would have missed our connecting flight if it wasn’t delayed too. The terminal transit was slow and normally every 10 minutes before 8pm, after 8 pm is every 30 minutes!!!!! No free wine or drinks!! Below average attitude.

Leg room was better than expected. Lavatory’s were easy to access.crew was grea!

Horrible seat allocation. Boarding was slow. Food was average and so was entertainment. The TV terminal didn't work and so had to use remote.

Lost one checked bag.and wasted 30min waiting and filing missing baggage report. Very unsatisfied.

I’m not happy because I discovered there is something wrong and my miles have not been getting put on my AA account. So this needs to be fixed because I have traveled a lot since October and none of my miles are registered

Book cheap flights from San Diego to Istanbul

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/10Tue
2 stopsQatar Airways
47h 55mSAN-IST
$677
9/10Tue
1 stopBritish Airways
21h 10mSAN-IST
$756
9/10Tue
3 stopsUnited Airlines
29h 10mSAN-IST
$774
8/15Thu
2 stopsQatar Airways
35h 35mSAN-IST
$779
5/28Tue
2 stops
38h 59mSAN-IST
$897
6/4Tue
1 stopBritish Airways
18h 20mSAN-IST
$939
5/28Tue
1 stopBritish Airways
18h 25mSAN-IST
$958
6/4Tue
3 stopsAmerican Airlines
50h 36mSAN-IST
$998
8/15Thu
3 stopsUnited Airlines
30h 40mSAN-IST
$1,044
5/28Tue
3 stopsEthiopian Air
47h 25mSAN-IST
$2,120

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Last minute flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/23Tue
multi-stop
22h 20mSAN-IST
5/23Thu
multi-stop
23h 35mIST-SAN
$1,140
4/23Tue
multi-stop
18h 45mSAN-IST
5/23Thu
multi-stop
44h 54mIST-SAN
$1,226
4/21Sun
multi-stop
21h 00mSAN-IST
5/19Sun
multi-stop
35h 33mIST-SAN
$1,240
4/21Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
37h 50mSAN-IST
5/19Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
40h 06mIST-SAN
$1,248
4/21Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
34h 45mSAN-IST
5/19Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
29h 35mIST-SAN
$1,268
4/21Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
25h 45mSAN-IST
5/19Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
17h 00mIST-SAN
$1,276
4/23Tue
multi-stop
22h 05mSAN-IST
5/22Wed
multi-stop
32h 08mIST-SAN
$1,368
4/21Sun
multi-stopEmirates
47h 27mSAN-IST
5/18Sat
multi-stopEmirates
29h 47mIST-SAN
$2,376
4/21Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
37h 56mSAN-IST
5/18Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
49h 38mIST-SAN
$2,844
4/21Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
47h 16mSAN-IST
5/18Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
49h 38mIST-SAN
$3,414

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

San Diego - Istanbul Airport Flights

Departure:

San Diego (SAN)United States

Destination:

Istanbul Airport (IST)Türkiye

Return flight deals:

Istanbul Airport - San Diego

Cabin classes: