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Find cheap flights from San Diego to Istanbul Airport from $550

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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.
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11:30 am - 4:30 pmSAN-IST
19h 00m2 stops
6:45 am - 11:01 pmIST-SAN
26h 16m2 stops
$786Delta
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Sun, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 26
8:15 pm - 12:30 amSAN-IST
18h 15m1 stop
8:25 am - 7:52 pmIST-SAN
21h 27m2 stops
$854British Airways
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Sun, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 26
5:15 pm - 7:15 pmSAN-IST
16h 00m1 stop
8:05 pm - 3:25 pmIST-SAN
29h 20m1 stop
$894British Airways
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Sun, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 14
7:00 am - 1:05 pmSAN-IST
20h 05m2 stops
6:10 am - 9:45 pmIST-SAN
25h 35m2 stops
$990United Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Thu, May 23
5:15 pm - 9:20 pmSAN-IST
18h 05m2 stops
2:00 pm - 6:18 pmIST-SAN
38h 18m2 stops
$1,007Lufthansa
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Tue, May 14 - Fri, May 24
6:15 am - 5:00 pmSAN-IST
24h 45m2 stops
6:10 am - 5:55 pmIST-SAN
21h 45m2 stops
$1,110United Airlines
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Mon, Jul 29 - Thu, Aug 8
8:00 am - 7:15 pmSAN-IST
25h 15m2 stops
7:20 am - 10:46 pmIST-SAN
25h 26m2 stops
$1,131Air Canada
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Mon, May 20 - Fri, Sep 6
6:15 am - 4:30 pmSAN-IST
24h 15m2 stops
6:45 am - 12:07 amIST-SAN
27h 22m2 stops
$1,136Delta
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Tue, Jul 9 - Fri, Aug 16
11:10 am - 8:45 pmSAN-IST
23h 35m2 stops
6:55 am - 10:47 pmIST-SAN
25h 52m2 stops
$1,172Air Canada
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Wed, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 8
5:15 pm - 9:20 pmSAN-IST
18h 05m2 stops
2:00 pm - 6:15 pmIST-SAN
38h 15m2 stops
$1,180Lufthansa
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Tue, May 14 - Tue, May 28

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 Lufthansa ($744) and Air Canada ($758), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Delta ($786) and British Airways ($854).

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January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$550
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.
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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.
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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 $550 for a one-way ticket and $786 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?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, 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 United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Istanbul are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,032 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,293 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

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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.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10874 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

6.0 GoodEliza, Apr 2024SAN - LAX
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

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

Not sure why JAL partnered with American Airlines because their service is no where near similar. Flight attendants were not friendly and didn’t smile. Food was horrible…

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

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.

Very good other than we have to wait for one crew and we’re delayed and the pilot and his co- pilot has to make a difference to be right on time arrival. Disappointed about no food service also.

Due to a strike taking place with the airline, it negatively impacted my flight in multiple ways. My flight was delayed over 2 hours and the food served was mediocre at best.

Cabin crew were great. Seats are criminal for tall people

Flight was delayed 1.5 hrs due to problem with a previous flight to mine; I was informed appropriately via Text & Email, however, website did not keep up with messages sent by nearly an hour. When checking-in warm & friendly reception at check-in desk until female Air Canada Rep noticed my flight number and instantly pivoted to a condescending & sarcastic comments about getting my bag checked in since I’m running so late; then tone instantly changed again few minutes later when she muttered, “Oh, they’ve delayed it” another sign systems & worse front line staff, not fully informed or simply not reading their flight status updates. Flight crew were very friendly & did a great job trying to make up lost time due to the delay.

The fact that I got to Toronto alive and well and safe is a huge plus. I thank the captain and crew for a safe flight The comfort of the aircraft leaves much to be desired. Human beings should not have to be that cramped and squashed on a flight that we pay a lot for and even have to pay for lousy food choices The cabin crew were pleasant and helpful Kudos to them as the flight was packed to capacity and there was a lot of work for them in a short space of time All in all a good experience, but too cramped

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.

It was a busy flight and all the crew were very helpful and gracious

I wish the flight attendant was a little bit kinder

I always try to book flights that don’t charge for baggage. Yet I was charged $75 for this flight.

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!!!

Not connecting flights. Missed my flight from Dublin to Liverpool because I arrived at Dublin one hour too late. For this mistake, they offered me a flight from Dublin to Manchester. Thats great and all, but I waste time and money to commute to Liverpool. Be sure to check the time of your connecting flights, because they sure don’t when they sell it to you

Excellent! Great flight attendants, good food (in business class, at least), very comfortable. Touchscreen and remote wasn’t great.

In economy and food was ok, but with limited leg space (and I was in a 2 seat configuration) it was difficult to eat with a tiny seat tray. I spilt wine on my trousers. First time on British Air (I usually fly Turkish Air) and in a 777. Heathrow was pleasant but changing terminals awkward.

Starting with the flight Cairo to London the plain was so poor no entertainment at all uncomfortable seats although it’s 5 hours long,then an American airline plain took me from London to Miami it was a bad experience the crew most of flight time not available and they asked us to help our selves for any snacks if we need. From Miami to London actually was perfect flight with a huge plain and perfect crew but from London to Cairo was horrible plain with stiff fixed seats not movable no entertainment or wi fi very poor Menu which is unacceptable for a business class

I've done hundreds of flights in my life, and this flight was one of the best I've ever taken, From beginning to end, everything went smoothly, professionally, and with a smile and friendly attitude from all employees I interacted with. The food was delicious (and free), as were the drinks. There was just a genial and effective way in the way that British Airways organized the flight -that reminded of days in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, when flying was a fun, and exciting adventure. I enjoyed and had confidence in the abilities of the flight crew, I'll be flying British Airways several more times this summer. Thank you so much for the great experience! Cheryl Olso

My baggage did not arrived with me. Took 3 days to get it after so may calls and follow up

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.

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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.
5/17Fri
3 stops
42h 07mSAN-IST
$550
6/20Thu
3 stops
43h 51mSAN-IST
$551
5/8Wed
3 stops
49h 22mSAN-IST
$553
7/9Tue
2 stopsLufthansa
20h 00mSAN-IST
$744
8/13Tue
2 stopsAir Canada
22h 00mSAN-IST
$758
7/10Wed
2 stopsAir Canada
24h 50mSAN-IST
$761
7/14Sun
2 stopsLufthansa
18h 30mSAN-IST
$774
8/13Tue
1 stopBritish Airways
18h 20mSAN-IST
$787
7/7Sun
2 stopsDelta
32h 00mSAN-IST
$799
5/8Wed
1 stopBritish Airways
21h 15mSAN-IST
$808

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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.
5/5Sun
multi-stop
32h 40mSAN-IST
5/21Tue
multi-stop
38h 24mIST-SAN
$1,020
5/5Sun
multi-stop
21h 55mSAN-IST
5/21Tue
multi-stop
38h 24mIST-SAN
$1,197
5/4Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
45h 05mSAN-IST
6/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
40h 06mIST-SAN
$1,240
5/5Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
16h 00mSAN-IST
5/21Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
29h 30mIST-SAN
$1,244
5/5Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
21h 15mSAN-IST
5/21Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
23h 38mIST-SAN
$1,254
5/5Sun
multi-stop
24h 20mSAN-IST
5/21Tue
multi-stop
24h 47mIST-SAN
$1,260
5/5Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
19h 11mSAN-IST
5/12Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
29h 35mIST-SAN
$1,273
5/5Sun
multi-stopAir Canada
23h 50mSAN-IST
5/12Sun
multi-stopAir Canada
25h 08mIST-SAN
$1,274
5/4Sat
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
31h 55mSAN-IST
6/5Wed
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
27h 55mIST-SAN
$1,399
5/3Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
39h 50mSAN-IST
6/23Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 45mIST-SAN
$1,429

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San Diego - Istanbul Airport Flights

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San Diego (SAN)United States

Destination:

Istanbul Airport (IST)Türkiye

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Istanbul Airport - San Diego

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