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Cheapest round-trip
$1,108
Typical prices: $850-$1,041
Lufthansa
Mon 9/14Sun 9/20
SAN - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$367
Lufthansa
Mon 11/9
SAN - IST • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San Diego and Istanbul. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Top layover airports
Amsterdam (AMS)
Cheapest • Avg $1,004 (round-trip)
Los Angeles (LAX)
Shortest trip • 16h 35m (one-way)
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 43% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 39% price drop
May
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Cheap Flights 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 for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Istanbul

Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 20
Lufthansa Logo
5:15 pm - 2:05 amSAN  San Diego-IST Istanbul
22h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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3:45 am - 3:25 pmIST  Istanbul-SAN San Diego
21h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$1,108Lufthansa
Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 25
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5:15 pm - 2:05 amSAN  San Diego-IST Istanbul
22h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Lufthansa Logo
3:45 am - 3:25 pmIST  Istanbul-SAN San Diego
21h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$1,111Lufthansa
Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 3:40 amSAN  San Diego-IST Istanbul
34h 40m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vienna Intl Belgrade Nikola Tesla
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 3:25 pmIST  Istanbul-SAN San Diego
33h 40m3 stops Belgrade Nikola Tesla Vienna Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$1,111Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 6
British Airways Logo
7:40 pm - 12:25 amSAN  San Diego-IST Istanbul
18h 45m1 stop London Heathrow
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8:15 am - 9:22 pmIST  Istanbul-SAN San Diego
23h 07m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,112British Airways
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Sep 5
United Airlines Logo
10:40 pm - 1:00 pmSAN  San Diego-IST Istanbul
28h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main
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5:50 am - 3:25 pmIST  Istanbul-SAN San Diego
19h 35m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$1,113United Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Sep 5
British Airways Logo
7:40 pm - 12:55 amSAN  San Diego-IST Istanbul
19h 15m1 stop London Heathrow
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8:15 am - 5:50 pmIST  Istanbul-SAN San Diego
19h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
$1,118British Airways
Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Oct 4
United Airlines Logo
12:04 pm - 9:25 pmSAN  San Diego-IST Istanbul
23h 21m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Frankfurt am Main
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1:55 pm - 6:35 pmIST  Istanbul-SAN San Diego
38h 40m2 stops Frankfurt am Main San Francisco
$1,119United Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:00 pmSAN  San Diego-IST Istanbul
20h 00m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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7:35 am - 10:11 pmIST  Istanbul-SAN San Diego
24h 36m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,121Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
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1:40 pm - 4:20 pmSAN  San Diego-IST Istanbul
16h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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6:00 am - 11:50 amIST  Istanbul-SAN San Diego
15h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$1,154KLM
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
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1:40 pm - 4:20 pmSAN  San Diego-IST Istanbul
16h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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6:00 am - 11:50 amIST  Istanbul-SAN San Diego
15h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$1,176KLM
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Istanbul flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego 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 San Diego to Istanbul Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Istanbul Airport from San Diego usually cost between $1,035 and $1,249 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,108 on Lufthansa (Sep 14-Sep 20).

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 round-trip 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 January, where tickets cost $563 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,432 and $1,173 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$367
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% 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.
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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Istanbul Airport was $367 for a one-way ticket and $1,108 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, KLM or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Istanbul are KLM and Delta. With an average price for the route of $985 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,007 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from San Diego to Istanbul

Information on your arrival and departure airports

San Diego (SAN)
Istanbul (IST)