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$402 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Istanbul Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$688
Overall average: $682
KLM
Thu 4/9Thu 4/16
SAN - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$461
Typical prices: $599-$765
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/3
SAN - IST • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $688 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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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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Cheapest • Avg $914 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 16h 53m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 34% price drop
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Istanbul

Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16
KLM Logo
1:40 pm - 1:20 am
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25h 40m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 6:19 pm
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SAN
22h 19m
2 stops
$688KLM
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
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1:14 pm - 1:20 am
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26h 06m
2 stops
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5:20 pm - 11:50 am
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SAN
28h 30m
1 stop
$717KLM
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
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5:00 pm - 1:20 am
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IST
22h 20m
2 stops
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6:00 am - 12:17 pm
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SAN
40h 17m
2 stops
$718Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 23
KLM Logo
1:40 pm - 1:20 am
SAN
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IST
25h 40m
1 stop
KLM Logo
6:00 am - 11:50 am
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SAN
15h 50m
1 stop
$721KLM
Sun, Apr 26 - Mon, May 11
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10:05 am - 3:30 am
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31h 25m
2 stops
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5:20 pm - 11:50 am
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SAN
28h 30m
1 stop
$728Delta
Tue, Apr 21 - Fri, May 1
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1:40 pm - 4:20 pm
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16h 40m
1 stop
KLM Logo
5:20 pm - 11:50 am
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SAN
28h 30m
1 stop
$729KLM
Mon, Apr 27 - Wed, May 6
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6:20 am - 4:20 pm
SAN
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24h 00m
2 stops
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6:00 am - 5:34 pm
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SAN
21h 34m
2 stops
$738Delta
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16
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1:40 pm - 1:20 am
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25h 40m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:50 am
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SAN
15h 50m
1 stop
$748KLM
Tue, Apr 21 - Mon, May 11
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1:40 pm - 4:20 pm
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16h 40m
1 stop
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5:20 pm - 11:50 am
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SAN
28h 30m
1 stop
$772KLM
Tue, Apr 28 - Thu, May 7
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1:40 pm - 1:20 am
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25h 40m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:50 am
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15h 50m
1 stop
$775KLM
Booking Insights

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.

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 May and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,058 and $1,056 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$461
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% 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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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 $402 for a one-way ticket and $688 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, SkyTeam, and oneworld 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 KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Istanbul are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $890 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 $875 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.

Reviews of the 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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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8292 reviews
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
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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.

2.0 MediocreIsabella, Mar 2026
SJC - SLC
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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 nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

It was really nice experience by flying this klm flight.I personally recommend everyone to please try this klm flight

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

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

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.

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

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.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

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

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

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.

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!

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?

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