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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 José to Istanbul departing on 6/22. 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 San José to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$1,136
Typical prices: $1,401-$1,151
Lufthansa
Tue 9/22Wed 9/30
SJO - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$656
Typical prices: $613-$781
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/22
SJO - IST • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,136 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San José and Istanbul. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,227 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 16h 41m (one-way)
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When to travel
Cheapest • 11% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San José to Istanbul (SJO-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José 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 José to Istanbul

Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 30
Lufthansa Logo
7:25 pm - 9:15 pm
SJO
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IST
16h 50m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
3:45 am - 5:35 pm
IST
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SJO
22h 50m
2 stops
$1,136Lufthansa
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 30
Lufthansa Logo
7:25 pm - 9:15 pm
SJO
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IST
16h 50m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
3:45 am - 5:35 pm
IST
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SJO
22h 50m
2 stops
$1,137Lufthansa
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19
Lufthansa Logo
8:40 pm - 10:45 pm
SJO
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IST
17h 05m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:05 pm - 6:55 pm
IST
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SJO
32h 50m
1 stop
$1,140Lufthansa
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19
Lufthansa Logo
8:40 pm - 10:45 pm
SJO
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IST
17h 05m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:05 pm - 6:55 pm
IST
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SJO
32h 50m
1 stop
$1,141Lufthansa
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 30
Lufthansa Logo
7:25 pm - 2:05 am
SJO
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IST
21h 40m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
3:45 am - 5:35 pm
IST
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SJO
22h 50m
2 stops
$1,155Lufthansa
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 30
Lufthansa Logo
7:25 pm - 2:05 am
SJO
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IST
21h 40m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
3:45 am - 5:35 pm
IST
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SJO
22h 50m
2 stops
$1,156Lufthansa
Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 18
Lufthansa Logo
8:40 pm - 10:45 pm
SJO
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IST
17h 05m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
4:45 am - 6:55 pm
IST
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SJO
47h 10m
2 stops
$1,157Lufthansa
Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 9:35 pm
SJO
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IST
28h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:45 am - 5:35 pm
IST
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SJO
22h 50m
2 stops
$1,169Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 9:25 pm
SJO
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IST
47h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:45 am - 5:35 pm
IST
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SJO
22h 50m
2 stops
$1,171Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 9 - Tue, Aug 4
United Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 9:25 pm
SJO
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IST
35h 55m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:40 am - 10:11 am
IST
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SJO
37h 31m
2 stops
$1,172United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José 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 José 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 José to Istanbul Airport departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José 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 José 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 José to Istanbul Airport is November, where tickets cost $1,159 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,476 and $1,423 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José 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 José 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 José to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$656
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San José to Istanbul

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

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Istanbul Airport was $656 for a one-way ticket and $1,136 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San José and on arrival in Istanbul.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Istanbul?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and Istanbul.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Istanbul, KLM or Air France?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Istanbul are KLM and Air France. With an average price for the route of $1,349 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Air France is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,343 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Istanbul?

    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 José to Istanbul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from San José 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 José to Istanbul?

    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 with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José 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 José to Istanbul?

    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 from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from San José to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José 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 José 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.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1527 reviews
7.2Entertainment
7.7Comfort
7.8Boarding
8.4Crew
7.3Food
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As always, it’s a pleasure to travel with KLM. It is one of my favorite airlines.

10.0 ExcellentGeorge, May 2026
OTP - AMS
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As always, it’s a pleasure to travel with KLM. It is one of my favorite airlines.

Brand new plane lots of room the snack was very flavourful and enjoyable

As per usual when you Hit the UK it's a slow process through customs Not as efficient at Thailand for sure

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.

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

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.

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.

I love Air France. This was another great experience despite a slight delay in the departure. The time was made up on flight. I would take AirFrance again when traveling to the far East. Merci beaucoup.

Everything is good except the seats are tightened no rooms for the legs,

The plane's pilots, including the captain himself, thanked me for the flight. I know it's just marketing, but it was really nice to see these people. It's a great idea. Airplane food is never "good," but the entire crew and flight organization were top-notch. I really liked Delta, and I think I've traveled all over the world, and that was something new for me. Maybe even the old planes, the B767, but next time I have a choice, Delta will be my first choice. Thank you, a satisfied passenger :)

Middle seats SUCK!!!! I paid more money than I should have because of your terrible site Kayak.com. I'll try to use your competitors going forward. I am so disappointed you would play off business class.com as business class seats

They lost my bag and I still haven’t received it yet

They lost my bag and I still have not received it

Communication on the delay, rebooking and how to get a hotel was poor. Mails, airport check-in and transfer desk said different things.

Safe and stable made me sleepy and I slept and dreamt 😂😂😂😂

Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

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