SJO - IST

$625 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Istanbul

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 12/9. 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
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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Cheapest round-trip
$821
Typical prices: $941-$1,212
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/17Sat 2/28
SJO - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$586
Typical prices: $588-$789
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/9
SJO - IST • 2 stops
When to book
6 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 12% compared to booking last minute.
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April
Cheapest • 10% 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Istanbul

Tue, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 28
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9:45 am - 5:45 pm
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23h 00m2 stops
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10:45 am - 12:15 am
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SJO
22h 30m2 stops
$821Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, Apr 30
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4:45 pm - 11:40 pm
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21h 55m2 stops
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8:05 am - 11:30 pm
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SJO
24h 25m2 stops
$865Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, Apr 30
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4:45 pm - 11:40 pm
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IST
21h 55m2 stops
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6:55 pm - 9:20 am
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SJO
23h 25m2 stops
$884Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Tue, Feb 24
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4:15 pm - 11:55 pm
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IST
22h 40m2 stops
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10:45 am - 12:15 am
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22h 30m2 stops
$959Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Tue, Feb 24
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4:15 pm - 11:25 pm
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IST
22h 10m2 stops
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10:45 am - 12:15 am
IST
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SJO
22h 30m2 stops
$1,016Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Sun, May 31
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7:40 pm - 3:30 am
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22h 50m1 stop
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4:25 am - 5:25 pm
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SJO
22h 00m1 stop
$1,030Air France
Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 9
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8:30 pm - 4:55 pm
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35h 25m1 stop
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4:50 am - 5:50 pm
IST
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SJO
22h 00m1 stop
$1,037Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Sun, May 31
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4:45 pm - 11:40 pm
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21h 55m2 stops
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10:00 am - 11:30 pm
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SJO
22h 30m2 stops
$1,048Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 23
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8:05 pm - 3:50 am
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22h 45m1 stop
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4:50 am - 6:25 pm
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SJO
22h 35m2 stops
$1,053Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Feb 3
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8:30 pm - 4:55 pm
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35h 25m1 stop
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4:50 am - 10:15 pm
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SJO
26h 25m2 stops
$1,057KLM
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 February.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from San José to Istanbul, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San José, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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 April, where tickets cost $1,057 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,481 and $1,271 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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$586
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% 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
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FAQs for booking San José to Istanbul flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Istanbul Airport was $625 for a one-way ticket and $821 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?

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

  • 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 $1,316 and an overall rating of 7.7, KLM is the most popular choice. Air France is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,273 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 3 airlines serving 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.
7.7
KLMOverall score based on 1430 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.6Comfort
7.8Boarding
7.2Food
8.4Crew
Airline reviews

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

2.0 MediocreElizabeth, Oct 2025
CDG - AMS
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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.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

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.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

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.

Worst airlines either. First leg was delayed because of crew not available. My connection was missed so they booked me automatically the next day! But, impossible to get anyone on site, web site does not let me access my reservation anymore, confirmed by useless agents over the phone. My 2-leg trip with part in business class arriving at 4:10pm ends up in an awful 3-leg arriving at 9pm the next day with no way to even choose the seats and of course at the very end of the plane. I can understand problems arrive but the way Air France handle it is just unacceptable. You are on your own. Apparently getting you to your destination is the only thing they consider their duty. The customer experience and fatigue is none of their concern. And I have a status with them. I will reconsider my priorities when flying with Air France and encourage everyone to do the same.

Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

Excellent, Lima to Paris. But Paris to Amsterdam, delayed, missed my flight and KLM treated its missed flights passengers very badly, terribly bad. No hotel accommodation given. Passengers were told to find their own hotel accommodation and claim at reasonable rate and left the booth and literally with armed Police Officers listening to passengers complains. For three hours, after moving by Uber from hotel to hotel and calling and booking online, no hotel was available. I had to return to the airport and seat/sleep on the benches, suffering the cold, and rats running around until my new allocated flight the next day. It was the most terrible KLM treatment even seen and being a Business Class passenger. Still mentally suffering to date as a result.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

Snacks were just placed and many people were hungry and unaware they were available. Ran out of water bottles. Attendants not available. Missed entire meal.

Plane was packed but flew on-time, and the comfort level was great! All planes are a bit cramped, but the in flight entertainment was superb, snacks were nice, and the crew was polite. Got into Calgary on schedule...all we could ask for

The app was great, service was wonderful, everything was quick and easy

Food, service and the boarding/offloading aspects were great. Our only issue were the seats we booked in the exit row because it was next to the bathroom so we were interrupted all night by people waiting for and then opening and closing the door to use the facilities. Would have fine for a day flight but not so much for an overnighter.

People pay over $1000 to fly from Victoria to Toronto, and they do want to charge you for a headphone that may cost less than 20 cents! You could add 20 cents to the ticket price and not to try to sell it on the plane. That is so cheap!!!

Good service was quite limited but that is due to short flight.

Very nice Crew! Not much entertainment, but it was only a short flight, so it is okay for this flight.

Terrible. My brother broke his leg and couldn’t board the flight and air Canada couldn’t do anything about rescheduling his flight. Poor customer service and help all around

Smooth on time flight with standard AC service. As usual food options awful. Wish airlines could offer better quality food services

Most expensive flight… and they are trying to pinch more and more money out of you. Baggage, snacks, pillows, headphones… — so many airlines do far better than this… surely a national airline can do better?

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