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Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Istanbul (IST) from $1,098

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/28. 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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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport?

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Istanbul Airport.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 54 days in advance, which can save you up to 13% on flights from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 54 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,287. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,306.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Istanbul Airport. Flights to Istanbul Airport from Sacramento in February are about $1,263 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $677.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to IST?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Sacramento to Istanbul flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Sacramento to Istanbul specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Sacramento to Istanbul in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Mon 7/2911:55 pmSMF - IST
2 stops27h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/263:10 pmIST - SMF
2 stops41h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,228
Sun 6/99:00 amSMF - IST
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/2311:15 pmIST - SMF
3 stops44h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,385
Sun 6/99:00 amSMF - IST
3 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/2311:15 pmIST - SMF
3 stops44h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,393
Tue 7/94:05 pmSMF - IST
2 stops22h 10mAir Canada
Wed 7/318:20 pmIST - SMF
2 stops34h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 6/5$1,396
Sun 6/99:00 amSMF - IST
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/1610:20 pmIST - SMF
3 stops45h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,413
Sun 6/99:00 amSMF - IST
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/1610:20 pmIST - SMF
3 stops45h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,419
Tue 7/98:00 amSMF - IST
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/3111:15 pmIST - SMF
3 stops32h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,450
Mon 6/248:00 amSMF - IST
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/224:50 amIST - SMF
3 stops36h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,507
Wed 7/2411:30 amSMF - IST
2 stops27h 00mBritish Airways
Fri 8/28:25 pmIST - SMF
2 stops36h 33mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,511

Sacramento to Istanbul 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Sacramento and Istanbul in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Sacramento to Istanbul in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sat 9/286:00 amSMF - IST
2 stops50h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 10/68:05 pmIST - SMF
2 stops37h 47mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/4$1,098
Mon 7/2911:55 pmSMF - IST
2 stops27h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/263:10 pmIST - SMF
2 stops41h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,228
Sun 6/99:00 amSMF - IST
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/2311:15 pmIST - SMF
3 stops44h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,385
Sun 6/99:00 amSMF - IST
3 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/2311:15 pmIST - SMF
3 stops44h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,393
Tue 7/94:05 pmSMF - IST
2 stops22h 10mAir Canada
Wed 7/318:20 pmIST - SMF
2 stops34h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 6/5$1,396
Sun 6/99:00 amSMF - IST
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/1610:20 pmIST - SMF
3 stops45h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,413
Sun 6/99:00 amSMF - IST
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/1610:20 pmIST - SMF
3 stops45h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,419
Tue 7/98:00 amSMF - IST
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/3111:15 pmIST - SMF
3 stops32h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,450
Sat 9/2812:25 pmSMF - IST
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/62:20 pmIST - SMF
1 stop19h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,467

Sacramento to Istanbul flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Sacramento to Istanbul for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Sacramento to Istanbul. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Sat 6/154:00 pmSMF - IST
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/17:50 amIST - SMF
2 stops23h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,617
Sat 6/1511:58 pmSMF - IST
2 stops38h 32mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/18:25 amIST - SMF
3 stops61h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,844
Sat 6/152:10 pmSMF - IST
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/12:20 pmIST - SMF
1 stop18h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,411
Sat 6/151:00 pmSMF - IST
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/12:20 pmIST - SMF
1 stop18h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,527

Find flights from Sacramento to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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Sacramento IntlIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/28

2 stops50h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 10/6

2 stops37h 47m

$1,098

Sacramento IntlIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/29

2 stops27h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 8/26

2 stops41h 20m

$1,228

Sacramento IntlIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/9

2 stops22h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 7/31

2 stops34h 59m

$1,396

Sacramento IntlIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/9

2 stops28h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 7/31

3 stops32h 07m

$1,450

Sacramento IntlIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/24

2 stops27h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 8/2

2 stops36h 33m

$1,511

Sacramento IntlIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/25

2 stops25h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 8/3

2 stops22h 35m

$1,674

Sacramento IntlIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/29

2 stops59h 17m

Istanbul

Thu 8/1

3 stops61h 35m

$1,852

Sacramento IntlIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/5

2 stops41h 25m

Istanbul

Fri 11/8

2 stops31h 31m

$1,972

Sacramento IntlIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/25

1 stop18h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 8/3

1 stop24h 03m

$2,239

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 53 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

IST

Temperature

41 - 73.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways, United Airlines and Air Canada from Sacramento to Istanbul. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,312 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,718 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to Istanbul?

    If you book a flight to Istanbul from Sacramento, you will be flying from Sacramento Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Sacramento Intl (SMF) is located 9.4 mi from the center of Sacramento. There are 0 flights from Sacramento Intl to Istanbul per day from 6 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just $1,098, but on average you can expect to pay $1,484.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport for under $1,700?

    There are currently 4+ open flights from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport within the next 7 days for less than $1,700.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qatar Airways ($1,098), United Airlines ($1,228), and Air Canada ($1,396) offers the cheapest pricing from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport for 9% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What does SMF to IST mean?

    SMF stands for Sacramento Intl Airport, while IST stands for Istanbul Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Istanbul that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Sacramento to Istanbul flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Sacramento to Istanbul with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Sacramento to Istanbul flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Istanbul that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Sacramento to Istanbul offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Sacramento to Istanbul?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Sacramento to Istanbul flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Sacramento to Istanbul Airport flight deals updated?

    The Sacramento to Istanbul Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport?

    When booking a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Air Canada or British Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport (average of $924). Flying from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,427). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Sacramento to Istanbul

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
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DeltaCheapest$947Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$951Average$1,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$964Average$1,378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$978Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,025Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,302Average$1,552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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