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$349+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Istanbul (IST)

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JFK — IST
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul are usually found in March or October, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$687
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$349
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$865

Good round-trip deal

$818 or less

Good one-way deal

$488 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2512:15 amJFK - IST
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/21:40 amIST - JFK
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$687
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/2612:00 pmJFK - IST
1 stop18h 45mSAUDIA
Mon 3/314:25 pmIST - JFK
1 stop23h 35mSAUDIA
Deal found 3/25$692
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/209:00 amJFK - IST
2 stops24h 20mAir Canada
Wed 11/58:25 amIST - JFK
2 stops38h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 3/26$702
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/201:00 amJFK - IST
1 stop19h 25mDelta
Sun 11/25:10 amIST - JFK
1 stop22h 05mDelta
Deal found 3/26$706
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/291:10 amJFK - IST
Nonstop9h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 4/117:15 amIST - JFK
Nonstop10h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$720
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/88:25 pmJFK - IST
1 stop20h 30mIcelandair
Sat 10/257:05 amIST - JFK
1 stop19h 05mIcelandair
Deal found 3/26$736
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/288:20 pmJFK - IST
1 stop33h 25mRoyal Jordanian
Thu 9/181:45 pmIST - JFK
1 stop34h 35mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 3/27$764
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/2811:35 pmJFK - IST
1 stop18h 05mLOT
Sat 4/511:25 amIST - JFK
2 stops15h 55mLOT
Deal found 3/27$771
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/211:50 pmJFK - IST
1 stop18h 05mAir Serbia
Sat 11/85:35 pmIST - JFK
1 stop31h 45mAir Serbia
Deal found 3/26$776
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/225:30 pmJFK - IST
2 stops20h 50mLufthansa
Sat 11/87:00 pmIST - JFK
1 stop26h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 3/26$790
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/301:20 amJFK - IST
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 5/58:05 pmIST - JFK
1 stop26h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/27$793
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/308:45 pmJFK - IST
1 stop12h 55mRoyal Air Maroc
Mon 6/96:20 pmIST - JFK
1 stop22h 30mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 3/26$804

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/25

12:15 am-3:50 am

2 stops20h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 5/2

1:40 am-11:55 am

1 stop17h 15m

$687

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/22

11:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 5/1

11:55 am-9:00 am

1 stop28h 05m

$696

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/28

8:20 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 9/18

1:45 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop34h 35m

$764

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/4

6:45 am-11:25 pm

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 9/9

7:15 am-10:55 am

Nonstop10h 40m

$772

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/23

1:40 am-3:25 am

1 stop18h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 11/3

5:10 am-1:07 am

2 stops27h 57m

$791

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/30

1:20 am-6:20 am

1 stop22h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 5/5

8:05 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$793

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/7

11:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 10/15

7:05 am-7:10 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$805

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/24

9:00 am-5:00 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 11/13

9:05 pm-8:42 pm

2 stops31h 37m

$807

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/1

1:50 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 10/13

4:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop14h 20m

$836

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/25

12:15 am-3:50 am

2 stops20h 35m

$349

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from John F Kennedy Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

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

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 March 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, LOT and Qatar Airways from New York to Istanbul have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    SAUDIA, at $696, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Turkish Airlines and LOT. SAUDIA is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    $364 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from SAUDIA. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and LOT, with prices starting from $432 and $433, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport are Thai Airways (77%), JetBlue (77%) and RwandAir (69%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    While on average a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is generally $2,934, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $398. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $502 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    Most London visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace are located about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in London can rent one for about $39 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    The majority of Frankfurt am Main visitors spend their time at Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache. Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.7 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers in need of a car in Frankfurt am Main can rent one for about $43 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 10 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$255Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$498Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SAUDIACheapest$557Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
DeltaCheapest$561Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$586Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$610Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LOTCheapest$612Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
JetBlueCheapest$615Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
British AirwaysCheapest$637Average$917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Royal JordanianCheapest$654Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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