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$313+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — IST
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Istanbul are usually found in March or January, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$687
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$315
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$853

Good round-trip deal

$754 or less

Good one-way deal

$468 or less
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Cheapest flights from New York to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York 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 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.
Wed 4/304:38 pmLGA - IST
1 stop30h 07mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/74:35 amIST - LGA
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$722
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 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 10/206:50 pmLGA - IST
2 stops17h 05mAir Canada
Mon 11/38:50 amIST - LGA
2 stops16h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 3/26$743
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/77:15 pmSWF - IST
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/127:00 amIST - SWF
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$744
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/291:30 amEWR - IST
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 4/86:55 pmIST - EWR
Nonstop10h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/26$748
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.
Fri 10/248:05 amEWR - IST
2 stops36h 20mDelta
Sun 11/25:55 pmIST - EWR
2 stops45h 35mDelta
Deal found 3/26$749
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/288:25 pmEWR - IST
3 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/44:35 amIST - EWR
3 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$750

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Price

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

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/30

4:38 pm-5:45 am

1 stop30h 07m

Istanbul

Wed 5/7

4:35 am-8:50 pm

2 stops23h 15m

$722

New WindsorIstanbul

SWF - IST

SWFIST

New Windsor Stewart

Wed 5/7

7:15 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops17h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 5/12

7:00 am-6:05 pm

2 stops18h 05m

$744

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Sat 5/3

11:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop18h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 5/6

6:45 am-9:00 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$748

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Sun 8/24

2:45 pm-3:25 am

2 stops29h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 11/7

5:10 am-7:30 am

2 stops34h 20m

$751

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

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Compare providers for flights from New York to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Istanbul in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 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-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-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-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-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 New York to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Istanbul Airport

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from New York 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 NYC to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 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 to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York 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 Aegean Airlines, Emirates and Delta from New York to Istanbul have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
729 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
729 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
729 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
729 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
729 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
LOT
7.6
Good
1,063 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
729 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,538 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
729 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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 to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York to Istanbul Airport round-trip from $696. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from $738, and LOT, from $758. 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 to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is SAUDIA, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $364. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and LOT, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Istanbul Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Istanbul Airport?

    The most popular route from New York to Istanbul Airport is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Istanbul. You may also consider Newark - Istanbul or New York LaGuardia - Istanbul.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Istanbul Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport consider choosing Thai Airways (77%), JetBlue (77%) or RwandAir (69%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Istanbul Airport?

    While on average a flight from New York 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 to Istanbul Airport?

    The most popular layover on flights from New York to Istanbul Airport is London. New York to Istanbul Airport flights stop in Frankfurt am Main the next most. Paris comes in third as the most popular layover location on New York to Istanbul Airport flights.

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

    Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace are currently the most popular points of interest in London at the moment. 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 can rent a car at London Heathrow for an average daily rate of $39 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

    Most Frankfurt am Main visitors opt to spend their time at Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache. Römerberg, Hauptwache and Konstablerwache are located about 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.7 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Frankfurt am Main can rent one for about $43 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Paris?

    The majority of Paris visitors spend their time at Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysées, and Louvre Museum. Travelers on a layover in Paris can visit Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysées, and Louvre Museum, by traveling 15.8 mi, 14.7 mi, and 14.3 mi, respectively after landing at Paris Charles de Gaulle. Those landing in Paris looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $41 per day.

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

    Flights departing from New York and landing in Istanbul Airport layover in Oslo least frequently. Amsterdam is the second least popular location for layovers on flights from New York to Istanbul Airport. Belgrade follows Amsterdam in terms of the least frequent layover locations on New York to Istanbul Airport flights.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from New York 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 New York to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York 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
French BeeCheapest$313Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$498Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SAUDIACheapest$557Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
DeltaCheapest$561Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$586Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$610Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LOTCheapest$612Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
JetBlueCheapest$615Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
British AirwaysCheapest$628Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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