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$618+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) 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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — IST
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) 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 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,074
(oojo)

One-way from

$618
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$998
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/185:55 amOAK - IST
2 stops35h 15mDelta
Wed 11/265:55 pmIST - OAK
2 stops33h 35mDelta
Deal found 3/25$954
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 4/276:00 amOAK - IST
2 stops38h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 5/208:05 pmIST - OAK
2 stops36h 06mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,074
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/49:25 amOAK - IST
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/116:10 amIST - OAK
2 stops22h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,235

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Oakland

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Sun 4/27

6:00 am-6:20 am

2 stops38h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 5/20

8:05 pm-10:11 pm

2 stops36h 06m

$1,074

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Tue 4/15

12:55 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops17h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 4/22

4:20 am-4:23 pm

2 stops22h 03m

$1,216

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Wed 6/4

9:25 am-5:00 pm

2 stops21h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 6/11

6:10 am-6:11 pm

2 stops22h 01m

$1,235

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Wed 5/21

5:30 am-3:50 am

3 stops36h 20m

$618

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Fri 4/25

6:00 am-6:20 am

2 stops38h 20m

$763

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Sun 6/8

4:58 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops37h 22m

$827

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Thu 9/4

7:58 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops17h 57m

$1,265

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Deals found on 3/24

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Oakland 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

*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 Oakland, California-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-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 Oakland, California-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 Oakland to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Istanbul Airport?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland 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 26, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Oakland, California to Istanbul Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 26, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Icelandair
7.0
Good
474 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 7.0 mi from the city center, Oakland is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Istanbul from Oakland. Booking flights from Oakland (OAK) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $763. Users have also found prices from $827 and $1,265 on Delta and Icelandair, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to Istanbul Airport?

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