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$809+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Istanbul (IST)

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 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — IST
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$985
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,034
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/304:05 pmSMF - IST
2 stops45h 20mAir Canada
Mon 11/102:30 pmIST - SMF
2 stops59h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 3/25$809
This United 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3011:00 amSMF - IST
2 stops25h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/106:30 amIST - SMF
3 stops51h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$884
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/306:41 pmSMF - IST
3 stops34h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/114:35 amIST - SMF
3 stops38h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$985
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 5/203:37 pmSMF - IST
2 stops25h 48mDelta
Tue 5/274:20 amIST - SMF
2 stops27h 42mDelta
Deal found 3/25$1,060
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/3012:07 pmSMF - IST
2 stops32h 13mQatar Airways
Sun 5/118:05 pmIST - SMF
2 stops35h 32mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/25$1,114
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.
Sat 4/54:37 pmSMF - IST
2 stops38h 23mLufthansa
Sun 4/206:10 amIST - SMF
2 stops50h 22mLufthansa
Deal found 3/25$1,373
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/41:27 pmSMF - IST
1 stop17h 38mTurkish Airlines
Fri 4/187:50 amIST - SMF
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,572
This Aeromexico 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/92:15 pmSMF - IST
2 stops27h 10mAir France
Sat 6/144:20 amIST - SMF
2 stops29h 01mAir France
Deal found 3/25$1,642
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/96:34 pmSMF - IST
2 stops19h 51mBritish Airways
Mon 7/215:35 pmIST - SMF
2 stops35h 11mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/25$2,305
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sat 5/1711:31 pmSMF - IST
2 stops44h 39mEtihad Airways
Tue 5/2012:40 amIST - SMF
2 stops31h 19mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/24$3,586

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Sacramento

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Istanbul

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Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/30

6:41 pm-2:50 pm

3 stops34h 09m

Istanbul

Sun 5/11

4:35 am-9:32 am

3 stops38h 57m

$985

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/20

3:37 pm-3:25 am

2 stops25h 48m

Istanbul

Tue 5/27

4:20 am-10:02 pm

2 stops27h 42m

$1,060

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/30

12:07 pm-6:20 am

2 stops32h 13m

Istanbul

Sun 5/11

8:05 pm-9:37 pm

2 stops35h 32m

$1,114

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/12

9:00 am-4:15 am

2 stops33h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 5/19

8:25 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops35h 21m

$1,209

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/9

11:10 am-7:15 pm

2 stops22h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 5/16

2:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops19h 59m

$1,280

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/5

4:37 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops38h 23m

Istanbul

Sun 4/20

6:10 am-10:32 pm

2 stops50h 22m

$1,373

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/5

5:30 am-5:05 pm

1 stop25h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 4/18

7:50 am-10:45 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$1,620

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/9

2:15 pm-3:25 am

2 stops27h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 6/14

4:20 am-11:21 pm

2 stops29h 01m

$1,642

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/9

6:34 pm-12:25 am

2 stops19h 51m

Istanbul

Mon 7/21

5:35 pm-6:46 pm

2 stops35h 11m

$2,305

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/17

11:31 pm-6:10 am

2 stops44h 39m

Istanbul

Tue 5/20

12:40 am-9:59 pm

2 stops31h 19m

$3,586

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/25

Compare providers for flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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 Sacramento-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-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 Sacramento-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 Sacramento to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 $923). Flying from Sacramento 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 SMF to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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.

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 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,178 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,423 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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 Sacramento 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 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 5 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($1,060), Qatar Airways ($1,114), and Air Canada ($1,209) offers the cheapest pricing from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport for 14% less than the average price by searching for these 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.

  • 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 $923). Flying from Sacramento 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 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to Istanbul

Discover the top 5 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$789Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$862Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$953Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,017Average$1,577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$1,029Average$1,577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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