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$471+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) 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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — IST
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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

$898
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$471
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$829
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

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.
Fri 5/96:00 amSJC - IST
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/164:35 amIST - SJC
3 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$898
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 11/182:20 pmSJC - IST
2 stops26h 50mDelta
Wed 11/265:10 amIST - SJC
2 stops23h 40mDelta
Deal found 3/25$920
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.
Tue 11/186:39 pmSJC - IST
3 stops36h 41mAir Canada
Wed 11/262:35 pmIST - SJC
3 stops33h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 3/25$976
This Billigflug 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/911:44 amSJC - IST
2 stops29h 41mAir France
Fri 5/164:20 amIST - SJC
2 stops21h 52mAir France
Deal found 3/25$1,042
This United Airlines 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/158:25 amSJC - IST
3 stops51h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/236:30 amIST - SJC
2 stops27h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,069
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.
Fri 8/226:15 amSJC - IST
2 stops38h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 9/51:45 pmIST - SJC
2 stops39h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/25$1,087
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/28:30 amSJC - IST
2 stops22h 30mLufthansa
Thu 4/106:10 amIST - SJC
2 stops25h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 3/25$1,227
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/3112:48 pmSJC - IST
2 stops26h 07mBritish Airways
Tue 8/128:15 amIST - SJC
2 stops24h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,601

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

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San Jose

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Istanbul

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Fri 5/9

6:00 am-3:50 am

3 stops35h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 5/16

4:35 am-10:00 am

3 stops39h 25m

$898

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Wed 6/4

2:25 pm-3:25 am

2 stops27h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 6/11

4:20 am-10:44 pm

2 stops28h 24m

$1,040

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Fri 5/9

11:44 am-3:25 am

2 stops29h 41m

Istanbul

Fri 5/16

4:20 am-4:12 pm

2 stops21h 52m

$1,042

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Fri 8/22

6:15 am-6:20 am

2 stops38h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 9/5

1:45 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops39h 15m

$1,087

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sat 5/17

3:30 pm-5:10 pm

3 stops39h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 5/25

1:05 pm-1:21 pm

3 stops34h 16m

$1,151

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Wed 4/16

8:30 am-9:20 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 4/24

6:10 am-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$1,230

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sat 5/17

1:11 pm-9:20 pm

3 stops46h 09m

Istanbul

Sun 5/25

2:00 pm-5:22 pm

2 stops37h 22m

$1,259

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sat 5/31

12:48 pm-12:55 am

2 stops26h 07m

Istanbul

Tue 8/12

8:15 am-10:15 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,601

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sat 4/5

6:15 am-11:15 pm

3 stops55h 00m

$471

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Mon 3/31

6:15 am-6:35 pm

2 stops50h 20m

$637

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Deals found on 3/26

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Compare providers for flights from San Jose 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 San Jose to Istanbul in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

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

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Istanbul Airport?

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 San Jose to Istanbul Airport at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Qatar Airways and Air France from San Jose to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,967 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 San Jose 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 San Jose to Istanbul?

    San Jose (SJC), located 2.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Jose to Istanbul. 0 airlines have flights from San Jose to Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Jose to Istanbul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($1,040), Air France ($1,042), and Qatar Airways ($1,087) offers the cheapest pricing from San Jose to Istanbul Airport. Delta is priced at 1% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose 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 $637. Users have also found prices from $687 and $1,001 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 San Jose to Istanbul Airport?

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