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$345+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Istanbul

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 3/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — IST
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$688
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$346
(Kiwi.com)

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June

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March

Average price

$865
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul
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 26, 2025.

This Norse 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 Norse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/312:30 amJFK - SAW
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/137:55 amSAW - JFK
1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$688
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.
Sat 4/1211:00 amJFK - IST
1 stop20h 50mSAUDIA
Sun 4/276:25 pmIST - JFK
1 stop21h 35mSAUDIA
Deal found 3/25$688
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/21:55 pmJFK - IST
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/164:35 amIST - JFK
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$689
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/278:45 pmJFK - IST
Nonstop10h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 4/87:15 amIST - JFK
Nonstop10h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/24$720
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Tue 10/2811:10 pmJFK - IST
1 stop16h 35mLufthansa
Sat 11/157:00 pmIST - JFK
1 stop26h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 3/23$724
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 10/71:00 amJFK - IST
1 stop19h 25mDelta
Wed 10/154:20 amIST - JFK
1 stop15h 20mDelta
Deal found 3/25$731
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 10/309:40 pmJFK - SAW
1 stop14h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 11/203:50 pmSAW - JFK
1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/23$734
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Fri 10/248:55 pmJFK - IST
1 stop20h 25mBritish Airways
Fri 11/148:10 amIST - JFK
1 stop14h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/23$740
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Europa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3011:05 pmJFK - IST
1 stop32h 50mAir Europa
Wed 11/194:45 pmIST - JFK
1 stop33h 05mAir Europa
Deal found 3/23$752
This Justfly.com 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/2611:35 pmJFK - IST
1 stop18h 05mLOT
Sat 4/57:00 amIST - JFK
1 stop15h 45mLOT
Deal found 3/24$758
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 8/278:20 pmJFK - IST
1 stop33h 25mRoyal Jordanian
Tue 9/161:45 pmIST - JFK
1 stop34h 35mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 3/23$764
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.
Thu 4/2411:20 amJFK - SAW
1 stop24h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 5/61:35 pmSAW - JFK
1 stop26h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/25$781

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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul that are best for you.

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JFK - SAW

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/3

12:30 am-3:30 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 5/13

7:55 am-11:25 am

1 stop34h 30m

$688

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/12

11:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 4/27

6:25 pm-9:00 am

1 stop21h 35m

$688

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/2

1:55 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops19h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 5/16

4:35 am-11:55 am

1 stop14h 20m

$689

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/27

8:20 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 9/16

1:45 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop34h 35m

$764

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/2

6:45 am-11:25 pm

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 9/16

7:15 am-10:55 am

Nonstop10h 40m

$772

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - SAW

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/24

11:20 am-6:45 pm

1 stop24h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 5/6

1:35 pm-9:00 am

1 stop26h 25m

$781

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/23

10:00 pm-6:20 am

1 stop25h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 4/30

8:05 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$786

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/4

12:40 am-1:55 pm

1 stop30h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 9/1

3:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$807

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/30

6:20 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops20h 35m

$345

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - SAW

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/3

6:20 pm-2:45 pm

3 stops37h 25m

$346

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul

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

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.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 63 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul 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 26, 2025.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul, 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?

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 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 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 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, 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.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Delta, LOT and Qatar Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,061 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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.
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
605 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,745 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul round-trip from $688. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from $720, and LOT, from $758. Users have found that SAUDIA is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for SAUDIA. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $367. Users have also found prices from $405 and $433 on Qatar Airways and LOT, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    While on average a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul 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 $520 for that flight.

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

    New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul flights have a layover in London most often. Frankfurt am Main is the second most popular location for layovers on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul.

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

    If you're on a layover in London and looking for things to do, consider visiting Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, or Buckingham Palace. Those on a layover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, or Buckingham Palace can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those on a layover in London in need of a rental car can book one at London Heathrow for about $39.

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

    Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache are the most popular attractions in Frankfurt am Main if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache can be visited by traveling about 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 flights?

    New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Belgrade.

  • 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?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul 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 26, 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$628Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Royal JordanianCheapest$654Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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