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$827+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Istanbul

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
abr. 22 — abr. 291
mar. 4/22
mar. 4/29
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 (TR5). 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 abril 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,001
(oojo)

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July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,136
From Sacramento Intl to Istanbul
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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 abril 17, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
jue. 10/304:55 pmSMF - IST
2 stops22h 15mBritish Airways
lun. 11/106:25 pmIST - SMF
2 stops34h 57mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/17$827
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
jue. 10/3012:28 pmSMF - SAW
2 stops20h 12mBritish Airways
lun. 11/103:55 pmSAW - SMF
2 stops37h 27mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/17$846
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
jue. 10/3012:55 pmSMF - IST
3 stops24h 30mAir Canada
lun. 11/106:30 amIST - SMF
2 stops19h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$872
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
vie. 9/1211:10 amSMF - IST
2 stops30h 15mDelta
dom. 9/214:20 amIST - SMF
2 stops27h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/16$1,010
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
vie. 5/29:35 pmSMF - IST
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
lun. 6/26:45 pmIST - SMF
1 stop37h 14mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,059
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
lun. 5/1210:38 amSMF - IST
3 stops25h 47mMultiple Airlines
dom. 5/254:45 amIST - SMF
3 stops39h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,085
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
jue. 5/112:11 pmSMF - IST
2 stops44h 24mQatar Airways
lun. 5/51:45 pmIST - SMF
2 stops41h 52mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/16$1,121
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
vie. 9/126:00 amSMF - SAW
2 stops44h 10mQatar Airways
dom. 9/218:05 pmSAW - SMF
2 stops32h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/16$1,169
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
vie. 5/99:00 amSMF - IST
2 stops24h 15mUnited Airlines
vie. 5/166:10 amIST - SMF
3 stops26h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,249
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
lun. 5/129:35 pmSMF - SAW
2 stops39h 10mEtihad Airways
sáb. 5/2412:10 amSAW - SMF
2 stops31h 49mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,991
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/3011:09 pmSMF - IST
2 stops45h 01mEtihad Airways
jue. 8/1412:40 amIST - SMF
2 stops31h 13mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/16$2,651
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/11:40 pmSMF - SAW
2 stops21h 25mKLM
jue. 7/178:50 amSAW - SMF
2 stops20h 49mKLM
Deal found 4/17$4,252

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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 abril 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Istanbul 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

mié. 7/30

11:53 am-12:25 am

2 stops26h 32m

Istanbul

vie. 8/15

8:20 am-10:13 pm

2 stops23h 53m

$1,001

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

vie. 9/12

11:10 am-3:25 am

2 stops30h 15m

Istanbul

dom. 9/21

4:20 am-10:14 pm

2 stops27h 54m

$1,010

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

vie. 5/2

9:35 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop30h 20m

Istanbul

lun. 6/2

6:45 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop37h 14m

$1,059

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

sáb. 10/11

8:30 am-7:05 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Istanbul

sáb. 10/25

7:45 am-9:44 pm

2 stops23h 59m

$1,071

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

lun. 5/12

10:38 am-10:25 pm

3 stops25h 47m

Istanbul

dom. 5/25

4:45 am-9:46 am

3 stops39h 01m

$1,085

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

jue. 5/1

12:11 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops44h 24m

Istanbul

lun. 5/5

1:45 pm-9:37 pm

2 stops41h 52m

$1,121

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - SAW

SMFSAW

Sacramento Intl

vie. 9/12

6:00 am-12:10 pm

2 stops44h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

dom. 9/21

8:05 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$1,169

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

vie. 5/9

9:00 am-7:15 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Istanbul

vie. 5/16

6:10 am-10:44 pm

3 stops26h 34m

$1,249

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - SAW

SMFSAW

Sacramento Intl

sáb. 10/11

12:28 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops39h 22m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

sáb. 10/25

4:20 pm-8:31 pm

2 stops62h 11m

$1,296

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - SAW

SMFSAW

Sacramento Intl

lun. 5/12

9:35 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops39h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

sáb. 5/24

12:10 am-9:59 pm

2 stops31h 49m

$1,991

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Sacramento 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 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 abril 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sacramento to Istanbul 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 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 abril 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Qatar Airways from Sacramento to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. 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
7,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
7,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,327 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
3,554 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
1,194 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
8,667 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Sacramento Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Istanbul from Sacramento. Booking flights from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 5 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Istanbul round-trip from $1,001. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $1,010, and Turkish Airlines, from $1,059. British Airways is priced at 18% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Sacramento 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 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 abril 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$789Average$1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$862Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,017Average$1,577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$1,029Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,034Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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