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$475+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Istanbul

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SFO — IST
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Salinas to Istanbul are usually found in February or November, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Salinas (S9N) 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$757
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$475
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

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Average price

$1,118
From Salinas to Istanbul
One-way flight from Salinas to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($284 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

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Thu 3/272:30 pmSFO - IST
1 stop22h 15mLufthansa
Mon 4/75:55 pmIST - SFO
1 stop28h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$757
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Fri 3/143:40 pmSFO - IST
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/288:30 amIST - SFO
2 stops23h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$759
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Wed 3/128:30 amSFO - SAW
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/2611:05 amSAW - SFO
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$762
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Thu 3/68:30 amSFO - IST
2 stops22h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/136:50 amIST - SFO
1 stop16h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$762
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Thu 3/61:50 pmSFO - IST
1 stop16h 05mDelta
Sun 3/165:55 pmIST - SFO
1 stop28h 55mDelta
Deal found 1/20$764
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Thu 9/119:55 pmSFO - IST
2 stops53h 10mLOT
Thu 9/187:00 amIST - SFO
2 stops27h 16mLOT
Deal found 1/19$895
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Sun 3/27:00 amSFO - IST
2 stops24h 00mAir Canada
Fri 5/26:10 amIST - SFO
2 stops22h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 1/19$896
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Thu 9/117:40 amSFO - IST
2 stops30h 15mIcelandair
Thu 9/187:05 amIST - SFO
2 stops28h 49mIcelandair
Deal found 1/20$926
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Wed 3/193:45 pmSFO - SAW
1 stop34h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 3/238:10 pmSAW - SFO
1 stop27h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$976
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Wed 4/164:10 pmSFO - IST
1 stop28h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 4/278:05 pmIST - SFO
1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$979
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Wed 3/1910:37 amSFO - SAW
2 stops18h 08mBritish Airways
Wed 4/24:15 pmSAW - SFO
2 stops27h 26mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$993

Find flights from Salinas to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 January 21, 2025.

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Wed 3/12

8:30 am-9:10 pm

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Wed 3/26

11:05 am-9:10 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$762

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SFOIST

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Fri 3/7

1:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop22h 15m

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Fri 3/14

6:50 am-1:35 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$762

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SFOIST

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Sat 3/22

11:03 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops37h 42m

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Tue 4/1

2:00 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$769

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SFO - IST

SFOIST

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Fri 3/7

1:31 pm-4:10 am

2 stops27h 39m

Istanbul

Sat 3/15

5:10 am-2:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$776

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SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Thu 3/20

8:30 am-4:25 am

3 stops33h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 3/28

5:20 am-7:45 pm

3 stops24h 25m

$799

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SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Thu 2/20

6:50 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop13h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 2/27

1:50 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop13h 55m

$965

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SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

8:30 am-5:00 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 4/16

7:40 am-8:51 pm

2 stops23h 11m

$973

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SFO - SAW

SFOSAW

San Francisco

Sun 2/23

2:45 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop41h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 3/23

8:10 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$978

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SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Tue 2/11

2:45 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop40h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 2/25

8:10 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$986

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - SAW

SFOSAW

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

9:40 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop35h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 4/3

4:10 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,008

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Travel insights for flights from Salinas to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Salinas to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Salinas to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Salinas to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 16 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 Salinas to Istanbul?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Salinas 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 S9N to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 January 21, 2025.

When flying from Salinas to Istanbul, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Salinas to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salinas to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on September 8, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salinas to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Salinas to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from Salinas to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

The most flights from S9N to TR5 are scheduled on a Tuesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salinas to Istanbul, such as Turkish Airlines, Air Canada and Lufthansa. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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852 reviews

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7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.4
Very good
852 reviews
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

7.6
Good
1,117 reviews
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Salinas to Istanbul one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $518. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Salinas to Istanbul for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Salinas to Istanbul?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Salinas to Istanbul on time: Turkish Airlines (75%), RwandAir (75%), Pakistan International Airlines (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Istanbul?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $503. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Istanbul) can be booked for $672 on average our data indicates $1,749 when flying from Salinas to Istanbul.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas 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 Salinas to Istanbul?

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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$636Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$683Average$1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$694Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$762Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
KLMCheapest$848Average$923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$849Average$1,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$859Average$1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$904Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$906Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$961Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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