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$523+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — IST
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Istanbul

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Round-trip from

$924
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$523
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,134
From Salinas to Istanbul
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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 April 24, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Mon 5/1912:40 pmSFO - IST
Nonstop13h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 6/171:20 pmIST - SFO
Nonstop13h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/21$924
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sat 8/237:00 amSFO - IST
2 stops34h 25mDelta
Wed 9/174:20 amIST - SFO
1 stop23h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/22$925
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/84:30 pmSFO - SAW
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/171:30 pmSAW - SFO
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$935
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sat 5/34:17 pmSFO - IST
1 stop38h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/121:40 amIST - SFO
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$959
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/153:55 pmSFO - SAW
1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 10/268:10 pmSAW - SFO
1 stop27h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/23$967
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sun 4/273:55 pmSFO - IST
1 stop28h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 5/181:45 pmIST - SFO
1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$974
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/611:50 amSFO - IST
2 stops21h 35mAir Canada
Thu 10/27:45 amIST - SFO
2 stops38h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$977
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 8/262:40 pmSFO - IST
1 stop16h 20mLufthansa
Wed 9/176:10 amIST - SFO
1 stop16h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 4/22$996
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/712:30 amSFO - IST
2 stops34h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/122:00 pmIST - SFO
1 stop32h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,000
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/28:13 amSFO - SAW
2 stops21h 07mBritish Airways
Wed 9/174:15 pmSAW - SFO
1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,042
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 7/234:35 pmSFO - IST
1 stop21h 50mBritish Airways
Wed 8/135:35 pmIST - SFO
1 stop30h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,073
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/145:05 pmSFO - SAW
1 stop34h 00mEmirates
Fri 10/242:05 pmSAW - SFO
1 stop33h 55mEmirates
Deal found 4/24$1,214

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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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Salinas

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

12:40 pm-11:45 am

Nonstop13h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 6/17

1:20 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop13h 20m

$924

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

7:00 am-3:25 am

2 stops34h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 9/17

4:20 am-6:15 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$925

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - SAW

SFOSAW

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

4:30 pm-1:20 pm

3 stops34h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 5/17

1:30 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$935

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

4:17 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop38h 18m

Istanbul

Mon 5/12

1:40 am-10:45 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$959

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - SAW

SFOSAW

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

3:55 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop34h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 10/26

8:10 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$967

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

3:55 pm-11:55 am

1 stop34h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 9/28

8:05 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$974

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

11:50 am-7:25 pm

2 stops21h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 10/2

7:45 am-12:11 pm

2 stops38h 26m

$977

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

2:40 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 9/17

6:10 am-12:40 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$996

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

12:30 am-5:00 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 9/30

2:00 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$1,000

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - SAW

SFOSAW

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

8:13 am-3:20 pm

2 stops21h 07m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 9/17

4:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$1,042

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Istanbul

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

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 April 18, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Salinas to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 90 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 April 24, 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 Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings 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 April 24, 2025.

The most flights from S9N to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 April 24, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salinas to Istanbul, such as Emirates, Delta and KLM. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,561 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,202 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salinas to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Turkish Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $568. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, 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: RwandAir (85%), Turkish Airlines (81%), Pakistan International Airlines (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Istanbul?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $422. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Istanbul) can be booked for $798 on average our data indicates $2,746 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$603Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$689Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$693Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$762Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$848Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$870Average$1,529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$902Average$1,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$904Average$1,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$950Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$1,369Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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