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$373+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul

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The best prices from San Diego to Istanbul are usually found in November or February, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 janvier 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$740
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$373
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,098
From San Diego to Istanbul
One-way flight from San Diego to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($181 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/176:10 pmSAN - SAW
1 stop33h 35mBritish Airways
lun. 3/33:55 pmSAW - SAN
1 stop35h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$740
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/176:10 pmSAN - IST
1 stop36h 20mBritish Airways
mar. 3/47:35 amIST - SAN
1 stop19h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$745
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 2/1912:05 pmSAN - SAW
2 stops18h 20mKLM
mer. 2/269:00 amSAW - SAN
2 stops23h 06mKLM
Deal found 1/21$745
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/310:58 amSAN - IST
2 stops18h 57mKLM
jeu. 3/135:10 amIST - SAN
2 stops23h 39mKLM
Deal found 1/21$747
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 2/196:10 pmSAN - IST
1 stop19h 20mAmerican Airlines
mer. 2/267:35 amIST - SAN
1 stop19h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$753
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/176:10 pmSAN - IST
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
lun. 3/36:25 pmIST - SAN
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$754
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
lun. 2/1710:10 pmSAN - SAW
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
mar. 3/410:25 amSAW - SAN
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$808
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
lun. 2/177:10 amSAN - IST
2 stops22h 45mDelta
lun. 3/35:55 pmIST - SAN
2 stops33h 14mDelta
Deal found 1/20$996
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
sam. 3/2912:55 pmSAN - IST
2 stops42h 05mUnited Airlines
dim. 4/62:00 pmIST - SAN
3 stops40h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,024
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mar. 4/299:31 pmSAN - IST
2 stops29h 34mLOT
dim. 5/115:30 pmIST - SAN
2 stops49h 40mLOT
Deal found 1/20$1,057
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 1/288:20 amSAN - SAW
2 stops41h 15mQatar Airways
lun. 2/31:40 pmSAW - SAN
2 stops38h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,079
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
sam. 3/296:04 pmSAN - IST
2 stops36h 56mLufthansa
dim. 4/136:10 amIST - SAN
2 stops21h 41mLufthansa
Deal found 1/19$1,084

Find flights from San Diego to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 janvier 21, 2025.

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San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

lun. 2/17

6:10 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop36h 20m

Istanbul

mar. 3/4

7:35 am-4:05 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$745

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

mer. 2/19

12:05 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops18h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

mer. 2/26

9:00 am-9:06 pm

2 stops23h 06m

$745

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

lun. 3/3

10:58 am-4:55 pm

2 stops18h 57m

Istanbul

jeu. 3/13

5:10 am-6:49 pm

2 stops23h 39m

$747

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

mer. 2/19

6:10 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop37h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

mer. 2/26

3:50 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop35h 15m

$750

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

mer. 2/19

6:10 pm-12:30 am

1 stop19h 20m

Istanbul

mer. 2/26

7:35 am-4:05 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$753

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

lun. 2/17

6:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop18h 55m

Istanbul

lun. 3/3

6:25 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$754

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

dim. 2/23

6:10 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop33h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

lun. 3/10

3:55 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$950

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

lun. 2/17

7:10 am-4:55 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Istanbul

lun. 3/3

5:55 pm-4:09 pm

2 stops33h 14m

$996

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

sam. 3/29

12:55 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops42h 05m

Istanbul

dim. 4/6

2:00 pm-8:22 pm

3 stops40h 22m

$1,024

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

mar. 4/29

9:31 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops29h 34m

Istanbul

dim. 5/11

5:30 pm-9:10 am

2 stops49h 40m

$1,057

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Istanbul

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

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

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

Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 janvier 21, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Istanbul, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon 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 janvier 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Royal Jordanian, British Airways and Lufthansa. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.6
Good
1,117 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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 San Diego 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 Diego to Istanbul?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Istanbul from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 8 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, British Airways ($740), KLM ($745), and American Airlines ($753) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Istanbul. British Airways is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Istanbul are Etihad Airways ($627), British Airways ($652), and Qatar Airways ($679).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 Diego to Istanbul?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from San Diego 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 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Istanbul

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 janvier 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$722Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$791Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$861Average$1,227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$881Average$1,342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$900Average$1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,049Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
KLMCheapest$1,276Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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