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$380+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) 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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — IST
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 December 19, 2024.

Round-trip from

$736
(Delta)

One-way from

$380
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$1,184
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/286:10 amSJC - IST
2 stops32h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 1/86:40 pmIST - SJC
2 stops39h 04mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,525
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/2810:40 pmSJC - IST
2 stops34h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/99:05 pmIST - SJC
2 stops31h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,609
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/277:59 pmSJC - IST
2 stops45h 11mDelta
Thu 1/95:10 amIST - SJC
2 stops40h 44mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,671
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2712:45 pmSJC - IST
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/316:50 amIST - SJC
2 stops25h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,703
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2712:45 pmSJC - IST
2 stops23h 00mLufthansa
Mon 12/306:50 amIST - SJC
2 stops25h 18mLufthansa
Deal found 12/19$1,704
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/266:15 amSJC - IST
2 stops43h 05mQatar Airways
Sat 12/288:10 pmIST - SJC
2 stops33h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/18$2,084
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Mon 12/236:10 amSJC - IST
2 stops30h 45mFinnair
Mon 1/133:15 pmIST - SJC
2 stops41h 13mFinnair
Deal found 12/18$2,187
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/266:15 amSJC - SAW
2 stops36h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 12/301:40 pmSAW - SJC
2 stops39h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/18$2,285
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/223:48 pmSJC - SAW
2 stops36h 02mBritish Airways
Tue 1/73:50 pmSAW - SJC
2 stops41h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$2,306
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/2610:10 amSJC - IST
2 stops19h 45mKLM
Mon 1/65:55 pmIST - SJC
2 stops33h 20mKLM
Deal found 12/17$2,841
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1912:04 pmSJC - SAW
2 stops31h 06mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/2512:25 amSAW - SJC
3 stops30h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$3,161

Find flights from San Jose to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 December 19, 2024.

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San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Thu 1/16

1:35 pm-4:10 am

2 stops27h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 2/4

5:10 am-4:15 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$736

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Thu 1/16

8:25 am-10:45 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 1/29

7:00 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$812

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sun 2/2

9:41 am-10:45 pm

2 stops26h 04m

Istanbul

Sun 2/9

6:30 am-8:39 pm

3 stops25h 09m

$935

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sun 3/23

2:36 pm-12:55 am

2 stops24h 19m

Istanbul

Mon 4/7

8:15 pm-8:38 pm

2 stops34h 23m

$1,002

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - SAW

SJCSAW

San Jose

Wed 1/22

8:10 am-12:10 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 1/29

8:10 pm-7:59 pm

2 stops34h 49m

$1,055

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Thu 2/6

10:15 am-12:20 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 2/12

8:10 pm-7:28 pm

2 stops34h 18m

$1,088

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - SAW

SJCSAW

San Jose

Thu 1/16

6:10 am-6:40 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 2/4

3:50 pm-9:28 pm

2 stops40h 38m

$1,096

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Fri 3/21

8:30 am-10:10 pm

3 stops27h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 4/8

1:05 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops34h 30m

$1,139

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - SAW

SJCSAW

San Jose

Sat 3/22

10:05 am-12:40 pm

2 stops40h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 4/8

1:40 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$1,194

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sat 2/1

6:30 am-6:05 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 2/8

6:50 am-1:31 pm

2 stops41h 41m

$1,420

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from San Jose to Istanbul

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 December 19, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Jose to Istanbul at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 December 19, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Finnair, Delta and Lufthansa from San Jose to Istanbul to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Finnair
7.7
Good
1,285 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,792 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,391 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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 San Jose 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 Jose to Istanbul?

    Most people fly from San Jose (SJC) if they book a flight from San Jose to Istanbul. On average, San Jose has 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 1 airline. San Jose is conveniently located just 2.9 mi from San Jose’s city center.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul, with prices starting at $736. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $812 and $1,002, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $653 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $669 and British Airways from $697 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Jose 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 December 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$946Average$1,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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