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$377+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Istanbul

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SJC — IST
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Istanbul

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 February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$752
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$377
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$738
From San Jose to Istanbul
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 4/147:00 amSJC - IST
2 stops34h 25mDelta
Mon 4/284:20 amIST - SJC
2 stops27h 36mDelta
Deal found 2/20$998
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/137:54 pmSJC - IST
3 stops35h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/278:10 amIST - SJC
2 stops38h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,007
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/136:00 amSJC - SAW
3 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/2711:30 amSAW - SJC
3 stops41h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,030
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/48:12 amSJC - SAW
2 stops41h 23mQatar Airways
Mon 3/171:40 pmSAW - SJC
2 stops39h 48mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,058
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/58:12 amSJC - IST
2 stops35h 53mQatar Airways
Wed 3/268:10 pmIST - SJC
2 stops36h 41mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,058
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/146:27 pmSJC - IST
3 stops36h 43mAir Canada
Mon 4/281:05 pmIST - SJC
3 stops34h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$1,240
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/12:30 pmSJC - IST
3 stops44h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/112:00 pmIST - SJC
2 stops42h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,263
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 8/2812:18 pmSJC - IST
2 stops21h 07mBritish Airways
Tue 9/98:15 amIST - SJC
2 stops22h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,277
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/79:52 amSJC - SAW
2 stops43h 28mBritish Airways
Wed 7/164:15 pmSAW - SJC
2 stops39h 48mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,477
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/296:10 amSJC - IST
2 stops31h 10mFinnair
Wed 4/93:00 pmIST - SJC
2 stops41h 59mFinnair
Deal found 2/20$1,588
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/178:30 amSJC - IST
2 stops26h 50mLufthansa
Thu 7/35:55 pmIST - SJC
2 stops36h 44mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$1,593

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 February 20, 2025.

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San Jose

Fly to

Istanbul

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Mon 4/14

7:00 am-3:25 am

2 stops34h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 4/28

4:20 am-9:56 pm

2 stops27h 36m

$998

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Thu 3/13

7:54 pm-5:10 pm

3 stops35h 16m

Istanbul

Thu 3/27

8:10 am-12:36 pm

2 stops38h 26m

$1,007

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - SAW

SJCSAW

San Jose

Thu 3/13

6:00 am-8:15 pm

3 stops28h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 3/27

11:30 am-6:59 pm

3 stops41h 29m

$1,030

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - SAW

SJCSAW

San Jose

Tue 3/4

8:12 am-12:35 pm

2 stops41h 23m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 3/17

1:40 pm-7:28 pm

2 stops39h 48m

$1,058

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Wed 3/5

8:12 am-7:05 am

2 stops35h 53m

Istanbul

Wed 3/26

8:10 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops36h 41m

$1,058

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Tue 3/11

8:30 am-12:30 am

3 stops30h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 3/18

3:00 pm-5:39 pm

3 stops36h 39m

$1,213

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sun 6/1

2:30 pm-9:20 pm

3 stops44h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 6/11

2:00 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops42h 39m

$1,263

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sat 4/5

12:51 pm-12:55 am

2 stops26h 04m

Istanbul

Sat 4/12

8:25 am-10:47 pm

2 stops24h 22m

$1,453

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - SAW

SJCSAW

San Jose

Mon 7/7

9:52 am-3:20 pm

2 stops43h 28m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 7/17

4:10 pm-6:04 pm

2 stops35h 54m

$1,477

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sat 3/29

6:10 am-11:20 pm

2 stops31h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 4/9

3:00 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops41h 59m

$1,588

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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 February 20, 2025.

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 February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Finnair and Qatar Airways 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
8,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
8,219 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,274 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
3,613 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
8,765 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,748 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 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 United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul, with prices starting at $752. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,038 and $1,056, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 31% 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 $551 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from $722 and Lufthansa from $734 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$946Average$1,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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