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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $394. Qatar Airways flights start at $400 while deals on Icelandair start at $408 one-way.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from USA to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,362). 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.

Weekly flight availability from USA to Istanbul

The most flights from US0 to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from USA to Istanbul?

When deciding which route to take from USA to Istanbul consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Istanbul, Newark - Istanbul or New York LaGuardia - Istanbul as they are the most popular.

What are the cheapest flights from USA to Istanbul?

While on average a flight from USA to Istanbul is generally $2,377, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $465. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $385 for that flight.

What are the most reliable airlines from USA to Istanbul?

Consider Air New Zealand (92%), Uzbekistan Airways (89%) or Thai Airways (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from USA to Istanbul.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from USA to Istanbul?

American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France are the most popular airlines when flying from USA to Istanbul.

How far in advance should I book a flight from USA to Istanbul?

Users have found that booking a flight from USA to Istanbul at least 35 days early can save you up to 24% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 35 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from USA to Istanbul for as little as $971 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,058 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from USA to Istanbul?

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from USA. Users have commonly found prices around $979 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $569. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from US to IST?

When flying from USA 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.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from USA to Istanbul?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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.

$559+ Flights from the United States to Istanbul

Round-trip from	$553 (Norse)
One-way from	$242 (Trip.com)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$998

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines' Business Class offers fully flat beds and Ferragamo amenity kits.

Turkish Airlines' Economy Class offers 30” legroom and travel sets on long-haul flights.

Read more about Turkish Airlinesby Jessica Macdonald

British Airways

British Airways' Club Suite offers solo pods with doors on A350 aircraft.

British Airways' World Traveller Plus offers extra legroom and upgraded service.

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Delta

Delta's Delta One offers 180-degree flat-bed seats and Sky Club access.

Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom, early boarding, and upgraded snacks.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Allegris Economy offers 31” pitch and innovative tray tables.

Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers hard-shell seats and generous recline.

Read more about Lufthansaby Blane Bachelor

United Airlines

United's Polaris Business Class offers lie-flat seats, Saks bedding, and priority check-in on long-haul flights.

United's Premium Plus offers extra legroom, upgraded meals, and two checked bags on international flights.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas

American Airlines

American's Flagship Business offers lie-flat seats, direct aisle access, and a 16” HD screen on long-haul flights.

American's Premium Economy offers 18.5” seats, 8” recline, and priority boarding on long-haul flights.

Read more about American Airlinesby Marisa Garcia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Norse Atlantic Airways	Cheapest$255	Average$514	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
French Bee	Cheapest$313	Average$577	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Icelandair	Cheapest$370	Average$512	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Delta	Cheapest$491	Average$934	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$512	Average$952	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
SAUDIA	Cheapest$557	Average$795	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%
IndiGo	Cheapest$567	Average$805	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%
KLM	Cheapest$582	Average$825	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Air France	Cheapest$593	Average$993	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
LOT	Cheapest$612	Average$957	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%

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