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$438+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to San Diego (SAN)

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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SAN
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to San Diego (SAN). 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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$677
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$438
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$809
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 5/118:15 amIST - SAN
1 stop19h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/184:40 pmSAN - IST
1 stop21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$677
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/54:20 amIST - SAN
2 stops21h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/181:55 pmSAN - IST
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$707
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/104:20 amIST - SAN
2 stops28h 20mDelta
Sat 5/172:10 pmSAN - IST
2 stops27h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/26$716
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/107:50 pmIST - SAN
1 stop29h 00mBritish Airways
Sat 5/174:40 pmSAN - IST
1 stop22h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/26$760
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Wed 4/236:10 amIST - SAN
2 stops27h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/3012:45 pmSAN - IST
3 stops38h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$969
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1012:10 amIST - SAN
3 stops49h 28mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/189:30 pmSAN - IST
2 stops37h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/27$2,633
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/222:10 amIST - SAN
2 stops30h 19mEmirates
Wed 4/3010:59 amSAN - IST
2 stops44h 56mEmirates
Deal found 3/26$3,324

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to San Diego 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sun 5/11

8:15 am-6:00 pm

1 stop19h 45m

San Diego

Sun 5/18

4:40 pm-12:25 am

1 stop21h 45m

$677

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Mon 5/5

4:20 am-4:11 pm

2 stops21h 51m

San Diego

Sun 5/18

1:55 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$707

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sat 5/10

4:20 am-10:40 pm

2 stops28h 20m

San Diego

Sat 5/17

2:10 pm-3:25 am

2 stops27h 15m

$716

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sat 5/10

7:50 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop29h 00m

San Diego

Sat 5/17

4:40 pm-12:55 am

1 stop22h 15m

$760

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Wed 4/23

6:10 am-11:59 pm

2 stops27h 49m

San Diego

Wed 4/30

12:45 pm-1:05 pm

3 stops38h 20m

$969

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sat 5/10

12:10 am-3:38 pm

3 stops49h 28m

San Diego

Sun 5/18

9:30 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops37h 40m

$2,633

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Tue 4/22

2:10 am-10:29 pm

2 stops30h 19m

San Diego

Wed 4/30

10:59 am-5:55 pm

2 stops44h 56m

$3,324

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sat 5/24

4:35 am-11:53 pm

3 stops29h 18m

$438

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Wed 4/2

8:05 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops36h 50m

$712

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sat 5/31

8:25 am-6:00 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$721

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Compare providers for flights from Istanbul to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Istanbul to San Diego in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Istanbul Airport-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Istanbul Airport-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to San Diego

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 IST to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Istanbul Airport to San Diego at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,538 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,424 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from Istanbul?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from Istanbul. Booking flights from Istanbul to San Diego (SAN) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Istanbul from 4 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Istanbul Airport to San Diego is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $677 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and British Airways, starting at $716 and $760 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 18% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Istanbul Airport to San Diego are Qatar Airways ($712), British Airways ($721), and KLM ($740).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 4 airlines flying from Istanbul to San Diego

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to San Diego. 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$649Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$662Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$664Average$831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$684Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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