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$702+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to San Diego (SAN)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SAN
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Mon 1/27
Mon 2/3
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 January 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$702
(Delta)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$741
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($97 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 January 22, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 2/285:55 pmIST - SAN
2 stops37h 30mDelta
Wed 10/1511:00 amSAN - IST
2 stops30h 25mDelta
Deal found 1/22$702
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Sat 2/17:35 amIST - SAN
2 stops23h 35mBritish Airways
Sat 2/86:10 pmSAN - IST
1 stop20h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/22$762
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/13:20 pmIST - SAN
1 stop18h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/88:00 amSAN - IST
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$1,152
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Thu 2/2712:05 amIST - SAN
3 stops50h 52mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/159:55 pmSAN - IST
2 stops44h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/22$2,226
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Fri 2/218:10 amIST - SAN
1 stop18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/114:40 pmSAN - IST
1 stop22h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/22$3,151

Find flights from Istanbul to San Diego within your budget

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 January 22, 2025.

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IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Fri 2/28

5:55 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops37h 30m

San Diego

Wed 10/15

11:00 am-3:25 am

2 stops30h 25m

$702

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sat 2/1

7:35 am-8:10 pm

2 stops23h 35m

San Diego

Sat 2/8

6:10 pm-1:15 am

1 stop20h 05m

$762

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sat 2/1

3:20 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop18h 13m

San Diego

Sat 2/8

8:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$1,152

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Thu 2/27

12:05 am-3:57 pm

3 stops50h 52m

San Diego

Wed 10/15

9:55 pm-4:45 am

2 stops44h 50m

$2,226

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Fri 2/21

8:10 am-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 55m

San Diego

Sat 10/11

4:40 pm-12:55 am

1 stop22h 15m

$3,151

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Deals found on 1/22

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
SmartFaresPrice 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

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Travel insights for flights from Istanbul to San Diego

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

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 January 22, 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 January 22, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,512 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,512 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,512 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,512 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
775 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,512 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,831 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,512 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $702 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Ethiopian Air, starting at $762 and $2,226 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 13% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 January 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$649Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$662Average$748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$664Average$831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$684Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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