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$479+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) 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 7/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — IST
Jul 12 — Jul 191
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 10/2311:55 am
SMF
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IST
2 stops29h 35m
Delta
Wed 11/45:55 pm
IST
-
SMF
2 stops35h 15m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$756
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Thu 10/152:15 pm
SMF
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IST
2 stops27h 15m
Delta
Mon 10/195:20 pm
IST
-
SMF
2 stops33h 07m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$828
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/121:00 pm
SMF
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IST
2 stops28h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/194:30 am
IST
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SMF
2 stops28h 14m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/9$849
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 9/129:10 am
SMF
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IST
2 stops32h 20m
Delta
Sat 9/194:25 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops28h 19m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$868
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Sun 11/17:35 am
SMF
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IST
2 stops23h 20m
Delta
Sat 11/75:55 pm
IST
-
SMF
2 stops33h 32m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$884
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/43:53 pm
SMF
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IST
2 stops24h 12m
Lufthansa
Mon 11/164:45 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops27h 02m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/11$891
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 7/2711:34 am
SMF
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IST
2 stops29h 56m
Delta
Fri 8/76:00 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops24h 35m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$912
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/231:12 pm
SMF
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IST
2 stops26h 53m
Lufthansa
Tue 11/34:45 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops27h 02m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/10$941
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 11/46:00 am
SMF
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SAW
2 stops24h 30m
KLM
Tue 11/1712:55 pm
SAW
-
SMF
2 stops38h 07m
KLM
Deal found 6/10$952
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 11/111:10 am
SMF
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IST
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/77:15 am
IST
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SMF
2 stops24h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$958
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/12:00 pm
SMF
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IST
2 stops26h 05m
Lufthansa
Tue 9/85:40 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops24h 07m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/10$971
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 10/1311:55 am
SMF
-
SAW
2 stops23h 05m
KLM
Wed 10/2812:55 pm
SAW
-
SMF
2 stops37h 07m
KLM
Deal found 6/8$978

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 June 12, 2026.

Round-trip from

$912
(Delta)

One-way from

$479
(Air Canada)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,517
From Sacramento Intl to Istanbul
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($225 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/6

9:16 am-1:20 am

2 stops30h 04m

Istanbul

Mon 7/13

6:00 am-8:35 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$1,067

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/4

11:05 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop32h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 10/28

3:35 pm-1:28 pm

1 stop31h 53m

$1,152

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/10

11:08 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop27h 52m

Istanbul

Fri 7/17

3:00 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop17h 48m

$1,242

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/15

10:06 am-6:35 pm

2 stops46h 29m

Istanbul

Tue 6/23

8:05 pm-6:58 pm

2 stops32h 53m

$1,246

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/27

9:21 am-3:30 am

2 stops32h 09m

Istanbul

Sun 8/2

5:20 pm-6:17 pm

2 stops34h 57m

$1,263

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/23

6:13 am-5:05 pm

1 stop24h 52m

Istanbul

Thu 7/30

3:00 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop31h 01m

$1,277

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/22

11:26 am-3:30 am

2 stops30h 04m

Istanbul

Mon 6/29

5:20 pm-10:16 pm

2 stops38h 56m

$1,393

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/27

8:03 am-10:30 am

1 stop16h 27m

Istanbul

Fri 8/7

3:00 pm-9:26 am

1 stop28h 26m

$1,397

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - SAW

SMFSAW

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/6

9:16 am-5:05 pm

2 stops21h 49m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 7/13

8:50 am-10:31 pm

2 stops23h 41m

$1,402

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/26

8:34 pm-10:30 am

1 stop27h 56m

Istanbul

Fri 7/31

3:00 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$1,407

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Istanbul

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul (average of $365). Flying from Sacramento to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $916). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Istanbul?

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 June 12, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,KLM, andLufthansa from Sacramento to Istanbul have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Istanbul?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Sacramento Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Istanbul from Sacramento. Booking flights from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Istanbul?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sacramento to Istanbul in 21h 49m. Fly via Delta, Qatar Airways, or KLM to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 6635 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Istanbul round-trip from $365. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $632, and KLM, from $664. Delta is priced at 61% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Istanbul?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul (average of $365). Flying from Sacramento to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $916). 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 Sacramento to Istanbul

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 June 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$365Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$632Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$664Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$693Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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