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$393+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Istanbul (IST)

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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — IST
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Istanbul (IST). 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$602
(British Airways)

One-way from

$393
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,291

Good round-trip deal

$940 or less

Good one-way deal

$614 or less
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
vie. 7/47:30 pmJFK - IST
1 stop21h 50mBritish Airways
mar. 7/157:55 pmIST - JFK
1 stop22h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/12$602
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
sáb. 8/161:40 amJFK - IST
1 stop18h 45mDelta
lun. 8/255:05 pmIST - JFK
1 stop26h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/12$603
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
dom. 7/2011:30 pmJFK - IST
1 stop20h 55mAir France
jue. 8/74:20 amIST - JFK
1 stop13h 10mAir France
Deal found 6/12$606
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/156:20 pmJFK - IST
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
jue. 9/1812:10 pmIST - JFK
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$611
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/1210:05 amJFK - IST
2 stops29h 40mAir Canada
mié. 11/268:35 amIST - JFK
2 stops20h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$614
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/123:45 pmJFK - IST
1 stop18h 15mUnited Airlines
mar. 8/196:10 amIST - JFK
2 stops22h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$621
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
sáb. 10/2511:30 pmJFK - IST
1 stop21h 40mKLM
sáb. 11/15:10 amIST - JFK
1 stop17h 10mKLM
Deal found 6/12$630
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/29:30 pmJFK - IST
1 stop20h 35mAmerican Airlines
dom. 10/124:10 pmIST - JFK
2 stops28h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$710
This Air Europa 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 Air Europa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/241:15 amJFK - IST
1 stop29h 40mAir Europa
jue. 10/93:45 pmIST - JFK
1 stop33h 00mAir Europa
Deal found 6/11$719
This Iberia 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/211:40 pmJFK - IST
1 stop34h 50mIberia
mar. 10/146:20 pmIST - JFK
2 stops30h 45mIberia
Deal found 6/10$729
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
jue. 9/186:45 amJFK - IST
Nonstop9h 40mTurkish Airlines
lun. 9/2912:50 amIST - JFK
Nonstop10h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/12$732
This Air Serbia 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 Air Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/317:30 pmJFK - IST
1 stop25h 00mAir Serbia
vie. 10/173:40 pmIST - JFK
1 stop32h 45mAir Serbia
Deal found 6/10$735

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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 junio 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 7/4

7:30 pm-12:20 am

1 stop21h 50m

Istanbul

mar. 7/15

7:55 pm-11:05 am

1 stop22h 10m

$602

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 8/16

1:40 am-3:25 am

1 stop18h 45m

Istanbul

lun. 8/25

5:05 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$603

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 7/20

11:30 pm-3:25 am

1 stop20h 55m

Istanbul

jue. 8/7

4:20 am-10:30 am

1 stop13h 10m

$606

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 8/12

3:45 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Istanbul

mar. 8/19

6:10 am-9:47 pm

2 stops22h 37m

$621

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 7/7

1:40 am-3:25 am

1 stop18h 45m

Istanbul

mar. 7/15

5:05 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$645

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 9/8

12:15 am-3:50 am

2 stops20h 35m

Istanbul

jue. 9/18

12:10 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$649

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 9/3

3:55 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Istanbul

jue. 9/18

9:20 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$688

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 9/2

9:30 pm-1:05 am

1 stop20h 35m

Istanbul

dom. 10/12

4:10 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$710

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 9/7

11:40 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop34h 50m

Istanbul

mié. 9/17

6:20 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$711

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 7/20

6:45 am-11:25 pm

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

lun. 7/28

12:50 am-4:30 am

Nonstop10h 40m

$732

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Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,374). 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 JFK to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl 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 junio 12, 2025.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

The most flights from JFK to IST are scheduled on a Monday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport, 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 junio 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Air France from New York 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    British Airways, at $602, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Air France. British Airways is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    $398 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Serbia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air France and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $404 and $413, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport are Uzbekistan Airways (52%), Avianca (52%) and Turkish Airlines (52%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    While on average a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is generally $2,639, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $472. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $439 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    The most popular layover on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is London. London is followed by Frankfurt am Main in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    Most London visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus are located about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in London can rent one for about $44 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    The majority of Frankfurt am Main visitors spend their time at Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache. Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.7 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers in need of a car in Frankfurt am Main can rent one for about $43 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights?

    Flights departing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and landing in Istanbul Airport layover in Belgrade least frequently. Amsterdam sees the next fewest layovers on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,374). 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 10 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$255Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$370Average$795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$545Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SAUDIACheapest$557Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Air FranceCheapest$581Average$1,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$584Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$586Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$587Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$615Average$1,451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
LOTCheapest$629Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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