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$297+ 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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — IST
Feb 6 — Feb 131
Fri 2/6
Fri 2/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul

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 January 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$575
(Air France)

One-way from

$297
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$923

Good round-trip deal

$677 or less

Good one-way deal

$574 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 January 7, 2026.

This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Sat 1/315:30 pmJFK - IST
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/145:55 pmIST - JFK
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$575
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Sat 4/410:05 amJFK - IST
2 stops28h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/141:55 pmIST - JFK
2 stops33h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$576
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1010:20 pmJFK - IST
1 stop18h 30mLOT
Sun 5/179:25 pmIST - JFK
2 stops29h 55mLOT
Deal found 1/7$577
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/15:10 pmJFK - IST
2 stops27h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 4/134:30 amIST - JFK
1 stop19h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/7$578
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/185:40 pmJFK - IST
1 stop13h 05mLOT
Sat 5/211:30 amIST - JFK
2 stops15h 50mLOT
Deal found 1/7$579
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Sat 3/2111:35 pmJFK - IST
1 stop18h 05mLOT
Sun 3/297:00 amIST - JFK
1 stop20h 20mLOT
Deal found 1/7$580
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Fri 3/204:50 pmJFK - IST
2 stops22h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/21:55 pmIST - JFK
2 stops33h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$581
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/165:30 pmJFK - IST
2 stops21h 15mLufthansa
Mon 3/27:00 pmIST - JFK
2 stops28h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 1/7$582
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/223:40 pmJFK - IST
1 stop18h 25mLufthansa
Wed 1/287:00 pmIST - JFK
1 stop26h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 1/6$583
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 3/256:30 pmJFK - IST
2 stops21h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/315:40 amIST - JFK
2 stops41h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$584
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/163:40 pmJFK - IST
1 stop18h 25mLufthansa
Wed 1/287:00 pmIST - JFK
1 stop26h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 1/7$585
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/244:45 pmJFK - IST
1 stop16h 10mDelta
Fri 1/305:55 pmIST - JFK
1 stop27h 25mDelta
Deal found 1/6$586

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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 January 7, 2026.
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

Sun 2/22

10:05 am-10:45 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 2/28

6:30 am-1:05 pm

2 stops38h 35m

$588

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/22

9:00 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops17h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 3/9

6:30 am-5:40 pm

2 stops18h 10m

$592

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/19

9:00 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops17h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 2/26

6:30 am-4:40 pm

2 stops18h 10m

$607

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/6

9:50 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 5/19

3:45 am-3:00 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$609

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

9:50 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 5/20

3:45 am-3:00 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$609

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/28

4:50 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops41h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 3/16

6:30 am-4:40 pm

2 stops17h 10m

$613

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/13

8:05 am-1:55 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 2/22

9:20 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops33h 39m

$619

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/28

3:40 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 2/4

6:30 am-3:40 pm

2 stops17h 10m

$620

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/22

7:30 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Istanbul

Fri 5/29

4:30 am-5:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$631

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/31

9:00 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops17h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 2/14

6:30 am-1:05 pm

2 stops38h 35m

$642

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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 John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport 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 John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from John F Kennedy Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 January 2, 2026.

Booking 65 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $423). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of $711). 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 January 7, 2026.

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 22% versus a flight in the evening.

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 January 7, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Turkish Airlines, and JetBlue from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,150 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,894 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,692 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,657 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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.

  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in 16h 35m. Fly via United Airlines or Lufthansa to get the fastest option. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport are separated by a distance of 4984 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Icelandair, at $370, 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 LOT. Icelandair is 59% 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?

    $332 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 SAUDIA and Gulf Air, with prices starting from $349 and $398, 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 (64%), Avianca (64%) and Pakistan International Airlines (64%).

  • 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 $1,727, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $403. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $492 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 Amsterdam 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 $35 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Amsterdam?

    The majority of Amsterdam visitors spend their time at Museumplein, De Dam, and Van Gogh Museum. Museumplein, De Dam, and Van Gogh Museum can be accessed by traveling approximately 6.0 mi, 7.0 mi, and 6.0 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Travelers in need of a car in Amsterdam can rent one for about $44 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 Frankfurt am Main least frequently.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $423). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of $711). 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 January 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$370Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$488Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$489Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$490Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$498Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air FranceCheapest$532Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$537Average$827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$575Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$605Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$633Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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