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$403+ 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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — IST
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
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 June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$558
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$403
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,281

Good round-trip deal

$881 or less

Good one-way deal

$621 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 June 30, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/44:50 pmJFK - IST
2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/137:00 pmIST - JFK
1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$554
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 12/1710:35 pmJFK - IST
1 stop21h 35mKLM
Fri 1/95:10 amIST - JFK
1 stop20h 00mKLM
Deal found 6/30$561
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 9/131:00 amJFK - IST
1 stop19h 25mAir France
Sun 11/165:10 amIST - JFK
1 stop19h 55mAir France
Deal found 6/28$562
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/269:00 amJFK - IST
2 stops22h 50mAir Canada
Thu 9/48:15 amIST - JFK
2 stops21h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 6/28$565
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/31:43 pmJFK - IST
2 stops26h 22mBritish Airways
Tue 11/112:55 pmIST - JFK
1 stop14h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/29$568
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Sun 8/249:50 pmJFK - IST
1 stop16h 30mLufthansa
Tue 9/92:00 pmIST - JFK
1 stop13h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 6/29$573
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Sun 9/711:40 pmJFK - IST
1 stop34h 50mIberia
Sat 9/2011:45 amIST - JFK
1 stop16h 55mIberia
Deal found 6/28$574
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sun 11/28:55 pmJFK - IST
2 stops17h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/216:30 amIST - JFK
1 stop21h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$589

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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 June 30, 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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Price

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/19

6:20 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 10/9

4:45 am-3:55 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$558

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/13

1:00 am-3:25 am

1 stop19h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 11/16

5:10 am-5:05 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$562

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/26

9:00 am-2:50 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 9/4

8:15 am-10:47 pm

2 stops21h 32m

$565

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/30

9:30 pm-12:25 am

1 stop19h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 8/21

7:55 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$568

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/24

9:50 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 9/9

2:00 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$573

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/10

11:40 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop34h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 10/7

6:20 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$583

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/2

12:15 am-8:30 am

2 stops25h 15m

$403

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/31

11:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$416

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/23

6:45 am-11:25 pm

Nonstop9h 40m

$418

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/15

1:20 am-11:55 am

1 stop27h 35m

$436

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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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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 27, 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 $1,362). 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 June 30, 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 29, 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 June 30, 2025.

The most flights from JFK to IST are scheduled on a Monday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

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 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Air France, and Qatar Airways 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
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,471 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,596 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
619 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,224 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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?

    KLM, at $561, 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 Air France and Air Canada. KLM is 43% 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?

    $404 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Lufthansa and SAUDIA, with prices starting from $409 and $416, 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 RwandAir (67%), Uzbekistan Airways (57%) and Turkish Airlines (57%).

  • 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 $2,843, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $478. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $500 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 $39 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, Anne Frank Huis, and Van Gogh Museum. Museumplein, Anne Frank Huis, and Van Gogh Museum can be accessed by traveling approximately 6.0 mi, 6.8 mi, and 6.0 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Travelers in need of a car in Amsterdam 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. Frankfurt am Main 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 $1,362). 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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$255Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$370Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$491Average$807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$510Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$512Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SAUDIACheapest$557Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
KLMCheapest$587Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$615Average$1,451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air SerbiaCheapest$643Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$646Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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