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$498+ Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) 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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — IST
Mar 19 — Mar 261
Thu 3/19
Thu 3/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Istanbul

Cheapest flights from Louisville to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 17, 2026.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Tue 4/72:30 pm
SDF
-
IST
2 stops28h 35m
Lufthansa
Tue 5/53:45 am
IST
-
SDF
2 stops22h 57m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/16$542
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Wed 4/82:30 pm
SDF
-
IST
2 stops23h 55m
Lufthansa
Fri 4/171:55 pm
IST
-
SDF
2 stops16h 51m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/15$554
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Thu 3/196:00 am
SDF
-
IST
2 stops33h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 3/246:30 am
IST
-
SDF
2 stops39h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$584
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 4/110:00 am
SDF
-
IST
2 stops28h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 4/85:40 am
IST
-
SDF
2 stops25h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/14$629
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 3/305:55 pm
SDF
-
IST
2 stops26h 35m
Delta
Mon 4/65:20 pm
IST
-
SDF
2 stops32h 29m
Delta
Deal found 2/13$640
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 5/12:30 pm
SDF
-
IST
2 stops28h 35m
Lufthansa
Fri 5/83:45 am
IST
-
SDF
2 stops25h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/14$642
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 9/123:24 pm
SDF
-
IST
2 stops29h 16m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 9/184:30 am
IST
-
SDF
2 stops25h 06m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/15$695
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Mon 3/27:51 pm
SDF
-
IST
2 stops23h 59m
Air France
Tue 3/104:50 am
IST
-
SDF
2 stops18h 40m
Air France
Deal found 2/14$740
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/102:17 pm
SDF
-
IST
2 stops19h 38m
KLM
Tue 3/174:50 am
IST
-
SDF
2 stops20h 59m
KLM
Deal found 2/16$741
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Thu 3/52:35 pm
SDF
-
IST
2 stops24h 10m
Lufthansa
Fri 3/136:30 am
IST
-
SDF
2 stops24h 29m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/13$754
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Thu 3/52:35 pm
SDF
-
IST
2 stops24h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 3/246:30 am
IST
-
SDF
2 stops44h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/16$785
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/21:55 pm
SDF
-
IST
2 stops29h 10m
Lufthansa
Thu 4/95:40 am
IST
-
SDF
2 stops23h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/16$829

Find flight deals from Louisville to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) 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 February 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$542
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$498
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$577
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($348 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville 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 February 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Louisville

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Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Tue 4/7

2:30 pm-2:05 am

2 stops28h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 5/5

3:45 am-7:42 pm

2 stops22h 57m

$542

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Tue 5/5

7:20 pm-2:05 am

2 stops23h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 5/12

3:45 am-10:30 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$542

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Thu 3/19

6:00 am-10:45 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 3/24

6:30 am-2:47 pm

2 stops39h 17m

$584

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Wed 4/1

10:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops28h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 4/8

5:40 am-11:46 pm

2 stops25h 06m

$629

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Mon 3/30

5:55 pm-3:30 am

2 stops26h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 4/6

5:20 pm-6:49 pm

2 stops32h 29m

$640

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Fri 5/1

2:30 pm-2:05 am

2 stops28h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 5/8

3:45 am-10:30 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$642

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Tue 3/10

2:17 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops19h 38m

Istanbul

Tue 3/17

4:50 am-6:49 pm

2 stops20h 59m

$741

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Thu 3/5

2:35 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 3/13

6:30 am-11:59 pm

2 stops24h 29m

$754

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Tue 3/10

1:58 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops20h 47m

Istanbul

Tue 3/17

6:30 am-7:31 pm

2 stops20h 01m

$754

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Thu 3/5

2:35 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 3/24

6:30 am-7:42 pm

2 stops44h 12m

$785

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from Louisville to Istanbul

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 Louisville to Istanbul in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Louisville-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Louisville-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Louisville-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Louisville-Istanbul Airport 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 Louisville-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 Louisville to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Louisville with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Louisville to Istanbul Airport

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Istanbul Airport (average of $534). Flying from Louisville to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $946). 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 Louisville 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 February 17, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Louisville to Istanbul Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,205 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,205 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,205 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,308 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,205 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,294 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,205 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,786 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,205 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,751 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,205 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Louisville 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 Louisville to Istanbul?

    Louisville Intl (SDF) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Louisville to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Louisville Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Louisville airport to Istanbul. It is only a 5.3 mi journey to Louisville Intl (SDF) from Louisville’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Louisville to Istanbul Airport?

    Departing from Louisville to Istanbul Airport will take you 26h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5567 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Louisville to Istanbul Airport is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $577 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and United Airlines, starting at $605 and $620 round-trip. Users have found that British Airways is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisville 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 Louisville to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Istanbul Airport (average of $534). Flying from Louisville to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $946). 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 5 airlines flying from Louisville to Istanbul

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Louisville 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 February 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$577Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$605Average$1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$620Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$639Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$662Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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