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$587+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) 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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — IST
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) 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 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,029
(oojo)

One-way from

$587
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,553
From Oakland to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/410:51 amOAK - IST
2 stops38h 29mQatar Airways
Fri 11/148:10 pmIST - OAK
2 stops38h 47mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,029
This Qatar Airways 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/39:39 amOAK - IST
2 stops34h 41mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/128:05 pmIST - OAK
2 stops32h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,117

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Oakland

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Tue 11/4

10:51 am-12:20 pm

2 stops38h 29m

Istanbul

Fri 11/14

8:10 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops38h 47m

$1,029

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Wed 9/3

9:39 am-6:20 am

2 stops34h 41m

Istanbul

Fri 9/12

8:05 pm-6:23 pm

2 stops32h 18m

$1,117

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Mon 9/15

5:55 am-4:20 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 9/18

5:05 pm-4:31 pm

2 stops57h 26m

$3,507

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Tue 9/2

9:39 am-1:05 am

2 stops29h 26m

Istanbul

Tue 9/9

8:15 am-10:03 pm

2 stops23h 48m

$5,422

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Wed 9/3

11:01 am-6:20 am

2 stops33h 19m

$587

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Wed 9/3

9:39 am-5:00 pm

1 stop21h 21m

$762

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Mon 6/23

12:30 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$864

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Tue 9/9

7:58 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops17h 57m

$3,131

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Wed 7/2

2:38 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops22h 42m

$5,643

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Thu 6/19

9:28 am-6:50 pm

2 stops47h 22m

$10,907

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Istanbul

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Oakland, California 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 OAK to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland 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 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Oakland, California to Istanbul Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Oakland to Istanbul, such as Delta, KLM and Finnair. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
Icelandair
7.0
Good
499 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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 Oakland 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 Oakland to Istanbul?

    Located just 7.0 mi from the city center, Oakland is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Istanbul from Oakland. Booking flights from Oakland (OAK) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $587. Users have also found prices from $864 and $3,131 on Delta and Icelandair, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Oakland, California 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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