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$472+ 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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — IST
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$973
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$596
(Justfly.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,137
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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 April 29, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/115:45 amOAK - IST
3 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/144:45 amIST - OAK
3 stops40h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$973
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/146:15 amOAK - IST
2 stops50h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 10/58:05 pmIST - OAK
2 stops37h 33mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,068
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Fri 5/306:00 amOAK - IST
2 stops35h 25mDelta
Sun 6/85:05 pmIST - OAK
2 stops33h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/27$1,174
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/119:28 amOAK - IST
2 stops20h 22mBritish Airways
Fri 8/158:20 amIST - OAK
2 stops23h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$2,062

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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

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Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Sun 5/11

5:45 am-3:50 am

3 stops36h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 5/14

4:45 am-10:56 am

3 stops40h 11m

$973

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Sun 9/14

6:15 am-6:35 pm

2 stops50h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 10/5

8:05 pm-11:38 pm

2 stops37h 33m

$1,068

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Fri 5/30

6:00 am-3:25 am

2 stops35h 25m

Istanbul

Sat 6/7

5:05 pm-4:16 pm

2 stops33h 11m

$1,174

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Mon 8/11

9:28 am-3:50 pm

2 stops20h 22m

Istanbul

Fri 8/15

8:20 am-10:06 pm

2 stops23h 46m

$2,062

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Wed 8/20

2:33 pm-3:50 am

3 stops27h 17m

$472

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Wed 5/7

9:15 am-6:20 am

2 stops35h 05m

$596

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Sun 5/11

6:00 am-4:20 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$714

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Deals found on 4/27

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Oakland to Istanbul in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Oakland, California-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Oakland, California-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 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 $1,423). 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 April 29, 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 April 29, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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
3,561 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,830 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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

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  • 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.

  • 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 $1,423). 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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