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$462+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) 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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — IST
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Wed 11/26
Wed 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 27, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Tue 12/911:12 amSMF - IST
2 stops19h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/166:30 amIST - SMF
2 stops26h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/25$575
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/234:30 pmSMF - IST
2 stops21h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 12/37:35 amIST - SMF
2 stops26h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/26$576
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2512:15 pmSMF - IST
2 stops38h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 12/26:40 pmIST - SMF
2 stops39h 11mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/27$603
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Sat 11/224:30 pmSMF - IST
2 stops45h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 12/26:40 pmIST - SMF
2 stops39h 11mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/25$608
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/224:05 pmSMF - IST
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/47:00 pmIST - SMF
2 stops59h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$785
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/224:05 pmSMF - IST
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/27:00 pmIST - SMF
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$789
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Fri 11/710:40 amSMF - IST
2 stops25h 05mLufthansa
Wed 11/197:00 pmIST - SMF
2 stops33h 36mLufthansa
Deal found 10/25$796
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/222:13 pmSMF - IST
2 stops45h 32mLufthansa
Wed 12/37:00 pmIST - SMF
2 stops39h 03mLufthansa
Deal found 10/26$806
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2511:14 amSMF - IST
2 stops18h 41mKLM
Mon 12/14:50 amIST - SMF
2 stops26h 52mKLM
Deal found 10/27$883
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/2312:20 pmSMF - IST
2 stops17h 35mKLM
Tue 1/65:55 pmIST - SMF
2 stops34h 20mKLM
Deal found 10/26$884
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/244:30 pmSMF - IST
2 stops20h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 12/16:40 pmIST - SMF
2 stops38h 57mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/25$899

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$575
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$462
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,207
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One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($114 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 October 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Sacramento

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Istanbul

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Price

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/23

4:30 pm-12:50 am

2 stops21h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 12/3

7:35 am-10:51 pm

2 stops26h 16m

$576

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/22

4:30 pm-12:50 am

2 stops45h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 12/2

6:40 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops39h 11m

$608

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/26

12:25 pm-4:40 am

2 stops30h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 4/4

4:30 am-11:06 pm

2 stops28h 36m

$645

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/25

10:54 am-10:45 pm

2 stops25h 51m

Istanbul

Wed 4/15

2:00 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops19h 28m

$712

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/10

10:40 am-4:55 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 1/15

4:50 am-4:06 pm

2 stops22h 16m

$738

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/7

10:40 am-10:45 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 11/19

7:00 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops33h 36m

$796

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/23

12:20 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops17h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 1/6

5:55 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$884

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/22

4:30 pm-12:50 am

2 stops45h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 12/1

3:15 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops42h 22m

$909

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/21

6:00 am-3:50 am

2 stops34h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 12/3

5:55 pm-5:51 pm

2 stops34h 56m

$966

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/25

12:30 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 4/15

8:30 pm-6:35 pm

3 stops32h 05m

$977

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/27

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Istanbul in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice 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 Sacramento-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Sacramento-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 Sacramento to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport (average of $664). Flying from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $965). 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 SMF to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 October 27, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento 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 October 27, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM, and United Airlines from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,995 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
7.9
Good
7,995 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,995 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,995 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,995 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,532 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,995 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Istanbul?

    If you book a flight to Istanbul from Sacramento, you will be flying from Sacramento Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Sacramento Intl (SMF) is located 9.4 mi from the center of Sacramento. There are 0 flights from Sacramento Intl to Istanbul per day from 4 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like British Airways, Scandinavian Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport in about 21h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 55m. Sacramento and Istanbul Airport are separated by a distance of 6599 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, KLM ($614), Delta ($724), and United Airlines ($738) offers the cheapest pricing from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport (average of $664). Flying from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $965). 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 4 airlines flying from Sacramento to Istanbul

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 October 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$614Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$724Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$738Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$986Average$1,281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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