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$444+ 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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — IST
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Istanbul

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 January 26, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/242:30 pm
SMF
-
IST
2 stops23h 30m
British Airways
Tue 3/37:35 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops27h 24m
British Airways
Deal found 1/25$560
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/244:41 pm
SMF
-
IST
2 stops19h 04m
Lufthansa
Tue 3/36:30 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops20h 36m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/25$564
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sat 2/216:25 am
SMF
-
IST
2 stops29h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 2/286:30 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops23h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$577
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/247:08 am
SMF
-
IST
3 stops23h 37m
United Airlines
Tue 3/36:30 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops22h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$652
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/110:33 am
SMF
-
IST
2 stops29h 32m
Lufthansa
Sat 5/93:45 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops26h 57m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/25$692
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Wed 3/2512:30 pm
SMF
-
IST
2 stops23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/155:40 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$709
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/121:00 pm
SMF
-
IST
2 stops28h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 10/174:30 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops28h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/25$725
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/213:05 pm
SMF
-
IST
2 stops25h 45m
Air France
Fri 2/274:50 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops22h 28m
Air France
Deal found 1/25$739
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Thu 2/196:15 am
SMF
-
IST
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/264:50 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops27h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$740
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sun 2/156:00 am
SMF
-
IST
2 stops23h 55m
KLM
Mon 2/235:55 pm
IST
-
SMF
2 stops34h 03m
KLM
Deal found 1/24$742
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/237:00 am
SMF
-
IST
2 stops28h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 11/46:30 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops27h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$745

Find 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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$560
(oojo)

One-way from

$444
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$896
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One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($274 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Sacramento

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/24

4:41 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops19h 04m

Istanbul

Tue 3/3

6:30 am-4:06 pm

2 stops20h 36m

$564

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/21

6:25 am-6:05 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 3/1

6:30 am-10:45 pm

2 stops27h 15m

$577

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/21

6:25 am-10:45 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 2/28

6:30 am-6:43 pm

2 stops23h 13m

$577

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/26

10:55 am-6:05 pm

2 stops20h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 3/2

6:30 am-10:15 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$577

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/3

7:08 am-10:45 pm

3 stops28h 37m

Istanbul

Thu 3/12

6:30 am-10:39 pm

2 stops26h 09m

$577

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/24

7:08 am-5:45 pm

3 stops23h 37m

Istanbul

Tue 3/3

6:30 am-6:24 pm

2 stops22h 54m

$652

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/21

3:05 pm-3:50 am

2 stops25h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 2/27

4:50 am-4:18 pm

2 stops22h 28m

$739

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/1

7:51 pm-7:35 pm

3 stops37h 44m

$444

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/1

1:55 pm-2:05 am

2 stops26h 10m

$502

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/25

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

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Estimated round-trip price
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport (average of $544). Flying from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $960). 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 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 January 26, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Lufthansa, and British Airways 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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,747 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,700 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 3 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like Lufthansa and United Airlines fly from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport in about 19h 04m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 36m. 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), British Airways ($632), and Lufthansa ($693) offers the cheapest pricing from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport for 37% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport (average of $544). Flying from Sacramento to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $960). 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 3 airlines flying from Sacramento to Istanbul

Discover the top 3 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$614Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$632Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$693Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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