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$349+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — IST
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Istanbul are usually found in November or February, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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

$838
(Delta)

One-way from

$349
(Kiwi.com)

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August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,001
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1710:00 amSAN - IST
2 stops31h 25mDelta
Sun 8/314:20 amIST - SAN
2 stops28h 19mDelta
Deal found 6/10$838
This British 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/91:12 pmSAN - IST
2 stops20h 13mBritish Airways
Tue 10/217:55 pmIST - SAN
1 stop28h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$844
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/178:10 amSAN - IST
2 stops28h 30mAir Canada
Wed 9/249:20 pmIST - SAN
2 stops48h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$848
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/268:00 amSAN - IST
2 stops27h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/302:00 pmIST - SAN
2 stops35h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$855
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/68:10 amSAN - IST
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/19:20 pmIST - SAN
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$857
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/222:11 pmSAN - IST
2 stops36h 54mLufthansa
Sat 10/46:10 amIST - SAN
2 stops22h 19mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11$905
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/241:55 pmSAN - IST
1 stop16h 25mKLM
Sat 9/275:05 pmIST - SAN
1 stop28h 55mKLM
Deal found 6/11$1,013

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Istanbul

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Depart

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Price

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sun 8/17

10:00 am-3:25 am

2 stops31h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 8/31

4:20 am-10:39 pm

2 stops28h 19m

$838

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 10/9

1:12 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops20h 13m

Istanbul

Tue 10/21

7:55 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$844

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 9/17

8:10 am-10:40 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 9/24

9:20 pm-11:31 am

2 stops48h 11m

$848

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sat 7/26

8:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 9/30

2:00 pm-3:59 pm

2 stops35h 59m

$855

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 8/6

8:10 am-3:35 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 9/1

9:20 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops32h 15m

$857

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Fri 8/22

2:11 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops36h 54m

Istanbul

Sat 10/4

6:10 am-6:29 pm

2 stops22h 19m

$905

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 7/24

1:55 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Istanbul

Sat 9/27

5:05 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$1,013

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sat 7/12

6:15 am-1:40 pm

3 stops45h 25m

$349

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 10/22

3:59 pm-3:25 am

2 stops25h 26m

$586

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 7/3

10:11 pm-6:20 am

2 stops46h 09m

$723

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 51 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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.

When flying from San Diego to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Air France. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Istanbul?

    If you book a flight to Istanbul from San Diego, you will be flying from San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego. There are 0 flights from San Diego to Istanbul per day from 7 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $838, Delta will fly you from San Diego to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $844 and $848, respectively. Delta is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $586 on Air France. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $723 and KLM from $806 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from San Diego 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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Top 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Istanbul

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$714Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$791Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$835Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$851Average$1,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$857Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$923Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$959Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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