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$625+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — IST
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Istanbul are usually found in April or March, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/118:05 pmSJO - IST
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/174:50 amIST - SJO
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,083
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/117:00 amSJO - IST
2 stops24h 55mKLM
Wed 12/174:50 amIST - SJO
2 stops26h 30mKLM
Deal found 12/10$1,225
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/132:31 pmSJO - IST
2 stops28h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/224:50 amIST - SJO
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,336
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/132:31 pmSJO - IST
2 stops28h 19mKLM
Mon 12/224:50 amIST - SJO
2 stops26h 05mKLM
Deal found 12/10$1,342
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Mon 12/155:15 pmSJO - IST
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/224:50 amIST - SJO
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,344
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/155:15 pmSJO - IST
1 stop25h 35mAir France
Mon 12/224:50 amIST - SJO
1 stop22h 00mAir France
Deal found 12/11$1,353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/128:45 amSJO - IST
2 stops29h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/97:55 amIST - SJO
2 stops38h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,356
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Mon 12/158:30 pmSJO - IST
2 stops22h 20mKLM
Mon 12/224:50 amIST - SJO
2 stops26h 05mKLM
Deal found 12/11$1,376
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:30 pmSJO - IST
1 stop35h 25mKLM
Sat 1/104:50 amIST - SJO
2 stops26h 25mKLM
Deal found 12/10$1,392

Find flight deals from San José to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$818
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$625
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,357
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/26

1:25 pm-3:30 am

2 stops29h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 5/11

4:25 am-5:10 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,058

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/19

1:25 pm-3:30 am

2 stops29h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 5/31

4:25 am-5:10 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,058

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/24

1:25 pm-3:30 am

2 stops29h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 5/9

4:25 am-4:20 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$1,078

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/24

1:25 pm-3:30 am

2 stops29h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 5/8

5:20 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,083

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 2/6

4:50 am-10:15 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$1,086

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/19

1:25 pm-3:30 am

2 stops29h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 5/31

5:20 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops32h 40m

$1,089

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/18

8:35 am-10:45 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 2/17

6:30 am-12:05 am

2 stops50h 35m

$1,121

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

8:05 pm-3:50 am

1 stop22h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 3/27

4:50 am-5:50 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$1,131

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/28

2:25 pm-3:50 am

2 stops28h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 3/15

5:55 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$1,143

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

7:15 am-6:55 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$625

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Deals found on 12/11

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Compare providers for flights from San José 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 San José to Istanbul in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 San José-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 San José-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 San José to Istanbul

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José to Istanbul Airport is 20 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Istanbul Airport (average of $897). Flying from San José to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,065). 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.

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 December 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Air France, and Air Canada from San José 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
1,432 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,432 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,432 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Air France
7.4
Good
1,502 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,432 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,515 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,432 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José 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 José to Istanbul?

    Most people fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) if they book a flight from San José to Istanbul. On average, Juan Santamaria Intl has 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 3 airlines. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 8.8 mi from San José’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San José to Istanbul Airport?

    For as low as $1,078, KLM can have you in Istanbul Airport from San José in 29h 05m. The distance from San José to Istanbul Airport is about 6906 mi.

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

    Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul Airport, with prices starting at $897. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air France and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at $1,037 and $1,107, respectively. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Istanbul Airport (average of $897). Flying from San José to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,065). 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 San José to Istanbul

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$897Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air FranceCheapest$1,037Average$1,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$1,107Average$1,357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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