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$429+ 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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — IST
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Istanbul are usually found in March or May, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$768
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$429
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,182
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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 October 28, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/104:15 pmSJO - IST
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/166:40 pmIST - SJO
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$949
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Tue 11/111:30 pmSJO - IST
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/227:30 pmIST - SJO
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$999
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2510:00 pmSJO - IST
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/27:55 amIST - SJO
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$1,035
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/78:30 pmSJO - IST
1 stop35h 25mKLM
Sun 12/75:55 pmIST - SJO
2 stops32h 55mKLM
Deal found 10/28$1,061
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 11/188:30 pmSJO - IST
1 stop35h 25mKLM
Sat 11/295:55 pmIST - SJO
2 stops32h 55mKLM
Deal found 10/27$1,063
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/84:15 pmSJO - IST
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/246:40 pmIST - SJO
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,070
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/88:35 amSJO - IST
2 stops22h 25mAir Canada
Sun 11/167:55 amIST - SJO
2 stops24h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 10/26$1,074
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/88:35 amSJO - IST
2 stops22h 25mAir Canada
Mon 11/247:55 amIST - SJO
2 stops24h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 10/26$1,080
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.
Thu 12/47:00 amSJO - IST
2 stops24h 55mKLM
Wed 12/104:50 amIST - SJO
2 stops26h 30mKLM
Deal found 10/27$1,081

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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 October 28, 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

Fri 1/16

8:05 pm-3:50 am

1 stop22h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 2/16

4:50 am-6:25 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$1,057

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/18

7:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 2/16

4:50 am-5:50 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$1,058

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/7

8:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 12/7

5:55 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$1,061

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/18

7:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 2/17

5:55 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,083

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/13

7:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 1/21

4:50 am-3:00 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$1,111

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/19

8:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 11/24

5:55 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,114

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/10

4:15 pm-12:15 am

2 stops23h 00m

$429

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/19

8:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop35h 25m

$612

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/10

8:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop35h 25m

$612

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/9

8:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop35h 25m

$612

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José to Istanbul Airport is 27 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Istanbul Airport (average of $879). Flying from San José to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,015). 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 San José 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 28, 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
1,406 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,481 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,370 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 $1,061, KLM can have you in Istanbul Airport from San José in 35h 25m. 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 $880. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air France and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at $1,044 and $1,129, 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Istanbul Airport (average of $879). Flying from San José to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,015). 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$880Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air FranceCheapest$1,044Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$1,129Average$1,479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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