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$511+ 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 3/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — IST
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 27, 2026.

This Vueling Global 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 Vueling Global is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1410:10 am
SJO
-
IST
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/294:35 am
IST
-
SJO
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,014
This Vueling Global 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 Vueling Global is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1010:10 am
SJO
-
IST
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/174:35 am
IST
-
SJO
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$1,021
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/38:30 pm
SJO
-
IST
1 stop35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/174:50 am
IST
-
SJO
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,030
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/55:15 pm
SJO
-
IST
1 stop25h 35m
Air France
Mon 2/234:50 am
IST
-
SJO
1 stop22h 00m
Air France
Deal found 1/27$1,032
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/18:30 pm
SJO
-
IST
1 stop35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/144:50 am
IST
-
SJO
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,041
This Air France 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/207:15 pm
SJO
-
IST
1 stop23h 15m
Air France
Sun 5/314:25 am
IST
-
SJO
1 stop21h 45m
Air France
Deal found 1/26$1,042
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/118:30 pm
SJO
-
IST
1 stop35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/184:50 am
IST
-
SJO
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,052
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/57:00 am
SJO
-
IST
2 stops24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/234:50 am
IST
-
SJO
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,059
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/137:15 pm
SJO
-
IST
2 stops21h 05m
KLM
Wed 5/275:20 pm
IST
-
SJO
1 stop32h 00m
KLM
Deal found 1/25$1,060
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/187:15 pm
SJO
-
IST
2 stops21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/254:25 am
IST
-
SJO
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,061
This Air France 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/318:05 pm
SJO
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IST
1 stop22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/15:55 pm
IST
-
SJO
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,062

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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,014
(Vueling Global)

One-way from

$511
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,215
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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 January 27, 2026.
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

Tue 4/14

10:10 am-3:40 am

2 stops32h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 4/29

4:35 am-11:30 pm

2 stops27h 55m

$1,014

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

8:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 2/17

4:50 am-5:50 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$1,030

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

8:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 2/18

4:50 am-5:50 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$1,052

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/14

5:15 pm-3:50 am

1 stop25h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 3/17

4:50 am-6:25 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$1,052

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

8:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 2/17

4:50 am-10:02 pm

2 stops26h 12m

$1,059

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/5

7:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 2/23

4:50 am-5:50 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$1,059

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

8:30 pm-3:50 am

2 stops22h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 2/16

4:50 am-5:50 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$1,062

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

4:15 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 3/6

10:45 am-12:15 am

2 stops22h 30m

$1,080

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/30

11:38 am-11:30 am

3 stops38h 52m

$511

San JoséIstanbul

SJO - IST

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/31

11:38 am-7:35 pm

2 stops22h 57m

$581

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Istanbul

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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 January 23, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San José to Istanbul Airport is 64 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,064). 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 January 27, 2026.
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
1,443 reviews

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

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
1,443 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,526 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,660 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

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 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.

  • 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 $905. 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 $1,129, respectively. These flights start at 24% 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,064). 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$905Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air FranceCheapest$1,037Average$1,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$1,129Average$1,398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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