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$581+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) 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 2/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — IST
Dec 18 — Dec 251
Thu 12/18
Thu 12/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 18, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 12/89:50 amSJC - IST
2 stops20h 05mKLM
Sun 12/144:50 amIST - SJC
2 stops26h 46mKLM
Deal found 11/17$793
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Sun 12/282:29 pmSJC - IST
2 stops45h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/216:30 amIST - SJC
2 stops25h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/17$954
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Mon 12/812:40 pmSJC - IST
2 stops18h 15mLufthansa
Mon 12/157:00 pmIST - SJC
2 stops37h 27mLufthansa
Deal found 11/17$1,062
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2812:56 pmSJC - IST
2 stops24h 54mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/217:35 amIST - SJC
3 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17$1,107
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Mon 12/18:45 amSJC - IST
2 stops20h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/106:30 amIST - SJC
2 stops22h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/17$1,115
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Tue 12/23:43 pmSJC - IST
2 stops25h 07mDelta
Mon 12/84:50 amIST - SJC
2 stops26h 46mDelta
Deal found 11/17$1,127
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Wed 12/39:04 amSJC - IST
2 stops20h 51mDelta
Tue 12/95:55 pmIST - SJC
2 stops32h 08mDelta
Deal found 11/17$1,129
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/18:45 amSJC - IST
2 stops22h 10mLufthansa
Mon 12/87:00 pmIST - SJC
2 stops37h 27mLufthansa
Deal found 11/17$1,137
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Mon 12/12:07 pmSJC - IST
2 stops22h 58mBritish Airways
Mon 12/86:40 pmIST - SJC
2 stops36h 56mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/17$1,155
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 12/32:01 pmSJC - IST
1 stop17h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/161:50 pmIST - SJC
1 stop20h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,164

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 November 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$729
(KLM)

One-way from

$581
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$827
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One-way flight from San Jose to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($282 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 November 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Tue 1/27

9:16 am-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 39m

Istanbul

Thu 1/29

4:50 am-4:10 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$729

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Mon 1/19

9:16 am-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 39m

Istanbul

Sat 2/7

4:50 am-7:12 pm

2 stops25h 22m

$729

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Fri 1/9

9:16 am-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 39m

Istanbul

Sat 1/24

5:55 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops38h 25m

$731

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Wed 3/11

9:45 am-4:55 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 3/19

4:50 am-4:31 pm

2 stops21h 41m

$738

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Thu 1/22

6:20 am-4:55 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 1/26

5:55 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$796

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sat 3/14

10:55 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops37h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 4/1

6:00 am-10:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$915

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sun 3/15

10:55 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 3/26

6:30 am-10:59 pm

2 stops26h 29m

$915

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Mon 3/9

10:55 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops32h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 3/31

5:50 am-10:50 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$915

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Tue 3/10

8:45 am-5:45 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 4/1

6:00 am-10:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$915

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Wed 3/11

8:45 am-6:05 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 3/26

6:30 am-10:59 pm

2 stops26h 29m

$915

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Compare providers for flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Istanbul in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 Jose, California-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 Jose, California-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-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 Jose, California-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 Jose to Istanbul

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Istanbul Airport (average of $645). Flying from San Jose, California to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $965). 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 SJC to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 November 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Jose, California to Istanbul Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Jose, California to Istanbul Airport?

Related info for your journey

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

    San Jose (SJC), located 2.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Jose to Istanbul. 0 airlines have flights from San Jose to Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Jose to Istanbul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Istanbul Airport?

    Departing from San Jose, California to Istanbul Airport will take you 20h 39m. The distance from San Jose, California to Istanbul Airport is about 6692 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Istanbul Airport (average of $645). Flying from San Jose, California to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $965). 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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