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$278+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Istanbul

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JFK — IST
Mar 10 — Mar 171
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 8, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Wed 4/1510:40 am
JFK
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SAW
3 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/298:30 am
SAW
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JFK
2 stops18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$557
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/195:10 pm
JFK
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IST
2 stops27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 4/224:30 am
IST
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JFK
2 stops18h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/5$557
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Mon 3/2311:35 pm
JFK
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IST
2 stops38h 45m
LOT
Wed 4/89:25 pm
IST
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JFK
2 stops29h 55m
LOT
Deal found 2/8$558
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Tue 3/2411:35 pm
JFK
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IST
2 stops14h 45m
LOT
Tue 3/3111:30 am
IST
-
JFK
2 stops15h 50m
LOT
Deal found 2/8$559
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1911:25 pm
JFK
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SAW
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/2912:30 pm
SAW
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JFK
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$560
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Tue 4/76:10 pm
JFK
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IST
2 stops20h 05m
United Airlines
Fri 4/241:55 pm
IST
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JFK
1 stop13h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/6$560
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/238:50 pm
JFK
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SAW
1 stop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/2711:25 am
SAW
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JFK
1 stop15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$561
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/106:55 pm
JFK
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IST
1 stop25h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 5/154:30 am
IST
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JFK
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/4$561
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/238:50 pm
JFK
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SAW
1 stop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/411:25 am
SAW
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JFK
1 stop15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$562
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 2/1810:35 pm
JFK
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IST
1 stop18h 05m
LOT
Wed 2/257:50 am
IST
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JFK
1 stop20h 45m
LOT
Deal found 2/8$562
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/248:50 pm
JFK
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SAW
1 stop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/311:25 am
SAW
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JFK
1 stop15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$563
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 3/196:45 pm
JFK
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IST
1 stop15h 10m
KLM
Thu 3/264:50 am
IST
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JFK
1 stop22h 15m
KLM
Deal found 2/5$563

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Istanbul (TR5). 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 February 8, 2026.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$557
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$278
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$817
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From New York John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($147 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 February 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul that are best for you.

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New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/19

6:45 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 3/26

4:50 am-8:05 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$563

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - SAW

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/8

7:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 3/15

4:00 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$566

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - SAW

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/4

6:50 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 3/15

4:00 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$566

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - SAW

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/29

6:20 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 4/8

8:50 am-9:41 pm

2 stops19h 51m

$574

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/22

5:30 pm-3:30 am

1 stop27h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 5/2

4:25 am-1:44 pm

1 stop16h 19m

$578

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/23

5:30 pm-3:50 am

1 stop27h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 3/29

5:20 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$579

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/21

9:50 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Istanbul

Fri 5/1

1:55 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$580

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/12

9:50 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 4/23

1:55 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$580

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - SAW

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/11

11:00 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops15h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 3/17

9:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop34h 25m

$586

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/18

6:45 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 4/1

4:25 am-11:49 am

1 stop14h 24m

$603

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Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 65 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul (average of $425). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul in May is currently the most expensive (average of $676). 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 JFK to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl 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 February 8, 2026.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 8, 2026.

The most flights from JFK to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

How often are flights from New York to Istanbul delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between New York and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 167 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Istanbul flights?

Over the last year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

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 February 8, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Turkish Airlines, and JetBlue from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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 John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    There are many flights that can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul in 15h 10m. Fly via KLM, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 4984 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul round-trip from $371. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $458, and Delta, from $485. Users have found that Icelandair is 59% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Serbia. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $332. Users have also found prices from $349 and $398 on SAUDIA and Gulf Air, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul consider choosing Chrono Aviation (60%), Uzbekistan Airways (57%) or Avianca (57%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    While on average a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul is generally $1,753, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $364. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $525 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    If you're on a layover in London and looking for things to do, consider visiting Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, or Piccadilly Circus. Those on a layover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, or Piccadilly Circus can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those on a layover in London in need of a rental car can book one at London Heathrow for about $33.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Amsterdam?

    Museumplein, De Dam, and Van Gogh Museum are the most popular attractions in Amsterdam if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Museumplein, De Dam, and Van Gogh Museum can be visited by traveling about 6.0 mi, 7.0 mi, and 6.0 mi respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Travelers in need of a car in Amsterdam can rent one for about $50 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul (average of $425). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul in May is currently the most expensive (average of $676). 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 10 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 February 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$371Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$458Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$485Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$489Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air CanadaCheapest$498Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$512Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$523Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$531Average$714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$532Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$559Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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