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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Istanbul are usually found in February or January, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Istanbul

Thu 12/3111:45 pm -
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Wed 1/137:20 pm -
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Deal found 11/5$714
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Deal found 11/6$719
Wed 12/210:35 pm -
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Tue 12/86:30 pm -
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Deal found 11/4$721
Sun 11/296:30 pm -
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Sun 12/1311:10 am -
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Deal found 11/7$722
Mon 11/166:30 pm -
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Wed 12/22:05 pm -
2 stops33h 35m
Deal found 11/6$723
Tue 12/110:30 am -
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Fri 12/118:10 pm -
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Deal found 11/6$728
Wed 12/27:35 pm -
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Wed 12/910:00 am -
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Deal found 11/4$730
Wed 12/210:30 am -
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Thu 12/108:10 pm -
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Deal found 11/5$730
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Sun 12/1311:10 am -
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Deal found 11/8$732
Mon 11/305:40 pm -
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Mon 12/147:10 am -
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Deal found 11/7$733
Thu 12/39:00 pm -
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Thu 12/108:10 pm -
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Thu 12/3111:45 pm -
1 stop14h 55m
Fri 1/1511:35 pm -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 11/9$737

Find flight deals from New York to Istanbul

Round-trip from

$704
(British Airways)

One-way from

$306
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$806
From New York (NYC) to Istanbul
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($251 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 November 2026

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NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

EWRSAW

Newark

Sun 11/22

12:10 am-5:15 pm

3 stops33h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$312

NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

EWRSAW

Newark

Sun 11/29

12:10 am-5:55 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$328

NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

EWRSAW

Newark

Mon 1/18

11:00 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$365

NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

EWRSAW

Newark

Wed 1/13

11:00 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$366

NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

EWRSAW

Newark

Wed 1/6

11:00 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$371

New YorkIstanbul

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/28

6:15 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$379

New YorkIstanbul

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/27

9:10 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$379

New YorkIstanbul

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/16

6:15 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$379

New YorkIstanbul

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/10

9:20 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$380

New YorkIstanbul

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/15

10:20 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$380

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Istanbul

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Istanbul?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Istanbul (average of $673). Flying from New York to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,281). 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 NYC to IST?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to Istanbul as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Istanbul

The most flights from NYC to TR5 are scheduled on a Friday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Istanbul?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
New York to Istanbul flights typically cost between $703 and $965 in March.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $704 on British Airways (Mar 7-Mar 22).

How often are flights from New York to Istanbul delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between New York and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 160 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 19% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Istanbul?

The best time to book flights from New York to Istanbul is 66 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Turkish Airlines, andJetBlue from New York to Istanbul have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from New York to Istanbul?

    Departing from New York to Istanbul will take you 14h 55m. The distance from New York to Istanbul is about 5023 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Istanbul round-trip?

    Icelandair, at $374, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Istanbul.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Iberia and American Airlines. Icelandair is priced at 59% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Istanbul one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with LEVEL, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $300. Air Serbia flights start at $358 while deals on Lufthansa start at $366 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Istanbul?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Istanbul?

    Consider Avianca (60%), Pakistan International Airlines (60%) or JetBlue (59%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Istanbul.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Istanbul?

    While on average a flight from New York to Istanbul is generally $1,092, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $524. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $716 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Istanbul?

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

    If you're on a layover in Frankfurt am Main and looking for things to do, consider visiting Römerberg, Konstablerwache, or Oper Frankfurt. Römerberg, Konstablerwache, and Oper Frankfurt can be visited by traveling about 7.4 mi, 7.7 mi, and 7.0 mi respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Those on a layover in Frankfurt am Main in need of a rental car can book one at Frankfurt am Main for about $42.

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

    Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Trafalgar Square are currently the most popular points of interest in London at the moment. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square are located about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.3 mi, respectively from London Heathrow if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at London Heathrow for about $27 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Istanbul flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Istanbul?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 to Istanbul?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Istanbul (average of $673). Flying from New York to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,281). 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 New York to Istanbul

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$374Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IberiaCheapest$451Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$495Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$508Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$524Average$1,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$527Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$531Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$552Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$560Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$574Average$1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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