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$426+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Istanbul

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NYC — IST
Jul 26 — Aug 21
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Istanbul are usually found in February or January, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 26, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 11/225:00 pm
JFK
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Deal found 6/21$885
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 8/108:55 pm
JFK
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IST
1 stop15h 00m
British Airways
Wed 8/268:15 am
IST
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JFK
1 stop17h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 6/23$885
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Sat 8/154:55 pm
JFK
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Wed 8/269:15 am
SAW
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JFK
2 stops20h 10m
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Deal found 6/23$886
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Sun 8/910:40 pm
JFK
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IST
1 stop18h 45m
British Airways
Sat 8/228:15 am
IST
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JFK
1 stop33h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 6/23$886
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1411:20 am
LGA
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IST
2 stops22h 00m
Delta
Tue 8/256:00 am
IST
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LGA
2 stops22h 04m
Delta
Deal found 6/25$887
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/148:30 pm
JFK
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SAW
2 stops16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/1812:35 pm
SAW
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JFK
2 stops16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$887
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 8/264:45 pm
LGA
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SAW
2 stops19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/18:30 am
SAW
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LGA
2 stops19h 29m
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Deal found 6/22$888
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Wed 11/253:15 pm
LGA
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IST
2 stops16h 45m
Air Canada
Sun 12/66:30 am
IST
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LGA
2 stops18h 21m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/23$888
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/125:30 pm
JFK
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2 stops21h 20m
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Thu 9/1010:15 pm
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3 stops31h 10m
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Deal found 6/24$888
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/1312:40 am
JFK
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IST
1 stop30h 15m
Air Europa
Mon 8/313:45 pm
IST
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JFK
1 stop33h 00m
Air Europa
Deal found 6/22$888
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/175:35 pm
LGA
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IST
3 stops22h 30m
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Mon 8/249:25 am
IST
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2 stops29h 10m
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Deal found 6/25$889
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/198:30 pm
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Deal found 6/24$889

Find flight deals from New York to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 June 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$885
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$426
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,227
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Istanbul flight deals.
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From New York (NYC) to Istanbul
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($247 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 June 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/16

7:10 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 8/22

8:15 am-11:10 am

1 stop33h 55m

$886

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - SAW

LGASAW

New York LaGuardia

Sun 8/16

5:35 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops19h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 11/3

8:50 am-9:28 am

2 stops32h 38m

$913

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/13

9:40 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 8/20

1:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$937

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

5:10 pm-3:40 am

2 stops27h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 9/13

4:30 am-3:40 pm

2 stops42h 10m

$945

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

6:50 am-11:25 pm

Nonstop9h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 9/13

6:40 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$951

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - SAW

LGASAW

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/10

7:25 am-5:35 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 8/22

6:40 pm-7:00 pm

3 stops31h 20m

$967

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - SAW

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

9:15 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 9/23

8:50 am-7:15 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$972
Quickest round-trip

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Fri 9/11

12:25 am-5:05 pm

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 9/27

6:50 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop10h 40m

$981

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - SAW

LGASAW

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/26

4:00 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops18h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 9/5

8:50 am-9:28 pm

2 stops19h 38m

$986

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/1

10:29 pm-3:30 am

1 stop22h 01m

Istanbul

Thu 8/13

6:00 am-10:29 pm

2 stops23h 29m

$1,003

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Istanbul flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 New York-Istanbul 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 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 $626). Flying from New York to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,269). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 June 26, 2026.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 June 26, 2026.

The most flights from NYC to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

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

How often are flights from New York to Istanbul delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between New York and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 155 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 in the morning 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 18% 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 78 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

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 June 26, 2026.
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.

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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 to Istanbul?

    Departing from New York to Istanbul will take you 9h 35m. The distance from New York to Istanbul is about 4984 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 Delta. Icelandair is priced at 56% 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 Lufthansa, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $320. LEVEL flights start at $323 while deals on Air Serbia start at $358 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 Uzbekistan Airways (68%), Avianca (68%) or Turkish Airlines (68%) 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 $1,627, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $565. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $614 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 London?

    If you're on a layover in London and looking for things to do, consider visiting Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, or Trafalgar Square. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Trafalgar Square can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.3 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 $37.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Festhalle are currently the most popular points of interest in Frankfurt am Main at the moment. Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt and Festhalle are located about 7.4 mi, 7.0 mi, and 6.5 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Frankfurt am Main for about $41 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 $626). Flying from New York to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,269). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 June 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$374Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IberiaCheapest$451Average$742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$482Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$489Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air CanadaCheapest$500Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
KLMCheapest$523Average$814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$531Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$532Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$532Average$738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$537Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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