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$325+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Istanbul

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — IST
Dec 20 — Dec 271
Sat 12/20
Sat 12/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2025.

This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/29:18 amSMF - IST
2 stops20h 37mKLM
Wed 12/104:50 amIST - SMF
2 stops24h 01mKLM
Deal found 11/18$738
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/910:35 amSMF - IST
2 stops25h 10mLufthansa
Tue 12/166:30 amIST - SMF
2 stops27h 33mLufthansa
Deal found 11/18$752
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/21:06 pmSMF - IST
2 stops17h 39mLufthansa
Tue 12/96:30 amIST - SMF
2 stops24h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 11/18$772
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/42:26 pmSMF - IST
2 stops21h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/136:30 amIST - SMF
2 stops27h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$775
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/511:29 amSMF - IST
2 stops18h 26mDelta
Sun 12/74:50 amIST - SMF
2 stops29h 57mDelta
Deal found 11/18$788
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/511:29 amSMF - IST
2 stops18h 26mDelta
Fri 12/125:55 pmIST - SMF
2 stops34h 56mDelta
Deal found 11/18$789
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/39:18 amSMF - SAW
2 stops21h 07mKLM
Tue 12/99:00 amSAW - SMF
2 stops24h 59mKLM
Deal found 11/18$878
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/510:45 amSMF - IST
2 stops20h 20mLufthansa
Thu 12/116:30 amIST - SMF
2 stops25h 22mLufthansa
Deal found 11/18$885
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/911:14 amSMF - IST
2 stops18h 41mKLM
Mon 12/154:50 amIST - SMF
2 stops22h 31mKLM
Deal found 11/18$938
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/52:03 pmSMF - IST
2 stops21h 42mLufthansa
Sat 12/136:30 amIST - SMF
2 stops27h 39mLufthansa
Deal found 11/18$975
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/302:26 pmSMF - IST
2 stops21h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/116:30 amIST - SMF
2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,080
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/15:30 amSMF - IST
2 stops24h 25mDelta
Mon 12/84:50 amIST - SMF
2 stops30h 09mDelta
Deal found 11/18$1,093

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 November 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$554
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$325
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,004
From Sacramento Intl to Istanbul
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Sacramento

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Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/22

8:45 am-10:45 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 1/26

6:30 am-6:41 pm

2 stops23h 11m

$573

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/7

10:50 am-10:45 pm

2 stops48h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 1/14

7:00 pm-6:41 pm

2 stops34h 41m

$600

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/7

4:35 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops61h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 1/14

7:35 am-7:34 pm

2 stops46h 59m

$613

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - SAW

SMFSAW

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/20

11:45 am-9:20 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 1/27

12:55 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops41h 15m

$614

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - SAW

SMFSAW

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/20

7:05 am-5:25 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 1/28

9:00 am-11:16 pm

2 stops25h 16m

$614

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/2

9:18 am-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 37m

Istanbul

Wed 12/10

4:50 am-5:51 pm

2 stops24h 01m

$738

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/2

9:18 am-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 37m

Istanbul

Mon 12/8

4:50 am-6:25 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$738

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/3

10:45 am-6:05 pm

2 stops20h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 12/9

6:30 am-8:52 pm

2 stops25h 22m

$772

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/3

10:35 am-6:05 pm

2 stops20h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 12/7

6:30 am-9:43 pm

2 stops26h 13m

$775

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/4

10:35 am-10:45 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 12/10

6:30 am-9:56 pm

2 stops26h 26m

$775

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Istanbul

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul (average of $614). Flying from Sacramento to Istanbul 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 SMF to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 20, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sacramento to Istanbul at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

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 November 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and Lufthansa from Sacramento 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,414 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,579 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Sacramento Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Istanbul from Sacramento. Booking flights from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Istanbul?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sacramento to Istanbul in 22h 35m. Fly via Lufthansa, British Airways, or KLM to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 6635 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Istanbul round-trip from $614. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $724, and Lufthansa, from $986. KLM is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Istanbul?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul (average of $614). Flying from Sacramento to Istanbul 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Sacramento to Istanbul

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 November 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$614Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$724Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$986Average$1,281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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