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$369+ 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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — IST
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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 July 25, 2025.

Round-trip from

$778
(Air France)

One-way from

$369
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,212
From Sacramento Intl to Istanbul
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($125 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Istanbul

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 July 25, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/307:04 amSMF - IST
2 stops32h 06mBritish Airways
Mon 11/106:40 pmIST - SMF
2 stops33h 02mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/23$787
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/13:00 pmSMF - IST
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/164:20 amIST - SMF
2 stops22h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$823
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/161:27 pmSMF - IST
2 stops27h 58mDelta
Mon 11/174:50 amIST - SMF
2 stops22h 13mDelta
Deal found 7/24$827
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/89:45 amSMF - SAW
2 stops21h 25mKLM
Mon 9/298:45 amSAW - SMF
2 stops20h 29mKLM
Deal found 7/22$844
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 10/304:05 pmSMF - IST
2 stops27h 20mAir Canada
Mon 11/108:50 amIST - SMF
3 stops35h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 7/23$854
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3010:45 amSMF - IST
2 stops20h 10mKLM
Sun 11/94:50 amIST - SMF
2 stops24h 44mKLM
Deal found 7/22$913
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/811:59 pmSMF - IST
1 stop19h 31mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/297:15 amIST - SMF
1 stop24h 44mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/22$1,006
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2811:30 amSMF - IST
2 stops38h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 9/18:05 pmIST - SMF
2 stops31h 54mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/23$1,157
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3010:58 amSMF - SAW
2 stops39h 12mQatar Airways
Mon 11/101:40 pmSAW - SMF
2 stops39h 58mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/23$1,174
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/88:45 amSMF - IST
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/296:10 amIST - SMF
3 stops25h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/22$1,178
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/88:00 amSMF - SAW
2 stops21h 20mBritish Airways
Sat 9/134:20 pmSAW - SMF
2 stops38h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/23$1,196
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Mon 9/86:30 amSMF - SAW
3 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/298:05 pmSAW - SMF
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$1,241

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Istanbul that are best for you.

Fly from

Sacramento

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/1

3:00 pm-1:20 am

2 stops24h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 9/16

4:20 am-5:08 pm

2 stops22h 48m

$823

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/16

1:27 pm-3:25 am

2 stops27h 58m

Istanbul

Mon 11/17

4:50 am-4:03 pm

2 stops22h 13m

$827

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - SAW

SMFSAW

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/8

9:45 am-5:10 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 9/29

8:45 am-7:14 pm

2 stops20h 29m

$844

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/16

2:32 pm-1:05 am

2 stops24h 33m

Istanbul

Tue 11/18

6:40 pm-4:42 pm

2 stops33h 02m

$855

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/16

8:30 am-10:40 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 11/18

8:50 am-9:25 am

3 stops35h 35m

$881

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/8

11:59 pm-5:30 am

1 stop19h 31m

Istanbul

Mon 9/29

7:15 am-9:59 pm

1 stop24h 44m

$1,006

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/28

11:30 am-11:55 am

2 stops38h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 9/1

8:05 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops31h 54m

$1,157

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/8

8:45 am-9:20 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 9/29

6:10 am-9:57 pm

3 stops25h 47m

$1,178

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - SAW

SMFSAW

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/28

11:30 am-12:10 pm

2 stops38h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 9/1

8:05 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops31h 54m

$1,188

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - SAW

SMFSAW

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/8

8:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 9/13

4:20 pm-8:42 pm

2 stops38h 22m

$1,196

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/23

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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 $923). Flying from Sacramento to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,360). 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 July 25, 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 32% 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 July 25, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and Qatar Airways 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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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

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  • 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 5 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Istanbul round-trip from $787. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $827, and KLM, from $844. British Airways is priced at 33% 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 $923). Flying from Sacramento to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,360). 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 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to Istanbul

Discover the top 5 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 July 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$724Average$1,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$783Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$862Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$986Average$1,281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,017Average$1,442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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