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$428+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul

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SAN — IST
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Istanbul

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 4/2211:40 am
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2 stops29h 50m
Delta
Wed 4/295:20 pm
IST
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SAN
1 stop28h 30m
Delta
Deal found 3/25$728
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 4/273:15 pm
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IST
2 stops26h 15m
Delta
Fri 5/86:00 am
IST
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SAN
2 stops25h 15m
Delta
Deal found 3/24$737
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/2810:05 am
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IST
2 stops31h 25m
Delta
Sat 5/96:00 am
IST
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SAN
1 stop15h 50m
Delta
Deal found 3/27$778
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 4/2910:05 am
SAN
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2 stops31h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 5/264:30 am
IST
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SAN
2 stops27h 56m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$797
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Tue 5/53:15 pm
SAN
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2 stops26h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 5/194:30 am
IST
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SAN
2 stops28h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/28$827
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/2411:40 am
SAN
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IST
2 stops29h 50m
Delta
Fri 5/15:20 pm
IST
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SAN
1 stop28h 30m
Delta
Deal found 3/27$828
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 4/2910:05 am
SAN
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IST
2 stops31h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 5/244:30 am
IST
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SAN
2 stops28h 14m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$831
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sun 8/99:59 pm
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2 stops32h 21m
Delta
Mon 8/245:20 pm
IST
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1 stop28h 30m
Delta
Deal found 3/26$858
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/1210:59 am
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2 stops30h 31m
Delta
Mon 8/245:20 pm
IST
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SAN
1 stop28h 30m
Delta
Deal found 3/27$868
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/291:40 pm
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SAW
2 stops21h 20m
KLM
Wed 5/68:50 am
SAW
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1 stop37h 00m
KLM
Deal found 3/26$923
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/272:45 pm
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SAW
2 stops20h 15m
KLM
Fri 5/88:50 am
SAW
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2 stops23h 10m
KLM
Deal found 3/24$925
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/272:45 pm
SAN
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SAW
2 stops20h 15m
KLM
Thu 5/78:50 am
SAW
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2 stops21h 49m
KLM
Deal found 3/24$933

Find flight deals from San Diego to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 March 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$728
(Delta)

One-way from

$428
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$642
From San Diego to Istanbul
One-way flight from San Diego to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 March 28, 2026.
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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 4/27

3:15 pm-3:30 am

2 stops26h 15m

Istanbul

Fri 5/8

5:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 30m

$778

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Mon 4/27

2:45 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 5/8

8:50 am-10:00 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$925

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 5/5

10:05 am-3:30 am

2 stops31h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 5/18

6:00 am-9:15 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$947

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 5/13

6:30 am-4:20 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 5/27

4:25 am-2:57 pm

2 stops20h 32m

$948

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Wed 5/13

6:30 am-9:00 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 5/27

8:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop37h 00m

$962

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Tue 5/5

1:40 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 5/18

8:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop37h 00m

$963

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 5/13

6:15 am-4:20 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 5/20

5:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 30m

$978

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 5/13

1:37 pm-3:30 am

2 stops27h 53m

Istanbul

Wed 5/27

5:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 30m

$983

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Wed 5/13

1:37 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops21h 23m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 5/20

2:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 10m

$988
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 5/5

1:40 pm-1:20 am

1 stop25h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 5/19

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop15h 50m

$989

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Istanbul

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Istanbul (average of $538). Flying from San Diego to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of $823). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego 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 March 28, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Istanbul, such as Delta,KLM, andAir Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Istanbul?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Istanbul from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 8 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Istanbul?

    Delta and KLM can get you from San Diego to Istanbul in just under 23h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6878 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, British Airways ($572), American Airlines ($575), and United Airlines ($589) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Istanbul. British Airways is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Istanbul one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Istanbul are KLM ($437), British Airways ($481), and Delta ($538).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Istanbul?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Istanbul (average of $538). Flying from San Diego to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of $823). 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 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Istanbul

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 March 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$572Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$575Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$589Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$612Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$612Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$711Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$725Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$841Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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