$468+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — IST
May 2 — May 91
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to IstanbulExplore 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 April 2, 2026.
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 April 2, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/2710:05 am
SAN
- IST
2 stops31h 25m
Delta
Fri 5/86:00 am
IST
- SAN
2 stops26h 26m
Delta
Deal found 3/31![Delta logo]()
$738
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/281:40 pm
SAN
- IST
2 stops27h 50m
Delta
Sat 5/96:00 am
IST
- SAN
1 stop15h 50m
Delta
Deal found 3/31![Delta logo]()
$778
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 7/810:54 am
SAN
- IST
2 stops30h 36m
Delta
Wed 7/225:20 pm
IST
- SAN
1 stop28h 30m
Delta
Deal found 3/29![Delta logo]()
$813
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/52:45 pm
SAN
- SAW
2 stops20h 15m
KLM
Mon 5/182:40 pm
SAW
- SAN
1 stop31h 10m
KLM
Deal found 4/2![KLM logo]()
$822
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 7/610:50 am
SAN
- IST
2 stops30h 40m
Delta
Wed 7/224:25 am
IST
- SAN
2 stops29h 18m
Delta
Deal found 3/30![Delta logo]()
$823
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/51:40 pm
SAN
- IST
1 stop25h 40m
KLM
Mon 5/185:20 pm
IST
- SAN
1 stop28h 30m
KLM
Deal found 4/2![KLM logo]()
$824
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/262:10 pm
SAN
- IST
2 stops25h 10m
Delta
Tue 5/126:00 am
IST
- SAN
1 stop15h 50m
Delta
Deal found 3/29![Delta logo]()
$828
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/91:40 pm
SAN
- SAW
1 stop17h 25m
KLM
Wed 4/228:50 am
SAW
- SAN
1 stop37h 00m
KLM
Deal found 4/1![KLM logo]()
$828
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/277:15 am
SAN
- SAW
2 stops23h 50m
KLM
Fri 5/88:50 am
SAW
- SAN
2 stops23h 10m
KLM
Deal found 4/2![KLM logo]()
$830
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sat 7/410:00 pm
SAN
- IST
2 stops43h 30m
Delta
Thu 7/236:00 am
IST
- SAN
2 stops27h 43m
Delta
Deal found 3/30![Delta logo]()
$832
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sat 4/111:40 pm
SAN
- IST
1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/224:25 am
IST
- SAN
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$833
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/281:40 pm
SAN
- IST
1 stop16h 40m
KLM
Sat 5/96:00 am
IST
- SAN
1 stop15h 50m
KLM
Deal found 3/31![KLM logo]()
$834
Best flights from San Diego to IstanbulDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 2, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 2, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/2710:05 am
SAN
- IST
2 stops31h 25m
Delta
Fri 5/86:00 am
IST
- SAN
2 stops26h 26m
Delta
Deal found 3/31![Delta logo]()
$738
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fri 5/12:45 pm
SAN
- SAW
2 stops20h 15m
KLM
Fri 5/158:50 am
SAW
- SAN
2 stops19h 13m
KLM
Deal found 4/1![KLM logo]()
$842
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/265:15 pm
SAN
- IST
1 stop22h 50m
Lufthansa
Mon 5/113:45 am
IST
- SAN
1 stop21h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/29![Lufthansa logo]()
$920
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2810:05 am
SAN
- IST
2 stops31h 25m
Delta
Sat 5/96:00 am
IST
- SAN
1 stop15h 50m
Delta
Deal found 3/28![Delta logo]()
$778
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/277:15 am
SAN
- IST
2 stops23h 05m
KLM
Fri 5/86:00 am
IST
- SAN
2 stops22h 01m
KLM
Deal found 4/2![KLM logo]()
$860
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/310:05 am
SAN
- IST
2 stops31h 25m
Delta
Sun 5/106:00 am
IST
- SAN
2 stops27h 41m
Delta
Deal found 3/30![Delta logo]()
$788
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/71:37 pm
SAN
- SAW
2 stops21h 23m
KLM
Tue 6/28:50 am
SAW
- SAN
2 stops21h 49m
KLM
Deal found 3/31![KLM logo]()
$912
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/181:35 pm
SAN
- IST
2 stops27h 55m
Delta
Mon 11/24:50 am
IST
- SAN
2 stops29h 55m
Delta
Deal found 3/28![Delta logo]()
$868
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/71:40 pm
SAN
- IST
1 stop25h 40m
KLM
Tue 6/24:25 am
IST
- SAN
2 stops20h 32m
KLM
Deal found 4/2![KLM logo]()
$913
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/136:15 am
SAN
- SAW
2 stops24h 50m
KLM
Wed 5/272:40 pm
SAW
- SAN
1 stop31h 10m
KLM
Deal found 4/1![KLM logo]()
$939
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 9/11:05 pm
SAN
- IST
2 stops28h 25m
Delta
Tue 9/156:00 am
IST
- SAN
1 stop15h 50m
Delta
Deal found 3/31![Delta logo]()
$953
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/121:40 pm
SAN
- IST
1 stop25h 40m
Delta
Mon 8/245:20 pm
IST
- SAN
1 stop28h 30m
Delta
Deal found 3/28![Delta logo]()
$963
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/52:45 pm
SAN
- SAW
2 stops20h 15m
KLM
Mon 5/188:50 am
SAW
- SAN
2 stops23h 10m
KLM
Deal found 3/30![KLM logo]()
$997
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Sat 5/23:15 pm
SAN
- IST
2 stops26h 15m
Delta
Fri 5/155:20 pm
IST
- SAN
1 stop28h 30m
Delta
Deal found 3/29![Delta logo]()
$988
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/141:37 pm
SAN
- SAW
2 stops21h 23m
KLM
Mon 6/12:40 pm
SAW
- SAN
1 stop31h 10m
KLM
Deal found 4/1![KLM logo]()
$1,007
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/277:15 am
SAN
- SAW
2 stops23h 50m
KLM
Fri 5/88:50 am
SAW
- SAN
2 stops24h 52m
KLM
Deal found 4/1![KLM logo]()
$1,032
Last-minute flights from San Diego to IstanbulDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Istanbul. Data last updated April 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Istanbul. Data last updated April 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/91:45 pm
SAN
- SAW
2 stops21h 15m
KLM
Wed 4/228:50 am
SAW
- SAN
1 stop37h 00m
KLM
Deal found 4/1![KLM logo]()
$828
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/91:40 pm
SAN
- IST
1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/224:25 am
IST
- SAN
2 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$839
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sat 4/111:40 pm
SAN
- IST
1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/224:25 am
IST
- SAN
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$833
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/262:10 pm
SAN
- IST
2 stops25h 10m
Delta
Tue 5/126:00 am
IST
- SAN
1 stop15h 50m
Delta
Deal found 3/29![Delta logo]()
$828
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/2710:05 am
SAN
- IST
2 stops31h 25m
Delta
Fri 5/86:00 am
IST
- SAN
2 stops26h 26m
Delta
Deal found 3/31![Delta logo]()
$738
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/277:15 am
SAN
- SAW
2 stops23h 50m
KLM
Fri 5/88:50 am
SAW
- SAN
2 stops23h 10m
KLM
Deal found 4/2![KLM logo]()
$830
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/277:15 am
SAN
- IST
2 stops23h 05m
KLM
Fri 5/86:00 am
IST
- SAN
2 stops22h 01m
KLM
Deal found 4/2![KLM logo]()
$860
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/281:40 pm
SAN
- IST
2 stops27h 50m
Delta
Sat 5/96:00 am
IST
- SAN
1 stop15h 50m
Delta
Deal found 3/31![Delta logo]()
$778
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/281:40 pm
SAN
- IST
1 stop16h 40m
KLM
Sat 5/96:00 am
IST
- SAN
1 stop15h 50m
KLM
Deal found 3/31![KLM logo]()
$834
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/281:40 pm
SAN
- SAW
1 stop17h 25m
KLM
Sat 5/98:50 am
SAW
- SAN
2 stops24h 52m
KLM
Deal found 4/1![KLM logo]()
$837
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/52:45 pm
SAN
- SAW
2 stops20h 15m
KLM
Mon 5/182:40 pm
SAW
- SAN
1 stop31h 10m
KLM
Deal found 4/2![KLM logo]()
$822
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/51:40 pm
SAN
- IST
1 stop25h 40m
KLM
Mon 5/185:20 pm
IST
- SAN
1 stop28h 30m
KLM
Deal found 4/2![KLM logo]()
$824
One-way flights from San Diego to IstanbulSearch for one-way flight options from San Diego to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 2, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 2, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Wed 4/159:58 pm
SAN
- IST
2 stops35h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$468
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Tue 7/215:15 pm
SAN
- IST
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$486
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 8/105:15 pm
SAN
- IST
3 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$490
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Wed 4/159:58 pm
SAN
- SAW
3 stops46h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$508
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Wed 7/155:15 pm
SAN
- IST
3 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$518
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Thu 4/169:58 pm
SAN
- IST
2 stops35h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$524
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Tue 9/155:15 pm
SAN
- IST
3 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$527
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/512:53 pm
SAN
- SAW
3 stops46h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$531
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/51:40 pm
SAN
- IST
1 stop25h 40m
Delta
Deal found 3/28![Delta logo]()
$540
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 6/18:35 am
SAN
- SAW
3 stops46h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$542
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 6/16:15 am
SAN
- IST
3 stops47h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$550
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$555
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 April 2, 2026.
Round-trip from | $738 (Delta) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $468 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | May |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $682 |
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San DiegoIstanbul
SAN - IST
SANIST
San Diego
Mon 4/27
10:05 am-3:30 am
2 stops31h 25m
Istanbul
Fri 5/8
6:00 am-10:26 pm
2 stops26h 26m
$738
San DiegoIstanbul
SAN - IST
SANIST
San Diego
Tue 4/28
10:05 am-3:30 am
2 stops31h 25m
Istanbul
Sat 5/9
6:00 am-11:50 am
1 stop15h 50m
$778
San DiegoIstanbul
SAN - IST
SANIST
San Diego
Sun 5/3
10:05 am-3:30 am
2 stops31h 25m
Istanbul
Sun 5/10
6:00 am-11:41 pm
2 stops27h 41m
$788
Quickest round-trip
San DiegoIstanbul
SAN - SAW
SANSAW
San Diego
Fri 5/1
2:45 pm-9:00 pm
2 stops20h 15m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Fri 5/15
8:50 am-6:03 pm
2 stops19h 13m
$842
San DiegoIstanbul
SAN - IST
SANIST
San Diego
Mon 4/27
7:15 am-4:20 pm
2 stops23h 05m
Istanbul
Fri 5/8
6:00 am-6:01 pm
2 stops22h 01m
$860
San DiegoIstanbul
SAN - IST
SANIST
San Diego
Tue 8/18
1:35 pm-3:30 am
2 stops27h 55m
Istanbul
Mon 11/2
4:50 am-11:45 pm
2 stops29h 55m
$868
San DiegoIstanbul
SAN - SAW
SANSAW
San Diego
Thu 5/7
1:37 pm-9:00 pm
2 stops21h 23m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Tue 6/2
8:50 am-8:39 pm
2 stops21h 49m
$912
San DiegoIstanbul
SAN - IST
SANIST
San Diego
Thu 5/7
1:40 pm-1:20 am
1 stop25h 40m
Istanbul
Tue 6/2
4:25 am-2:57 pm
2 stops20h 32m
$913
San DiegoIstanbul
SAN - IST
SANIST
San Diego
Sun 4/26
5:15 pm-2:05 am
1 stop22h 50m
Istanbul
Mon 5/11
3:45 am-3:25 pm
1 stop21h 40m
$920
San DiegoIstanbul
SAN - SAW
SANSAW
San Diego
Wed 5/13
6:15 am-5:05 pm
2 stops24h 50m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Wed 5/27
2:40 pm-11:50 am
1 stop31h 10m
$939
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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.
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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 April 2, 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.
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
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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 April 2, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$563 | Average$1,069 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$572 | Average$779 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$589 | Average$774 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$612 | Average$726 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$612 | Average$879 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$711 | Average$967 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$725 | Average$941 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$841 | Average$1,283 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% |