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$342+ 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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — IST
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/264:15 pmSAN - IST
2 stops24h 35mDelta
Sat 1/105:55 pmIST - SAN
2 stops41h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,189
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/1612:50 pmSAN - IST
2 stops22h 55mLufthansa
Tue 12/236:30 amIST - SAN
2 stops24h 27mLufthansa
Deal found 12/15$1,257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Fri 12/268:45 pmSAN - IST
2 stops39h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/106:30 amIST - SAN
3 stops25h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,521
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/244:15 pmSAN - IST
2 stops37h 40mDelta
Wed 12/315:55 pmIST - SAN
2 stops40h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/15$1,592
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/242:15 pmSAN - IST
2 stops39h 40mDelta
Tue 1/65:55 pmIST - SAN
2 stops51h 03mDelta
Deal found 12/15$1,598
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/239:45 pmSAN - IST
2 stops32h 10mDelta
Tue 1/65:55 pmIST - SAN
2 stops51h 03mDelta
Deal found 12/15$1,633
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/269:59 pmSAN - IST
1 stop21h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/104:05 pmIST - SAN
1 stop39h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,645
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1611:11 amSAN - IST
2 stops24h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/232:50 pmIST - SAN
1 stop34h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,654
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/241:06 pmSAN - IST
2 stops40h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/67:35 amIST - SAN
1 stop21h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,685
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/234:31 pmSAN - IST
2 stops37h 24mDelta
Wed 12/315:55 pmIST - SAN
2 stops38h 08mDelta
Deal found 12/15$1,721
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2110:25 amSAN - SAW
2 stops41h 30mEmirates
Tue 1/133:55 pmSAW - SAN
2 stops37h 49mEmirates
Deal found 12/16$2,817
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/235:35 pmSAN - SAW
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/18:50 amSAW - SAN
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$3,072

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 December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$556
(oojo)

One-way from

$342
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$861
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Price

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 3/10

7:00 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop36h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 3/17

7:35 am-5:10 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$561

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sun 1/11

6:00 pm-12:50 am

1 stop19h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 1/25

8:20 am-10:50 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$573

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Fri 1/30

7:00 am-6:05 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 2/3

6:30 am-8:49 pm

2 stops25h 19m

$576

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 1/29

9:21 am-5:30 pm

2 stops21h 09m

Istanbul

Thu 2/5

7:35 am-10:50 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$576

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Thu 2/19

10:37 am-5:25 pm

2 stops19h 48m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 2/27

9:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop38h 05m

$599

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Wed 1/14

10:37 am-5:25 pm

2 stops19h 48m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 1/21

9:00 am-9:05 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$603

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Fri 1/30

11:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 2/8

9:00 am-10:32 pm

2 stops24h 32m

$609

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Sat 1/24

11:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 2/1

9:00 am-12:05 am

2 stops26h 05m

$609

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Sun 1/25

11:43 am-5:25 pm

2 stops18h 42m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 2/2

9:00 am-10:31 pm

2 stops24h 31m

$609

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Tue 3/10

3:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop23h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 3/17

9:00 am-12:11 am

2 stops25h 11m

$610

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Istanbul

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 December 12, 2025.

Booking 37 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 $542). Flying from San Diego to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of $850). 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 SAN to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 December 18, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Istanbul, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight at noon.

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 December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Istanbul, such as Delta, KLM, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,006 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
1,430 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,534 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,583 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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 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?

    British Airways and KLM can get you from San Diego to Istanbul in just under 19h 48m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 37m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6915 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, American Airlines ($575), KLM ($612), and United Airlines ($674) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Istanbul. American Airlines is priced at 38% 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 ($485), and Turkish Airlines ($563).

  • 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 $542). Flying from San Diego to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of $850). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$575Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$612Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$674Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$707Average$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$712Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$725Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LufthansaCheapest$739Average$1,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$841Average$1,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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