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$391+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul

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SAN — IST
May 23 — May 301
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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 April 23, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 7/2710:54 am
SAN
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IST
2 stops30h 36m
Delta
Wed 8/124:25 am
IST
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SAN
2 stops29h 17m
Delta
Deal found 4/21$812
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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
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SAW
1 stop21h 20m
KLM
Wed 5/208:50 am
SAW
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SAN
1 stop37h 00m
KLM
Deal found 4/20$820
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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
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1 stop25h 40m
KLM
Wed 5/205:20 pm
IST
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SAN
1 stop28h 30m
KLM
Deal found 4/20$826
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/47:15 am
SAN
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IST
2 stops23h 05m
KLM
Thu 5/216:00 am
IST
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SAN
1 stop15h 50m
KLM
Deal found 4/20$831
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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
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1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/204:25 am
IST
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SAN
2 stops21h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$835
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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
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IST
1 stop25h 40m
KLM
Sat 5/96:00 am
IST
-
SAN
1 stop15h 50m
KLM
Deal found 4/20$836
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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
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SAW
1 stop17h 25m
KLM
Sat 5/98:50 am
SAW
-
SAN
2 stops21h 46m
KLM
Deal found 4/21$839
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 4/273:30 pm
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2 stops23h 50m
KLM
Fri 5/86:00 am
IST
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SAN
2 stops22h 01m
KLM
Deal found 4/20$840
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 7/281:40 pm
SAN
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IST
1 stop25h 40m
Delta
Wed 8/126:00 am
IST
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SAN
2 stops27h 43m
Delta
Deal found 4/21$852
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 7/2710:54 am
SAN
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IST
2 stops30h 36m
Delta
Tue 8/185:20 pm
IST
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SAN
2 stops39h 28m
Delta
Deal found 4/21$864
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/112:30 pm
SAN
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SAW
2 stops20h 30m
KLM
Mon 5/188:50 am
SAW
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SAN
1 stop37h 00m
KLM
Deal found 4/20$939
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sat 5/91:40 pm
SAN
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SAW
1 stop17h 25m
KLM
Mon 6/12:40 pm
SAW
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SAN
1 stop31h 10m
KLM
Deal found 4/22$1,005

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 23, 2026.

Round-trip from

$812
(Delta)

One-way from

$428
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$682
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 ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 April 23, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 8/19

3:59 pm-3:30 am

2 stops25h 31m

Istanbul

Mon 8/31

5:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 30m

$868

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 8/26

1:30 pm-3:30 am

2 stops28h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 11/11

5:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$898

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 9/1

1:05 pm-3:30 am

2 stops28h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 9/15

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop15h 50m

$953

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sat 8/29

10:30 pm-3:30 am

2 stops43h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 9/10

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop15h 50m

$979

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 9/3

10:00 am-3:30 am

2 stops31h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 9/15

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop15h 50m

$1,003

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 5/28

1:40 pm-1:20 am

1 stop25h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 6/4

4:25 am-2:57 pm

2 stops20h 32m

$1,020

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 5/13

5:01 pm-1:20 am

2 stops22h 19m

Istanbul

Wed 5/27

5:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 30m

$1,048

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Tue 9/1

2:00 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops21h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 9/14

8:50 am-6:54 pm

2 stops20h 04m

$1,062

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Sat 8/22

6:15 am-8:55 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 9/26

8:50 am-11:42 pm

2 stops48h 52m

$1,111

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Fri 8/21

6:20 am-5:05 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 9/29

8:50 am-9:44 pm

2 stops22h 54m

$1,111

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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 April 17, 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 $529). Flying from San Diego to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of $733). 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 April 23, 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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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?

    KLM and Delta can get you from San Diego to Istanbul in just under 21h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 05m. 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, British Airways ($563), American Airlines ($572), and United Airlines ($589) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Istanbul. British Airways is priced at 33% 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 $529). Flying from San Diego to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of $733). 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 April 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$563Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$572Average$772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$589Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$612Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$612Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$705Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$725Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$959Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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