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Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Istanbul

SAN — IST
Nov 2 — Nov 91
Mon 11/2
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1 adult, Economy
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Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,084
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($177 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Istanbul

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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?

Booking 61 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 $575). Flying from San Diego to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,432). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Istanbul, such as KLM,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,576 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
KLM
7.8
Good
1,576 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,576 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
Delta
7.8
Good
8,627 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,576 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,280 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,576 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,253 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,576 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,243 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,576 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Related info for your journey

  • 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 6 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, British Airways ($547), Delta ($562), and United Airlines ($577) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Istanbul. British Airways is priced at 43% 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 Lufthansa ($372), KLM ($437), and British Airways ($481).

  • 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 $575). Flying from San Diego to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,432). 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 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Istanbul

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$547Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$562Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$577Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$612Average$1,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$617Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$841Average$1,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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