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$421+ 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — IST
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Istanbul are usually found in November or October, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$883
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$754
(KAYAK)

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November

Average price

$1,243
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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 30, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/282:10 pmSAN - SAW
2 stops20h 55mKLM
Wed 6/48:50 amSAW - SAN
1 stop37h 10mKLM
Deal found 4/28$883
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/282:10 pmSAN - IST
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/45:05 pmIST - SAN
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$886
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 10/153:59 pmSAN - IST
2 stops25h 26mDelta
Wed 10/224:20 amIST - SAN
2 stops28h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/29$895
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/284:40 pmSAN - IST
1 stop21h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 6/45:35 pmIST - SAN
1 stop31h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$918
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/912:40 pmSAN - IST
2 stops25h 40mAir Canada
Tue 6/179:20 pmIST - SAN
2 stops32h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$925
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/154:40 pmSAN - IST
1 stop21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/268:30 amIST - SAN
1 stop18h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$941
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/284:28 pmSAN - SAW
2 stops35h 22mBritish Airways
Mon 7/143:00 pmSAW - SAN
1 stop33h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$973
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/710:15 amSAN - IST
1 stop27h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sun 9/72:10 pmIST - SAN
1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,066
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2210:38 amSAN - IST
2 stops24h 42mLufthansa
Sat 10/46:10 amIST - SAN
2 stops23h 41mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$1,073
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/39:50 amSAN - IST
2 stops40h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 6/21:45 pmIST - SAN
2 stops39h 49mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,113
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/910:36 amSAN - IST
3 stops24h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/216:10 amIST - SAN
2 stops24h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,116
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/38:50 amSAN - SAW
2 stops41h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 10/148:05 pmSAW - SAN
2 stops31h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,129

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Istanbul that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Istanbul

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Wed 5/28

2:10 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 6/4

8:50 am-12:00 pm

1 stop37h 10m

$883

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 5/28

2:10 pm-3:25 am

2 stops27h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 6/4

5:05 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$886

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 10/15

3:59 pm-3:25 am

2 stops25h 26m

Istanbul

Wed 10/22

4:20 am-10:54 pm

2 stops28h 34m

$895

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 5/28

4:40 pm-12:25 am

1 stop21h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 6/4

5:35 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$918

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 6/9

12:40 pm-12:20 am

2 stops25h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 6/17

9:20 pm-7:38 pm

2 stops32h 18m

$925

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 10/15

4:40 pm-12:25 am

1 stop21h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 10/26

8:30 am-5:05 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$941

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Sat 6/28

4:28 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops35h 22m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 7/14

3:00 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$973

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 8/7

10:15 am-11:25 pm

1 stop27h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 9/7

2:10 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop39h 20m

$1,066

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Fri 8/22

10:38 am-9:20 pm

2 stops24h 42m

Istanbul

Sat 10/4

6:10 am-7:51 pm

2 stops23h 41m

$1,073

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 10/9

10:36 am-9:20 pm

3 stops24h 44m

Istanbul

Tue 10/21

6:10 am-8:24 pm

2 stops24h 14m

$1,116

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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?

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 25, 2025.

Booking 66 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from San Diego to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 April 30, 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 10% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Delta and KLM. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,203 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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.

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

    According to our current data, British Airways ($883), KLM ($883), and Delta ($906) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Istanbul. British Airways is priced at 20% 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 Air Canada ($754), Lufthansa ($894), and KLM ($932).

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from San Diego to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$714Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$733Average$1,281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$791Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$842Average$1,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$866Average$1,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$872Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$881Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,032Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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