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$344+ 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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — IST
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Istanbul are usually found in November or February, booked 51 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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$842
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$344
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,127
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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 July 1, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/238:10 amSAN - IST
2 stops24h 55mAir Canada
Tue 9/307:15 amIST - SAN
2 stops38h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 6/30$842
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 10/1510:00 amSAN - SAW
2 stops21h 10mKLM
Wed 10/228:45 amSAW - SAN
2 stops20h 11mKLM
Deal found 7/1$844
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/171:17 pmSAN - IST
2 stops19h 43mBritish Airways
Wed 9/245:35 pmIST - SAN
1 stop31h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/30$858
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/157:50 pmSAN - IST
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/258:25 amIST - SAN
2 stops22h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$859
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/301:57 pmSAN - IST
2 stops27h 28mDelta
Fri 9/194:20 amIST - SAN
2 stops23h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/30$862
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/308:18 amSAN - SAW
2 stops21h 02mBritish Airways
Wed 10/154:15 pmSAW - SAN
2 stops33h 33mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/28$862
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/121:55 pmSAN - IST
1 stop16h 25mKLM
Wed 8/205:05 pmIST - SAN
1 stop28h 55mKLM
Deal found 6/30$891
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/182:57 pmSAN - SAW
2 stops38h 23mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/34:15 pmSAW - SAN
1 stop32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$908
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2210:38 amSAN - IST
2 stops24h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/12:00 pmIST - SAN
2 stops20h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$912
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2810:54 amSAN - IST
2 stops24h 26mLufthansa
Mon 9/155:55 pmIST - SAN
2 stops34h 28mLufthansa
Deal found 6/30$921
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Tue 8/2611:28 amSAN - SAW
2 stops45h 17mQatar Airways
Fri 10/318:10 pmSAW - SAN
2 stops33h 57mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/29$1,192

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 July 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Istanbul that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 9/23

8:10 am-7:05 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 9/30

7:15 am-11:31 am

2 stops38h 16m

$842

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Wed 10/15

10:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 10/22

8:45 am-6:56 pm

2 stops20h 11m

$844

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 9/17

1:17 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops19h 43m

Istanbul

Wed 9/24

5:35 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$858

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 10/15

7:50 pm-12:25 am

1 stop18h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 10/25

8:25 am-9:19 pm

2 stops22h 54m

$859

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sat 8/30

1:57 pm-3:25 am

2 stops27h 28m

Istanbul

Fri 9/19

4:20 am-6:00 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$862

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Tue 9/30

8:18 am-3:20 pm

2 stops21h 02m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 10/15

4:15 pm-3:48 pm

2 stops33h 33m

$862

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 8/12

1:55 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 8/20

5:05 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$891

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Mon 8/18

2:57 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops38h 23m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 9/3

4:15 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop32h 35m

$908

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Fri 8/22

10:38 am-9:20 pm

2 stops24h 42m

Istanbul

Mon 9/1

2:00 pm-12:15 am

2 stops20h 15m

$912

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 7/28

10:54 am-9:20 pm

2 stops24h 26m

Istanbul

Mon 9/15

5:55 pm-6:23 pm

2 stops34h 28m

$921

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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 June 27, 2025.

Booking 51 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 $1,362). 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 July 1, 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.

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 July 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Istanbul, such as Delta, KLM, and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,595 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
8,858 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
9,669 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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 7 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Air Canada ($842), KLM ($844), and British Airways ($858) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Istanbul. Air Canada is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 $1,362). 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Istanbul

Discover the top 7 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$714Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$781Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$832Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$851Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$908Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$911Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$959Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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