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$303+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) 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 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — IST
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:40 pmSJC - IST
2 stops41h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/156:30 amIST - SJC
2 stops42h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/16$585
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Sun 12/287:13 amSJC - IST
2 stops33h 37mDelta
Tue 1/204:50 amIST - SJC
2 stops28h 21mDelta
Deal found 10/15$599
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Sun 12/2810:30 pmSJC - IST
2 stops37h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/216:30 amIST - SJC
2 stops25h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/14$665
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 11/1111:40 amSJC - SAW
2 stops18h 45mKLM
Thu 11/209:00 amSAW - SJC
2 stops22h 38mKLM
Deal found 10/14$725
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/511:35 amSJC - SAW
2 stops18h 50mKLM
Wed 11/129:00 amSAW - SJC
2 stops24h 56mKLM
Deal found 10/15$734
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/57:15 amSJC - IST
2 stops22h 40mKLM
Tue 11/114:50 amIST - SJC
2 stops24h 29mKLM
Deal found 10/15$738
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Wed 11/512:30 pmSJC - IST
2 stops23h 15mLufthansa
Wed 11/126:30 amIST - SJC
2 stops25h 23mLufthansa
Deal found 10/15$758
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 11/112:05 pmSJC - IST
2 stops26h 45mDelta
Thu 11/205:55 pmIST - SJC
2 stops36h 27mDelta
Deal found 10/14$783
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/114:02 pmSJC - IST
2 stops43h 43mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/186:30 amIST - SJC
2 stops38h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/16$787
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Sat 11/297:05 amSJC - IST
2 stops33h 45mDelta
Fri 12/54:50 amIST - SJC
2 stops23h 30mDelta
Deal found 10/15$845
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Wed 10/2911:51 amSJC - SAW
2 stops38h 19mQatar Airways
Wed 11/51:40 pmSAW - SJC
2 stops40h 13mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/16$1,099
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 10/1412:38 pmSJC - SAW
2 stops37h 32mQatar Airways
Tue 10/218:05 pmSAW - SJC
2 stops33h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/14$1,117

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 October 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$585
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$303
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$904
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 October 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Istanbul that are best for you.

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San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Thu 1/22

8:40 am-6:05 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 1/26

6:30 am-1:39 pm

2 stops42h 09m

$581

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Mon 12/1

6:40 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops41h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 12/15

6:30 am-1:32 pm

2 stops42h 02m

$585

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Mon 1/19

9:05 am-3:50 am

2 stops31h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 2/7

4:50 am-9:32 pm

2 stops27h 42m

$587

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Tue 1/20

9:05 am-3:50 am

2 stops31h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 2/1

4:50 am-10:11 pm

2 stops28h 21m

$587

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sun 12/28

5:55 am-3:50 am

2 stops34h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 1/20

4:50 am-5:52 pm

2 stops24h 02m

$599

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sun 12/28

10:30 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops37h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 1/21

6:30 am-8:56 pm

2 stops25h 26m

$665

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Mon 1/19

8:40 am-5:55 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 2/8

6:30 am-8:56 pm

2 stops25h 26m

$666

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - SAW

SJCSAW

San Jose

Tue 11/11

11:40 am-5:25 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 11/20

9:00 am-8:38 pm

2 stops22h 38m

$725

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - SAW

SJCSAW

San Jose

Fri 1/9

9:05 am-5:25 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 1/24

9:00 am-9:32 pm

2 stops23h 32m

$725

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Fri 1/9

9:05 am-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 1/24

5:55 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$731

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Istanbul

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Istanbul?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Istanbul (average of $645). Flying from San Jose, California to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $965). 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 SJC to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 October 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Jose, California to Istanbul in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 45% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose 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 Jose to Istanbul?

    Most people fly from San Jose (SJC) if they book a flight from San Jose to Istanbul. On average, San Jose has 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 0 airlines. San Jose is conveniently located just 2.9 mi from San Jose’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Istanbul?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and KLM fly from San Jose, California to Istanbul in about 18h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h. There are 6727 mi between San Jose, California and Istanbul. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Istanbul?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Istanbul (average of $645). Flying from San Jose, California to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $965). 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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