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$365+ Cheap flights from San Jose (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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — IST
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$760
(KLM)

One-way from

$365
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,052
From San Jose to Istanbul
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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 September 17, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 12/287:05 amSJC - IST
2 stops22h 50mKLM
Tue 1/204:50 amIST - SJC
2 stops24h 02mKLM
Deal found 9/14$759
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1510:53 amSJC - IST
2 stops43h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/227:00 amIST - SJC
2 stops37h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$885
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/151:30 pmSJC - SAW
2 stops21h 35mKLM
Wed 10/228:45 amSAW - SJC
2 stops20h 36mKLM
Deal found 9/15$896
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 stops42h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$920
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1312:53 pmSJC - IST
2 stops24h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/207:00 amIST - SJC
2 stops37h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$930
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2812:56 pmSJC - IST
2 stops24h 54mBritish Airways
Wed 1/217:35 amIST - SJC
2 stops24h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/15$972
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/281:16 pmSJC - IST
2 stops23h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/126:30 amIST - SJC
2 stops23h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$979
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:30 amSJC - IST
3 stops28h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/226:10 amIST - SJC
2 stops22h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,019
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sat 12/272:29 pmSJC - IST
2 stops45h 16mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/96:30 amIST - SJC
2 stops25h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$1,021
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:35 pmSJC - IST
2 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/66:30 pmIST - SJC
2 stops39h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,038
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Wed 11/262:07 pmSJC - IST
2 stops23h 18mBritish Airways
Fri 12/58:10 amIST - SJC
2 stops23h 26mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/17$1,046
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1312:38 pmSJC - SAW
2 stops37h 32mQatar Airways
Mon 10/208:05 pmSAW - SJC
2 stops35h 37mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/15$1,067

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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 September 17, 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

Mon 3/2

9:05 am-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 3/9

4:50 am-4:31 pm

2 stops21h 41m

$759

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sun 12/28

7:05 am-4:55 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 1/20

4:50 am-5:52 pm

2 stops24h 02m

$759

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Mon 1/19

9:05 am-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 2/7

4:50 am-9:06 pm

2 stops27h 16m

$759

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sun 3/1

9:05 am-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 3/10

4:50 am-6:51 pm

2 stops24h 01m

$760

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - SAW

SJCSAW

San Jose

Fri 1/9

10:10 am-5:25 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 1/24

9:00 am-9:32 pm

2 stops23h 32m

$775

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Fri 1/9

7:15 am-4:55 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 1/24

5:55 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$782

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Tue 3/3

1:50 pm-3:50 am

2 stops27h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 3/5

4:50 am-5:52 pm

2 stops24h 02m

$799

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - SAW

SJCSAW

San Jose

Tue 3/3

7:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 3/6

9:00 am-4:20 pm

2 stops42h 20m

$836

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Mon 3/2

6:45 pm-12:40 am

2 stops42h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 3/9

6:30 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops37h 39m

$861

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - SAW

SJCSAW

San Jose

Wed 10/15

1:30 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops21h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 10/22

8:45 am-7:21 pm

2 stops20h 36m

$896

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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 to Istanbul?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Istanbul (average of $910). Flying from San Jose to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,358). 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 September 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Jose to Istanbul at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 to Istanbul?

    Departing from San Jose to Istanbul will take you 20h 50m. The distance between San Jose and Istanbul is about 6692 mi.

  • 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 to Istanbul?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Istanbul (average of $910). Flying from San Jose to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,358). 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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