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$596+ 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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — IST
may. 5 — may. 121
lun. 5/5
lun. 5/12
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 abril 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$947
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$596
(Justfly.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,146
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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 abril 30, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/116:00 amSJC - IST
3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/186:45 amIST - SJC
3 stops37h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$947
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
dom. 6/111:13 amSJC - IST
2 stops30h 12mDelta
dom. 6/85:05 pmIST - SJC
2 stops52h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/27$1,006
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/152:31 pmSJC - IST
2 stops23h 54mBritish Airways
mié. 10/228:25 amIST - SJC
2 stops23h 57mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,057
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.
dom. 9/148:00 amSJC - SAW
2 stops42h 10mQatar Airways
dom. 10/58:05 pmSAW - SJC
2 stops35h 58mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,062
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.
mié. 8/2710:06 amSJC - IST
2 stops34h 14mQatar Airways
mié. 9/108:05 pmIST - SJC
2 stops32h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,065
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.
sáb. 5/173:30 pmSJC - IST
3 stops39h 40mAir Canada
dom. 5/251:05 pmIST - SJC
3 stops34h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$1,281
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/103:30 pmSJC - IST
2 stops38h 05mUnited Airlines
sáb. 5/246:10 amIST - SJC
2 stops26h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,349
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/157:03 amSJC - SAW
2 stops22h 17mMultiple Airlines
lun. 7/213:00 pmSAW - SJC
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,364
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
dom. 6/16:00 amSJC - SAW
2 stops21h 50mBritish Airways
sáb. 6/74:20 pmSAW - SJC
2 stops40h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,617

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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 abril 30, 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 Jose

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Istanbul

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Return

Price

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

mié. 6/11

6:00 am-12:05 am

3 stops32h 05m

Istanbul

mié. 6/18

6:45 am-10:04 am

3 stops37h 19m

$947

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

dom. 6/1

11:13 am-3:25 am

2 stops30h 12m

Istanbul

dom. 6/8

5:05 pm-11:54 am

2 stops52h 49m

$1,006

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

mié. 10/15

2:31 pm-12:25 am

2 stops23h 54m

Istanbul

mié. 10/22

8:25 am-10:22 pm

2 stops23h 57m

$1,057

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - SAW

SJCSAW

San Jose

dom. 9/14

8:00 am-12:10 pm

2 stops42h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

dom. 10/5

8:05 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops35h 58m

$1,062

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

mié. 8/27

10:06 am-6:20 am

2 stops34h 14m

Istanbul

mié. 9/10

8:05 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$1,065

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

sáb. 5/17

3:30 pm-5:10 pm

3 stops39h 40m

Istanbul

dom. 5/25

1:05 pm-1:21 pm

3 stops34h 16m

$1,281

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

sáb. 5/10

3:30 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops38h 05m

Istanbul

sáb. 5/24

6:10 am-10:39 pm

2 stops26h 29m

$1,349

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - SAW

SJCSAW

San Jose

mar. 7/15

7:03 am-3:20 pm

2 stops22h 17m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

lun. 7/21

3:00 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops38h 00m

$1,364

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - SAW

SJCSAW

San Jose

dom. 6/1

6:00 am-1:50 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

sáb. 6/7

4:20 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops40h 45m

$1,617

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

mié. 5/7

12:55 pm-6:20 am

2 stops31h 25m

$596

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Istanbul

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from San Jose 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 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 abril 30, 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.

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 abril 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Qatar Airways and United Airlines from San Jose to Istanbul to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
3,563 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
7.0
Good
9,244 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,835 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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 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.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul, with prices starting at $1,006. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,057 and $1,062, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 4% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to Istanbul one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $596 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $723 and United Airlines from $759 one-way.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from San Jose 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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