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$536+ 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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — IST
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Fri 1/9
Fri 1/16
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 December 10, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/287:15 amSJC - IST
2 stops22h 40mKLM
Tue 1/204:50 amIST - SJC
2 stops23h 50mKLM
Deal found 12/9$1,041
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/8$1,106
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:15 amSJC - IST
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/213:20 pmIST - SJC
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$1,125
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:15 amSJC - IST
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/143:20 pmIST - SJC
1 stop29h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,185
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/308:59 amSJC - IST
1 stop17h 16mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/133:20 pmIST - SJC
1 stop29h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,226
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/282:35 pmSJC - SAW
2 stops41h 20mIberia
Wed 1/2111:25 amSAW - SJC
2 stops34h 32mIberia
Deal found 12/8$1,319
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Mon 12/811:16 amSJC - IST
2 stops38h 04mQatar Airways
Mon 12/158:10 pmIST - SJC
2 stops37h 49mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/7$1,330
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/306:15 amSJC - IST
2 stops43h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 1/128:10 pmIST - SJC
2 stops31h 58mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/9$1,392
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Mon 12/88:00 amSJC - SAW
2 stops41h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 12/151:40 pmSAW - SJC
2 stops44h 19mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/7$1,429
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/118:45 amSJC - IST
2 stops27h 00mLufthansa
Fri 12/197:00 pmIST - SJC
2 stops37h 16mLufthansa
Deal found 12/10$1,429
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/92:37 pmSJC - SAW
2 stops34h 33mQatar Airways
Wed 12/171:40 pmSAW - SJC
2 stops45h 19mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/9$1,572
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/1011:16 amSJC - SAW
2 stops37h 54mQatar Airways
Wed 12/171:40 pmSAW - SJC
2 stops45h 19mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/9$1,772

Find 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 December 10, 2025.

Round-trip from

$725
(KLM)

One-way from

$572
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,250
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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 December 10, 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 - SAW

SJCSAW

San Jose

Sun 3/1

9:50 am-5:25 pm

2 stops20h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 3/13

3:45 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops35h 44m

$725

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - SAW

SJCSAW

San Jose

Tue 1/27

7:45 am-5:25 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 1/30

9:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$725

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Mon 1/19

9:15 am-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 2/7

4:50 am-10:12 pm

2 stops28h 22m

$729

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Mon 2/23

9:50 am-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 3/7

4:50 am-4:28 pm

2 stops22h 38m

$729

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Mon 1/19

11:40 am-4:55 pm

2 stops18h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 2/7

4:50 am-9:28 pm

2 stops27h 38m

$729

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Tue 1/27

7:45 am-4:55 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 1/29

4:50 am-7:12 pm

2 stops25h 22m

$729

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sun 3/1

9:50 am-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 3/13

5:55 pm-7:04 pm

2 stops35h 09m

$731

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Fri 1/9

9:15 am-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 1/24

5:55 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$731

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 1/28

4:50 am-9:20 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$738

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sat 2/28

9:15 am-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 5/1

4:25 am-8:53 pm

2 stops26h 28m

$785

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Istanbul (average of $614). Flying from San Jose, California to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $969). 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 December 10, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Jose, California to Istanbul?

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 KLM and Qatar Airways fly from San Jose, California to Istanbul in about 22h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 30m. 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Istanbul (average of $614). Flying from San Jose, California to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $969). 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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