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$209+ Cheap flights from the United States to Istanbul

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Cheap flight deals from USA to Istanbul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Istanbul flight deals. Data was last updated November 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$549
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$209
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$851
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Istanbul flight deals.
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From USA to Istanbul
One-way flight from USA to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($118 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Cheapest flights from USA to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 5, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/22:00 pmSEA - IST
1 stop21h 45mLufthansa
Tue 12/166:30 amIST - SEA
1 stop16h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 11/4$549
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/22:00 pmSEA - IST
1 stop21h 45mLufthansa
Fri 12/126:30 amIST - SEA
1 stop16h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 11/3$550
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:50 pmSEA - IST
1 stop18h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 12/107:35 amIST - SEA
1 stop20h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/4$554
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/316:50 pmSEA - IST
1 stop35h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 1/147:35 amIST - SEA
1 stop20h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/4$558
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Tue 12/301:25 pmSEA - IST
1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways
Fri 1/162:55 pmIST - SEA
1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/5$559
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Mon 12/16:50 pmSEA - IST
1 stop31h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 12/102:45 pmIST - SEA
1 stop37h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/3$561
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Wed 12/31:40 pmSEA - IST
2 stops22h 05mLufthansa
Fri 12/126:30 amIST - SEA
1 stop16h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 11/5$563
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/28:40 amSEA - IST
2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/166:30 amIST - SEA
1 stop16h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/4$564
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/28:40 amSEA - IST
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/166:30 amIST - SEA
2 stops26h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$565
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/22:00 pmSEA - IST
1 stop21h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/96:30 amIST - SEA
3 stops29h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/4$566
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Sun 12/77:25 pmJFK - SAW
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/149:50 amSAW - JFK
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$572
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Tue 11/1110:05 amJFK - IST
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/207:20 pmIST - JFK
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$572

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 November 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Istanbul that are best for you.

Fly from

USA

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/3

6:50 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 12/10

6:45 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$560

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 12/4

8:10 am-10:45 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 12/11

6:30 am-12:10 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$563

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 12/2

5:05 am-10:45 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 12/7

6:30 am-9:31 am

2 stops38h 01m

$564

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 12/5

8:10 am-10:45 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 12/16

6:30 am-12:10 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$564

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - SAW

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 12/6

12:30 am-4:15 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 1/11

3:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$574

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 12/2

8:40 am-10:45 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 12/9

6:30 am-11:15 pm

3 stops27h 45m

$574

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 12/2

8:40 am-10:45 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 12/15

6:30 am-4:07 pm

2 stops20h 37m

$574

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/3

5:00 am-10:45 pm

2 stops30h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 12/10

6:30 am-11:15 pm

3 stops27h 45m

$574

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Sun 12/28

7:45 am-3:50 am

2 stops36h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 1/17

5:55 pm-9:54 pm

2 stops35h 59m

$575

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/31

6:00 am-3:50 am

2 stops34h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 1/13

4:50 am-1:25 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$576

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Istanbul

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from USA to Istanbul?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Istanbul (average of $245). Flying from USA to Istanbul in March is currently the most expensive (average of $559). 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 US to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 November 5, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from USA to Istanbul in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from USA to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from USA to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their USA to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from USA to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from USA to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 5, 2025.

The most flights from US0 to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

The best insider tips for theUnited States to Istanbul flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your theUnited States to Istanbul trip
Airlines
Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines' Business Class offers fully flat beds and Ferragamo amenity kits.


Turkish Airlines' Economy Class offers 30” legroom and travel sets on long-haul flights.

British Airways

British Airways' Club Suite offers solo pods with doors on A350 aircraft.


British Airways' World Traveller Plus offers extra legroom and upgraded service.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Allegris Economy offers 31” pitch and innovative tray tables.


Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers hard-shell seats and generous recline.

Read more about Lufthansaby Blane Bachelor
Delta

Delta's Delta One offers 180-degree flat-bed seats and Sky Club access.


Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom, early boarding, and upgraded snacks.

Read more about Deltaby Harriet Baskas
United Airlines

United's Polaris Business Class offers lie-flat seats, Saks bedding, and priority check-in on long-haul flights.


United's Premium Plus offers extra legroom, upgraded meals, and two checked bags on international flights.

American Airlines

American's Flagship Business offers lie-flat seats, direct aisle access, and a 16” HD screen on long-haul flights.


American's Premium Economy offers 18.5” seats, 8” recline, and priority boarding on long-haul flights.

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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 November 5, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and Turkish Airlines from the United States to Istanbul. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from USA to Istanbul?

    A quick flight from USA to Istanbul can take about 27h 35m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $563. The distance from USA to Istanbul is about 6051 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with JetBlue, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $372. Air Serbia flights start at $380 while deals on Icelandair start at $412 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Istanbul?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from USA to Istanbul?

    Consider Air New Zealand (83%), Turkish Airlines (80%) or IndiGo (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from USA to Istanbul.

  • What are the cheapest flights from USA to Istanbul?

    While on average a flight from USA to Istanbul is generally $2,416, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $416. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $440 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from USA to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 USA to Istanbul?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Istanbul (average of $245). Flying from USA to Istanbul in March is currently the most expensive (average of $559). 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 10 airlines flying from USA to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 November 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
French BeeCheapest$313Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$370Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$476Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LOTCheapest$489Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$491Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$500Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
KLMCheapest$523Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$532Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$537Average$935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SAUDIACheapest$557Average$815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%

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