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$356+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — IST
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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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 April 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$698
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$356
(Norse)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$993
From USA to Istanbul
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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 April 29, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/511:10 pmJFK - IST
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/204:00 pmIST - JFK
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$698
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.
Mon 9/221:00 amJFK - IST
1 stop19h 25mDelta
Thu 10/94:20 amIST - JFK
1 stop21h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/27$700
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2712:15 amJFK - SAW
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/137:55 amSAW - JFK
1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$703
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/206:00 amLGA - IST
2 stops24h 05mAir Canada
Mon 8/259:20 pmIST - LGA
2 stops28h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 4/27$708
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/711:10 pmJFK - IST
1 stop13h 15mBritish Airways
Thu 8/148:15 amIST - JFK
1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$714
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/67:00 pmLGA - IST
2 stops25h 25mDelta
Tue 10/144:20 amIST - LGA
2 stops20h 24mDelta
Deal found 4/28$715
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/86:45 pmJFK - SAW
1 stop13h 20mBritish Airways
Sat 10/254:20 pmSAW - JFK
1 stop13h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$718
This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/186:45 amJFK - IST
Nonstop9h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/97:15 amIST - JFK
Nonstop10h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$719
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/126:10 pmJFK - IST
1 stop17h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/248:25 amIST - JFK
1 stop19h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$724
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/411:00 amJFK - IST
1 stop19h 45mSAUDIA
Sun 5/186:25 pmIST - JFK
1 stop21h 35mSAUDIA
Deal found 4/27$729
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.
Wed 8/274:15 pmJFK - IST
2 stops17h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/182:00 pmIST - JFK
1 stop30h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$731
This Icelandair 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 Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/277:30 pmORD - IST
1 stop20h 25mIcelandair
Mon 11/38:05 amIST - ORD
1 stop18h 15mIcelandair
Deal found 4/28$733

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 April 29, 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

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/22

1:00 am-3:25 am

1 stop19h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 10/1

4:20 am-3:45 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$700

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - SAW

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/14

1:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop15h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 5/29

8:45 am-10:00 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$704

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/8

12:55 pm-8:30 am

1 stop12h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 5/19

1:40 am-10:55 am

1 stop16h 15m

$704

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Sun 7/20

8:35 am-1:05 pm

2 stops21h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 8/20

9:20 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$708

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/7

11:10 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 8/14

8:15 am-5:35 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$714

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/6

7:00 pm-3:25 am

2 stops25h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 10/14

4:20 am-5:44 pm

2 stops20h 24m

$715

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/18

6:45 am-11:25 pm

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 10/9

7:15 am-10:55 am

Nonstop10h 40m

$719

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/12

6:10 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 5/24

8:25 am-9:00 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$724

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/8

7:30 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 5/20

4:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop14h 20m

$729

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/27

4:15 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops17h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 9/18

2:00 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$731

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from USA 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 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 April 29, 2025.

When flying from USA to Istanbul, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 April 29, 2025.

The most flights from US0 to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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 April 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Emirates and KLM from USA to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,069 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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 USA to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with SAUDIA, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $362. Turkish Airlines flights start at $406 while deals on Lufthansa start at $409 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from USA to Istanbul consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Istanbul, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Istanbul or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Istanbul as they are the most popular.

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

    Consider RwandAir (95%), Uzbekistan Airways (87%) or Thai Airways (87%) 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 $2,538, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $536. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $516 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from USA 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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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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$255Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
French BeeCheapest$313Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$481Average$833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SAUDIACheapest$557Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
DeltaCheapest$564Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$586Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$610Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LOTCheapest$612Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
JetBlueCheapest$615Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air FranceCheapest$630Average$1,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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