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$245+ Cheap flights from the United States to Istanbul

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LAX — IST
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Wed 4/22
Wed 4/29
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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 March 23, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/36:55 pm
JFK
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IST
1 stop25h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 5/104:30 am
IST
-
JFK
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/18$575
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/36:55 pm
JFK
-
IST
1 stop25h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 5/84:30 am
IST
-
JFK
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/19$576
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Thu 4/168:30 pm
JFK
-
SAW
2 stops17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/228:30 am
SAW
-
JFK
2 stops17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$579
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Wed 4/158:30 pm
JFK
-
SAW
2 stops17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/228:30 am
SAW
-
JFK
2 stops17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$580
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/218:30 pm
JFK
-
SAW
2 stops17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/307:45 am
SAW
-
JFK
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$585
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 9/145:10 pm
JFK
-
IST
2 stops27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 9/244:30 am
IST
-
JFK
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/18$588
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/136:55 pm
JFK
-
IST
1 stop25h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 4/204:30 am
IST
-
JFK
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/18$591
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Thu 5/76:55 pm
JFK
-
IST
1 stop25h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 5/154:30 am
IST
-
JFK
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/18$594
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Tue 9/11:50 pm
JFK
-
IST
1 stop30h 50m
Air Serbia
Mon 9/144:40 pm
IST
-
JFK
1 stop26h 15m
Air Serbia
Deal found 3/22$599
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/92:00 pm
JFK
-
IST
1 stop30h 40m
Air Serbia
Sun 9/204:30 am
IST
-
JFK
1 stop20h 00m
Air Serbia
Deal found 3/19$602
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/208:30 pm
JFK
-
SAW
2 stops17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/248:30 am
SAW
-
JFK
2 stops20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$604
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/106:55 pm
JFK
-
IST
1 stop25h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 5/234:30 am
IST
-
JFK
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/21$606

Find flight deals from USA to Istanbul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Istanbul flight deals. Data was last updated March 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$565
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$245
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$739
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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 March 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/7

2:00 pm-3:40 am

1 stop30h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 9/16

3:45 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop32h 45m

$637

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/3

1:00 am-3:30 am

1 stop19h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-6:16 pm

2 stops19h 16m

$693

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/18

7:30 pm-3:40 am

1 stop25h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 10/9

3:45 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop32h 45m

$706

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/18

8:20 pm-3:40 am

1 stop24h 20m

Istanbul

Fri 5/15

4:30 am-5:00 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$720

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 5/6

6:00 pm-3:30 am

1 stop23h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 5/13

6:00 am-3:00 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$733

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Wed 4/8

5:15 pm-3:40 am

1 stop27h 25m

Istanbul

Fri 5/8

4:30 am-2:59 pm

1 stop17h 29m

$740

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/28

6:15 pm-1:20 am

1 stop24h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 5/7

6:00 am-12:24 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$752

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - SAW

JFKSAW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

12:15 am-11:50 am

1 stop28h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 9/10

7:55 am-11:25 am

1 stop34h 30m

$761

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Thu 4/9

5:45 pm-3:40 am

2 stops26h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 4/13

4:30 am-1:15 pm

2 stops15h 45m

$763

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 8/7

1:30 pm-3:30 am

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 8/19

6:00 am-4:27 pm

1 stop20h 27m

$767

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from USA with our price prediction graph.
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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Istanbul (average of $374). Flying from USA to Istanbul in May is currently the most expensive (average of $625). 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 March 23, 2026.

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 15% 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 March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their USA to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings 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 March 23, 2026.

The most flights from US0 to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How often are flights from the United States to Istanbul delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between United States and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 160 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Istanbul flights?

Over the last year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for theUnited States to Istanbul flights

AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your theUnited States to Istanbul trip
Our travel experts
Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Turkish Airlines

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Lufthansa

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on British Airways

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Delta and United Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on American Airlines

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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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 March 23, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,KLM, andTurkish 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,273 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,860 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,813 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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 19h 30m. Air Serbia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $693. The distance from USA to Istanbul is about 4984 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 Lufthansa, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $289. Turkish Airlines flights start at $316 while deals on Air Serbia start at $319 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, Los Angeles Los Angeles - Istanbul or Newark - Istanbul as they are the most popular.

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

    Consider Uzbekistan Airways (70%), Thai Airways (70%) or Pakistan International Airlines (70%) 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 $2,428, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $493. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $616 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Istanbul (average of $374). Flying from USA to Istanbul in May is currently the most expensive (average of $625). 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 March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$227Average$1,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
IcelandairCheapest$371Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$378Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IberiaCheapest$451Average$742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$458Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$466Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$489Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air CanadaCheapest$498Average$721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$512Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$516Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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