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$429+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — JFK
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Sun 8/24
Sun 8/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in January or March, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). 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 August 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$503
(Air France)

One-way from

$429
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$948

Good round-trip deal

$641 or less

Good one-way deal

$714 or less
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 19, 2025.

This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/35:55 pmIST - JFK
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/231:00 amJFK - IST
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$503
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/24:20 amIST - JFK
1 stop20h 05mAir France
Thu 10/911:30 pmJFK - IST
1 stop20h 55mAir France
Deal found 8/18$504
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/106:10 amIST - JFK
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/291:00 amJFK - IST
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$505
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Air Europa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/113:45 pmIST - JFK
1 stop33h 00mAir Europa
Thu 9/1810:05 pmJFK - IST
1 stop32h 50mAir Europa
Deal found 8/18$506
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/55:05 pmIST - JFK
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/2010:40 pmJFK - IST
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$507
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Europa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/113:45 pmIST - JFK
1 stop33h 00mAir Europa
Sun 5/1010:05 pmJFK - IST
1 stop32h 50mAir Europa
Deal found 8/19$508
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/34:50 amIST - JFK
1 stop17h 25mAir France
Tue 12/301:00 amJFK - IST
1 stop18h 50mAir France
Deal found 8/18$510
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/812:25 pmIST - JFK
1 stop13h 45mIcelandair
Sat 9/2011:10 pmJFK - IST
1 stop17h 45mIcelandair
Deal found 8/18$512
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Thu 10/23:45 pmIST - JFK
1 stop33h 00mAir Europa
Sun 11/210:05 pmJFK - IST
1 stop32h 50mAir Europa
Deal found 8/16$514
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sat 9/612:25 pmIST - JFK
1 stop13h 45mIcelandair
Sat 9/208:25 pmJFK - IST
1 stop20h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 8/17$515
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/144:20 amIST - JFK
1 stop18h 30mAir France
Sun 12/1411:30 pmJFK - IST
1 stop20h 20mAir France
Deal found 8/19$517

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl 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 August 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Istanbul

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John F Kennedy Intl

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Depart

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Price

IstanbulNew York

IST - JFK

ISTJFK

Istanbul

Tue 11/4

5:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop25h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/23

1:00 am-3:50 am

1 stop18h 50m

$503

IstanbulNew York

IST - JFK

ISTJFK

Istanbul

Sat 10/11

4:20 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/18

6:25 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$504

IstanbulNew York

IST - JFK

ISTJFK

Istanbul

Thu 9/11

3:45 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop33h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/18

10:05 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$506

IstanbulNew York

IST - JFK

ISTJFK

Istanbul

Thu 9/18

3:45 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop33h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/25

10:05 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$506

IstanbulNew York

IST - JFK

ISTJFK

Istanbul

Fri 12/12

4:50 am-7:05 pm

1 stop22h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/8

1:00 am-3:50 am

1 stop18h 50m

$507

IstanbulNew York

IST - JFK

ISTJFK

Istanbul

Sun 10/5

5:05 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop26h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/20

10:40 pm-3:25 am

1 stop21h 45m

$507

IstanbulNew York

IST - JFK

ISTJFK

Istanbul

Thu 9/11

3:45 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop33h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/10

10:05 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$508

IstanbulNew York

IST - JFK

ISTJFK

Istanbul

Thu 9/11

3:45 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop33h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

10:05 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$508

IstanbulNew York

IST - JFK

ISTJFK

Istanbul

Thu 9/11

3:45 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop33h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/9

10:05 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$508

IstanbulNew York

IST - JFK

ISTJFK

Istanbul

Thu 9/11

12:25 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop13h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/20

11:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$512

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 66 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 IST to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 19, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 9% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on August 17, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 August 19, 2025.

The most flights from IST to JFK are scheduled on a Tuesday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% of 1-stop itineraries from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

London (LHR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $474.

What’s the fastest layover option from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 10m.

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated August 19, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and Turkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. 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
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,334 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,283 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 33h. Fly via Air Europa to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 4984 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, KLM ($407), American Airlines ($449), and British Airways ($451) offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. KLM is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Before booking your flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from Istanbul Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: JetBlue (82%), Uzbekistan Airways (71%), Turkish Airlines( 71%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is $559. On average you can expect to pay $1,740. The most popular route, (Istanbul - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for $434.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl 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 Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 7 airlines flying from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 August 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$407Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$449Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$451Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air SerbiaCheapest$506Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$524Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$579Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$635Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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