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$568+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to San Diego (SAN)

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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SAN
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to San Diego (SAN). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$885
(Air France)

One-way from

$568
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$822
From Istanbul to San Diego
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/206:10 amIST - SAN
2 stops36h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/168:00 amSAN - IST
2 stops27h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$827
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/204:20 amIST - SAN
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/166:15 amSAN - IST
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$855
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/175:05 pmIST - SAN
2 stops32h 25mDelta
Wed 7/99:59 amSAN - IST
2 stops31h 26mDelta
Deal found 6/10$888
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/177:55 pmIST - SAN
1 stop32h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 7/97:50 pmSAN - IST
1 stop18h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$892
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 6/206:45 pmIST - SAN
2 stops34h 53mAir Canada
Sat 8/168:10 amSAN - IST
2 stops28h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$895
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/114:20 amIST - SAN
2 stops29h 22mAir France
Sat 7/196:20 amSAN - IST
2 stops35h 05mAir France
Deal found 6/11$1,255
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/86:10 amIST - SAN
2 stops19h 15mLufthansa
Tue 7/85:50 pmSAN - IST
2 stops37h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$2,269
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/184:50 pmIST - SAN
3 stops56h 09mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/249:30 pmSAN - IST
2 stops37h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/11$3,030
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/162:10 amIST - SAN
2 stops30h 34mEmirates
Thu 7/2410:43 amSAN - IST
2 stops41h 42mEmirates
Deal found 6/11$3,375

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to San Diego 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sat 7/26

4:20 am-3:54 pm

2 stops21h 34m

San Diego

Sat 8/2

6:30 am-4:20 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$885

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Thu 7/17

2:00 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops35h 25m

San Diego

Thu 7/24

9:50 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops29h 15m

$948

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sat 7/12

8:25 am-9:22 pm

2 stops22h 57m

San Diego

Sat 7/19

4:24 pm-12:55 am

2 stops22h 31m

$1,016

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Fri 7/11

4:20 am-11:42 pm

2 stops29h 22m

San Diego

Sat 7/19

6:20 am-3:25 am

2 stops35h 05m

$1,255

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Tue 7/8

6:10 am-3:25 pm

2 stops19h 15m

San Diego

Tue 7/8

5:50 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops37h 10m

$2,269

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Thu 7/24

12:10 am-2:54 pm

3 stops48h 44m

San Diego

Fri 8/1

10:00 pm-4:45 am

3 stops44h 45m

$3,054

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Wed 7/16

2:10 am-10:44 pm

2 stops30h 34m

San Diego

Thu 7/24

10:43 am-2:25 pm

2 stops41h 42m

$3,375

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Tue 7/29

11:45 pm-11:06 pm

3 stops33h 21m

$568

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Thu 9/4

3:45 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops41h 57m

$676

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Fri 7/11

8:20 am-6:00 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$1,166

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Istanbul Airport to San Diego at noon. 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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air France and United Airlines from Istanbul to San Diego have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
781 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Air Europa
6.9
Okay
529 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from Istanbul?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from Istanbul. Booking flights from Istanbul to San Diego (SAN) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Istanbul from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to San Diego round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Istanbul Airport to San Diego is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $948 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Air France, starting at $1,016 and $1,255 round-trip.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Istanbul Airport to San Diego are Air Europa ($676), British Airways ($1,166), and Ethiopian Air ($1,422).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to San Diego?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 4 airlines flying from Istanbul to San Diego

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to San Diego. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$649Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$662Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$684Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$741Average$831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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