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$478+ 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 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SAN
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to San Diego

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 January 29, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 5/126:00 am
IST
-
SAN
1 stop15h 50m
Delta
Fri 10/910:00 am
SAN
-
IST
2 stops29h 20m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$669
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 9/115:20 pm
IST
-
SAN
1 stop28h 30m
Delta
Fri 9/1810:00 am
SAN
-
IST
2 stops29h 20m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$673
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/116:45 pm
IST
-
SAN
1 stop32h 25m
British Airways
Fri 4/174:41 pm
SAN
-
IST
2 stops21h 39m
British Airways
Deal found 1/27$700
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/267:35 am
IST
-
SAN
1 stop19h 35m
British Airways
Thu 3/56:00 pm
SAN
-
IST
1 stop20h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 1/28$703
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/68:10 am
IST
-
SAN
1 stop19h 00m
British Airways
Mon 3/97:00 pm
SAN
-
IST
1 stop19h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 1/28$706
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/267:35 am
IST
-
SAN
2 stops25h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/56:00 pm
SAN
-
IST
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$714

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$669
(Delta)

One-way from

$478
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$867
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($81 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 January 29, 2026.
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

Tue 5/12

6:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

San Diego

Fri 10/9

1:35 pm-1:20 am

2 stops25h 45m

$674

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Wed 2/11

6:45 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop32h 25m

San Diego

Fri 4/17

4:41 pm-12:20 am

2 stops21h 39m

$700

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Fri 3/6

8:10 am-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

San Diego

Mon 3/9

9:00 am-12:05 am

2 stops29h 05m

$700

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sat 3/7

7:35 am-10:34 pm

2 stops25h 59m

San Diego

Tue 4/7

9:28 am-6:25 pm

2 stops22h 57m

$706

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Mon 4/13

6:10 pm-8:15 am

2 stops48h 05m

$478

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Mon 3/16

11:00 pm-1:13 pm

3 stops48h 13m

$496

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Fri 2/27

8:15 am-10:26 am

3 stops37h 11m

$501

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Tue 5/12

7:55 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$505

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Tue 5/19

7:55 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$506

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sat 5/23

7:55 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$506

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/26

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Compare providers for flights from Istanbul to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Istanbul to San Diego in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Istanbul Airport-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Istanbul Airport-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to San Diego

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Diego (average of $653). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of $866). 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.

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 January 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Lufthansa, and British Airways from Istanbul Airport to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,756 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,705 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to San Diego?

    There are many flights that can get you from Istanbul Airport to San Diego in 26h 55m. Fly via Delta or British Airways to get the fastest option. Istanbul Airport and San Diego are separated by a distance of 6878 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $663 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Lufthansa, starting at $694 and $744 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Diego (average of $653). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of $866). 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 3 airlines flying from Istanbul to San Diego

Discover the top 3 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$663Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$694Average$809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$744Average$892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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