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$929+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to San José (SJO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SJO
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 6, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/186:40 pmIST - SJO
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/204:15 pmSJO - IST
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$929
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Thu 12/45:55 pmIST - SJO
2 stops37h 25mDelta
Mon 12/87:00 amSJO - IST
2 stops24h 55mDelta
Deal found 11/4$1,005
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 11/108:05 amIST - SJO
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/127:50 pmSJO - IST
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,152
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/45:55 pmIST - SJO
1 stop33h 30mKLM
Mon 12/87:00 amSJO - IST
2 stops24h 55mKLM
Deal found 11/4$1,308

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to San José (SJO). 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 November 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

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$929
(Avianca)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to San José 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 November 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to San José that are best for you.

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Istanbul

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San José

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Depart

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Price

IstanbulSan José

IST - SJO

ISTSJO

Istanbul

Thu 12/4

5:55 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops37h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/8

7:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$1,005

IstanbulSan José

IST - SJO

ISTSJO

Istanbul

Sat 1/17

5:55 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops37h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

8:25 am-3:50 am

2 stops34h 25m

$1,063

IstanbulSan José

IST - SJO

ISTSJO

Istanbul

Tue 11/18

3:00 pm-12:25 pm

3 stops30h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/19

1:45 am-8:40 pm

3 stops33h 55m

$1,172

IstanbulSan José

IST - SJO

ISTSJO

Istanbul

Sat 1/17

5:55 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

8:05 pm-3:50 am

1 stop22h 45m

$1,255

IstanbulSan José

IST - SJO

ISTSJO

Istanbul

Thu 12/4

5:55 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/8

7:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$1,322

IstanbulSan José

IST - SJO

ISTSJO

Istanbul

Sat 2/28

5:55 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,211

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Deals found on 11/5

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Istanbul to San José in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Istanbul Airport-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 6, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Istanbul Airport to San José in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 54% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to San José. 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 José from Istanbul?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Istanbul to San José. You should not have trouble finding flights to Juan Santamaria Intl from Istanbul; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the San José airport from Istanbul. It is only a 8.8 mi journey from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to San José’s city center.

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

    Departing from Istanbul Airport to San José will take you 37h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6906 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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