Cheap Flights from San Diego to Istanbul
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October 1 - October 20
SAN - Istanbul
$1,032
$801
Round trip
October 2 - October 30
SAN - Istanbul
$1,033
$863
Round trip
October 9 - October 24
SAN - Istanbul
$1,071
$884
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November 3 - November 9
SAN - Istanbul
$972
$915
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November 14 - November 23
SAN - Istanbul
$971
$936
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November 4 - November 18
SAN - Istanbul
$980
$943
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November 2 - November 16
SAN - Istanbul
$981
$947
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November 11 - November 22
SAN - Istanbul
$974
$953
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October 13 - October 20
SAN - Istanbul
$1,001
$954
Round trip
September 1 - September 16
SAN - Istanbul
$926
$963
Round trip
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Insights for flights from San Diego to Istanbul
How much is a round trip from San Diego to Istanbul
Regular price: $896 - $1,806
Prices for flights from San Diego to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Istanbul is typically between $896 and $1806. The current lowest deal is $801 with Deutsche Luft Hansa, for travel from Oct 1-Oct 20.
now $801
Low $896
High $1,806
The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Istanbul
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Istanbul is January, with a median price of $529. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1933. Prices are generally lower from January to October.
January
Flights from $529
December
Flights from $1,933
Direct flights from San Diego to Istanbul
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KLM
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British Airways
Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Istanbul
Thu, Jul 2
SAN - Istanbul
San Diego (SAN) - Istanbul (IST)
KLM
$1,055
$1,208
One-way
Sat, Jul 4
SAN - Istanbul
San Diego (SAN) - Istanbul (IST)
KLM
$1,039
$1,204
One-way
Thu, Jul 9
SAN - Istanbul
San Diego (SAN) - Istanbul (IST)
KLM
$1,067
$1,204
One-way
Fri, Jul 10
SAN - Istanbul
San Diego (SAN) - Istanbul (IST)
Lufthansa
$1,113
$1,101
One-way
Fri, Jul 10
SAN - Istanbul
San Diego (SAN) - Istanbul (IST)
British Airways
$1,069
$1,137
One-way
Fri, Jul 10
SAN - Istanbul
San Diego (SAN) - Istanbul (IST)
British Airways
$1,045
$1,152
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to Istanbul
Oct 1 - Oct 20
$1,032 → $801
22%
Oct 9 - Oct 24
$1,071 → $884
17%
Oct 2 - Oct 30
$1,033 → $863
16%
Nov 19 - Nov 23
$1,064 → $975
8%
Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Istanbul
San Diego - Istanbul route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level.
Recent fares are above the typical level for San Diego to Istanbul, with a median price of $1060.
📅 Best time to fly
January is historically the cheapest month to fly.
Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Istanbul, with a median price of $529.
⏱️ Flight duration
Flights typically last 35h 37m.
Flights from San Diego to Istanbul typically last 35h 37m, with a median of 2 stopovers.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant for this route.
Connecting flights are dominant for this route; direct flights are not available from San Diego to Istanbul.
🏆 Airline highlight
Deutsche Luft Hansa offers a recent deal for $801.
A recent deal from Deutsche Luft Hansa for $801 is available for October 1 - October 20.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently, about one per day.
Deals for flights from San Diego to Istanbul appear frequently, about one per day.
San Diego main airports to depart from
San Diego International (SAN)
San Diego International is a convenient departure airport for flights from San Diego to Istanbul.
📍 ~5 km from San Diego (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$801
McClellan–Palomar (CLD)
McClellan–Palomar is an alternative departure airport for flights from San Diego to Istanbul.
📍 ~45 km from San Diego (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$962
Istanbul main airports to arrive at
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from San Diego, offering a convenient gateway to Istanbul.
📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by various transport options)
💸 Flights from ~$801
Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)
Sabiha Gökçen International provides an alternative arrival point for travelers flying from San Diego to Istanbul.
📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by various transport options)
💸 Flights from ~$936
Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative
Esenboğa International (ESB)
Esenboğa International is a major international hub with high flight frequency, offering network redundancy for travelers.
📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires domestic flight or high-speed train).
💸 Flights from ~$1038
Adnan Menderes (ADB)
Adnan Menderes is Turkey's third largest airport, providing extensive European connections and high reliability.
📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (usually requires a separate domestic leg).
💸 Flights from ~$979
Tekirdağ Çorlu (TEQ)
Tekirdağ Çorlu is geographically the closest alternative to Istanbul, accessible without international border crossings.
📍 ~100 km from Istanbul (accessible by road).
💸 Flights from ~$1250
Yenişehir (YEI)
Yenişehir offers proximity to Istanbul's Asian side and the southern Marmara region, accessible via bridge or ferry.
📍 ~130 km from Istanbul (accessible via Osmangazi Bridge or ferry).
💸 Flights from ~$1552
Burgas (BOJ)
Burgas is the closest international airport outside of Turkey, useful for travelers with appropriate travel documents.
📍 ~200 km from Istanbul (requires international land border crossing).
💸 Flights from ~$978
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