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September 22 - September 30

Cheapest

Best

SAT - Istanbul

$1,038

$752

Round trip

September 16 - September 23

Cheapest

Best

SAT - Istanbul

$1,044

$752

Round trip

December 8 - December 15

SAT - Istanbul

$1,153

$846

Round trip

August 11 - August 18

SAT - Istanbul

$1,032

$856

Round trip

December 10 - December 17

SAT - Istanbul

$1,151

$896

Round trip

September 13 - September 24

SAT - Istanbul

$1,007

$909

Round trip

October 12 - October 19

SAT - Istanbul

$1,089

$925

Round trip

August 3 - August 12

Earliest

SAT - Istanbul

$987

$939

Round trip

November 19 - November 28

SAT - Istanbul

$1,027

$958

Round trip

September 9 - September 19

SAT - Istanbul

$1,008

$964

Round trip

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Insights for flights from San Antonio to Istanbul

Fares for flights from San Antonio to Istanbul typically range from $808–$1470, with a median price of $1125. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare can be challenging. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices if you monitor them.

When considering cheap flights from San Antonio to Istanbul, the cheapest time to fly is often November, with a median fare of $647. Other affordable months include April and March, both with median fares of $782. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings compared to the typical fare.

A typical journey from San Antonio to Istanbul takes approximately 39h 17m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 10456 km. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this extended travel time is largely due to the necessary layovers.

For travelers flying from San Antonio to Istanbul, most itineraries connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were for non-stop flights, meaning you should expect to make connections. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 3, which contributes to the overall journey time.

How much is a round trip from San Antonio to Istanbul

Regular price: $870 - $1,796

Prices for flights from San Antonio to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from San Antonio to Istanbul typically range from $870 to $1796. The current lowest deal is $752 with Deutsche Luft Hansa, for travel from Sep 22-Sep 30.

now $752

Low $870

High $1,796

The cheapest time to fly from San Antonio to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from San Antonio to Istanbul is November, with a median price of $647. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1408. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $647

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,408

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Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec

Direct flights from San Antonio to Istanbul

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Last-minute flights going from San Antonio to Istanbul

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Istanbul

San Antonio (SAT) - Istanbul (IST)

$1,160

$1,740

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Istanbul

San Antonio (SAT) - Istanbul (IST)

$1,133

$1,740

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Istanbul

San Antonio (SAT) - Istanbul (IST)

$1,148

$1,615

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Istanbul

San Antonio (SAT) - Istanbul (IST)

$1,135

$1,627

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Istanbul

San Antonio (SAT) - Istanbul (IST)

$1,160

$1,711

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Istanbul

San Antonio (SAT) - Istanbul (IST)

$1,151

$1,711

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Antonio to Istanbul

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$1,153 → $846

27%

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

$1,044 → $752

28%

8 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 30

$1,038 → $752

28%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$1,151 → $896

22%

Popular Airports to fly from San Antonio to Istanbul

San Antonio - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Antonio to Istanbul are below the typical level, with deals around $752.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $647

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from San Antonio to Istanbul, with a median price of $647.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 39h 17m

The typical flight duration for connecting flights from San Antonio to Istanbul is 39h 17m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are not available for this route; connecting flights are dominant with typically 3 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers connecting flights

Turkish Airlines has offered connecting flights on this route, with 27 deals historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from San Antonio to Istanbul are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

San Antonio main airports to depart from

San Antonio International (SAT)

Cheapest

San Antonio International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Istanbul.

📍 ~15 km from San Antonio city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$752

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from San Antonio to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul (reachable by car, bus, metro)

💸 Flights from ~$752

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Sabiha Gökçen International offers an alternative arrival point for your trip to Istanbul.

📍 ~40 km from Istanbul (reachable by car, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1007

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Esenboğa International can be a useful alternative due to its extensive flight network and reliability.

📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires domestic flight or high-speed train).

💸 Flights from ~$978

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is a strong alternative with extensive European connections and high reliability.

📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (usually requires a separate domestic flight).

💸 Flights from ~$966

Tekirdağ Çorlu (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Çorlu is geographically the closest alternative, accessible by road from Istanbul.

📍 ~100 km from Istanbul (accessible by road).

💸 Flights from ~$1636

Yenişehir (YEI)

Yenişehir offers proximity to Istanbul's Asian side, accessible via bridge or ferry services.

📍 ~130 km from Istanbul (accessible via Osmangazi Bridge or ferry).

💸 Flights from ~$2110

Burgas (BOJ)

Cheapest

Burgas is the closest international airport outside Turkey, useful for travelers with appropriate documents.

📍 ~200 km from Istanbul (requires international border crossing).

💸 Flights from ~$930

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Dec 06

Istanbul, Turkey

76% AI deal score

$3,077

From SAT

Elite

Dec 05

Istanbul, Turkey

76% AI deal score

$3,078

From SAT

Elite

Oct 10

Istanbul, Turkey

75% AI deal score

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$7,386

From SAT

Elite

Jul 02

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$7,704

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help you identify better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking in advance can often secure better prices, especially for international routes. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you decide on an optimal booking window. Mid-week bookings are sometimes associated with lower prices.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it may add travel time to reach these airports, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of ground transportation.

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