What is the cheapest airline that flies from Sacramento Intl to Istanbul?

United Airlines and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from Sacramento Intl to Istanbul

What airlines fly to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, KLM and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul from Sacramento according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 77% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Istanbul. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Istanbul on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Istanbul?

Prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Istanbul were last updated today.

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There are 4 operators available for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Istanbul as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Sacramento Intl Airport to Istanbul?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to Istanbul.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Istanbul trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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12:55 pm - 2:50 amSMF Sacramento Intl-IST Istanbul

26h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

4:30 am - 10:41 pmIST Istanbul-SMF Sacramento Intl

29h 11m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

$794Lufthansa

Tue, Dec 29 - Mon, Jan 18

8:40 am - 2:50 amSMF Sacramento Intl-IST Istanbul

31h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

4:30 am - 3:21 pmIST Istanbul-SMF Sacramento Intl

45h 51m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Vancouver Intl

$796Lufthansa

Mon, Dec 28 - Mon, Jan 18

8:50 am - 2:50 amSMF Sacramento Intl-IST Istanbul

31h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:30 am - 3:21 pmIST Istanbul-SMF Sacramento Intl

19h 51m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vancouver Intl

$808Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

8:50 am - 2:50 amSMF Sacramento Intl-IST Istanbul

31h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:30 am - 3:21 pmIST Istanbul-SMF Sacramento Intl

19h 51m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vancouver Intl

$809Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

2:49 pm - 12:25 amSMF Sacramento Intl-IST Istanbul

22h 36m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

7:40 am - 10:51 pmIST Istanbul-SMF Sacramento Intl

26h 11m2 stops London Heathrow Los Angeles Los Angeles

$859British Airways

Wed, Dec 30 - Tue, Jan 19

12:48 pm - 12:05 amSMF Sacramento Intl-IST Istanbul

24h 17m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles London Heathrow

3:25 pm - 10:51 pmIST Istanbul-SMF Sacramento Intl

42h 26m2 stops London Heathrow Los Angeles Los Angeles

$885British Airways

Mon, Dec 28 - Mon, Jan 18

11:20 am - 9:25 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

23h 05m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

9:00 am - 4:34 pmSAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-SMF Sacramento Intl

42h 34m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$952KLM

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 17

11:20 am - 5:30 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

19h 10m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

9:00 am - 8:15 pmSAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-SMF Sacramento Intl

22h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

$952KLM

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 17

5:10 pm - 5:45 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-IST Istanbul

37h 35m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

7:15 am - 11:45 pmIST Istanbul-SMF Sacramento Intl

27h 30m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Salt Lake City

$1,078Delta

Mon, Dec 28 - Tue, Jan 5

7:18 pm - 5:45 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-IST Istanbul

59h 27m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Paris Charles de Gaulle

7:15 am - 11:45 pmIST Istanbul-SMF Sacramento Intl

27h 30m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Salt Lake City

$1,091Delta

Sun, Dec 27 - Tue, Jan 5

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Lufthansa flights from Sacramento to Istanbul

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Lufthansa

Dec 1

SMF10:25 amSacramento Intl

29h 25m

2 stops

IST2:50 amIstanbul

Dec 9

IST4:30 amIstanbul

45h 51m

2 stops

SMF3:21 pmSacramento Intl

$814

Lufthansa

Dec 1

SMF8:50 amSacramento Intl

31h 00m

2 stops

IST2:50 amIstanbul

Dec 3

IST4:30 amIstanbul

29h 11m

2 stops

SMF10:41 pmSacramento Intl

$824

Lufthansa

Dec 1

SMF10:25 amSacramento Intl

29h 25m

2 stops

IST2:50 amIstanbul

Dec 7

IST7:05 pmIstanbul

31h 16m

2 stops

SMF3:21 pmSacramento Intl

$834

United Airlines flights from Sacramento to Istanbul

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United Airlines

Nov 29

SMF6:20 amSacramento Intl

29h 25m

2 stops

IST10:45 pmIstanbul

Dec 10

IST6:30 amIstanbul

27h 11m

2 stops

SMF10:41 pmSacramento Intl

$829

United Airlines

Nov 29

SMF6:20 amSacramento Intl

29h 25m

2 stops

IST10:45 pmIstanbul

Dec 5

IST6:30 amIstanbul

24h 08m

2 stops

SMF7:38 pmSacramento Intl

$879

United Airlines

Sep 30

SMF9:00 amSacramento Intl

26h 25m

2 stops

IST9:25 pmIstanbul

Oct 15

IST5:40 amIstanbul

26h 02m

2 stops

SMF9:42 pmSacramento Intl

$998

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SMF Sacramento Intl - IST Istanbul

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Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/29

12:55 pm-2:50 am

2 stops26h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 1/18

4:30 am-10:41 pm

2 stops29h 11m

$794

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SMF Sacramento Intl - IST Istanbul

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/28

8:40 am-2:50 am

2 stops31h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 1/18

4:30 am-3:21 pm

2 stops45h 51m

$796

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF Sacramento Intl - IST Istanbul

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/1

8:50 am-2:50 am

2 stops31h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 12/8

6:30 am-3:21 pm

2 stops19h 51m

$808

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF Sacramento Intl - IST Istanbul

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/1

8:50 am-2:50 am

2 stops31h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 12/8

6:30 am-3:21 pm

2 stops19h 51m

$809

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF Sacramento Intl - IST Istanbul

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/30

2:49 pm-12:25 am

2 stops22h 36m

Istanbul

Tue 1/19

7:40 am-10:51 pm

2 stops26h 11m

$859

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF Sacramento Intl - IST Istanbul

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/28

12:48 pm-12:05 am

2 stops24h 17m

Istanbul

Mon 1/18

3:25 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops42h 26m

$885

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF Sacramento Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

SMFSAW

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/4

11:20 am-9:25 pm

2 stops23h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 11/17

9:00 am-4:34 pm

2 stops42h 34m

$952

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SacramentoIstanbul

SMF Sacramento Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

SMFSAW

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/4

11:20 am-5:30 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 11/17

9:00 am-8:15 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$952

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF Sacramento Intl - IST Istanbul

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/28

5:10 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 1/5

7:15 am-11:45 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$1,078

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF Sacramento Intl - IST Istanbul

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Sun 12/27

7:18 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops59h 27m

Istanbul

Tue 1/5

7:15 am-11:45 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$1,091

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Sacramento to Istanbul

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Sacramento and Istanbul?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $886 to $1,101.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $808.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Istanbul. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $770. If you aren’t able to travel to Istanbul during the month of February, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $775.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

The cheapest day to depart from Sacramento to Istanbul is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $1,013. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Istanbul on Friday is $1,098.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Istanbul is in the evening. Flights from Sacramento to Istanbul during this time can be as low as $914. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $1,095 on average. Flights to Istanbul from Sacramento in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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Best Price Found	$384
Fastest flight time	17h 50m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Istanbul from Sacramento in the past 72 hours is $384. The best round-trip flight deal from Sacramento to Istanbul found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $794.

The fastest flight from Sacramento to Istanbul takes 17h 50m

There are no direct flights from Sacramento to Istanbul. There are no popular flight routes from Sacramento to Istanbul.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Sacramento to Istanbul

How far is Sacramento Intl to Istanbul by plane?
A flight from Sacramento Intl to Istanbul will travel around 6625.1 mi. Typically, this will take 17h 50m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Istanbul?
Prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Istanbul were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Istanbul?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Istanbul as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Sacramento Intl Airport to Istanbul?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to Istanbul.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Istanbul trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Delta	PriceFrom $365	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,509 reviews	Search Delta flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $632	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,181 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom $664	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,560 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $715	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,202 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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