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Cheap flights from San Diego to Istanbul from $347

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6:23 am - 5:30 pm
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25h 07m
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6:40 pm - 5:10 pm
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SAN
32h 30m
1 stop
$558British Airways
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
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7:00 pm - 12:05 am
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19h 05m
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6:40 pm - 5:10 pm
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32h 30m
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$560British Airways
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
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6:23 am - 5:30 pm
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IST
25h 07m
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3:15 pm - 10:40 pm
IST
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SAN
41h 25m
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$561British Airways
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
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5:15 pm - 2:05 am
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IST
22h 50m
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3:45 am - 10:38 pm
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SAN
28h 53m
2 stops
$562Lufthansa
Wed, Apr 8 - Thu, Apr 23
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10:40 am - 3:40 am
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IST
31h 00m
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4:30 am - 11:55 pm
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SAN
29h 25m
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$563Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Fri, Apr 24
Lufthansa Logo
11:01 am - 2:05 am
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29h 04m
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Lufthansa Logo
3:45 am - 3:25 pm
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21h 40m
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$566Lufthansa
Mon, Mar 30 - Wed, Apr 15
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4:21 pm - 9:25 pm
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IST
19h 04m
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5:40 am - 6:41 pm
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23h 01m
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$568United Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Fri, May 8
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10:30 pm - 1:00 pm
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IST
28h 30m
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1:55 pm - 9:42 am
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29h 47m
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$571United Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Fri, May 8
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3:00 pm - 5:25 pm
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16h 25m
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9:00 am - 1:05 pm
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38h 05m
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$596KLM
Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 23
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10:05 am - 9:00 pm
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24h 55m
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8:50 am - 8:39 pm
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21h 49m
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$601KLM
Mon, Apr 27 - Fri, May 8

British Airways flights from San Diego to Istanbul

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British Airways
Mar 9
SAN6:23 amSan Diego
25h 07m
2 stops
IST5:30 pmIstanbul
Mar 16
IST6:40 pmIstanbul
32h 30m
1 stop
SAN5:10 pmSan Diego
$558
British Airways
Mar 9
SAN7:00 pmSan Diego
19h 05m
1 stop
IST12:05 amIstanbul
Mar 16
IST6:40 pmIstanbul
32h 30m
1 stop
SAN5:10 pmSan Diego
$560
British Airways
Mar 9
SAN6:23 amSan Diego
25h 07m
2 stops
IST5:30 pmIstanbul
Mar 16
IST3:15 pmIstanbul
41h 25m
2 stops
SAN10:40 pmSan Diego
$561

Lufthansa flights from San Diego to Istanbul

Our best Lufthansa deals on San Diego to Istanbul flight tickets
Lufthansa
Apr 8
SAN5:15 pmSan Diego
22h 50m
1 stop
IST2:05 amIstanbul
Apr 23
IST3:45 amIstanbul
28h 53m
2 stops
SAN10:38 pmSan Diego
$562
Lufthansa
Mar 30
SAN11:01 amSan Diego
29h 04m
2 stops
IST2:05 amIstanbul
Apr 15
IST3:45 amIstanbul
21h 40m
1 stop
SAN3:25 pmSan Diego
$566
Lufthansa
Apr 27
SAN5:15 pmSan Diego
22h 50m
1 stop
IST2:05 amIstanbul
May 7
IST3:45 amIstanbul
21h 40m
1 stop
SAN3:25 pmSan Diego
$575

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Istanbul 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated February 8, 2026.
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San Diego

Mon 3/9

6:23 am-5:30 pm

2 stops25h 07m

Istanbul

Mon 3/16

6:40 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$558

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 3/9

7:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop19h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 3/16

6:40 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$560

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 3/9

6:23 am-5:30 pm

2 stops25h 07m

Istanbul

Mon 3/16

3:15 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops41h 25m

$561

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 4/8

5:15 pm-2:05 am

1 stop22h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 4/23

3:45 am-10:38 pm

2 stops28h 53m

$562

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 4/8

10:40 am-3:40 am

2 stops31h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 4/24

4:30 am-11:55 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$563

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 3/30

11:01 am-2:05 am

2 stops29h 04m

Istanbul

Wed 4/15

3:45 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$566

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 4/27

4:21 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops19h 04m

Istanbul

Fri 5/8

5:40 am-6:41 pm

2 stops23h 01m

$568

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 4/27

10:30 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 5/8

1:55 pm-9:42 am

2 stops29h 47m

$571

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Thu 3/12

3:00 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 3/23

9:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop38h 05m

$596

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Mon 4/27

10:05 am-9:00 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 5/8

8:50 am-8:39 pm

2 stops21h 49m

$601

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Istanbul. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $563. If you aren’t able to travel to Istanbul during the month of January, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $643.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul for around $881 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul from San Diego for as low as $690 on momondo.

Cheap San Diego to Istanbul flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

16h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Diego to Istanbul takes 16h 25m
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Istanbul. There are no popular flight routes from San Diego to Istanbul.
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  • How far is San Diego to Istanbul by plane?

    The distance between San Diego and Istanbul is about 6898.8 mi. Typically, this will take 16h 25m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Istanbul?

    Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Istanbul are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Istanbul?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Istanbul.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Istanbul. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from San Diego to Istanbul

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $575Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,252 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $583Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,720 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $612Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,775 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $612Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,450 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $652Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,256 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $711Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,173 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $725Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,698 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $841Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,207 reviews
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