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Cheap flights from San Diego to Istanbul from $367

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Diego to Istanbul departing on 11/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Lufthansa Logo
5:15 pm - 2:05 amSAN  San Diego-IST Istanbul
22h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Lufthansa Logo
3:45 am - 3:25 pmIST  Istanbul-SAN San Diego
21h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$1,108Lufthansa
Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 20
Lufthansa Logo
5:15 pm - 2:05 amSAN  San Diego-IST Istanbul
22h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Lufthansa Logo
3:45 am - 3:25 pmIST  Istanbul-SAN San Diego
21h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$1,111Lufthansa
Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 3:40 amSAN  San Diego-IST Istanbul
34h 40m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vienna Intl Belgrade Nikola Tesla
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 3:25 pmIST  Istanbul-SAN San Diego
33h 40m3 stops Belgrade Nikola Tesla Vienna Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$1,111Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
10:40 pm - 1:00 pmSAN  San Diego-IST Istanbul
28h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main
United Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 3:25 pmIST  Istanbul-SAN San Diego
19h 35m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$1,113United Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Sep 5
British Airways Logo
7:40 pm - 12:55 amSAN  San Diego-IST Istanbul
19h 15m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
8:15 am - 5:50 pmIST  Istanbul-SAN San Diego
19h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
$1,118British Airways
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Sep 5
United Airlines Logo
12:04 pm - 9:25 pmSAN  San Diego-IST Istanbul
23h 21m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Frankfurt am Main
United Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 6:35 pmIST  Istanbul-SAN San Diego
38h 40m2 stops Frankfurt am Main San Francisco
$1,119United Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Oct 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:00 pmSAN  San Diego-IST Istanbul
20h 00m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 10:11 pmIST  Istanbul-SAN San Diego
24h 36m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,121Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 26
British Airways Logo
6:00 pm - 1:00 amSAN  San Diego-IST Istanbul
20h 00m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
6:45 pm - 4:10 pmIST  Istanbul-SAN San Diego
32h 25m1 stop London Heathrow
$1,133British Airways
Tue, Dec 22 - Wed, Jan 6
KLM Logo
1:40 pm - 4:20 pmSAN  San Diego-IST Istanbul
16h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
6:00 am - 11:50 amIST  Istanbul-SAN San Diego
15h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$1,154KLM
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
KLM Logo
1:40 pm - 4:20 pmSAN  San Diego-IST Istanbul
16h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
6:00 am - 11:50 amIST  Istanbul-SAN San Diego
15h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$1,176KLM
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

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British Airways flights from San Diego to Istanbul

Our best British Airways deals on San Diego to Istanbul flight tickets
British Airways
Aug 22
SAN7:40 pmSan Diego
19h 15m
1 stop
IST12:55 amIstanbul
Sep 5
IST8:15 amIstanbul
19h 35m
1 stop
SAN5:50 pmSan Diego
$1,118
British Airways
Dec 21
SAN6:00 pmSan Diego
19h 00m
1 stop
IST12:00 amIstanbul
Jan 5
IST6:40 pmIstanbul
32h 30m
1 stop
SAN4:10 pmSan Diego
$1,133
British Airways
Dec 17
SAN6:00 pmSan Diego
20h 10m
1 stop
IST1:10 amIstanbul
Jan 7
IST7:35 amIstanbul
19h 35m
1 stop
SAN4:10 pmSan Diego
$1,139

United Airlines flights from San Diego to Istanbul

Our best United Airlines deals on San Diego to Istanbul flight tickets
United Airlines
Aug 22
SAN10:40 pmSan Diego
28h 20m
2 stops
IST1:00 pmIstanbul
Sep 5
IST5:50 amIstanbul
19h 35m
2 stops
SAN3:25 pmSan Diego
$1,113
United Airlines
Sep 18
SAN12:04 pmSan Diego
23h 21m
2 stops
IST9:25 pmIstanbul
Oct 4
IST1:55 pmIstanbul
38h 40m
2 stops
SAN6:35 pmSan Diego
$1,119
United Airlines
Dec 15
SAN5:35 pmSan Diego
18h 10m
2 stops
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Jan 9
IST6:30 amIstanbul
25h 15m
3 stops
SAN8:45 pmSan Diego
$1,129

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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 August 6, 2026.
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San DiegoIstanbul

SAN San Diego - IST Istanbul

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 9/14

5:15 pm-2:05 am

1 stop22h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 9/20

3:45 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$1,108

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN San Diego - IST Istanbul

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 9/14

5:15 pm-2:05 am

1 stop22h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 9/25

3:45 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$1,111

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN San Diego - IST Istanbul

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 9/21

7:00 am-3:40 am

3 stops34h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 9/30

3:45 pm-3:25 pm

3 stops33h 40m

$1,111

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN San Diego - IST Istanbul

SANIST

San Diego

Sat 8/22

10:40 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 9/5

5:50 am-3:25 pm

2 stops19h 35m

$1,113

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN San Diego - IST Istanbul

SANIST

San Diego

Sat 8/22

7:40 pm-12:55 am

1 stop19h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 9/5

8:15 am-5:50 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$1,118

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN San Diego - IST Istanbul

SANIST

San Diego

Fri 9/18

12:04 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops23h 21m

Istanbul

Sun 10/4

1:55 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops38h 40m

$1,119

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN San Diego - IST Istanbul

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 9/14

7:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 9/26

7:35 am-10:11 pm

1 stop24h 36m

$1,121

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN San Diego - IST Istanbul

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 12/22

6:00 pm-1:00 am

1 stop20h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 1/6

6:45 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$1,133
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN San Diego - IST Istanbul

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 9/1

1:40 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 9/15

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop15h 50m

$1,154

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN San Diego - IST Istanbul

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 9/1

1:40 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 9/15

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop15h 50m

$1,176

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,035 to $1,249.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,108.

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 $642.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego 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 $920 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 $693 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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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Istanbul

  • 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.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Istanbul?

  • 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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British AirwaysPriceFrom $545Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,150 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $562Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,496 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $577Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,075 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $617Free CancellationRating
6.8
8,178 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $641Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,555 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $841Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,468 reviews
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Can I find flights from San Diego to Istanbul with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches from San Diego to Istanbul on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

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