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Cheap flights from San Diego to Istanbul from $461

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Delta Logo
10:05 am - 3:30 am
SAN
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IST
31h 25m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:26 pm
IST
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SAN
26h 26m
2 stops
$738Delta
lun., abr. 27 - vie., may. 8
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1:40 pm - 3:30 am
SAN
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IST
27h 50m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:50 am
IST
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SAN
15h 50m
1 stop
$778Delta
mar., abr. 28 - sáb., may. 9
Delta Logo
10:05 am - 3:30 am
SAN
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IST
31h 25m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 8:36 pm
IST
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SAN
24h 36m
2 stops
$787Delta
mar., abr. 28 - sáb., may. 9
Delta Logo
11:40 am - 3:30 am
SAN
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IST
29h 50m
2 stops
Delta Logo
4:25 am - 6:01 pm
IST
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SAN
23h 36m
2 stops
$788Delta
mar., abr. 28 - sáb., may. 9
Delta Logo
1:36 pm - 3:30 am
SAN
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IST
27h 54m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:20 pm - 11:50 am
IST
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SAN
28h 30m
1 stop
$813Delta
mié., jul. 15 - mié., jul. 22
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1:40 pm - 9:00 pm
SAN
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SAW
21h 20m
2 stops
KLM Logo
2:40 pm - 11:50 am
SAW
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SAN
31h 10m
1 stop
$822KLM
mié., abr. 22 - mié., may. 6
KLM Logo
1:40 pm - 1:20 am
SAN
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IST
25h 40m
1 stop
KLM Logo
5:20 pm - 11:50 am
IST
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SAN
28h 30m
1 stop
$824KLM
mar., may. 5 - lun., may. 18
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5:00 pm - 1:20 am
SAN
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IST
22h 20m
2 stops
KLM Logo
5:20 pm - 11:50 am
IST
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SAN
28h 30m
1 stop
$829KLM
mié., abr. 15 - mié., abr. 29
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7:15 am - 5:05 pm
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SAW
23h 50m
2 stops
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8:50 am - 10:00 pm
SAW
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23h 10m
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$830KLM
lun., abr. 27 - vie., may. 8
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2:45 pm - 9:00 pm
SAN
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SAW
20h 15m
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2:40 pm - 11:50 am
SAW
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SAN
31h 10m
1 stop
$832KLM
jue., abr. 23 - lun., may. 11

KLM flights from San Diego to Istanbul

Our best KLM deals on San Diego to Istanbul flight tickets
KLM
Apr 22
SAN1:40 pmSan Diego
21h 20m
2 stops
SAW9:00 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
May 6
SAW2:40 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
31h 10m
1 stop
SAN11:50 amSan Diego
$822
KLM
Apr 22
SAN1:40 pmSan Diego
21h 20m
2 stops
SAW9:00 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
May 6
SAW2:40 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
31h 10m
1 stop
SAN11:50 amSan Diego
$823
KLM
May 5
SAN1:40 pmSan Diego
25h 40m
1 stop
IST1:20 amIstanbul
May 18
IST5:20 pmIstanbul
28h 30m
1 stop
SAN11:50 amSan Diego
$824

Delta flights from San Diego to Istanbul

Our best Delta deals on San Diego to Istanbul flight tickets
Delta
Apr 27
SAN10:05 amSan Diego
31h 25m
2 stops
IST3:30 amIstanbul
May 8
IST6:00 amIstanbul
26h 26m
2 stops
SAN10:26 pmSan Diego
$738
Delta
Apr 28
SAN1:40 pmSan Diego
27h 50m
2 stops
IST3:30 amIstanbul
May 9
IST6:00 amIstanbul
15h 50m
1 stop
SAN11:50 amSan Diego
$778
Delta
Apr 28
SAN10:05 amSan Diego
31h 25m
2 stops
IST3:30 amIstanbul
May 9
IST6:00 amIstanbul
24h 36m
2 stops
SAN8:36 pmSan Diego
$787

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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 abril 4, 2026.
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San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

lun. 4/27

10:05 am-3:30 am

2 stops31h 25m

Istanbul

vie. 5/8

6:00 am-10:26 pm

2 stops26h 26m

$738
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San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

mar. 4/28

1:40 pm-3:30 am

2 stops27h 50m

Istanbul

sáb. 5/9

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop15h 50m

$778

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

mar. 4/28

10:05 am-3:30 am

2 stops31h 25m

Istanbul

sáb. 5/9

6:00 am-8:36 pm

2 stops24h 36m

$787

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

mar. 4/28

11:40 am-3:30 am

2 stops29h 50m

Istanbul

sáb. 5/9

4:25 am-6:01 pm

2 stops23h 36m

$788

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

mié. 7/15

1:36 pm-3:30 am

2 stops27h 54m

Istanbul

mié. 7/22

5:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 30m

$813

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

mié. 4/22

1:40 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

mié. 5/6

2:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 10m

$822

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

mar. 5/5

1:40 pm-1:20 am

1 stop25h 40m

Istanbul

lun. 5/18

5:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 30m

$824

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

mié. 4/15

5:00 pm-1:20 am

2 stops22h 20m

Istanbul

mié. 4/29

5:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 30m

$829

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

lun. 4/27

7:15 am-5:05 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

vie. 5/8

8:50 am-10:00 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$830

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

jue. 4/23

2:45 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

lun. 5/11

2:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 10m

$832

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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 $849 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 $701 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

19h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Diego to Istanbul takes 19h 30m
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 19h 30m 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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British AirwaysPriceFrom $563Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,848 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $572Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,557 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $589Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,542 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $612Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,890 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $612Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,487 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $711Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,386 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $725Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,891 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $841Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,295 reviews
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