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5:17 pm - 1:10 amSAN-IST
20h 53m2 stops
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7:35 am - 7:33 pmIST-SAN
22h 58m2 stops
$573Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 14
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6:00 pm - 1:10 amSAN-IST
20h 10m1 stop
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7:35 am - 8:45 pmIST-SAN
24h 10m2 stops
$597British Airways
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Sat, Nov 29 - Sat, Dec 6
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4:44 pm - 1:00 amSAN-IST
45h 16m2 stops
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8:15 am - 10:21 pmIST-SAN
25h 06m2 stops
$603British Airways
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Mon, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 8
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8:40 pm - 10:45 pmSAN-IST
39h 05m2 stops
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6:30 am - 7:56 pmIST-SAN
24h 26m3 stops
$680United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 8
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10:30 pm - 4:55 pmSAN-IST
31h 25m2 stops
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4:50 am - 9:18 pmIST-SAN
27h 28m2 stops
$688Delta
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Mon, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 7
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7:18 am - 5:25 pmSAN-SAW
23h 07m2 stops
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12:55 pm - 3:23 pmSAW-SAN
37h 28m2 stops
$722KLM
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Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Dec 3
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:05 pmSAN-IST
24h 05m2 stops
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6:30 am - 8:36 pmIST-SAN
24h 06m3 stops
$725United Airlines
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Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
KLM Logo
10:00 am - 4:55 pmSAN-IST
20h 55m2 stops
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5:55 pm - 1:05 pmIST-SAN
29h 10m1 stop
$730KLM
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Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
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12:40 pm - 5:25 amSAN-IST
29h 45m2 stops
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8:50 am - 12:03 pmIST-SAN
38h 13m2 stops
$765Air Canada
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Sun, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 23
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9:59 am - 3:50 amSAN-IST
30h 51m2 stops
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4:50 am - 11:47 pmIST-SAN
29h 57m2 stops
$787Delta
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Sun, Nov 16 - Sat, Nov 22

KLM flights from San Diego to Istanbul

Our best KLM deals on San Diego to Istanbul flight tickets
KLM
Nov 17
SAN7:18 amSan Diego
23h 07m
2 stops
SAW5:25 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Dec 3
SAW12:55 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
37h 28m
2 stops
SAN3:23 pmSan Diego
$722
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KLM
Mar 11
SAN10:00 amSan Diego
20h 55m
2 stops
IST4:55 pmIstanbul
Mar 18
IST5:55 pmIstanbul
29h 10m
1 stop
SAN1:05 pmSan Diego
$730
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KLM
Nov 16
SAN9:59 amSan Diego
20h 26m
2 stops
SAW5:25 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Nov 23
SAW9:00 amIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
22h 13m
2 stops
SAN8:13 pmSan Diego
$734
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Ethiopian Air flights from San Diego to Istanbul

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Ethiopian Air
Nov 17
SAN10:00 pmSan Diego
44h 00m
2 stops
IST5:00 amIstanbul
Dec 2
IST12:05 amIstanbul
50h 23m
3 stops
SAN3:28 pmSan Diego
$2,937
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Ethiopian Air
Nov 11
SAN10:00 pmSan Diego
36h 20m
2 stops
IST9:20 pmIstanbul
Nov 18
IST7:35 amIstanbul
42h 53m
3 stops
SAN3:28 pmSan Diego
$3,023
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Ethiopian Air
Nov 16
SAN10:00 pmSan Diego
36h 20m
2 stops
IST9:20 pmIstanbul
Nov 22
IST12:05 amIstanbul
50h 23m
3 stops
SAN3:28 pmSan Diego
$3,068
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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 November 3, 2025.
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SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 1/8

5:17 pm-1:10 am

2 stops20h 53m

Istanbul

Wed 1/14

7:35 am-7:33 pm

2 stops22h 58m

$573

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sat 11/29

6:00 pm-1:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 12/6

7:35 am-8:45 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$597

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 12/1

4:44 pm-1:00 am

2 stops45h 16m

Istanbul

Mon 12/8

8:15 am-10:21 pm

2 stops25h 06m

$603

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 12/1

8:40 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 12/8

6:30 am-7:56 pm

3 stops24h 26m

$680

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 12/1

10:30 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops31h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 12/7

4:50 am-9:18 pm

2 stops27h 28m

$688

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Mon 11/17

7:18 am-5:25 pm

2 stops23h 07m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/3

12:55 pm-3:23 pm

2 stops37h 28m

$722

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 3/11

8:00 am-6:05 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 3/18

6:30 am-8:36 pm

3 stops24h 06m

$725

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 3/11

10:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 3/18

5:55 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$730

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sun 11/16

12:40 pm-5:25 am

2 stops29h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 11/23

8:50 am-12:03 pm

2 stops38h 13m

$765

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sun 11/16

9:59 am-3:50 am

2 stops30h 51m

Istanbul

Sat 11/22

4:50 am-11:47 pm

2 stops29h 57m

$787

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Diego to Istanbul

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

In general, August 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 $941. If you aren’t able to travel to Istanbul during the month of August, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $941.

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

The cheapest day to depart from San Diego to Istanbul is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,145. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Istanbul on Monday is $1,267.

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 afternoon. Flights from San Diego to Istanbul during this time can be as low as $1,157. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $1,269 on average. Flights to Istanbul from San Diego in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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 $1,016 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 $838 on momondo.

Cheap San Diego to Istanbul flight deals and tips

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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 15h 05m 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
11,038 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $696Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,405 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $712Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,002 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $725Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,398 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $739Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,997 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $739Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,545 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $773Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,494 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $959Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,040 reviews
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