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Cheap flights from San Diego to Istanbul from $442

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1:40 pm - 1:20 am
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25h 40m
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Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:08 pm
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SAN
19h 08m
2 stops
$942Delta
Sat, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 19
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1:40 pm - 1:20 am
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IST
25h 40m
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6:00 am - 11:50 am
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SAN
15h 50m
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$947Delta
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 15
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6:15 am - 4:20 pm
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IST
24h 05m
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Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:50 am
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SAN
15h 50m
1 stop
$951Delta
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Sep 26
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3:00 pm - 3:30 am
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IST
26h 30m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 8:36 pm
IST
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SAN
24h 36m
2 stops
$954Delta
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 4
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5:15 pm - 2:05 am
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IST
22h 50m
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3:45 am - 3:25 pm
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SAN
21h 40m
1 stop
$990Lufthansa
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28
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5:15 pm - 2:05 am
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IST
22h 50m
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Lufthansa Logo
3:45 am - 3:25 pm
IST
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SAN
21h 40m
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$991Lufthansa
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
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8:40 am - 12:10 pm
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SAW
40h 30m
2 stops
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1:40 pm - 2:37 pm
SAW
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SAN
35h 57m
2 stops
$1,038Qatar Airways
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
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1:40 pm - 5:05 pm
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SAW
17h 25m
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2:40 pm - 11:50 am
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31h 10m
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$1,049KLM
Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 14
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10:49 am - 5:05 pm
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SAW
20h 16m
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8:50 am - 11:50 am
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37h 00m
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$1,051KLM
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 16
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2:39 pm - 12:10 pm
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34h 31m
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1:40 pm - 12:45 pm
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34h 05m
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$1,121Qatar Airways
Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10

Lufthansa flights from San Diego to Istanbul

Our best Lufthansa deals on San Diego to Istanbul flight tickets
Lufthansa
Sep 14
SAN5:15 pmSan Diego
22h 50m
1 stop
IST2:05 amIstanbul
Sep 28
IST3:45 amIstanbul
21h 40m
1 stop
SAN3:25 pmSan Diego
$990
Lufthansa
Aug 12
SAN5:15 pmSan Diego
22h 50m
1 stop
IST2:05 amIstanbul
Aug 19
IST3:45 amIstanbul
21h 40m
1 stop
SAN3:25 pmSan Diego
$991
Lufthansa
Jul 31
SAN5:15 pmSan Diego
22h 50m
1 stop
IST2:05 amIstanbul
Sep 29
IST3:45 amIstanbul
21h 40m
1 stop
SAN3:25 pmSan Diego
$997

Delta flights from San Diego to Istanbul

Our best Delta deals on San Diego to Istanbul flight tickets
Delta
Jul 4
SAN1:40 pmSan Diego
25h 40m
1 stop
IST1:20 amIstanbul
Jul 19
IST6:00 amIstanbul
19h 08m
2 stops
SAN3:08 pmSan Diego
$942
Delta
Aug 1
SAN1:40 pmSan Diego
25h 40m
1 stop
IST1:20 amIstanbul
Aug 15
IST6:00 amIstanbul
15h 50m
1 stop
SAN11:50 amSan Diego
$947
Delta
Aug 22
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
24h 05m
2 stops
IST4:20 pmIstanbul
Sep 26
IST6:00 amIstanbul
15h 50m
1 stop
SAN11:50 amSan Diego
$951

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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 May 9, 2026.
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SANIST

San Diego

Sat 7/4

1:40 pm-1:20 am

1 stop25h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 7/19

6:00 am-3:08 pm

2 stops19h 08m

$942

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sat 8/1

1:40 pm-1:20 am

1 stop25h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 8/15

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop15h 50m

$947
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sat 8/22

6:15 am-4:20 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 9/26

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop15h 50m

$951

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 7/28

3:00 pm-3:30 am

2 stops26h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 8/4

6:00 am-8:36 pm

2 stops24h 36m

$954

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 9/14

5:15 pm-2:05 am

1 stop22h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 9/28

3:45 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$990

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 8/12

5:15 pm-2:05 am

1 stop22h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 8/19

3:45 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$991

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Mon 11/2

8:40 am-12:10 pm

2 stops40h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 11/9

1:40 pm-2:37 pm

2 stops35h 57m

$1,038

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Sat 10/3

1:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 10/14

2:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 10m

$1,049

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Wed 8/26

10:49 am-5:05 pm

2 stops20h 16m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 9/16

8:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop37h 00m

$1,051

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Mon 11/2

2:39 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 31m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 11/10

1:40 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops34h 05m

$1,121

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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 $529. 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 $535.

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 $843 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 $688 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

16h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Diego to Istanbul takes 16h 40m
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 40m 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 $560Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,954 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $572Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,669 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $589Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,692 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $612Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,984 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $612Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,510 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $705Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,457 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $725Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,008 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $959Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,356 reviews
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