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11:11 am - 10:45 pmSAN-IST
24h 34m2 stops
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6:30 am - 7:52 pmIST-SAN
24h 22m2 stops
$563Lufthansa
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Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11
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10:52 am - 10:45 pmSAN-IST
24h 53m3 stops
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6:30 am - 11:53 amIST-SAN
40h 23m2 stops
$570United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11
Lufthansa Logo
5:35 pm - 10:45 pmSAN-IST
18h 10m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 5:35 pmIST-SAN
22h 05m2 stops
$576Lufthansa
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Fri, Dec 5 - Thu, Dec 11
KLM Logo
11:05 am - 4:55 pmSAN-IST
18h 50m2 stops
KLM Logo
4:50 am - 4:26 pmIST-SAN
22h 36m2 stops
$604KLM
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Thu, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 10
KLM Logo
11:05 am - 5:25 pmSAN-SAW
19h 20m2 stops
KLM Logo
9:00 am - 9:18 pmSAW-SAN
23h 18m2 stops
$608KLM
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Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 4:55 pmSAN-IST
23h 40m2 stops
Delta Logo
4:50 am - 8:43 pmIST-SAN
26h 53m2 stops
$687Delta
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Tue, Jan 6 - Thu, Jan 15
British Airways Logo
4:25 pm - 1:10 amSAN-IST
21h 45m2 stops
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7:35 am - 4:10 pmIST-SAN
19h 35m1 stop
$759British Airways
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Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11
British Airways Logo
6:00 pm - 12:05 amSAN-IST
19h 05m1 stop
British Airways Logo
8:20 am - 9:44 pmIST-SAN
24h 24m2 stops
$767British Airways
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Mon, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 7
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 3:30 amSAN-IST
31h 30m2 stops
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 12:00 pmIST-SAN
28h 55m1 stop
$778Delta
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Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, Apr 29
Air Canada Logo
12:45 pm - 10:20 pmSAN-IST
22h 35m2 stops
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3:10 pm - 11:53 amIST-SAN
31h 43m2 stops
$865Air Canada
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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 26

Lufthansa flights from San Diego to Istanbul

Our best Lufthansa deals on San Diego to Istanbul flight tickets
Lufthansa
Dec 4
SAN11:11 amSan Diego
24h 34m
2 stops
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Dec 11
IST6:30 amIstanbul
24h 22m
2 stops
SAN7:52 pmSan Diego
$563
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Lufthansa
Dec 5
SAN5:35 pmSan Diego
18h 10m
2 stops
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Dec 11
IST6:30 amIstanbul
22h 05m
2 stops
SAN5:35 pmSan Diego
$576
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Lufthansa
Dec 3
SAN11:11 amSan Diego
24h 34m
2 stops
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Mar 4
IST6:30 amIstanbul
25h 21m
2 stops
SAN8:51 pmSan Diego
$634
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United Airlines flights from San Diego to Istanbul

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United Airlines
Dec 4
SAN10:52 amSan Diego
24h 53m
3 stops
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Dec 11
IST6:30 amIstanbul
40h 23m
2 stops
SAN11:53 amSan Diego
$570
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United Airlines
Jan 6
SAN4:00 pmSan Diego
39h 05m
2 stops
IST6:05 pmIstanbul
Jan 16
IST6:30 amIstanbul
40h 15m
2 stops
SAN11:45 amSan Diego
$586
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United Airlines
Dec 3
SAN10:52 amSan Diego
24h 53m
3 stops
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Mar 4
IST6:30 amIstanbul
40h 23m
2 stops
SAN11:53 amSan Diego
$645
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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 5, 2025.
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San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 12/4

11:11 am-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 34m

Istanbul

Thu 12/11

6:30 am-7:52 pm

2 stops24h 22m

$563

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 12/4

10:52 am-10:45 pm

3 stops24h 53m

Istanbul

Thu 12/11

6:30 am-11:53 am

2 stops40h 23m

$570

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Fri 12/5

5:35 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 12/11

6:30 am-5:35 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$576

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 12/4

11:05 am-4:55 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 12/10

4:50 am-4:26 pm

2 stops22h 36m

$604

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Thu 12/4

11:05 am-5:25 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 12/11

9:00 am-9:18 pm

2 stops23h 18m

$608

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 1/6

6:15 am-4:55 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 1/15

4:50 am-8:43 pm

2 stops26h 53m

$687

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 12/4

4:25 pm-1:10 am

2 stops21h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 12/11

7:35 am-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$759

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 11/24

6:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop19h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 12/7

8:20 am-9:44 pm

2 stops24h 24m

$767

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 4/23

10:00 am-3:30 am

2 stops31h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 4/29

5:05 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$778

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 11/19

12:45 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 11/26

3:10 pm-11:53 am

2 stops31h 43m

$865

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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, 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.

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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 55m 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
11,042 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $696Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,405 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $712Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,004 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $725Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,409 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $739Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,004 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $739Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,555 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $770Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,496 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $841Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,034 reviews
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