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12:46 pm - 1:55 pm
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38h 09m2 stops
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7:35 am - 5:10 pm
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SAN
19h 35m1 stop
$525British Airways
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Mar 18
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2:46 pm - 1:00 am
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24h 14m2 stops
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2:55 pm - 5:10 pm
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36h 15m1 stop
$527British Airways
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
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6:00 pm - 12:25 am
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19h 25m1 stop
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6:45 pm - 5:10 pm
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32h 25m1 stop
$528British Airways
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Mar 18
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6:00 pm - 1:00 am
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20h 00m1 stop
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7:55 pm - 2:55 pm
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29h 00m1 stop
$529British Airways
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, May 12
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6:00 pm - 12:50 am
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19h 50m1 stop
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6:40 pm - 4:10 pm
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32h 30m1 stop
$530British Airways
Sun, Jan 11 - Mon, Jan 26
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6:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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36h 30m1 stop
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6:40 pm - 4:10 pm
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32h 30m1 stop
$532British Airways
Sun, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 27
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10:45 am - 5:25 pm
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SAW
19h 40m2 stops
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9:00 am - 12:05 pm
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38h 05m1 stop
$598KLM
Wed, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 23
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2:00 pm - 12:10 am
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23h 10m1 stop
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8:50 am - 8:48 pm
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21h 58m2 stops
$603KLM
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, May 12
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10:37 am - 5:25 pm
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19h 48m2 stops
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8:50 am - 10:48 pm
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23h 58m2 stops
$607KLM
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, May 12
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9:00 pm - 6:55 pm
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34h 55m2 stops
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11:25 am - 10:26 pm
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46h 01m2 stops
$773Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 10 - Wed, Jan 28

Delta flights from San Diego to Istanbul

Our best Delta deals on San Diego to Istanbul flight tickets
Delta
Jan 11
SAN10:15 pmSan Diego
42h 35m
2 stops
IST3:50 amIstanbul
Jan 26
IST4:50 amIstanbul
42h 25m
2 stops
SAN12:15 pmSan Diego
$550
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Delta
Jan 12
SAN7:05 amSan Diego
22h 50m
2 stops
IST4:55 pmIstanbul
Jan 28
IST4:50 amIstanbul
25h 18m
2 stops
SAN7:08 pmSan Diego
$558
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Delta
Jan 12
SAN7:05 amSan Diego
22h 50m
2 stops
IST4:55 pmIstanbul
Jan 26
IST5:55 pmIstanbul
37h 53m
2 stops
SAN8:48 pmSan Diego
$559
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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
Jan 14
SAN12:46 pmSan Diego
38h 09m
2 stops
IST1:55 pmIstanbul
Mar 18
IST7:35 amIstanbul
19h 35m
1 stop
SAN5:10 pmSan Diego
$525
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British Airways
Mar 10
SAN2:46 pmSan Diego
24h 14m
2 stops
IST1:00 amIstanbul
Mar 17
IST2:55 pmIstanbul
36h 15m
1 stop
SAN5:10 pmSan Diego
$527
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British Airways
Jan 14
SAN6:00 pmSan Diego
19h 25m
1 stop
IST12:25 amIstanbul
Mar 18
IST6:45 pmIstanbul
32h 25m
1 stop
SAN5:10 pmSan Diego
$528
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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 December 4, 2025.
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SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 1/14

12:46 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops38h 09m

Istanbul

Wed 3/18

7:35 am-5:10 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$525

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 3/10

2:46 pm-1:00 am

2 stops24h 14m

Istanbul

Tue 3/17

2:55 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$527

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 1/14

6:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop19h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 3/18

6:45 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$528

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 3/3

6:00 pm-1:00 am

1 stop20h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 5/12

7:55 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$529

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sun 1/11

6:00 pm-12:50 am

1 stop19h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 1/26

6:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$530

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sun 1/11

6:00 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop36h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 1/27

6:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$532

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Wed 2/11

10:45 am-5:25 pm

2 stops19h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 2/23

9:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop38h 05m

$598

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Tue 3/3

2:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop23h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 5/12

8:50 am-8:48 pm

2 stops21h 58m

$603

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Tue 3/3

10:37 am-5:25 pm

2 stops19h 48m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 5/12

8:50 am-10:48 pm

2 stops23h 58m

$607

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Sat 1/10

9:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops34h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 1/28

11:25 am-10:26 pm

2 stops46h 01m

$773

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

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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, October 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 $866. If you aren’t able to travel to Istanbul during the month of October, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $878.

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 $982 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 $825 on momondo.

Cheap San Diego to Istanbul flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

17h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Diego to Istanbul takes 17h 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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  • 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 17h 50m 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
11,045 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $674Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,063 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $696Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,428 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $712Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,011 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $725Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,500 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $739Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,612 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $752Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,557 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $841Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,075 reviews
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