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31h 10m
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United Airlines flights from San Diego to Istanbul

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United Airlines
Apr 27
SAN11:00 amSan Diego
24h 25m
2 stops
IST9:25 pmIstanbul
May 8
IST5:40 amIstanbul
19h 53m
2 stops
SAN3:33 pmSan Diego
$719
United Airlines
Apr 27
SAN4:21 pmSan Diego
19h 04m
2 stops
IST9:25 pmIstanbul
May 8
IST5:40 amIstanbul
28h 19m
2 stops
SAN11:59 pmSan Diego
$725
United Airlines
Apr 6
SAN9:46 amSan Diego
25h 39m
2 stops
IST9:25 pmIstanbul
Apr 16
IST1:55 pmIstanbul
31h 58m
2 stops
SAN11:53 amSan Diego
$726

Lufthansa flights from San Diego to Istanbul

Our best Lufthansa deals on San Diego to Istanbul flight tickets
Lufthansa
Apr 12
SAN5:15 pmSan Diego
22h 50m
1 stop
IST2:05 amIstanbul
Apr 21
IST3:45 amIstanbul
21h 40m
1 stop
SAN3:25 pmSan Diego
$723
Lufthansa
Feb 27
SAN6:30 amSan Diego
24h 35m
2 stops
IST6:05 pmIstanbul
Mar 1
IST6:30 amIstanbul
27h 14m
2 stops
SAN10:44 pmSan Diego
$1,086
Lufthansa
Mar 1
SAN11:57 amSan Diego
19h 08m
2 stops
IST6:05 pmIstanbul
Mar 10
IST6:30 amIstanbul
23h 18m
2 stops
SAN7:48 pmSan Diego
$1,087

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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 February 26, 2026.
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San Diego

Tue 4/7

1:40 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 4/17

4:25 am-4:15 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$592

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San Diego

Wed 4/8

5:01 pm-1:20 am

2 stops22h 19m

Istanbul

Fri 4/17

4:25 am-4:15 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$597

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SANIST

San Diego

Tue 4/21

1:40 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop15h 50m

$600

San DiegoIstanbul

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SANIST

San Diego

Thu 4/9

1:40 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 4/17

4:25 am-4:15 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$602

San DiegoIstanbul

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San Diego

Thu 4/16

1:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 4/27

2:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 10m

$604

San DiegoIstanbul

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SANIST

San Diego

Sun 4/12

5:01 pm-1:20 am

2 stops22h 19m

Istanbul

Thu 4/23

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop15h 50m

$605

San DiegoIstanbul

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SANIST

San Diego

Sun 4/12

5:01 pm-1:20 am

2 stops22h 19m

Istanbul

Wed 4/22

4:25 am-4:38 pm

2 stops22h 13m

$606

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 4/9

10:40 am-4:20 pm

2 stops19h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 4/17

4:25 am-4:15 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$607

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 3/18

10:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 4/2

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop15h 50m

$609

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Thu 4/9

12:18 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops22h 42m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 4/18

8:50 am-10:44 am

2 stops35h 54m

$691

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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 $881 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 $690 on momondo.

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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 25m 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
11,353 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $579Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,768 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $589Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,348 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $612Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,812 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $612Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,460 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $711Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,237 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $725Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,747 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $841Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,237 reviews
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