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Cheap flights from San Diego to Istanbul from $440

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11:01 am - 2:05 am
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29h 04m
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3:45 am - 3:25 pm
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SAN
21h 40m
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$549Lufthansa
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 22
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5:15 pm - 2:05 am
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22h 50m
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3:45 am - 3:25 pm
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21h 40m
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$552Lufthansa
Tue, Apr 21 - Mon, Apr 27
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11:01 am - 2:05 am
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29h 04m
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3:45 am - 8:12 pm
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26h 27m
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$554Lufthansa
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 22
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5:15 pm - 2:05 am
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22h 50m
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3:45 am - 3:25 pm
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21h 40m
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$557Lufthansa
Sun, Apr 19 - Wed, Apr 29
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4:45 pm - 1:05 am
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IST
22h 20m
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2:50 pm - 2:55 pm
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34h 05m
1 stop
$559British Airways
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 29
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6:20 am - 1:00 pm
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20h 40m
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1:55 pm - 11:25 am
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31h 30m
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$570United Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Fri, May 8
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4:21 pm - 9:25 pm
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19h 04m
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5:40 am - 6:41 pm
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23h 01m
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$571United Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Fri, May 8
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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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$619KLM
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 27
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11:58 am - 9:00 pm
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2:40 pm - 11:50 am
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$624KLM
Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 27
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6:15 am - 5:05 pm
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8:50 am - 11:06 pm
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24h 16m
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$675Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, Apr 23

Lufthansa flights from San Diego to Istanbul

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Lufthansa
Apr 13
SAN11:01 amSan Diego
29h 04m
2 stops
IST2:05 amIstanbul
Apr 22
IST3:45 amIstanbul
21h 40m
1 stop
SAN3:25 pmSan Diego
$549
Lufthansa
Apr 21
SAN5:15 pmSan Diego
22h 50m
1 stop
IST2:05 amIstanbul
Apr 27
IST3:45 amIstanbul
21h 40m
1 stop
SAN3:25 pmSan Diego
$552
Lufthansa
Apr 13
SAN11:01 amSan Diego
29h 04m
2 stops
IST2:05 amIstanbul
Apr 22
IST3:45 amIstanbul
26h 27m
2 stops
SAN8:12 pmSan Diego
$554

KLM flights from San Diego to Istanbul

Our best KLM deals on San Diego to Istanbul flight tickets
KLM
Mar 17
SAN3:00 pmSan Diego
15h 55m
1 stop
IST4:55 pmIstanbul
Mar 25
IST5:55 pmIstanbul
29h 10m
1 stop
SAN1:05 pmSan Diego
$603
KLM
Apr 16
SAN1:40 pmSan Diego
17h 25m
1 stop
SAW5:05 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Apr 27
SAW2:40 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
31h 10m
1 stop
SAN11:50 amSan Diego
$619
KLM
Apr 17
SAN11:58 amSan Diego
23h 02m
2 stops
SAW9:00 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Apr 27
SAW2:40 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
31h 10m
1 stop
SAN11:50 amSan Diego
$624

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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 22, 2026.
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SANIST

San Diego

Mon 4/13

11:01 am-2:05 am

2 stops29h 04m

Istanbul

Wed 4/22

3:45 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$549

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 4/21

5:15 pm-2:05 am

1 stop22h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 4/27

3:45 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$552

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 4/13

11:01 am-2:05 am

2 stops29h 04m

Istanbul

Wed 4/22

3:45 am-8:12 pm

2 stops26h 27m

$554

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sun 4/19

5:15 pm-2:05 am

1 stop22h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 4/29

3:45 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$557

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 4/21

4:45 pm-1:05 am

1 stop22h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 4/29

2:50 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$559

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 4/27

6:20 am-1:00 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 5/8

1:55 pm-11:25 am

2 stops31h 30m

$570

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 4/27

4:21 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops19h 04m

Istanbul

Fri 5/8

5:40 am-6:41 pm

2 stops23h 01m

$571

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

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

$619

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Fri 4/17

11:58 am-9:00 pm

2 stops23h 02m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 4/27

2:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 10m

$624

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - SAW

SANSAW

San Diego

Mon 4/13

6:15 am-5:05 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 4/23

8:50 am-11:06 pm

2 stops24h 16m

$675

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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

15h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Diego to Istanbul takes 15h 55m
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 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
11,337 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $579Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,757 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $589Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,341 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $612Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,802 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $612Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,457 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $711Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,241 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $725Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,736 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $841Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,229 reviews
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