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Cheap flights from San Diego to Istanbul from $368

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Diego to Istanbul departing on 11/30. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Multiple Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 4:55 pm
SAN
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IST
23h 40m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 8:36 pm
IST
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SAN
40h 41m
2 stops
$1,113Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 16
British Airways Logo
7:40 pm - 12:25 am
SAN
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IST
18h 45m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 8:01 pm
IST
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SAN
35h 11m
2 stops
$1,116British Airways
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:39 am - 3:20 pm
SAN
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IST
18h 41m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 9:50 pm
IST
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SAN
17h 55m
1 stop
$1,117Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 22
KLM Logo
3:51 pm - 1:20 am
SAN
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IST
23h 29m
2 stops
KLM Logo
6:00 am - 3:10 pm
IST
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SAN
19h 10m
2 stops
$1,123KLM
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
Lufthansa Logo
12:33 pm - 2:05 am
SAN
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IST
27h 32m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
3:45 am - 3:25 pm
IST
-
SAN
21h 40m
1 stop
$1,127Lufthansa
Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 29
KLM Logo
1:40 pm - 4:20 pm
SAN
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IST
16h 40m
1 stop
KLM Logo
6:00 am - 11:50 am
IST
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SAN
15h 50m
1 stop
$1,130KLM
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
British Airways Logo
6:00 pm - 12:50 am
SAN
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IST
19h 50m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
7:35 am - 4:10 pm
IST
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SAN
19h 35m
1 stop
$1,138British Airways
Sun, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 21
Delta Logo
10:10 pm - 4:55 pm
SAN
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IST
31h 45m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:55 pm - 8:49 pm
IST
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SAN
37h 54m
2 stops
$1,153Delta
Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 21
Lufthansa Logo
5:15 pm - 2:05 am
SAN
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IST
22h 50m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
5:50 pm - 5:26 pm
IST
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SAN
33h 36m
2 stops
$1,160Lufthansa
Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 13
Delta Logo
10:55 am - 3:30 am
SAN
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IST
30h 35m
2 stops
Delta Logo
4:25 am - 6:06 pm
IST
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SAN
23h 41m
2 stops
$1,351Delta
Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 14

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Lufthansa flights from San Diego to Istanbul

Our best Lufthansa deals on San Diego to Istanbul flight tickets
Lufthansa
Aug 3
SAN11:01 amSan Diego
29h 04m
2 stops
IST2:05 amIstanbul
Aug 12
IST1:55 pmIstanbul
37h 31m
2 stops
SAN5:26 pmSan Diego
$1,116
Lufthansa
Aug 20
SAN12:33 pmSan Diego
27h 32m
2 stops
IST2:05 amIstanbul
Aug 29
IST3:45 amIstanbul
21h 40m
1 stop
SAN3:25 pmSan Diego
$1,127
Lufthansa
Aug 3
SAN5:15 pmSan Diego
18h 10m
2 stops
IST9:25 pmIstanbul
Aug 10
IST3:45 amIstanbul
21h 40m
1 stop
SAN3:25 pmSan Diego
$1,141

KLM flights from San Diego to Istanbul

Our best KLM deals on San Diego to Istanbul flight tickets
KLM
Aug 22
SAN3:51 pmSan Diego
23h 29m
2 stops
IST1:20 amIstanbul
Aug 29
IST6:00 amIstanbul
19h 10m
2 stops
SAN3:10 pmSan Diego
$1,123
KLM
Sep 1
SAN1:40 pmSan Diego
16h 40m
1 stop
IST4:20 pmIstanbul
Sep 15
IST6:00 amIstanbul
15h 50m
1 stop
SAN11:50 amSan Diego
$1,130
KLM
Sep 1
SAN1:40 pmSan Diego
16h 40m
1 stop
IST4:20 pmIstanbul
Sep 15
IST6:00 amIstanbul
15h 50m
1 stop
SAN11:50 amSan Diego
$1,147

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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 July 28, 2026.
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San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 8/19

7:15 am-4:55 pm

3 stops23h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 9/16

1:55 pm-8:36 pm

2 stops40h 41m

$1,113

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sun 9/6

7:40 pm-12:25 am

1 stop18h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 9/13

6:50 pm-8:01 pm

2 stops35h 11m

$1,116

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 11/11

9:39 am-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 41m

Istanbul

Sun 11/22

2:55 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$1,117

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sat 8/22

3:51 pm-1:20 am

2 stops23h 29m

Istanbul

Sat 8/29

6:00 am-3:10 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$1,123

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 8/20

12:33 pm-2:05 am

2 stops27h 32m

Istanbul

Sat 8/29

3:45 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$1,127
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 9/1

1:40 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 9/15

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop15h 50m

$1,130

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sun 11/15

6:00 pm-12:50 am

1 stop19h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 11/21

7:35 am-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$1,138

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Fri 11/13

10:10 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops31h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 11/21

5:55 pm-8:49 pm

2 stops37h 54m

$1,153

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Fri 8/7

5:15 pm-2:05 am

1 stop22h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 8/13

5:50 pm-5:26 pm

2 stops33h 36m

$1,160

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Fri 8/7

10:55 am-3:30 am

2 stops30h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 8/14

4:25 am-6:06 pm

2 stops23h 41m

$1,351

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and Istanbul?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $941 to $1,185.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,113.

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 $642.

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 $904 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 $693 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

16h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Diego to Istanbul takes 16h 30m
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 30m 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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Rating
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Price
British AirwaysPriceFrom $545Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,128 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $562Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,488 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $577Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,046 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $617Free CancellationRating
6.8
8,162 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $641Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,550 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $841Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,454 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $941Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,399 reviews
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Can I find flights from San Diego to Istanbul with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches from San Diego to Istanbul on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

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