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12:46 pm - 5:30 pm
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IST
41h 44m2 stops
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2:45 pm - 4:10 pm
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SAN
36h 25m1 stop
$557British Airways
Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 28
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6:00 pm - 12:25 am
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19h 25m1 stop
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7:35 am - 4:10 pm
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19h 35m1 stop
$559British Airways
Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 28
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6:00 pm - 1:10 am
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20h 10m1 stop
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2:35 pm - 4:10 pm
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36h 35m1 stop
$561British Airways
Sat, Jan 31 - Thu, Feb 26
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6:00 pm - 1:50 pm
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32h 50m1 stop
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6:40 pm - 4:10 pm
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32h 30m1 stop
$562British Airways
Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Feb 1
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9:24 am - 5:30 pm
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21h 06m2 stops
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9:20 pm - 4:10 pm
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29h 50m1 stop
$566British Airways
Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Feb 1
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11:08 am - 6:05 pm
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19h 57m2 stops
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6:30 am - 3:45 pm
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20h 15m2 stops
$568Lufthansa
Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Feb 1
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6:00 pm - 12:50 am
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19h 50m1 stop
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8:20 am - 10:50 pm
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25h 30m2 stops
$571Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Feb 1
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6:00 pm - 12:50 am
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19h 50m1 stop
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8:20 am - 10:26 pm
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$572Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Feb 1
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11:08 am - 10:45 pm
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24h 37m2 stops
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6:30 am - 11:53 am
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40h 23m2 stops
$573Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
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11:08 am - 6:05 pm
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19h 57m2 stops
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6:30 am - 3:45 pm
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20h 15m2 stops
$574Lufthansa
Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Feb 1

Lufthansa flights from San Diego to Istanbul Airport

Our best Lufthansa deals on San Diego to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
Lufthansa
Jan 22
SAN11:08 amSan Diego
19h 57m
2 stops
IST6:05 pmIstanbul
Feb 1
IST6:30 amIstanbul
20h 15m
2 stops
SAN3:45 pmSan Diego
$568
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Lufthansa
Jan 22
SAN11:08 amSan Diego
19h 57m
2 stops
IST6:05 pmIstanbul
Feb 1
IST6:30 amIstanbul
20h 15m
2 stops
SAN3:45 pmSan Diego
$574
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Lufthansa
Jan 18
SAN9:55 amSan Diego
25h 50m
2 stops
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Mar 23
IST7:00 pmIstanbul
34h 00m
2 stops
SAN7:00 pmSan Diego
$582
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Delta flights from San Diego to Istanbul Airport

Our best Delta deals on San Diego to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
Delta
Jan 31
SAN7:05 amSan Diego
33h 45m
2 stops
IST3:50 amIstanbul
Feb 27
IST5:55 pmIstanbul
29h 10m
1 stop
SAN12:05 pmSan Diego
$579
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Delta
Feb 2
SAN2:20 pmSan Diego
26h 30m
2 stops
IST3:50 amIstanbul
Feb 20
IST4:50 amIstanbul
28h 58m
2 stops
SAN10:48 pmSan Diego
$588
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Delta
Feb 1
SAN2:55 pmSan Diego
25h 55m
2 stops
IST3:50 amIstanbul
Feb 21
IST5:55 pmIstanbul
35h 50m
2 stops
SAN6:45 pmSan Diego
$589
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Istanbul Airport 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 23, 2025.
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SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 1/21

12:46 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops41h 44m

Istanbul

Wed 1/28

2:45 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$557

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 1/21

6:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop19h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 1/28

7:35 am-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$559

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sat 1/31

6:00 pm-1:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 2/26

2:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop36h 35m

$561

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sun 1/18

6:00 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop32h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 2/1

6:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$562

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 1/22

9:24 am-5:30 pm

2 stops21h 06m

Istanbul

Sun 2/1

9:20 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$566

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 1/22

11:08 am-6:05 pm

2 stops19h 57m

Istanbul

Sun 2/1

6:30 am-3:45 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$568

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sun 1/18

6:00 pm-12:50 am

1 stop19h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 2/1

8:20 am-10:50 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$571

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sun 1/18

6:00 pm-12:50 am

1 stop19h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 2/1

8:20 am-10:26 pm

2 stops25h 06m

$572

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 1/20

11:08 am-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 37m

Istanbul

Tue 1/27

6:30 am-11:53 am

2 stops40h 23m

$573

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 1/22

11:08 am-6:05 pm

2 stops19h 57m

Istanbul

Sun 2/1

6:30 am-3:45 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$574

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Istanbul Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $795. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul Airport in April, then you should wait until November to fly from San Diego, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $815.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,145. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from San Diego because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,267.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Diego to Istanbul Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,157. Flying to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,269.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul Airport from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul Airport for around $943 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul Airport from San Diego for as low as $710 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San Diego to Istanbul Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to Istanbul Airport flight.

How have San Diego to Istanbul Airport flight prices changed over time?

When to book flights from San Diego to Istanbul Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Diego to Istanbul Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

20h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Diego to Istanbul Airport takes 20h 00m
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Istanbul Airport. There are no popular flight routes from San Diego to Istanbul Airport.
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  • How far is San Diego to Istanbul by plane?

    The distance between San Diego and Istanbul is about 6878.0 mi. 20h 00m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Istanbul Airport refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Istanbul Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Istanbul Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Diego to Istanbul Airport?

Best airlines flying from San Diego to Istanbul Airport

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $575Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,054 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $645Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,649 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $674Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,105 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $694Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,605 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $696Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,434 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $712Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,014 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $725Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,551 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $841Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,112 reviews
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