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11:00 am - 2:05 am
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3:45 am - 3:25 pm
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21h 40m
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$556Lufthansa
Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 20
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6:40 pm - 5:10 pm
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$558British Airways
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
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6:40 pm - 5:10 pm
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$561Lufthansa
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 22
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11:00 am - 2:05 am
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1:55 pm - 11:53 am
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$565Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 21
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3:45 am - 9:30 pm
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$571Lufthansa
Wed, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 20
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10:30 pm - 1:00 pm
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28h 30m
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1:55 pm - 11:25 am
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$572United Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Fri, May 8
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1:55 pm - 9:42 am
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$574United Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Fri, May 8
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$577Delta
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United Airlines flights from San Diego to Istanbul Airport

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United Airlines
Apr 27
SAN10:30 pmSan Diego
28h 30m
2 stops
IST1:00 pmIstanbul
May 8
IST1:55 pmIstanbul
31h 30m
2 stops
SAN11:25 amSan Diego
$572
United Airlines
Apr 27
SAN4:21 pmSan Diego
19h 04m
2 stops
IST9:25 pmIstanbul
May 8
IST5:40 amIstanbul
38h 02m
2 stops
SAN9:42 amSan Diego
$574
United Airlines
Mar 31
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
24h 40m
2 stops
IST4:55 pmIstanbul
Apr 14
IST1:55 pmIstanbul
31h 58m
2 stops
SAN11:53 amSan Diego
$576

Lufthansa flights from San Diego to Istanbul Airport

Our best Lufthansa deals on San Diego to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
Lufthansa
Apr 7
SAN11:00 amSan Diego
29h 05m
2 stops
IST2:05 amIstanbul
Apr 20
IST3:45 amIstanbul
21h 40m
1 stop
SAN3:25 pmSan Diego
$556
Lufthansa
Apr 7
SAN11:01 amSan Diego
29h 04m
2 stops
IST2:05 amIstanbul
Apr 22
IST3:45 amIstanbul
21h 40m
1 stop
SAN3:25 pmSan Diego
$561
Lufthansa
Apr 8
SAN11:01 amSan Diego
29h 04m
2 stops
IST2:05 amIstanbul
Apr 20
IST3:45 amIstanbul
27h 45m
2 stops
SAN9:30 pmSan Diego
$571

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San Diego

Tue 4/7

11:00 am-2:05 am

2 stops29h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 4/20

3:45 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$556

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San Diego

Mon 3/9

6:23 am-5:30 pm

2 stops25h 07m

Istanbul

Mon 3/16

6:40 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$558

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 3/9

7:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop19h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 3/16

6:40 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$560

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 4/7

11:01 am-2:05 am

2 stops29h 04m

Istanbul

Wed 4/22

3:45 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$561

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 4/13

11:00 am-2:05 am

2 stops29h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 4/21

1:55 pm-11:53 am

2 stops31h 58m

$565

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 4/8

11:01 am-2:05 am

2 stops29h 04m

Istanbul

Mon 4/20

3:45 am-9:30 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$571

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 4/27

10:30 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 5/8

1:55 pm-11:25 am

2 stops31h 30m

$572

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 4/27

6:15 am-9:25 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 5/8

1:55 pm-9:42 am

2 stops29h 47m

$574

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 3/31

6:15 am-4:55 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 4/14

1:55 pm-11:53 am

2 stops31h 58m

$576

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 3/10

3:00 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 3/23

5:55 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$577

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, January 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 $563. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul Airport in January, then you should wait until March to fly from San Diego, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $643.

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 $881 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 $690 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to Istanbul Airport flight.

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When to book flights from San Diego to Istanbul Airport

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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?

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $575Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,263 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $583Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,724 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $612Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,777 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $612Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,451 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $652Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,269 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $711Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,180 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $725Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,701 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $841Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,213 reviews
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