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11:11 am - 10:45 pmSAN-IST
24h 34m2 stops
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6:30 am - 7:52 pmIST-SAN
24h 22m2 stops
$563Lufthansa
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Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11
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10:52 am - 10:45 pmSAN-IST
24h 53m3 stops
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6:30 am - 11:53 amIST-SAN
40h 23m2 stops
$570United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11
American Airlines Logo
10:47 am - 8:15 pmSAN-IST
22h 28m2 stops
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7:35 am - 8:57 pmIST-SAN
24h 22m2 stops
$572American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13
British Airways Logo
4:00 pm - 1:10 amSAN-IST
22h 10m2 stops
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7:35 am - 10:50 pmIST-SAN
26h 15m2 stops
$575British Airways
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Thu, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 14
Lufthansa Logo
5:35 pm - 10:45 pmSAN-IST
18h 10m2 stops
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6:30 am - 5:35 pmIST-SAN
22h 05m2 stops
$576Lufthansa
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Fri, Dec 5 - Thu, Dec 11
KLM Logo
11:05 am - 4:55 pmSAN-IST
18h 50m2 stops
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4:50 am - 4:26 pmIST-SAN
22h 36m2 stops
$604KLM
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Thu, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 10
KLM Logo
11:05 am - 4:55 pmSAN-IST
18h 50m2 stops
KLM Logo
5:55 pm - 12:05 pmIST-SAN
29h 10m1 stop
$667KLM
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Mar 4
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 4:55 pmSAN-IST
23h 40m2 stops
Delta Logo
4:50 am - 8:43 pmIST-SAN
26h 53m2 stops
$687Delta
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Tue, Jan 6 - Thu, Jan 15
British Airways Logo
12:46 pm - 1:10 amSAN-IST
25h 24m2 stops
British Airways Logo
2:45 pm - 4:10 pmIST-SAN
36h 25m1 stop
$756British Airways
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Thu, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 14
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 3:30 amSAN-IST
31h 30m2 stops
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 12:00 pmIST-SAN
28h 55m1 stop
$778Delta
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Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, Apr 29

Lufthansa flights from San Diego to Istanbul Airport

Our best Lufthansa deals on San Diego to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
Lufthansa
Dec 4
SAN11:11 amSan Diego
24h 34m
2 stops
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Dec 11
IST6:30 amIstanbul
24h 22m
2 stops
SAN7:52 pmSan Diego
$563
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Lufthansa
Dec 5
SAN5:35 pmSan Diego
18h 10m
2 stops
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Dec 11
IST6:30 amIstanbul
22h 05m
2 stops
SAN5:35 pmSan Diego
$576
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Lufthansa
Dec 3
SAN11:11 amSan Diego
24h 34m
2 stops
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Mar 4
IST6:30 amIstanbul
25h 21m
2 stops
SAN8:51 pmSan Diego
$634
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KLM flights from San Diego to Istanbul Airport

Our best KLM deals on San Diego to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
KLM
Dec 4
SAN11:05 amSan Diego
18h 50m
2 stops
IST4:55 pmIstanbul
Dec 10
IST4:50 amIstanbul
22h 36m
2 stops
SAN4:26 pmSan Diego
$604
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KLM
Dec 3
SAN11:05 amSan Diego
18h 50m
2 stops
IST4:55 pmIstanbul
Mar 4
IST5:55 pmIstanbul
29h 10m
1 stop
SAN12:05 pmSan Diego
$667
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KLM
Mar 11
SAN10:00 amSan Diego
20h 55m
2 stops
IST4:55 pmIstanbul
Mar 18
IST5:55 pmIstanbul
29h 10m
1 stop
SAN1:05 pmSan Diego
$729
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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 November 6, 2025.
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San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 12/4

11:11 am-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 34m

Istanbul

Thu 12/11

6:30 am-7:52 pm

2 stops24h 22m

$563

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 12/4

10:52 am-10:45 pm

3 stops24h 53m

Istanbul

Thu 12/11

6:30 am-11:53 am

2 stops40h 23m

$570

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sat 12/6

10:47 am-8:15 pm

2 stops22h 28m

Istanbul

Sat 12/13

7:35 am-8:57 pm

2 stops24h 22m

$572

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 1/8

4:00 pm-1:10 am

2 stops22h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 1/14

7:35 am-10:50 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$575

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Fri 12/5

5:35 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 12/11

6:30 am-5:35 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$576

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 12/4

11:05 am-4:55 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 12/10

4:50 am-4:26 pm

2 stops22h 36m

$604

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 12/3

11:05 am-4:55 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 3/4

5:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$667

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 1/6

6:15 am-4:55 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 1/15

4:50 am-8:43 pm

2 stops26h 53m

$687

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 1/8

12:46 pm-1:10 am

2 stops25h 24m

Istanbul

Wed 1/14

2:45 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$756

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 4/23

10:00 am-3:30 am

2 stops31h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 4/29

5:05 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$778

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

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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, August 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 $941. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul Airport in August, then you should wait until October to fly from San Diego, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $941.

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 $1,016 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 $838 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 1% 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?

As of November 2025, prices for San Diego to Istanbul Airport flights are approximately 88% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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  • How far is San Diego to Istanbul by plane?

    The distance between San Diego and Istanbul is about 6878.0 mi. 15h 55m 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
11,040 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $696Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,405 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $712Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,001 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $725Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,416 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $739Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,007 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $739Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,558 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $770Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,500 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $841Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,032 reviews
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