What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Diego to Türkiye (Turkey)?

British Airways, United Airlines, and Air France are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Türkiye (Turkey)

What airlines fly to Türkiye (Turkey)?

British Airways, KLM and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Türkiye (Turkey) from San Diego according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Türkiye (Turkey). Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Türkiye (Turkey) on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Türkiye (Turkey)?

Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Türkiye (Turkey) are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Türkiye (Turkey)?

There are 6 operators available for flights from San Diego Airport to Türkiye (Turkey) as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Türkiye (Turkey)?

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 Türkiye (Turkey).

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Türkiye (Turkey)?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Türkiye (Turkey) 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 Türkiye (Turkey). We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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6:00 pm - 12:50 amSAN San Diego-IST Istanbul

19h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

7:40 am - 4:10 pmIST Istanbul-SAN San Diego

19h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

$802British Airways

Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 24

4:34 pm - 12:50 amSAN San Diego-IST Istanbul

21h 16m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl London Heathrow

7:40 am - 4:10 pmIST Istanbul-SAN San Diego

19h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

$806British Airways

Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 24

9:50 pm - 10:45 pmSAN San Diego-IST Istanbul

37h 55m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 10:28 pmIST Istanbul-SAN San Diego

26h 58m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Denver Intl

$829United Airlines

Mon, Dec 28 - Thu, Jan 14

11:00 am - 10:45 pmSAN San Diego-IST Istanbul

25h 45m2 stops San Francisco Frankfurt am Main

1:55 pm - 1:05 pmIST Istanbul-SAN San Diego

57h 10m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vancouver Intl

$846Multiple Airlines

Sun, Mar 14 - Mon, Apr 12

4:06 pm - 6:10 pmSAN San Diego-IST Istanbul

39h 04m2 stops San Francisco Frankfurt am Main

7:05 pm - 5:29 pmIST Istanbul-SAN San Diego

33h 24m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Los Angeles

$848Lufthansa

Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 23

6:50 am - 10:45 pmSAN San Diego-IST Istanbul

28h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 12:19 amIST Istanbul-SAN San Diego

28h 49m2 stops Frankfurt am Main San Francisco

$854Lufthansa

Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8

9:30 am - 6:10 pmSAN San Diego-IST Istanbul

21h 40m2 stops San Francisco Frankfurt am Main

7:05 pm - 3:45 pmIST Istanbul-SAN San Diego

31h 40m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$855United Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 23

6:00 pm - 12:05 amSAN San Diego-IST Istanbul

19h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

7:40 am - 11:54 pmIST Istanbul-SAN San Diego

27h 14m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

$878American Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 17

2:05 pm - 5:30 pmSAN San Diego-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

16h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

12:55 pm - 12:10 pmSAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-SAN San Diego

34h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$938KLM

Sat, Nov 28 - Wed, Feb 3

2:05 pm - 12:20 amSAN San Diego-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

23h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

9:00 am - 12:10 pmSAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-SAN San Diego

38h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$938KLM

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 20

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5:15 pm - 2:05 amSAN San Diego-IST Istanbul

22h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:30 am - 3:45 pmIST Istanbul-SAN San Diego

20h 15m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$969Lufthansa

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Nov 9

2:24 pm - 9:25 pmSAN San Diego-IST Istanbul

21h 01m2 stops Los Angeles Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 3:45 pmIST Istanbul-SAN San Diego

20h 15m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$987Lufthansa

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Nov 9

4:45 pm - 12:25 amSAN San Diego-IST Istanbul

21h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

6:30 pm - 4:10 pmIST Istanbul-SAN San Diego

32h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,015British Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Nov 9

4:45 pm - 6:55 pmSAN San Diego-IST Istanbul

16h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

6:30 pm - 4:10 pmIST Istanbul-SAN San Diego

32h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,016British Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Nov 9

1:50 pm - 6:20 amSAN San Diego-IST Istanbul

30h 30m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

8:05 pm - 11:09 amIST Istanbul-SAN San Diego

49h 04m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,100Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 4

10:04 am - 12:35 pmSAN San Diego-IST Istanbul

40h 31m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

1:45 pm - 9:37 pmIST Istanbul-SAN San Diego

41h 52m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,101Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Oct 24

1:38 pm - 9:00 pmSAN San Diego-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

21h 22m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

9:00 am - 12:10 pmSAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-SAN San Diego

38h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,286KLM

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Nov 9

1:38 pm - 9:00 pmSAN San Diego-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

21h 22m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

9:00 am - 12:10 pmSAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-SAN San Diego

38h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,287KLM

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Nov 9

2:24 pm - 9:25 pmSAN San Diego-IST Istanbul

21h 01m2 stops Los Angeles Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 8:37 pmIST Istanbul-SAN San Diego

25h 07m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$1,301United Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Nov 9

12:45 pm - 9:25 pmSAN San Diego-IST Istanbul

22h 40m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

5:40 am - 8:45 pmIST Istanbul-SAN San Diego

25h 05m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$1,388United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Sep 30

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United Airlines flights from San Diego to Türkiye (Turkey)

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United Airlines

Dec 28

SAN9:50 pmSan Diego

37h 55m

2 stops

IST10:45 pmIstanbul

Jan 14

IST6:30 amIstanbul

26h 58m

2 stops

SAN10:28 pmSan Diego

$829

United Airlines

Feb 9

SAN9:30 amSan Diego

21h 40m

2 stops

IST6:10 pmIstanbul

Feb 23

IST7:05 pmIstanbul

31h 40m

2 stops

SAN3:45 pmSan Diego

$855

United Airlines

Feb 10

SAN9:30 amSan Diego

21h 40m

2 stops

IST6:10 pmIstanbul

Feb 27

IST6:30 amIstanbul

20h 15m

2 stops

SAN3:45 pmSan Diego

$885

British Airways flights from San Diego to Türkiye (Turkey)

Our best British Airways deals on San Diego to Türkiye (Turkey) flight tickets

British Airways

Feb 7

SAN6:00 pmSan Diego

19h 50m

1 stop

IST12:50 amIstanbul

Feb 24

IST7:40 amIstanbul

19h 30m

1 stop

SAN4:10 pmSan Diego

$802

British Airways

Feb 7

SAN4:34 pmSan Diego

21h 16m

2 stops

IST12:50 amIstanbul

Feb 24

IST7:40 amIstanbul

19h 30m

1 stop

SAN4:10 pmSan Diego

$806

British Airways

Feb 7

SAN9:20 amSan Diego

21h 10m

2 stops

IST5:30 pmIstanbul

Feb 24

IST7:40 amIstanbul

22h 48m

2 stops

SAN7:28 pmSan Diego

$816

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2 stops33h 24m

$848

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2 stops28h 55m

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2 stops28h 49m

$854

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9:30 am-6:10 pm

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2 stops31h 40m

$855

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Mon 11/2

6:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop19h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 11/17

7:40 am-11:54 pm

2 stops27h 14m

$878

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Sat 11/28

2:05 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 2/3

12:55 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop34h 15m

$938

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Thu 11/5

2:05 pm-12:20 am

1 stop23h 15m

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Fri 11/20

9:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop38h 10m

$938

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Diego to Türkiye (Turkey)

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Türkiye (Turkey)?

The cheapest month to fly to Türkiye (Turkey) from San Diego is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $563, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Türkiye (Turkey) in January, then you should wait until March to fly from San Diego, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $641.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Türkiye (Turkey)?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Türkiye (Turkey) from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Türkiye (Turkey) for around $952 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Türkiye (Turkey) from San Diego for as low as $687 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San Diego to Türkiye (Turkey) flights?

You could potentially save up to 38% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to Türkiye (Turkey) flight.

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Best Price Found	$382
Fastest flight time	16h 25m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Türkiye (Turkey) from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $382. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Türkiye (Turkey) found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $802.

The fastest flight from San Diego to Türkiye (Turkey) takes 16h 25m

There are no direct flights from San Diego to Türkiye (Turkey). There are no popular flight routes from San Diego to Türkiye (Turkey).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Türkiye (Turkey)

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Türkiye (Turkey)?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Türkiye (Turkey) are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Türkiye (Turkey)?
There are 6 operators available for flights from San Diego Airport to Türkiye (Turkey) as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Türkiye (Turkey)?
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 Türkiye (Turkey).
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Türkiye (Turkey)?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Türkiye (Turkey) 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 Türkiye (Turkey). 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 Türkiye (Turkey)

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
British Airways	PriceFrom $547	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,226 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $562	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,593 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $577	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,222 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom $612	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,575 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $617	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,238 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $841	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,465 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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