What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Jose to Istanbul?

Scandinavian Airlines and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from San Jose to Istanbul

What airlines fly to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul from San Jose, California according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 83% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Istanbul. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Istanbul on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Istanbul are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Jose Airport to Istanbul.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Istanbul trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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10:35 pm - 5:25 pm

SJC

SAW

31h 50m

2 stops

4:00 pm - 8:24 pm

SAW

SJC

38h 24m

2 stops

$728KLM

Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8

6:20 am - 5:25 pm

SJC

SAW

24h 05m

2 stops

12:55 pm - 4:13 pm

SAW

SJC

38h 18m

2 stops

$737KLM

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4

9:50 am - 4:55 pm

SJC

IST

20h 05m

2 stops

4:50 am - 4:13 pm

IST

SJC

22h 23m

2 stops

$741Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 3

5:45 am - 5:25 pm

SJC

SAW

24h 40m

2 stops

2:40 pm - 5:52 pm

SAW

SJC

37h 12m

2 stops

$776KLM

Sat, Feb 28 - Fri, May 1

6:20 am - 4:55 pm

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IST

23h 35m

2 stops

6:00 am - 5:52 pm

IST

SJC

21h 52m

2 stops

$782KLM

Sat, Feb 28 - Fri, May 1

2:51 pm - 3:40 am

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IST

26h 49m

2 stops

4:30 am - 10:36 pm

IST

SJC

28h 06m

2 stops

$813Scandinavian Airlines

Sat, May 16 - Sun, May 24

5:00 pm - 1:20 am

SJC

IST

22h 20m

2 stops

4:25 am - 3:50 pm

IST

SJC

21h 25m

2 stops

$841KLM

Mon, Jun 22 - Fri, Jun 26

2:51 pm - 3:40 am

SJC

IST

26h 49m

2 stops

4:30 am - 10:14 pm

IST

SJC

27h 44m

2 stops

$843Scandinavian Airlines

Sat, May 16 - Mon, May 25

10:16 am - 12:10 pm

SJC

SAW

39h 54m

2 stops

1:35 pm - 6:11 pm

SAW

SJC

38h 36m

2 stops

$1,051Qatar Airways

Sun, Mar 15 - Tue, Apr 7

10:16 am - 12:10 pm

SJC

SAW

38h 54m

2 stops

1:40 pm - 5:09 pm

SAW

SJC

37h 29m

2 stops

$1,066Qatar Airways

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 11

Scandinavian Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Istanbul

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Scandinavian Airlines

May 16

SJC2:51 pmSan Jose

26h 49m

2 stops

IST3:40 amIstanbul

May 24

IST4:30 amIstanbul

28h 06m

2 stops

SJC10:36 pmSan Jose

$813

Scandinavian Airlines

May 16

SJC2:51 pmSan Jose

26h 49m

2 stops

IST3:40 amIstanbul

May 25

IST4:30 amIstanbul

27h 44m

2 stops

SJC10:14 pmSan Jose

$843

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 28

SJC4:10 pmSan Jose

25h 30m

2 stops

IST3:40 amIstanbul

May 6

IST4:30 amIstanbul

28h 07m

2 stops

SJC10:37 pmSan Jose

$857

Air Canada flights from San Jose, California to Istanbul

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Air Canada

Feb 25

SJC8:50 amSan Jose

22h 15m

3 stops

IST6:05 pmIstanbul

Mar 4

IST6:30 amIstanbul

42h 11m

3 stops

SJC1:41 pmSan Jose

$1,113

Air Canada

Feb 4

SJC8:40 amSan Jose

22h 25m

3 stops

IST6:05 pmIstanbul

Feb 11

IST6:30 amIstanbul

42h 11m

3 stops

SJC1:41 pmSan Jose

$1,302

Air Canada

Feb 4

SJC8:40 amSan Jose

22h 25m

3 stops

IST6:05 pmIstanbul

Feb 9

IST6:30 amIstanbul

42h 09m

3 stops

SJC1:39 pmSan Jose

$1,352

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10:35 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops31h 50m

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4:00 pm-8:24 pm

2 stops38h 24m

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6:20 am-5:25 pm

2 stops24h 05m

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12:55 pm-4:13 pm

2 stops38h 18m

$737

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San Jose

Wed 2/25

9:50 am-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 05m

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4:50 am-4:13 pm

2 stops22h 23m

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5:45 am-5:25 pm

2 stops24h 40m

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2:40 pm-5:52 pm

2 stops37h 12m

$776

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Sat 2/28

6:20 am-4:55 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Istanbul

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6:00 am-5:52 pm

2 stops21h 52m

$782

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sat 5/16

2:51 pm-3:40 am

2 stops26h 49m

Istanbul

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4:30 am-10:36 pm

2 stops28h 06m

$813

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Mon 6/22

5:00 pm-1:20 am

2 stops22h 20m

Istanbul

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4:25 am-3:50 pm

2 stops21h 25m

$841

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sat 5/16

2:51 pm-3:40 am

2 stops26h 49m

Istanbul

Mon 5/25

4:30 am-10:14 pm

2 stops27h 44m

$843

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - SAW

SJCSAW

San Jose

Sun 3/15

10:16 am-12:10 pm

2 stops39h 54m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 4/7

1:35 pm-6:11 pm

2 stops38h 36m

$1,051

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - SAW

SJCSAW

San Jose

Wed 2/25

10:16 am-12:10 pm

2 stops38h 54m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 3/11

1:40 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops37h 29m

$1,066

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose, California to Istanbul. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $725. If you aren’t able to travel to Istanbul during the month of January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $772.

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Fastest flight time	16h 36m
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The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Istanbul takes 16h 36m

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How far is San Jose to Istanbul by plane?
A flight from San Jose to Istanbul will travel around 6712.9 mi. Flights usually cover this in 16h 36m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Istanbul?
Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Istanbul are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Jose Airport to Istanbul?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Jose Airport to Istanbul.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?
The required travel and health documents for your Istanbul trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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