Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Istanbul from $525

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Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 3:40 am
SJC
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IST
34h 25m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:30 am - 10:41 pm
IST
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SJC
28h 11m
2 stops
$798Scandinavian Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
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1:59 pm - 3:40 am
SJC
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IST
27h 41m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:30 am - 10:55 pm
IST
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SJC
28h 25m
2 stops
$826Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Sun, May 10
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
1:59 pm - 3:40 am
SJC
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IST
27h 41m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:30 am - 10:55 pm
IST
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SJC
28h 25m
2 stops
$856Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Sat, May 9
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 3:40 am
SJC
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IST
25h 40m
2 stops
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4:30 am - 10:14 pm
IST
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SJC
27h 44m
2 stops
$916Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Mon, May 11
KLM Logo
1:30 pm - 1:20 am
SJC
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IST
25h 50m
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KLM Logo
4:25 am - 4:59 pm
IST
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SJC
22h 34m
2 stops
$923KLM
Fri, Apr 10 - Mon, Apr 27
Delta Logo
12:45 pm - 3:30 am
SJC
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IST
28h 45m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:20 pm - 6:45 pm
IST
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SJC
35h 25m
2 stops
$937Delta
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 31
KLM Logo
7:20 am - 5:05 pm
SJC
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SAW
23h 45m
2 stops
KLM Logo
2:40 pm - 5:02 pm
SAW
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SJC
36h 22m
2 stops
$956KLM
Wed, Apr 15 - Fri, Apr 24
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9:38 pm - 12:10 pm
SJC
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SAW
52h 32m
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1:35 pm - 10:12 pm
SAW
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SJC
42h 37m
2 stops
$1,037Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 31
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2:18 pm - 12:10 pm
SJC
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SAW
59h 52m
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1:35 pm - 7:54 pm
SAW
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SJC
40h 19m
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$1,039Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 31
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12:02 pm - 12:10 pm
SJC
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SAW
38h 08m
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1:35 pm - 5:56 pm
SAW
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SJC
38h 21m
2 stops
$1,085Qatar Airways
Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 17

Scandinavian Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Istanbul

Our best Scandinavian Airlines deals on San Jose, California to Istanbul flight tickets
Scandinavian Airlines
Aug 29
SJC7:15 amSan Jose
34h 25m
2 stops
IST3:40 amIstanbul
Sep 5
IST4:30 amIstanbul
28h 11m
2 stops
SJC10:41 pmSan Jose
$798
Scandinavian Airlines
Apr 29
SJC1:59 pmSan Jose
27h 41m
2 stops
IST3:40 amIstanbul
May 9
IST4:30 amIstanbul
28h 25m
2 stops
SJC10:55 pmSan Jose
$826
Scandinavian Airlines
Apr 27
SJC1:59 pmSan Jose
27h 41m
2 stops
IST3:40 amIstanbul
May 9
IST4:30 amIstanbul
28h 25m
2 stops
SJC10:55 pmSan Jose
$856

KLM flights from San Jose, California to Istanbul

Our best KLM deals on San Jose, California to Istanbul flight tickets
KLM
Apr 10
SJC1:30 pmSan Jose
25h 50m
2 stops
IST1:20 amIstanbul
Apr 27
IST4:25 amIstanbul
22h 34m
2 stops
SJC4:59 pmSan Jose
$923
KLM
Apr 15
SJC7:20 amSan Jose
23h 45m
2 stops
SAW5:05 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Apr 24
SAW2:40 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
36h 22m
2 stops
SJC5:02 pmSan Jose
$956
KLM
Apr 5
SJC7:15 amSan Jose
23h 05m
2 stops
IST4:20 pmIstanbul
Apr 14
IST6:00 amIstanbul
21h 52m
2 stops
SJC5:52 pmSan Jose
$957

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SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sat 8/29

7:15 am-3:40 am

2 stops34h 25m

Istanbul

Sat 9/5

4:30 am-10:41 pm

2 stops28h 11m

$798

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Wed 4/29

1:59 pm-3:40 am

2 stops27h 41m

Istanbul

Sun 5/10

4:30 am-10:55 pm

2 stops28h 25m

$826

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Mon 4/27

1:59 pm-3:40 am

2 stops27h 41m

Istanbul

Sat 5/9

4:30 am-10:55 pm

2 stops28h 25m

$856

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Wed 4/29

4:00 pm-3:40 am

2 stops25h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 5/11

4:30 am-10:14 pm

2 stops27h 44m

$916
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San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Fri 4/10

1:30 pm-1:20 am

2 stops25h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 4/27

4:25 am-4:59 pm

2 stops22h 34m

$923

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Mon 8/17

12:45 pm-3:30 am

2 stops28h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 8/31

5:20 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$937

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - SAW

SJCSAW

San Jose

Wed 4/15

7:20 am-5:05 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 4/24

2:40 pm-5:02 pm

2 stops36h 22m

$956

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - SAW

SJCSAW

San Jose

Mon 8/17

9:38 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops52h 32m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 8/31

1:35 pm-10:12 pm

2 stops42h 37m

$1,037

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - SAW

SJCSAW

San Jose

Mon 8/17

2:18 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops59h 52m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 8/31

1:35 pm-7:54 pm

2 stops40h 19m

$1,039

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - SAW

SJCSAW

San Jose

Tue 8/25

12:02 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops38h 08m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 9/17

1:35 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops38h 21m

$1,085

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

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from San Jose to Istanbul

What airlines fly to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and KLM 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 13 different airlines that fly to Istanbul on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Cheap San Jose, California to Istanbul flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Jose, California to Istanbul

Fastest flight time

20h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Istanbul takes 20h 10m
There are no direct flights from San Jose, California to Istanbul. There are no popular flight routes from San Jose, California to Istanbul.
  • 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 20h 10m, 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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