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- Lowest observed
- €346, departing 10 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 10 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 79Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, KLM, Lufthansa +4 more
- Typical journey time
- 19h 31m
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from San Diego to Istanbul. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 11,112 km
- Typical journey time
- 19h 31m
- Airlines seen
- Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, KLM, Lufthansa +4 more
- Seen on fares with a connection
- Alaska Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Frontier Airlines, KLM, United Airlines, JetBlue +1 more
- Alternative airports
- CLD, SAW
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- San Diego International Airport (SAN) → San Diego, city gazetteer reference point (32.7153, -117.1573): ≈ 4 km.
- McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) → San Diego, city gazetteer reference point (32.7153, -117.1573): ≈ 47 km.
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 30 km.
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 35 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from San Diego to Istanbul: January 2027, from €346 (checked 10 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €458 | 19 |
| November 2026 | €422 | 28 |
| December 2026 | €571 | 23 |
| January 2027 | €346 | 9 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from San Diego to Istanbul: Sunday, from €346 (checked 10 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €473 | 11 |
| Tuesday | €422 | 11 |
| Wednesday | €460 | 12 |
| Thursday | €465 | 12 |
| Friday | €517 | 11 |
| Saturday | €465 | 11 |
| Sunday | €346 | 11 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from San Diego to Istanbul by days until departure (61 days or more): €346 (checked 10 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €471 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €422 | 23 |
| 31 to 60 days | €465 | 28 |
| 61 days or more | €346 | 20 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from San Diego to Istanbul: KLM, from €422 (checked 10 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| KLM | €422Nov 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Frontier Airlines | €458Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Aer Lingus | €470Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Alaska Airlines | €473Nov 2, 2026 | 31 |
| JetBlue | €529Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| United Airlines | €572Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Turkish Airlines | €643Nov 17, 2026 | 17 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from San Diego to Istanbul?
The lowest fare we have observed is €346, found on 10 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Istanbul?
Cheapest month from San Diego to Istanbul: January 2027, from €346 (checked 10 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Istanbul?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from San Diego to Istanbul. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from San Diego to Istanbul?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, KLM, Lufthansa +4 more.
How long does the flight from San Diego to Istanbul take?
The average journey time across the 77 fares we observed is 25h 25m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed San Diego to Istanbul fares were non-stop?
None of the 79 fares we observed was non-stop; every one included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which day of the week is cheapest from San Diego to Istanbul?
Cheapest day of the week from San Diego to Istanbul: Sunday, from €346 (checked 10 Oct 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from San Diego to Istanbul?
Cheapest airline from San Diego to Istanbul: KLM, from €422 (checked 10 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 10 Oct 2026