San Jose to Istanbul flights

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Lowest observed: €526, departing 25 Feb 2027 (Last checked: 5 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 85Check live prices for this route
Airlines seen: Air Transat, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Iberia, Iberojet +6 more
Typical journey time: 26h

Lowest observed

€526

Average observed

€759

Cheapest month

February 2027

Last checked

11 Oct 2026

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Lowest observed

25 Feb 2027

Pegasus Airlines · 1 stop · One way

Cheapest observed day · Last checked: 5 Oct 2026

Departure

20:00

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Short answer

We have seen Air Transat fares from San Jose to Istanbul. The lowest fare our own searches returned is €526, seen on 5 Oct 2026. The average across the fares we caught is €759. February 2027 is the cheapest month in our observations, at €526. These are prices our searches returned on the dates shown, not quotes; run a live search for today's fare.

About this route

Explore the fares we observed from San Jose to Istanbul. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.

Route distance: 11,148 km
Typical journey time: 26h
Airlines seen: Air Transat, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Iberia, Iberojet +6 more
Seen on fares with a connection: Avianca, Iberojet, Lufthansa, Iberia, Pegasus Airlines, Air Transat +2 more
Alternative airports: 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

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 Jose to Istanbul: February 2027, from €526 (checked 5 Oct 2026).

Lowest fare by departure month
Month	Lowest fare	Priced days
October 2026	€575	5
November 2026	€540	13
December 2026	€846	3
January 2027	€540	5
February 2027	€526	28
March 2027	€527	31

Lowest fare by day of the week

Cheapest day of the week from San Jose to Istanbul: Thursday, from €526 (checked 5 Oct 2026).

Lowest fare by day of the week
Day	Lowest fare	Priced days
Monday	€626	13
Tuesday	€527	13
Wednesday	€603	13
Thursday	€526	13
Friday	€603	12
Saturday	€527	9
Sunday	€603	12

One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.

Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline

Cheapest airline from San Jose to Istanbul: Pegasus Airlines, from €526 (checked 5 Oct 2026).

Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Airline	Lowest fare	Priced days
Pegasus Airlines	€526Feb 25, 2027	3
Iberojet	€527Feb 27, 2027	18
Iberia	€555Feb 11, 2027	3
Air Transat	€786Feb 18, 2027	3
Lufthansa	€855Feb 5, 2027	6
Avianca	€921Feb 1, 2027	20

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 Jose to Istanbul?

The lowest fare we have observed is €526, found on 5 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.

When is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Istanbul?

Cheapest month from San Jose to Istanbul: February 2027, from €526 (checked 5 Oct 2026).

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Istanbul?

Our data holds no non-stop flight from San Jose to Istanbul. The fares on this page include at least one stop.

Which airlines fly from San Jose to Istanbul?

These are the carriers we have seen on the route: Air Transat, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Iberia, Iberojet +6 more.

How long does the flight from San Jose to Istanbul take?

The average journey time across the 53 fares we observed is 26h 47m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.

How many of the observed San Jose to Istanbul fares were non-stop?

None of the 86 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 Jose to Istanbul?

Cheapest day of the week from San Jose to Istanbul: Thursday, from €526 (checked 5 Oct 2026).

Which airline has the lowest fare from San Jose to Istanbul?

Cheapest airline from San Jose to Istanbul: Pegasus Airlines, from €526 (checked 5 Oct 2026).

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