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Cheap Flights from San Diego, CA (SAN) to Istanbul (IST)

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Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
SAN - IST
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
IST - SAN
896$
867$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, May 19 - Wed, May 27
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
SAN - IST
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
IST - SAN
1021$
996$
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Sat, Jul 11 - Thu, Jul 16
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines1 stop
SAN - IST
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines1 stop
IST - SAN
1136$
1109$
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Tue, Jun 23 - Fri, Jul 3
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
SAN - IST
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
IST - SAN
1266$
1231$
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Sat, Jun 13 - Mon, Jun 22
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
SAN - IST
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
IST - SAN
1272$
1235$
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Sat, May 30 - Thu, Jun 4
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
SAN - IST
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
IST - SAN
1442$
1402$
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Tue, May 5
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
SAN - IST
584$
554$
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Tue, May 19
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines1 stop
SAN - IST
607$
603$
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Wed, Jul 15
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines1 stop
SAN - IST
655$
650$
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Thu, May 28
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
SAN - IST
819$
807$
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Fri, Jun 26
Lufthansa
Lufthansa1 stop
SAN - IST
970$
948$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Jun 17
Lufthansa
Lufthansa1 stop
SAN - IST
1064$
1042$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from San Diego, CA to Istanbul

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of May. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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AprilMayJuneJuly
Flying Time13 h and 55 mWhen flying from San Diego, CA to Istanbul, this can take around 13 h and 55 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight$554The best price for flights from San Diego, CA to Istanbul offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Origin airportSan Diego International AirportWhen flying from San Diego, CA to Istanbul
Destination airportsIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Istanbul AirportWhen traveling from San Diego, CA to Istanbul
Peak seasonMarchMarch is the busiest time to fly from San Diego, CA to Istanbul according to search data results from our customers
One-way average Price$1,338A flight from San Diego, CA to Istanbul at eDreams will cost around $1,338, this being based on prices of the previous 6 months of data
Best time to bookMarchJanuary is one of the most frequent times to fly to Istanbul from San Diego, CA according to real data from our customers

Local currency and cost comparison

MealMid-priced restaurant
115%A meal in Istanbul is 115% cheaper than a meal in San Diego, CA.
San Diego, CA$24.00
Istanbul$11.14
TrainLocal, one-way ticket
166%Trains in Istanbul are 166% cheaper than in San Diego, CA.
San Diego, CA$2.50
Istanbul$0.94
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
148%A taxi fare in Istanbul is 148% cheaper than in San Diego, CA.
San Diego, CA$3.00
Istanbul$1.21
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
46%Coffee in Istanbul is 46% cheaper than in San Diego, CA.
San Diego, CA$5.84
Istanbul$3.99
Exchange rate
1 USD = 45.1 TRY
1 TRY = 0.02 USD
Last revised on Mon, 04/20
Distance: 6905 miles
San Diego, CA airports
Lindbergh International Airport (SAN)How far from city center: 2 miles
Istanbul airports
Istanbul Airport (IST)How far from city center: 21 miles
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)How far from city center: 19 miles

Are you planning to travel to Istanbul for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from San Diego, CA. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Diego, CA to Istanbul

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Turkey. At eDreams have you covered!
On average, how much is the price of a flight from San Diego, CA to Istanbul?
When you fly from San Diego, CA to Istanbul the average price is $1,338. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
For flights from San Diego, CA to Istanbul, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from San Diego, CA to Istanbul is $554. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Istanbul more expensive than San Diego, CA to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Istanbul costs an average of 1.22 USD , 59% cheaper than San Diego, CA, with a fare of 3.00 USD,
while train tickets cost 62% less at Istanbul: $ 0.94 USD versus $ 2.50 USD at San Diego, CA.
Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 11.15 USD euros in Istanbul, 54% less than the 24.00 USD euros in San Diego, CA.
The price of the coffee is around 32% cheaper in Istanbul, with an average of 4.00 USD, while in San Diego, CA the coffee costs 5.84 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from San Diego, CA to Istanbul?
The most popular months to book a trip from San Diego, CA to Istanbul are February, August and May, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from San Diego, CA to Istanbul?
The best time of the year to visit Istanbul depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, February is the best month to fly to Istanbul from San Diego, CA in terms of searches from our customers, followed by March and June. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds January, April and May are the months with fewer searches for San Diego, CA - Istanbul.

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