Cheap flights from Detroit to Istanbul from $339 DTW → IST, SAW

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $636 to $848.

At $1,771, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 25-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

82 fares on 15 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $819.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $333 to $500.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Mar 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

46 fares on 16 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $339.

Return

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 36% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Detroit to Istanbul?

The cheapest return found recently is $1,771 with United Airlines, 18 Dec to 12 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $819 with United Airlines, 4 Jan 2027 to 19 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 15 departure dates is usually $888 to $1,002.

How much is a one-way flight from Detroit to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $339 with United Airlines, 1 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 16 departure dates is usually $372 to $597.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Istanbul?

January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $819, 4 Jan 2027 to 19 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago. March 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $339, 1 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Istanbul?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 36% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Detroit to Istanbul?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $2,251 with Turkish Airlines, 18 Dec to 11 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $620 with Turkish Airlines, 17 May 2027, found 3 days ago.

How long is the flight from Detroit to Istanbul?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Turkish Airlines on 17 May 2027, takes 10 h 5 min from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Istanbul New Airport (IST). The cheapest one-way found recently, with United Airlines on 1 Mar 2027, takes 18 h 5 min with 1 stop, including a 7 h connection.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Detroit to Istanbul?

Between 19 Nov and 15 Aug 2027, Lufthansa has the cheapest return on 8 of the 15 departure dates we hold, United Airlines on 6 and Air Canada on 1. Between 17 Dec and 1 Nov 2027, Lufthansa has the cheapest one-way on 6 of the 16 departure dates we hold, United Airlines on 4 and Air Canada on 2.