Cheap flights from Houston to Istanbul from $413 HOU, IAH → IST, SAW
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $870 with United Airlines, 9 Dec – 13 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $413 with United Airlines, 9 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $413, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $870, 9 Dec to 13 Dec
- Usual return price
- $891 to $995
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $815 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 12 h
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 24 departure dates is usually $891 to $995.
Cheapest return found recently
$870
9 Dec – 13 Dec · United Airlines
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 4:10 p.m. · Return leaves 6:30 a.m. · 45 h 39 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 2 stops · via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) · 9 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$927
5 Dec – 8 Dec · Turkish Airlines
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 9:00 p.m. · Return leaves 9:00 a.m. · 25 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Houston to Istanbul
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$870 9 Dec – 13 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$815 9 Dec – 23 Decfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $743 to $866.
At $870, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 24 departure dates from 23 Nov to 9 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold 4-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 9 Dec, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
541 fares on 24 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov – 25 Nov | $1,035 | Air France | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Nov – 30 Dec | $1,094 | Turkish Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Nov – 31 Dec | $1,009 | Turkish Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Dec – 8 Dec | $927 | Turkish Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec – 9 Dec | $953 | Air France | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 31 Dec | $1,235 | Turkish Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Dec – 24 Dec | $868 | United Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Dec – 23 Dec | $815 | KLM | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 15 Jan 2027 | $936 | United Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Dec – 15 Jan 2027 | $961 | British Airways | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Dec – 13 Jan 2027 | $988 | KLM | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 29 Dec | $1,688 | Frontier Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 3 stops, back 3 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $990 | British Airways | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 | $917 | British Airways | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 2027 | $924 | KLM | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027 | $874 | United Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027 | $864 | United Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027 | $878 | Lufthansa | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027 | $895 | Air France | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027 | $901 | United Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 | $1,180 | Frontier Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 3 stops, back 3 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027 | $929 | United Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Jan 2027 – 28 Jan 2027 | $921 | Qatar Airways | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Apr 2027 – 17 Apr 2027 | $839 | Air France | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $815.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: United Airlines, Air France, Turkish Airlines, KLM, British Airways, Frontier Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $397 to $530.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$413
9 Apr 2027 · United Airlines
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 12:20 p.m. · 20 h 40 min trip
2 stops · via Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Frankfurt Airport (FRA) · connection may need a visa
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$804
9 Apr 2027 · Turkish Airlines
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 9:10 p.m. · 12 h trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Houston to Istanbul
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$413 9 Apr 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$340 4 May 2027found 7 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $340 to $633.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates from 16 Nov to 4 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 9 Apr 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
61 fares on 7 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | $611 | Qatar Airways | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Jan 2027 | $580 | ITA Airways | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Jan 2027 | $480 | ITA Airways | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 2 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Feb 2027 | $414 | United Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Mar 2027 | $380 | United Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Apr 2027 | $413 | United Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 May 2027 | $340 | Air Canada | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
May 2027 is the cheapest month — from $340.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: United Airlines, ITA Airways, Qatar Airways, Air Canada.
Premium cabin fares from Houston to Istanbul
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 9 Dec – 13 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 9 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Houston to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 19% 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $967 | $896 | +23% | 29 |
| 7–13 days | $888 | $748 | +13% | 35 |
| 14–29 days | $970 | $748 | +23% | 32 |
| 30–59 days | $879 | $759 | +12% | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $884 | $755 | +13% | 44 |
| 90–179 days | $786 | $743 | Cheapest seen | 43 |
| 180+ days | $947 | $841 | +21% | 37 |
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 16% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (47 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $480 | $445 | +19% | 20 |
| 60–89 days | $452 | $369 | +12% | 33 |
| 90–179 days | $404 | $340 | Cheapest seen | 46 |
| 180+ days | $405 | $363 | +0% | 36 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 9 Dec – 13 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Houston to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $870 with United Airlines, 9 Dec to 13 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $815 with KLM, 9 Dec to 23 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 24 departure dates is usually $891 to $995.
How much is a one-way flight from Houston to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $413 with United Airlines, 9 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $340 with Air Canada, 4 May 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $397 to $530.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Istanbul?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $815, 9 Dec to 23 Dec, found 7 days ago. May 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $340, 4 May 2027, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Istanbul?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 19% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 16% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Houston to Istanbul?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $927 with Turkish Airlines, 5 Dec to 8 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $804 with Turkish Airlines, 9 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Houston to Istanbul?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Turkish Airlines on 9 Apr 2027, takes 12 h from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Istanbul New Airport (IST). The cheapest one-way found recently, with United Airlines on 9 Apr 2027, takes 20 h 40 min with 2 stops.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Houston to Istanbul?
Between 23 Nov and 9 Apr 2027, United Airlines has the cheapest return on 6 of the 24 departure dates we hold, Air France on 4 and Turkish Airlines on 4. Between 16 Nov and 4 May 2027, United Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 7 departure dates we hold, ITA Airways on 2 and Qatar Airways on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
