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Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul from $356 MSP → IST, SAW

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

The cheapest return found recently is $996 with United Airlines, 10 May 2027 – 21 Jun 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $356 with United Airlines, 10 May 2027, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$356, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$996, 10 May 2027 to 21 Jun 2027
Usual return price
$999 to $1,065
Cheapest month to fly
April 2027, return fares from $896 found in the last 7 days

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $999 to $1,065.

Cheapest return found recently

$996

10 May 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 · United Airlines

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 6:35 p.m. · Return leaves 5:55 p.m. · 47 h 42 min of travel, both ways together

out 2 stops, back 2 stops

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

None seen yet.

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $996 10 May 2027 – 21 Jun 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $896 27 Apr 2027 – 31 May 2027found 5 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 $782 to $961.

At $996, 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 6 departure dates from 30 Nov to 10 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 42-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 10 May 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

7 fares on 6 departure dates

30 Nov – 7 Dec: $1,147, found 6 days ago1 Dec – 7 Dec: $1,024, found 7 days ago27 Apr 2027 – 31 May 2027: $896, found 5 days ago8 May 2027 – 27 Jun 2027: $1,078, found 2 days ago9 May 2027 – 21 Jun 2027: $1,006, found 2 days ago10 May 2027 – 21 Jun 2027: $996, found 2 days agoNovDecAprMay
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
30 Nov – 7 Dec$1,147Frontier AirlinesMinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 3 stops, back 2 stopsfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Dec – 7 Dec$1,024United AirlinesMinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
27 Apr 2027 – 31 May 2027$896United AirlinesMinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
8 May 2027 – 27 Jun 2027$1,078United AirlinesMinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 3 stopsfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
9 May 2027 – 21 Jun 2027$1,006United AirlinesMinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
10 May 2027 – 21 Jun 2027$996United AirlinesMinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

April 2027 is the cheapest month — from $896.

November 2026From $1,1471 departure date30 Nov – 7 Dec · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $1,0241 departure date1 Dec – 7 Dec · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
April 2027From $896Cheapest seen1 departure date27 Apr 2027 – 31 May 2027 · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
May 2027From $9963 departure dates10 May 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in May 2027

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $363 to $425.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$356

10 May 2027 · United Airlines

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 5:15 p.m. · 20 h 35 min trip

2 stops

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

None seen yet.

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $356 10 May 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip

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

What have prices looked like?

Over 40 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $356 to $741.

At $356, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the low end of that range.

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 11 departure dates from 9 Dec to 10 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?

No. We hold one-way fares on 3 other departure dates within 3 days of 10 May 2027, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

11 fares on 11 departure dates

9 Dec: $431, found 7 days ago13 Dec: $540, found 6 days ago12 Jan 2027: $526, found 2 days ago3 May 2027: $361, found 2 days ago4 May 2027: $368, found 2 days ago5 May 2027: $365, found 2 days ago6 May 2027: $419, found 2 days ago7 May 2027: $415, found 2 days ago8 May 2027: $415, found 2 days ago9 May 2027: $361, found 2 days ago10 May 2027: $356, found 2 days agoDecJanMay
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
9 Dec$431IcelandairMinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)3 stopsfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
13 Dec$540IcelandairMinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)3 stopsfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
12 Jan 2027$526Sun Country AirlinesMinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)3 stopsfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
3 May 2027$361United AirlinesMinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
4 May 2027$368United AirlinesMinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
5 May 2027$365Discover AirlinesMinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
6 May 2027$419United AirlinesMinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
7 May 2027$415United AirlinesMinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
8 May 2027$415United AirlinesMinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
9 May 2027$361United AirlinesMinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
10 May 2027$356United AirlinesMinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

May 2027 is the cheapest month — from $356.

December 2026From $4312 departure dates9 Dec · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $5261 departure date12 Jan 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
May 2027From $356Cheapest seen8 departure dates10 May 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this tripEvery date in May 2027

Premium cabin fares from Minneapolis 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.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Minneapolis to Istanbul?

Return

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 32% 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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$1,239$1,018+47%9
7–13 days$1,176$1,164+40%15
14–29 days$1,176$1,024+40%13
30–59 days$1,097$945+30%30
60–89 days$1,068$945+27%24
90–179 days$842$782Cheapest seen30
180+ days$937$826+11%42

One-way

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 18% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (40 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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
14–29 days$436$431+22%9
30–59 days$463$431+29%23
60–89 days$665$358+86%14
90–179 days$358$358Cheapest seen7

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 10 May 2027 – 21 Jun 2027. 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 Minneapolis to Istanbul?

The cheapest return found recently is $996 with United Airlines, 10 May 2027 to 21 Jun 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $896 with United Airlines, 27 Apr 2027 to 31 May 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $999 to $1,065.

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

The cheapest one-way found recently is $356 with United Airlines, 10 May 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $363 to $425.

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

April 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $896, 27 Apr 2027 to 31 May 2027, found 5 days ago. May 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $356, 10 May 2027, found 2 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 32% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 40 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 18% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.

How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way found recently, with United Airlines on 10 May 2027, takes 20 h 35 min with 2 stops.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul?

Between 30 Nov and 10 May 2027, United Airlines has the cheapest return on 5 of the 6 departure dates we hold, and Frontier Airlines on 1. Between 9 Dec and 10 May 2027, United Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 7 of the 11 departure dates we hold, Icelandair on 2 and Sun Country Airlines 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