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Cheap flights from Oakland to Istanbul from $654 OAK → IST, SAW

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

The cheapest return found recently is $1,468 with Alaska Airlines, 2 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $654 with Alaska Airlines, 18 Aug 2027, found 4 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$654, found 4 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$1,468, 2 Jan 2027 to 10 Jan 2027
Usual return price
$1,271 to $2,047
Cheapest month to fly
March 2027, return fares from $1,011 found in the last 7 days

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 26 departure dates is usually $1,271 to $2,047.

Cheapest return found recently

$1,468

2 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 · Alaska Airlines

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 6:00 a.m. · Return leaves 8:10 p.m. · 75 h 9 min of travel, both ways together

out 2 stops, back 2 stops · via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Hamad International Airport (DOH) · overnight connection · 14 h connection

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 $1,468 2 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $1,011 10 Mar 2027 – 19 Mar 2027found 6 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 $1,011 to $1,103.

At $1,468, 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 26 departure dates from 21 Nov to 1 Aug 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 8-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 2 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

52 fares on 26 departure dates

21 Nov – 23 Nov: $1,679, found 6 days ago28 Nov – 2 Dec: $1,642, found 7 days ago3 Dec – 9 Dec: $1,127, found 8 days ago4 Dec – 8 Dec: $1,507, found 6 days ago5 Dec – 27 Dec: $1,755, found 2 days ago11 Dec – 15 Dec: $1,988, found 6 days ago16 Dec – 18 Jan 2027: $2,204, found 3 days ago17 Dec – 18 Jan 2027: $2,221, found 2 days ago18 Dec – 5 Jan 2027: $2,742, found 3 days ago23 Dec – 10 Jan 2027: $2,326, found 2 days ago25 Dec – 5 Jan 2027: $2,118, found 3 days ago26 Dec – 5 Jan 2027: $2,107, found 3 days ago29 Dec – 9 Jan 2027: $1,588, found 4 days ago30 Dec – 5 Jan 2027: $2,066, found 2 days ago31 Dec – 10 Jan 2027: $1,784, found 4 days ago1 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027: $1,616, found 4 days ago2 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027: $1,468, found 2 days ago5 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027: $1,552, found 2 days ago15 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027: $1,071, found 6 days ago17 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027: $1,214, found 3 days ago22 Jan 2027 – 8 Feb 2027: $1,116, found 6 days ago1 Feb 2027 – 7 Feb 2027: $1,058, found 3 days ago10 Mar 2027 – 19 Mar 2027: $1,011, found 6 days ago9 Apr 2027 – 23 Apr 2027: $1,070, found 6 days ago5 Jun 2027 – 13 Jun 2027: $1,442, found 8 days ago1 Aug 2027 – 28 Aug 2027: $1,654, found 4 days agoNovDecJanAug
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
21 Nov – 23 Nov$1,679Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
28 Nov – 2 Dec$1,642Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Dec – 9 Dec$1,127Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 3 stops, back 3 stopsfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
4 Dec – 8 Dec$1,507Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
5 Dec – 27 Dec$1,755Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Dec – 15 Dec$1,988Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Dec – 18 Jan 2027$2,204Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Dec – 18 Jan 2027$2,221Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Dec – 5 Jan 2027$2,742Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
23 Dec – 10 Jan 2027$2,326Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Dec – 5 Jan 2027$2,118Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
26 Dec – 5 Jan 2027$2,107Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
29 Dec – 9 Jan 2027$1,588Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
30 Dec – 5 Jan 2027$2,066Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
31 Dec – 10 Jan 2027$1,784Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027$1,616Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027$1,468Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
5 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027$1,552Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027$1,071Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027$1,214Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Jan 2027 – 8 Feb 2027$1,116Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Feb 2027 – 7 Feb 2027$1,058Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
10 Mar 2027 – 19 Mar 2027$1,011Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
9 Apr 2027 – 23 Apr 2027$1,070Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
5 Jun 2027 – 13 Jun 2027$1,442Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Aug 2027 – 28 Aug 2027$1,654Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $1,011.

November 2026From $1,6422 departure dates28 Nov – 2 Dec · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $1,12713 departure dates3 Dec – 9 Dec · found 8 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in December 2026
January 2027From $1,0716 departure dates15 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $1,0581 departure date1 Feb 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $1,011Cheapest seen1 departure date10 Mar 2027 – 19 Mar 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
April 2027From $1,0701 departure date9 Apr 2027 – 23 Apr 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
June 2027From $1,4421 departure date5 Jun 2027 – 13 Jun 2027 · found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
August 2027From $1,6541 departure date1 Aug 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $654 to $805.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$654

18 Aug 2027 · Alaska Airlines

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 2:30 p.m. · 23 h 55 min trip

2 stops

found 4 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $654 18 Aug 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $554 14 Mar 2027found 6 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $444 to $604.

At $654, the cheapest one-way found recently is above 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 10 departure dates from 7 Mar 2027 to 18 Aug 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 18 Aug 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

11 fares on 10 departure dates

7 Mar 2027: $621, found 5 days ago14 Mar 2027: $554, found 6 days ago2 Apr 2027: $655, found 6 days ago21 Apr 2027: $996, found 5 days ago28 Apr 2027: $674, found 6 days ago3 Jun 2027: $764, found 7 days ago5 Jun 2027: $818, found 7 days ago9 Jun 2027: $701, found 7 days ago12 Jun 2027: $1,102, found 7 days ago18 Aug 2027: $654, found 4 days agoMarAprJunAug
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
7 Mar 2027$621Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
14 Mar 2027$554Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
2 Apr 2027$655Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
21 Apr 2027$996Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
28 Apr 2027$674Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
3 Jun 2027$764Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
5 Jun 2027$818Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
9 Jun 2027$701Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
12 Jun 2027$1,102Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
18 Aug 2027$654Alaska AirlinesMetropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 4 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $554.

March 2027From $554Cheapest seen2 departure dates14 Mar 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From $6553 departure dates2 Apr 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
June 2027From $7014 departure dates9 Jun 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
August 2027From $6541 departure date18 Aug 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Oakland 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 Oakland to Istanbul?

Return

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 12% 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$1,237$1,081+13%43
7–13 days$1,236$1,081+13%32
14–29 days$1,141$1,077+5%44
30–59 days$1,289$1,039+18%49
60–89 days$1,142$1,058+5%49
90–179 days$1,091$1,011Cheapest seen49
180+ days$1,157$1,120+6%31

One-way

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 54% lower than 30 to 59 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.

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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
30–59 days$987$582+119%11
60–89 days$690$586+53%32
90–179 days$450$444Cheapest seen49
180+ days$644$450+43%47

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

San Francisco → Istanbul

13 km from Oakland

$916

$552 less than flying from Oakland

5 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 · SFO → IST · out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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San Jose → Istanbul

61 km from Oakland

$1,092

$376 less than flying from Oakland

27 Nov – 7 Dec · SJC → IST · out 2 stops, back 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Sacramento → Istanbul

110 km from Oakland

$1,701

$233 more than flying from Oakland

17 Dec – 18 Jan 2027 · SMF → SAW · out 3 stops, back 3 stops

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

One-way

Sacramento → Istanbul

110 km from Oakland

$411

$243 less than flying from Oakland

11 Mar 2027 · SMF → IST · 2 stops

found 4 days ago

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San Francisco → Istanbul

13 km from Oakland

$426

$228 less than flying from Oakland

6 Dec · SFO → SAW · 2 stops

found 3 days ago

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San Jose → Istanbul

61 km from Oakland

$485

$169 less than flying from Oakland

18 Aug 2027 · SJC → IST · 3 stops

found 4 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 2 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 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 Oakland to Istanbul?

The cheapest return found recently is $1,468 with Alaska Airlines, 2 Jan 2027 to 10 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $1,011 with Alaska Airlines, 10 Mar 2027 to 19 Mar 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 26 departure dates is usually $1,271 to $2,047.

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

The cheapest one-way found recently is $654 with Alaska Airlines, 18 Aug 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $554 with Alaska Airlines, 14 Mar 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $654 to $805.

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

March 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $1,011, 10 Mar 2027 to 19 Mar 2027, found 6 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $554, 14 Mar 2027, found 6 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 54% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.

How long is the flight from Oakland to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way found recently, with Alaska Airlines on 18 Aug 2027, takes 23 h 55 min with 2 stops.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Oakland to Istanbul?

Between 21 Nov and 1 Aug 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest return on all 26 departure dates we hold. Between 7 Mar 2027 and 18 Aug 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest one-way on all 10 departure dates we hold.

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