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
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$1,468 2 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov – 23 Nov | $1,679 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Nov – 2 Dec | $1,642 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 9 Dec | $1,127 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 3 stops, back 3 stops | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 8 Dec | $1,507 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Dec – 27 Dec | $1,755 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 15 Dec | $1,988 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 18 Jan 2027 | $2,204 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 18 Jan 2027 | $2,221 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | $2,742 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $2,326 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | $2,118 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | $2,107 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 | $1,588 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | $2,066 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $1,784 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027 | $1,616 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | $1,468 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 | $1,552 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 | $1,071 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027 | $1,214 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Jan 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 | $1,116 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Feb 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 | $1,058 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Mar 2027 – 19 Mar 2027 | $1,011 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Apr 2027 – 23 Apr 2027 | $1,070 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jun 2027 – 13 Jun 2027 | $1,442 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Aug 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 | $1,654 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $1,011.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines.
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
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$654 18 Aug 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip
$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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 2027 | $621 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 2 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Mar 2027 | $554 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Apr 2027 | $655 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Apr 2027 | $996 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Apr 2027 | $674 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 2 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Jun 2027 | $764 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Jun 2027 | $818 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Jun 2027 | $701 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Jun 2027 | $1,102 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Aug 2027 | $654 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $554.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines.
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.
Today's prices for 2 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 18 Aug 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
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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| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days 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 | $1,011 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $987 | $582 | +119% | 11 |
| 60–89 days | $690 | $586 | +53% | 32 |
| 90–179 days | $450 | $444 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 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
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
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
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
San Francisco → Istanbul
13 km from Oakland
$426
$228 less than flying from Oakland
6 Dec · SFO → SAW · 2 stops
found 3 days ago
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
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
