Cheap flights from San Diego to Istanbul from $469 CLD, SAN → IST, SAW

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 40 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $776 to $1,203.

At $1,606, 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 14-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 7 Jul 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

6 fares on 5 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

April 2027 is the cheapest month — from $776.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $387 to $786.

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 24 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

9 fares on 4 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $390.

Return

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return 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.

One-way

Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 33% 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.

How much is a return flight from San Diego to Istanbul?

The cheapest return found recently is $1,606 with United Airlines, 7 Jul 2027 to 21 Jul 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $776 with Lufthansa, 14 Apr 2027 to 22 Apr 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $812 to $1,012.

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

The cheapest one-way found recently is $469 with jetBlue, 24 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $390 with Frontier Airlines, 20 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $449 to $696.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Istanbul?

April 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $776, 14 Apr 2027 to 22 Apr 2027, found 4 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $390, 20 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago.

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

In 40 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 33% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.

How long is the flight from San Diego to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way found recently, with jetBlue on 24 Jan 2027, takes 24 h 15 min with 2 stops.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Diego to Istanbul?

Between 29 Dec and 7 Jul 2027, United Airlines has the cheapest return on 3 of the 5 departure dates we hold, KLM on 1 and Lufthansa on 1. Between 12 Dec and 24 Jan 2027, United Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 1 of the 4 departure dates we hold, Alaska Airlines on 1 and Frontier Airlines on 1.