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Cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Istanbul from $532 CGH, GRU, VCP → IST, SAW

Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH), Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), Viracopos Airport (VCP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

The cheapest return found recently is $1,085 with ITA Airways, 22 Nov – 27 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $532 with Azul Airlines, 13 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$532, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$1,085, 22 Nov to 27 Nov
Usual return price
$1,136 to $1,498
Cheapest month to fly
November 2026, return fares from $1,012 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Turkish Airlines
Shortest nonstop flight found
12 h 40 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 30 departure dates is usually $1,136 to $1,498.

Cheapest return found recently

$1,085

22 Nov – 27 Nov · ITA Airways

Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Leaves 11:10 p.m. · Return leaves 12:40 a.m. · 50 h 25 min of travel, both ways together

out 1 stop, back 2 stops · via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) · separate tickets likely: collect your bags and check in again · overnight connection · connection may need a visa · 14 h connection

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$1,857

21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · Turkish Airlines

Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 4:10 a.m. · Return leaves 10:20 a.m. · 26 h 10 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $1,085 22 Nov – 27 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $1,012 30 Nov – 6 Decfound 8 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 $872 to $1,024.

At $1,085, 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 30 departure dates from 15 Nov to 4 Jun 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 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 22 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

685 fares on 30 departure dates

15 Nov – 28 Nov: $1,191, found 3 days ago18 Nov – 1 Dec: $1,102, found 3 days ago22 Nov – 27 Nov: $1,085, found 2 days ago30 Nov – 6 Dec: $1,012, found 8 days ago6 Dec – 16 Jan 2027: $1,032, found 3 days ago12 Dec – 12 Dec: $2,920, found 4 days ago13 Dec – 14 Dec: $1,465, found 6 days ago15 Dec – 19 Dec: $1,504, found 7 days ago16 Dec – 12 Jan 2027: $1,312, found 3 days ago19 Dec – 1 Feb 2027: $1,277, found 8 days ago20 Dec – 25 Dec: $1,347, found 2 days ago21 Dec – 19 Jan 2027: $1,277, found 3 days ago25 Dec – 10 Jan 2027: $1,465, found 2 days ago27 Dec – 9 Jan 2027: $1,478, found 5 days ago1 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027: $1,792, found 5 days ago2 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027: $1,912, found 5 days ago3 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027: $2,476, found 5 days ago4 Jan 2027 – 5 Feb 2027: $1,644, found 4 days ago6 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027: $1,723, found 2 days ago14 Jan 2027 – 25 Feb 2027: $1,390, found yesterday20 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027: $1,231, found 7 days ago21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027: $1,158, found 2 days ago22 Jan 2027 – 1 Mar 2027: $1,176, found 2 days ago25 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027: $1,194, found 7 days ago1 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027: $1,071, found 8 days ago2 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027: $1,134, found 4 days ago3 Mar 2027 – 24 Mar 2027: $1,086, found 5 days ago15 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027: $1,113, found 6 days ago20 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027: $1,141, found 5 days ago4 Jun 2027 – 23 Jun 2027: $1,739, found 7 days agoNovDecJanMarJun
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
15 Nov – 28 Nov$1,191TAP Air PortugalSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Nov – 1 Dec$1,102TAP Air PortugalSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Nov – 27 Nov$1,085ITA AirwaysSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
30 Nov – 6 Dec$1,012EuroAtlantic AirwaysViracopos Airport (VCP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Dec – 16 Jan 2027$1,032TAP Air PortugalSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
12 Dec – 12 Dec$2,920Turkish AirlinesSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
13 Dec – 14 Dec$1,465IberiaSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Dec – 19 Dec$1,504IberiaSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Dec – 12 Jan 2027$1,312EuroAtlantic AirwaysViracopos Airport (VCP) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 3 stops, back 3 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Dec – 1 Feb 2027$1,277Azul AirlinesSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Dec – 25 Dec$1,347Azul AirlinesViracopos Airport (VCP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Dec – 19 Jan 2027$1,277Azul AirlinesSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Dec – 10 Jan 2027$1,465avianca airlinesSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 3 stopsfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
27 Dec – 9 Jan 2027$1,478KLMSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027$1,792ITA AirwaysSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027$1,912IberiaSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 3 stopsfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027$2,476Gol Transportes AéreosSao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
4 Jan 2027 – 5 Feb 2027$1,644Azul AirlinesSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 3 stops, back 3 stopsfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027$1,723Azul AirlinesSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 3 stops, back 2 stopsfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
14 Jan 2027 – 25 Feb 2027$1,390Air ChinaSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
20 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027$1,231Air FranceSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027$1,158avianca airlinesViracopos Airport (VCP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 3 stopsfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Jan 2027 – 1 Mar 2027$1,176EuroAtlantic AirwaysViracopos Airport (VCP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 3 stopsfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027$1,194Air FranceSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027$1,071Azul AirlinesViracopos Airport (VCP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 3 stops, back 3 stopsfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027$1,134ITA AirwaysSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Mar 2027 – 24 Mar 2027$1,086British AirwaysSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027$1,113Azul AirlinesSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 3 stopsfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027$1,141British AirwaysSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
4 Jun 2027 – 23 Jun 2027$1,739Azul AirlinesViracopos Airport (VCP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $1,012.

November 2026From $1,012Cheapest seen4 departure dates30 Nov – 6 Dec · found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $1,03210 departure dates6 Dec – 16 Jan 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in December 2026
January 2027From $1,15810 departure dates21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in January 2027
February 2027From $1,0711 departure date1 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 · found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $1,0864 departure dates3 Mar 2027 – 24 Mar 2027 · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
June 2027From $1,7391 departure date4 Jun 2027 – 23 Jun 2027 · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $533 to $565.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$532

13 Apr 2027 · Azul Airlines

Viracopos Airport (VCP) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Leaves 9:15 p.m. · 30 h 40 min trip

2 stops · via Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) · connection may need a visa · 11 h connection

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$1,087

14 Jul 2027 · Turkish Airlines

Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 4:15 a.m. · 12 h 40 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $532 13 Apr 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $405 15 Novfound 7 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 $405 to $507.

At $532, 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 14 departure dates from 15 Nov to 14 Jul 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 13 Apr 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

206 fares on 14 departure dates

15 Nov: $405, found 7 days ago16 Nov: $408, found 4 days ago18 Nov: $461, found 3 days ago13 Apr 2027: $532, found 2 days ago9 May 2027: $547, found 5 days ago15 May 2027: $590, found 4 days ago16 May 2027: $536, found 4 days ago18 May 2027: $557, found 4 days ago21 May 2027: $565, found 4 days ago22 May 2027: $589, found 8 days ago15 Jun 2027: $543, found 4 days ago16 Jun 2027: $547, found 7 days ago18 Jun 2027: $563, found 4 days ago14 Jul 2027: $649, found 2 days agoNovAprMayJunJul
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
15 Nov$405LATAM Airlines GroupSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
16 Nov$408TAP Air PortugalSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
18 Nov$461TAP Air PortugalSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
13 Apr 2027$532Azul AirlinesViracopos Airport (VCP) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
9 May 2027$547avianca airlinesSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
15 May 2027$590Gol Transportes AéreosSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)3 stopsfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
16 May 2027$536avianca airlinesSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
18 May 2027$557avianca airlinesSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
21 May 2027$565avianca airlinesSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)3 stopsfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
22 May 2027$589avianca airlinesSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Jun 2027$543avianca airlinesSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
16 Jun 2027$547Azul AirlinesViracopos Airport (VCP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)3 stopsfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
18 Jun 2027$563Azul AirlinesViracopos Airport (VCP) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
14 Jul 2027$649TAP Air PortugalSao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)3 stopsfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $405.

November 2026From $405Cheapest seen3 departure dates15 Nov · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From $5321 departure date13 Apr 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
May 2027From $5366 departure dates16 May 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
June 2027From $5433 departure dates15 Jun 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
July 2027From $6491 departure date14 Jul 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Sao Paulo to Istanbul

Return

We looked for premium economy, business and first-class return fares on this route, and hold none found in the last 7 days.

One-way

Business

The lowest business fare we have seen is $1,458, across 13 departure dates.

14 Dec · VCP → IST · Azul Airlines

2 stops · via LIS, MAD · overnight connection · connection may need a visa · 11 h connection

found 4 days ago

That business fare is 3.6 times the economy fare of $405.

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How far ahead were prices cheapest for Sao Paulo to Istanbul?

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 16% 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$1,163$934+20%44
7–13 days$1,069$872+10%48
14–29 days$973$873Cheapest seen49
30–59 days$1,094$967+12%49
60–89 days$1,158$955+19%48
90–179 days$1,025$979+5%49
180+ days$1,124$981+16%42

One-way

Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 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
0–6 days$439$407+6%18
7–13 days$415$405Cheapest seen19
14–29 days$447$413+8%26
30–59 days$452$410+9%13
90–179 days$598$433+44%38
180+ days$614$536+48%49

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 22 Nov – 27 Nov. 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 Sao Paulo to Istanbul?

The cheapest return found recently is $1,085 with ITA Airways, 22 Nov to 27 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $1,012 with EuroAtlantic Airways, 30 Nov to 6 Dec, found 8 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 30 departure dates is usually $1,136 to $1,498.

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

The cheapest one-way found recently is $532 with Azul Airlines, 13 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $405 with LATAM Airlines Group, 15 Nov, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $533 to $565.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo to Istanbul?

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $1,012, 30 Nov to 6 Dec, found 8 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $405, 15 Nov, found 7 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 16% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Istanbul?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,857 with Turkish Airlines, 21 Jan 2027 to 2 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $1,087 with Turkish Airlines, 14 Jul 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Sao Paulo to Istanbul?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Turkish Airlines on 14 Jul 2027, takes 12 h 40 min from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Istanbul New Airport (IST). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Azul Airlines on 13 Apr 2027, takes 30 h 40 min with 2 stops, including a 11 h connection.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Istanbul?

Between 15 Nov and 4 Jun 2027, Azul Airlines has the cheapest return on 8 of the 30 departure dates we hold, TAP Air Portugal on 3 and ITA Airways on 3. Between 15 Nov and 14 Jul 2027, avianca airlines has the cheapest one-way on 6 of the 14 departure dates we hold, TAP Air Portugal on 3 and Azul Airlines on 3.

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