Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Istanbul from $485 SJC → IST, SAW
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $1,092 with United Airlines, 27 Nov – 7 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $485 with United Airlines, 18 Aug 2027, found 4 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $485, found 4 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $1,092, 27 Nov to 7 Dec
- Usual return price
- $1,178 to $1,523
- Cheapest month to fly
- May 2027, return fares from $853 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 28 departure dates is usually $1,178 to $1,523.
Cheapest return found recently
$1,092
27 Nov – 7 Dec · United Airlines
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 8:45 a.m. · Return leaves 7:05 p.m. · 50 h 55 min of travel, both ways together
out 2 stops, back 1 stop · via Denver International Airport (DEN), Frankfurt Airport (FRA) · overnight connection · 14 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$1,092 27 Nov – 7 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$853 1 May 2027 – 4 May 2027found 3 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 $853 to $1,248.
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 28 departure dates from 13 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 10-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 27 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
149 fares on 28 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 20 Nov | $1,123 | United Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Nov – 23 Nov | $1,923 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Nov – 10 Dec | $1,052 | United Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Nov – 2 Dec | $1,408 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 8 Dec | $1,113 | United Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Dec – 27 Dec | $1,277 | Lufthansa | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Dec – 22 Dec | $1,043 | United Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 15 Dec | $1,403 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 19 Jan 2027 | $1,620 | United Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 18 Jan 2027 | $2,043 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $1,632 | American Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | $1,888 | Southwest Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | $1,790 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 | $1,466 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | $1,840 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $1,180 | United Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027 | $1,313 | United Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 | $1,248 | United Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 | $1,198 | United Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → 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 | $1,172 | United Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → 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 | $1,238 | United Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → 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 | $1,293 | United Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 | $1,189 | American Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Mar 2027 – 19 Mar 2027 | $1,369 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Apr 2027 – 23 Apr 2027 | $1,046 | United Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 3 stops, back 2 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 May 2027 – 4 May 2027 | $853 | United Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jun 2027 – 13 Jun 2027 | $1,442 | American Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → 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 | $1,491 | Turkish Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
May 2027 is the cheapest month — from $853.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Lufthansa, Southwest Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $490 to $631.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$485
18 Aug 2027 · United Airlines
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 4:00 p.m. · 30 h 45 min trip
3 stops
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$485 18 Aug 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip
$483 7 Mar 2027found 5 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 $363 to $528.
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 8 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
8 fares on 8 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 2027 | $483 | United Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 3 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Mar 2027 | $542 | American Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Apr 2027 | $592 | American Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Apr 2027 | $492 | United Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Apr 2027 | $503 | United Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 2 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Jun 2027 | $746 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Jun 2027 | $765 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Aug 2027 | $485 | United Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 3 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $483.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from San Jose 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 27 Nov – 7 Dec 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 San Jose to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 15% 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $1,362 | $1,009 | +17% | 44 |
| 7–13 days | $1,348 | $1,012 | +16% | 39 |
| 14–29 days | $1,205 | $962 | +4% | 48 |
| 30–59 days | $1,164 | $957 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $1,198 | $969 | +3% | 49 |
| 90–179 days | $1,178 | $853 | +1% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $1,406 | $919 | +21% | 41 |
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 32% 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 | $659 | $544 | +47% | 10 |
| 60–89 days | $575 | $445 | +29% | 23 |
| 90–179 days | $447 | $363 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 180+ days | $612 | $450 | +37% | 47 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
San Francisco → Istanbul
67 km from San Jose
$916
$176 less than flying from San Jose
5 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 · SFO → IST · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Oakland → Istanbul
61 km from San Jose
$1,468
$376 more than flying from San Jose
2 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 · OAK → IST · out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Sacramento → Istanbul
142 km from San Jose
$1,701
$609 more than flying from San Jose
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
142 km from San Jose
$411
$74 less than flying from San Jose
11 Mar 2027 · SMF → IST · 2 stops
found 4 days ago
San Francisco → Istanbul
67 km from San Jose
$426
$59 less than flying from San Jose
6 Dec · SFO → SAW · 2 stops
found 3 days ago
Oakland → Istanbul
61 km from San Jose
$654
$169 more than flying from San Jose
18 Aug 2027 · OAK → IST · 2 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 27 Nov – 7 Dec. 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 San Jose to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $1,092 with United Airlines, 27 Nov to 7 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $853 with United Airlines, 1 May 2027 to 4 May 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 28 departure dates is usually $1,178 to $1,523.
How much is a one-way flight from San Jose to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $485 with United Airlines, 18 Aug 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $483 with United Airlines, 7 Mar 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $490 to $631.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Istanbul?
May 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $853, 1 May 2027 to 4 May 2027, found 3 days ago. March 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $483, 7 Mar 2027, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose to Istanbul?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 15% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 32% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with United Airlines on 18 Aug 2027, takes 30 h 45 min with 3 stops.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Jose to Istanbul?
Between 13 Nov and 1 Aug 2027, United Airlines has the cheapest return on 14 of the 28 departure dates we hold, Alaska Airlines on 8 and American Airlines on 3. Between 7 Mar 2027 and 18 Aug 2027, United Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 4 of the 8 departure dates we hold, American Airlines on 2 and Alaska Airlines on 2.
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
