Cheap flights from San Jose, Costa Rica to Istanbul from $625 SJO → IST, SAW
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $1,167 with jetBlue, 24 Feb 2027 – 8 Mar 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $625 with jetBlue, 14 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $625, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $1,167, 24 Feb 2027 to 8 Mar 2027
- Usual return price
- $1,177 to $1,272
- Cheapest month to fly
- February 2027, return fares from $1,167 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $1,177 to $1,272.
Cheapest return found recently
$1,167
24 Feb 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 · jetBlue
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 11:59 p.m. · Return leaves 2:20 p.m. · 65 h 11 min of travel, both ways together
out 3 stops, back 3 stops
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$1,167 24 Feb 2027 – 8 Mar 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $964 to $1,457.
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 7 departure dates from 23 Nov to 25 Feb 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?
No. We hold 12-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 24 Feb 2027, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
30 fares on 7 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov – 6 Dec | $1,214 | Air Canada | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 9 Feb 2027 | $1,345 | Lufthansa | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Dec – 8 Feb 2027 | $1,330 | avianca airlines | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 3 stops, back 3 stops | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Feb 2027 – 12 Feb 2027 | $1,171 | jetBlue | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 3 stops, back 3 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Feb 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 | $1,183 | jetBlue | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 3 stops, back 3 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Feb 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 | $1,167 | jetBlue | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 3 stops, back 3 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Feb 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 | $1,190 | jetBlue | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 3 stops, back 3 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $1,167.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: jetBlue, Air Canada, Lufthansa, avianca airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $645 to $663.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$625
14 Jan 2027 · jetBlue
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 11:59 p.m. · 59 h 56 min trip
3 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$625 14 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $523 to $694.
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 5 departure dates from 24 Nov to 5 Mar 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 14 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
6 fares on 5 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | $722 | Iberojet | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | stops unknown | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Jan 2027 | $625 | jetBlue | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 3 stops | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Feb 2027 | $659 | Volaris | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 3 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Mar 2027 | $645 | jetBlue | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 3 stops | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Mar 2027 | $663 | Volaris | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 3 stops | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $625.
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 24 Feb 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 14 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Jose to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 36% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (47 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 | $1,501 | $1,400 | +56% | 10 |
| 7–13 days | $1,257 | $1,214 | +30% | 13 |
| 14–29 days | $1,279 | $1,214 | +33% | 25 |
| 30–59 days | $1,420 | $1,268 | +47% | 31 |
| 60–89 days | $1,600 | $1,171 | +66% | 19 |
| 90–179 days | $1,237 | $1,167 | +28% | 16 |
| 180+ days | $964 | $964 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 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 | $648 | $562 | Cheapest seen | 16 |
| 60–89 days | $791 | $625 | +22% | 25 |
| 90–179 days | $648 | $599 | +0% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $785 | $694 | +21% | 9 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 24 Feb 2027 – 8 Mar 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 San Jose to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $1,167 with jetBlue, 24 Feb 2027 to 8 Mar 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $1,177 to $1,272.
How much is a one-way flight from San Jose to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $625 with jetBlue, 14 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $645 to $663.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Istanbul?
February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $1,167, 24 Feb 2027 to 8 Mar 2027, found 3 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $625, 14 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose to Istanbul?
In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 36% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with jetBlue on 14 Jan 2027, takes 59 h 56 min with 3 stops.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Jose to Istanbul?
Between 23 Nov and 25 Feb 2027, jetBlue has the cheapest return on 4 of the 7 departure dates we hold, Air Canada on 1 and Lufthansa on 1. Between 24 Nov and 5 Mar 2027, jetBlue has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 5 departure dates we hold, Volaris on 2 and Iberojet on 1.
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