Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
New York – Istanbul
Outbound – Nov 5, 2026
direct
8h 35m Return – Nov 18, 2026
direct
10h 50m $714
3 days ago
New York – Istanbul
Outbound – Nov 5, 2026
direct
8h 50m Return – Nov 18, 2026
direct
10h 50m $698
3 days ago
New York – Istanbul
Outbound – Nov 5, 2026
direct
8h 35m Return – Nov 18, 2026
direct
11h 0m $730
today
New York – Istanbul
Outbound – Nov 5, 2026
direct
8h 50m Return – Nov 18, 2026
direct
11h 0m $729
3 days ago
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$275
Average price of a round trip
$707
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
9h47
A flight from New York to Istanbul takes on average 9h47.
Best time
December
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Istanbul is December.
What is the cheapest month for this flight?
Monthly price data (Table View)
October
Oct
$1,244
November
Nov
$868
December
Dec
$1,016
January
Jan
$653
February
Feb
$0
March
Mar
$0
April
Apr
$1,092
May
May
$0
June
Jun
$2,831
July
Jul
$1,176
August
Aug
$1,196
September
Sep
$0
* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Istanbul
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Istanbul (Turkey) from New York (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is March, with an average flight ticket price of $243 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of April, October and May.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 27 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Norse Atlantic Airways. A ticket from the airline Norse Atlantic Airways to Istanbul costs on average $669.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Turkish Airlines and Turkish Airlines.
Price of flight tickets from New York to Istanbul
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $275 to $844
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $707
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of March
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: September
info departure city :
New York, USA
airports :
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Skyports Spb. (QNY)
East 34th St. Heliport (TSS)
Downtown Manhattan Heliport (JRB)
Teterboro Airport (TEB)
local time :
New York is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In New York, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 17°C, with a minimum of 14°C and a maximum of 20°C.
The city of New York (NYC) has 7 airport(s): John F. Kennedy, West 30th St. Heliport, LaGuardia, Skyports Spb., East 34th St. Heliport, Downtown Manhattan Heliport and Teterboro
destination info :
Istanbul, Turkey
airports :
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
local time :
Istanbul is in the country Turkey, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Istanbul, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 14°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 15°C.
The city of Istanbul (IST) has 2 airport(s): Istanbul and Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen
Useful info about Istanbul
What is the least touristic period to go to Istanbul?
If you want to visit Istanbul during the least touristic period, choose the month of December.
What is the most popular time to travel to Istanbul?
In Istanbul, the most popular month is April. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from New York to Istanbul?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 27 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 4 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from New York to Istanbul is Wednesday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between New York and Istanbul?
When you leave, you can leave from John F. Kennedy, and you will arrive at Istanbul or Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen.
How to reach New York airport from the city centre?
The airport John F. Kennedy is located 24 km, West 30th St. Heliport is located 4 km, LaGuardia is located 15 km, Skyports Spb. is located 4 km, East 34th St. Heliport is located 5 km, Downtown Manhattan Heliport is located 1 km or Teterboro is located 15 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from New York to Istanbul?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between New York and Istanbul?
In summer, the average temperature is 24°C in Istanbul and 24°C in New York. The average rainfall in summer is 26 mm in Istanbul and 134 mm in New York. In summer, it is warmer in Istanbul and it rains less in Istanbul. In winter, it is colder in Istanbul and it rains more in New York.
