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The cheapest flights right now

San Diego – Istanbul
Outbound – Dec 7, 2026
BASAN
2 stops
21h 20m
PHX
LHR
IST
Return – Dec 22, 2026
BAIST
1 stop
19h 30m
LHR
SAN
$907
2 days ago
San Diego – Istanbul
Outbound – Dec 7, 2026
BASAN
1 stop
19h 50m
LHR
IST
Return – Dec 22, 2026
BAIST
1 stop
19h 30m
LHR
SAN
$904
2 days ago
San Diego – Istanbul
Outbound – Dec 10, 2026
BASAN
2 stops
21h 17m
PHL
LHR
IST
Return – Dec 24, 2026
BAIST
1 stop
19h 30m
LHR
SAN
$902
3 days ago
San Diego – Istanbul
Outbound – Dec 11, 2026
BASAN
1 stop
20h 10m
LHR
IST
Return – Dec 24, 2026
BAIST
1 stop
19h 30m
LHR
SAN
$899
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

$839

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$872

Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

25h20

A flight from San Diego to Istanbul takes on average 25h20.

Best time

August

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Istanbul is August.

Tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Istanbul

Check out our tips for booking your flight to Istanbul (Turkey) from San Diego (USA) at the cheapest possible price.

Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is October, with an average flight ticket price of $868 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of November, October and September.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 42 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is British Airways. A ticket from the airline British Airways to Istanbul costs on average $852.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .

Price of flight tickets from San Diego to Istanbul

Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:

  • Flight ticket prices range from $839 to $955
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $872
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of October
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: November
info departure city :
San Diego, USA
airports :
Lindbergh Field (SAN)
Montgomery Field (MYF)
NAS (NZY)
local time :

San Diego is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San Diego, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 24°C, with a minimum of 20°C and a maximum of 26°C.

The city of San Diego has 3 airport(s): Lindbergh Field, Montgomery Field and NAS

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 10°C, with a minimum of 9°C and a maximum of 12°C.

The city of Istanbul (IST) has 2 airport(s): Istanbul and Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen

Useful info about Istanbul

If you want to visit Istanbul during the least touristic period, choose the month of August.

In Istanbul, the most popular month is November. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 42 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 7 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 100% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from San Diego to Istanbul is Monday.

When you leave, you can leave from Lindbergh Field, and you will arrive at Istanbul or Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen.

The airport Lindbergh Field is located 4 km, Montgomery Field is located 10 km or NAS is located 6 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.

Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.

In summer, the average temperature is 24°C in Istanbul and 21°C in San Diego. The average rainfall in summer is 26 mm in Istanbul and 4 mm in San Diego. In summer, it is warmer in Istanbul and it rains less in San Diego. In winter, it is colder in San Diego and it rains more in Istanbul.

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