Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from San Diego to Istanbul
The cheapest flights right now
San Diego – Istanbul
Outbound – Oct 26, 2026
2 stops
20h 2m ORD
LHR
Return – Nov 9, 2026
2 stops
21h 50m LHR
ORD
$931
3 days ago
San Diego – Istanbul
Outbound – Oct 27, 2026
1 stop
19h 5m LHR
Return – Nov 9, 2026
2 stops
21h 50m LHR
ORD
$926
3 days ago
San Diego – Istanbul
Outbound – Oct 26, 2026
2 stops
17h 37m DTW
AMS
Return – Nov 9, 2026
2 stops
22h 11m AMS
MSP
$966
3 days ago
San Diego – Istanbul
Outbound – Oct 26, 2026
2 stops
18h 37m DTW
CDG
Return – Nov 9, 2026
2 stops
22h 11m AMS
MSP
$958
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
$857
Average price of a round trip
$905
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
33h31
A flight from San Diego to Istanbul takes on average 33h31.
Best time
September
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Istanbul is September.
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 $862 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of September, October and October.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 51 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to Istanbul costs on average $862.
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 $857 to $970
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $905
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of October
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: October
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 22°C, with a minimum of 20°C and a maximum of 23°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 18°C, with a minimum of 15°C and a maximum of 21°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 September.
What is the most popular time to travel to Istanbul?
In Istanbul, the most popular month is September. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from San Diego to Istanbul?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 51 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 8 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.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between San Diego and Istanbul?
When you leave, you can leave from Lindbergh Field, and you will arrive at Istanbul.
How to reach San Diego airport from the city centre?
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.
Are there other means of transportation to go from San Diego to Istanbul?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between San Diego and Istanbul?
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.
