Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Istanbul (IST) from $488

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SJC — IST
Jun 14 — Jun 211

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 9, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Round-trip from

$924

One-way from

$595
High demand for flights, 37% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 22% potential price drop
From San Jose to Istanbul
One-way flight from San Jose to Istanbul

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Jose to Istanbul Airport?

Friday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 35%.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Istanbul Airport?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to Istanbul Airport. Flights to Istanbul Airport from San Jose in October are about $1,266 on average during October, but can be found for as low as $685.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJC to IST?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Jose to Istanbul Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap San Jose to Istanbul flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Jose to Istanbul specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Prices were last updated on June 9, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Jose to Istanbul in June and July 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sat 7/63:32 pmSJC - IST
1 stop35h 13mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/194:50 amIST - SJC
2 stops38h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,205
Sat 7/63:32 pmSJC - IST
1 stop35h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/2111:15 pmIST - SJC
2 stops44h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,218
Fri 7/56:00 amSJC - IST
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/194:50 amIST - SJC
2 stops38h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,255
Thu 7/411:41 amSJC - IST
1 stop19h 09mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/194:50 amIST - SJC
2 stops38h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,268
Thu 7/411:41 amSJC - IST
1 stop19h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/2111:15 pmIST - SJC
2 stops44h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,281
Thu 6/136:00 amSJC - IST
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/274:50 amIST - SJC
2 stops26h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,296
Thu 6/136:00 amSJC - IST
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/274:50 amIST - SJC
3 stops27h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,331
Sat 7/63:32 pmSJC - IST
1 stop35h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/204:50 amIST - SJC
2 stops26h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,341
Thu 6/137:00 amSJC - IST
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/274:50 amIST - SJC
3 stops27h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,367

San Jose to Istanbul 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Jose and Istanbul in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Jose to Istanbul in June and July 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 10/912:14 pmSJC - IST
2 stops26h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/238:25 amIST - SJC
2 stops23h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$946
Wed 10/910:25 amSJC - IST
2 stops28h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/238:25 amIST - SJC
3 stops23h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$950
Wed 10/2310:55 amSJC - IST
2 stops20h 05mLufthansa
Wed 11/67:00 pmIST - SJC
2 stops36h 46mLufthansa
Deal found 6/8$967
Sun 9/111:31 amSJC - IST
2 stops21h 44mBritish Airways
Fri 9/208:30 amIST - SJC
2 stops22h 34mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/9$971
Wed 9/411:53 amSJC - IST
2 stops21h 02mBritish Airways
Wed 9/188:25 amIST - SJC
2 stops22h 39mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/9$996
Tue 11/191:02 pmSJC - IST
2 stops22h 43mLufthansa
Tue 11/266:35 amIST - SJC
2 stops25h 11mLufthansa
Deal found 6/9$1,013
Sat 8/3111:06 amSJC - IST
1 stop36h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/107:55 pmIST - SJC
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,019
Wed 10/910:55 amSJC - IST
2 stops24h 25mLufthansa
Wed 10/162:00 pmIST - SJC
2 stops40h 57mLufthansa
Deal found 6/8$1,029
Sat 9/711:53 amSJC - IST
2 stops20h 57mBritish Airways
Fri 9/208:30 amIST - SJC
2 stops22h 34mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,046

San Jose to Istanbul flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Jose to Istanbul for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from San Jose to Istanbul. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Thu 6/136:00 amSJC - IST
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/274:50 amIST - SJC
2 stops26h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,296
Thu 6/136:00 amSJC - IST
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/274:50 amIST - SJC
3 stops27h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,331
Thu 6/137:00 amSJC - IST
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/274:50 amIST - SJC
3 stops27h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,367
Tue 6/116:00 amSJC - IST
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/135:10 pmIST - SJC
2 stops59h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,404
Tue 6/116:00 amSJC - IST
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/144:55 pmIST - SJC
2 stops36h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,423
Tue 6/116:00 amSJC - IST
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/156:45 amIST - SJC
2 stops36h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,489
Wed 6/126:00 amSJC - IST
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/148:00 amIST - SJC
2 stops23h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,507
Tue 6/116:00 amSJC - IST
3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/244:50 amIST - SJC
2 stops26h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,521
Tue 6/116:00 amSJC - IST
3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/244:50 amIST - SJC
3 stops28h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,543

One-way flights to Istanbul from San Jose

Search for one-way flight options from San Jose to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from San Jose to Istanbul. Those needing a return flight from San Jose to Istanbul can use the search form above.
Mon 7/86:00 amSJC - IST
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$488
Mon 7/86:00 amSJC - IST
3 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$595
Wed 10/212:55 pmSJC - IST
2 stops18h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 6/7$784
Tue 12/312:49 pmSJC - IST
2 stops24h 06mFinnair
Deal found 6/8$895
Wed 6/263:01 pmSJC - IST
2 stops22h 14mFinnair
Deal found 6/8$1,089
Tue 6/188:30 pmSJC - IST
2 stops47h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,247
Sun 6/233:01 pmSJC - IST
2 stops22h 14mFinnair
Deal found 6/9$1,334
Sat 6/228:30 pmSJC - IST
2 stops54h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,419
Sat 6/298:30 pmSJC - IST
2 stops47h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,536

Find flights from San Jose to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.

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San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Wed 10/9

2 stops26h 16m

Istanbul

Wed 10/23

2 stops23h 55m

$946

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Wed 10/23

2 stops20h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 11/6

2 stops36h 46m

$967

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sun 9/1

2 stops21h 44m

Istanbul

Fri 9/20

2 stops22h 34m

$971

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sat 8/31

1 stop36h 34m

Istanbul

Tue 9/10

2 stops35h 25m

$1,019

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sat 8/31

2 stops43h 59m

Istanbul

Tue 9/10

2 stops31h 58m

$1,059

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Wed 10/23

2 stops32h 06m

Istanbul

Wed 11/6

2 stops31h 56m

$1,060

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Mon 9/2

3 stops36h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 10/8

3 stops33h 32m

$1,147

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Thu 9/5

2 stops31h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 9/18

2 stops40h 04m

$1,578

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Sat 7/6

2 stops37h 21m

Istanbul

Sun 7/21

2 stops32h 27m

$1,682

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 6/9

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Istanbul

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Temperature and rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

IST

Temperature

41 - 73.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated June 9, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Lufthansa, American Airlines and British Airways from San Jose to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.8
Good
1,361 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.7
Good
4,307 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.4
Good
10,661 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.3
Good
14,172 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to Istanbul?

    San Jose (SJC), located 2.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Jose to Istanbul. 3 airlines have flights from San Jose to Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Jose to Istanbul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

  • Can I find flights from San Jose to Istanbul Airport for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Jose to Istanbul Airport for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $946, but on average you can expect to pay $1,038.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Jose to Istanbul Airport for under $1,300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Jose to Istanbul Airport within the next 7 days for less than $1,300.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($946), Lufthansa ($967), and British Airways ($971) offers the cheapest pricing from San Jose to Istanbul Airport. American Airlines is priced at 25% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Lufthansa. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $784. Users have also found prices from $895 and $1,247 on Finnair and Etihad Airways, respectively.

  • What does SJC to IST mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a San Jose Airport to Istanbul Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SJC to IST flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Istanbul that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Jose to Istanbul flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Jose to Istanbul with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Jose to Istanbul flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Istanbul that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Jose to Istanbul offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Jose to Istanbul?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Jose to Istanbul flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Jose to Istanbul Airport flight deals updated?

    The San Jose to Istanbul Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/9.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Jose to Istanbul Airport?

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Istanbul Airport (average of $924). Flying from San Jose to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,427). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San Jose to Istanbul

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Jose to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$685Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,007Average$1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,063Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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