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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport from £270

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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — IST
14 Nov — 21 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul are usually found in October or September, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) 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 15 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£464

One-way from

£270

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£599

Good round-trip deal

£571 or less

Good one-way deal

£388 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 3/3-19/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 15m total
  • New York to Istanbul
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Air Serbia
  • Air Serbia
  • 11/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 55m total
  • New York to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£70 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 October 2025.

Tue 2/1222:00JFK - IST
1 stop16h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 22/206:30IST - JFK
2 stops41h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/10£464
Fri 28/1121:30JFK - IST
1 stop22h 20mDelta
Sun 7/1204:50IST - JFK
2 stops21h 58mDelta
Deal found 14/10£467
Mon 1/1216:25JFK - IST
2 stops22h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 22/206:30IST - JFK
2 stops41h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/10£469
Sat 29/1122:00JFK - IST
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1207:55IST - JFK
2 stops21h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10£471
Sun 30/1118:25JFK - IST
2 stops20h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 22/206:30IST - JFK
2 stops41h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/10£474
Sun 7/1219:35JFK - IST
2 stops19h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 14/1206:30IST - JFK
2 stops38h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/10£475
Sat 15/1121:00JFK - IST
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1108:10IST - JFK
2 stops20h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10£478
Tue 18/1116:25JFK - IST
2 stops22h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 25/1106:30IST - JFK
1 stop15h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/10£479
Mon 1/1209:45JFK - IST
2 stops29h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 27/206:30IST - JFK
1 stop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/10£480
Mon 10/1121:20JFK - IST
1 stop11h 35mKLM
Sun 16/1104:50IST - JFK
1 stop13h 55mKLM
Deal found 15/10£481
Thu 6/1117:45JFK - IST
1 stop15h 10mKLM
Mon 1/1204:50IST - JFK
1 stop16h 05mKLM
Deal found 14/10£482
Fri 14/1115:55JFK - IST
1 stop18h 10mLufthansa
Sat 22/1106:30IST - JFK
1 stop21h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 14/10£482

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Customise your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 15 October 2025.
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Price

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/2

21:30-03:50

1 stop22h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 28/2

04:50-00:49

2 stops27h 59m

£467

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/3

00:20-00:05

1 stop16h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 29/3

08:15-15:30

1 stop14h 15m

£472

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/12

16:25-22:45

2 stops22h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 10/12

06:30-20:10

1 stop21h 40m

£479

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/3

21:00-22:45

2 stops17h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 14/3

06:30-14:35

1 stop15h 05m

£488

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/3

16:50-16:55

2 stops16h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 7/3

04:50-17:10

1 stop20h 20m

£494

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 22/11

18:50-16:55

1 stop14h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 28/11

04:50-13:10

2 stops16h 20m

£502

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/11

18:50-16:55

1 stop14h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 16/11

04:50-13:10

2 stops16h 20m

£502

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/2

12:59-16:55

2 stops19h 56m

Istanbul

Fri 27/2

04:50-17:03

2 stops20h 13m

£502

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/3

10:05-18:05

2 stops24h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 20/3

06:30-21:10

1 stop21h 40m

£503

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/2

01:00-03:50

1 stop18h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 3/3

04:50-14:15

1 stop17h 25m

£512

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Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 10 October 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £322). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of £579). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 October 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 6% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

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 15 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines and British Airways from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,010 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sept 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,010 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,010 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sept 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,457 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,010 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sept 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.

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  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    A quick flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport can take about 15h 30m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £471. The distance from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is about 4984 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul Airport, with prices starting at £308. Another option worth looking into is Turkish Airlines, starting at £412 return. Users have found that British Airways is 56% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport are Air Serbia (£270), JetBlue (£293), and Icelandair (£309).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Istanbul Airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Uzbekistan Airways (73%), IndiGo (73%), Avianca( 69%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay £530 for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £386 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Istanbul) is currently priced at £386.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of £322). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of £579). 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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Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 15 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£308Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£412Average£975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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