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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport from £233

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 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — IST
6 Dec — 13 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul are usually found in October or November, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday 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 6 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£439

One-way from

£233

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£622

Good round-trip deal

£583 or less

Good one-way deal

£485 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 31/12-20/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 15m total
  • New York to Istanbul
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Air Serbia
  • Air Serbia
  • 26/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 25m total
  • New York to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£73 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 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 6 November 2025.

Wed 31/1222:00JFK - IST
1 stop12h 05mLufthansa
Tue 20/106:30IST - JFK
2 stops17h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 4/11£439
Mon 8/1218:25JFK - IST
2 stops20h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 15/1206:30IST - JFK
2 stops42h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11£440
Thu 4/1210:05JFK - IST
2 stops28h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/1206:30IST - JFK
2 stops22h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11£442
Wed 31/1210:05JFK - IST
2 stops28h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 23/106:30IST - JFK
1 stop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11£443
Thu 4/1221:30JFK - IST
1 stop22h 20mDelta
Sun 7/1204:50IST - JFK
1 stop19h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/11£446
Sat 15/1119:25JFK - IST
1 stop20h 30mIcelandair
Mon 19/112:25IST - JFK
1 stop13h 35mIcelandair
Deal found 4/11£449
Thu 27/1115:00JFK - IST
1 stop16h 55mAir Serbia
Thu 2/404:20IST - JFK
1 stop20h 10mAir Serbia
Deal found 3/11£453
Wed 19/1115:55JFK - IST
1 stop18h 10mLufthansa
Tue 2/1206:30IST - JFK
1 stop21h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 4/11£454
Thu 27/1115:00JFK - IST
1 stop29h 25mAir Serbia
Sat 6/1217:35IST - JFK
1 stop31h 45mAir Serbia
Deal found 6/11£456
Wed 10/1219:35JFK - IST
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/106:30IST - JFK
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£457
Thu 27/1115:00JFK - IST
1 stop29h 25mAir Serbia
Sat 13/1217:35IST - JFK
1 stop31h 45mAir Serbia
Deal found 4/11£458

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New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/1

17:05-03:50

2 stops26h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 4/2

04:50-21:58

2 stops25h 08m

£440

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/1

16:50-22:45

2 stops45h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 25/1

06:30-13:35

1 stop15h 05m

£448

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/1

15:55-18:05

1 stop18h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 5/2

06:30-15:40

2 stops17h 10m

£462

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 31/1

16:50-22:45

2 stops45h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 8/2

06:30-16:40

2 stops18h 10m

£463

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 30/1

18:50-17:25

1 stop14h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 5/2

07:35-22:05

1 stop22h 30m

£465

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 30/1

17:30-18:05

2 stops16h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 5/2

06:30-13:05

2 stops38h 35m

£466

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/12

18:25-22:45

2 stops20h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 14/12

06:30-16:40

2 stops18h 10m

£468

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 27/11

15:00-04:25

1 stop29h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 29/3

15:40-11:55

1 stop27h 15m

£473

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/11

21:55-18:05

1 stop12h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 31/3

05:50-19:58

2 stops21h 08m

£554

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/11

22:00-22:45

1 stop16h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 31/3

05:50-19:58

2 stops21h 08m

£554

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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 31 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 £347). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of £572). 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 6 November 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.

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 6 November 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
4,031 reviews
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Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.7

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
4,031 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,031 reviews
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Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.7

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
7,496 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,031 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.7

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 18h 10m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £462. 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 £315. Another option worth looking into is Turkish Airlines, starting at £420 return. Users have found that British Airways is 56% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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: IndiGo (71%), Uzbekistan Airways (71%), JetBlue( 65%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £614 for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £247 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Istanbul) is currently priced at £556.

  • 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 £347). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of £572). 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 2 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul

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British AirwaysCheapest£315Average£613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£420Average£996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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