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Cheap flights from San José to Istanbul Airport from £537

SJO — IST
14 Nov — 21 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San José to Istanbul

Fri 6/1121:00 -
1 stop16h 45m
Mon 30/1106:30 -
2 stops21h 05m
Deal found 14/10£890
Tue 8/1208:45 -
2 stops29h 00m
Tue 15/1206:30 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 12/10£945
Thu 12/1108:45 -
2 stops24h 25m
Thu 19/1106:30 -
3 stops22h 23m
Deal found 13/10£987
Thu 26/1120:00 -
2 stops28h 30m
Thu 3/1219:05 -
3 stops30h 15m
Deal found 12/10£999
Fri 6/1114:25 -
2 stops42h 45m
Sat 14/1106:30 -
2 stops32h 55m
Deal found 13/10£1,003
Thu 24/1212:35 -
2 stops27h 10m
Tue 12/106:30 -
2 stops47h 09m
Deal found 14/10£1,017
Thu 24/1208:45 -
2 stops31h 00m
Mon 11/113:55 -
2 stops51h 37m
Deal found 14/10£1,018
Tue 27/1007:45 -
2 stops30h 00m
Sat 7/1119:05 -
1 stop33h 10m
Deal found 14/10£1,040
Tue 27/1012:55 -
2 stops48h 50m
Sat 7/1106:30 -
2 stops37h 55m
Deal found 14/10£1,043
Sat 17/1019:25 -
1 stop16h 50m
Tue 27/1006:30 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 13/10£1,083

Find flight deals from San José to Istanbul

Round-trip from

£888

One-way from

£537

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£1,011
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 6/2-20/2
  • 5 total stops
  • 88h 02m total
  • San José to Istanbul
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28/11-31/12
  • 28/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 05m total
  • San José to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£51 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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San JoséIstanbul

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - IST Istanbul

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/11

01:10-23:15

3 stops37h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£537

San JoséIstanbul

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - IST Istanbul

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/11

19:30-16:55

1 stop36h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£739
Fastest return journey

San JoséIstanbul

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - IST Istanbul

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 15/12

15:13-18:10

1 stop17h 57m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£807

San JoséIstanbul

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - IST Istanbul

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/2

08:45-18:10

3 stops48h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 18/2

06:30-12:15

2 stops38h 45m

£888

San JoséIstanbul

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - IST Istanbul

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 13/2

12:35-22:45

2 stops25h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 23/2

19:05-19:53

2 stops33h 48m

£903

San JoséIstanbul

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - IST Istanbul

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 21/3

21:00-22:45

1 stop16h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 29/3

03:45-17:35

2 stops22h 50m

£934

San JoséIstanbul

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - IST Istanbul

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 18/12

14:53-14:55

2 stops39h 02m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£948

San JoséIstanbul

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - IST Istanbul

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/11

08:45-18:10

2 stops24h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 19/11

06:30-19:53

3 stops22h 23m

£987

San JoséIstanbul

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - IST Istanbul

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/12

12:35-00:45

2 stops27h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 12/1

06:30-20:39

2 stops47h 09m

£1,017

San JoséIstanbul

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - IST Istanbul

SJOIST

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/11

14:46-14:55

2 stops39h 09m

Istanbul

Fri 6/11

16:35-21:52

2 stops38h 17m

£1,195

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to Istanbul Airport?

The price you pay for your flight from San José to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 51 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Istanbul Airport (average of £929). Flying from San José to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,116). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San José to Istanbul Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San José to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £942 and £1,167 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £888 on United Airlines (1 Feb–11 Feb).

Related info for your journey

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

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San José to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Juan Santamaria Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the San José airport to Istanbul. It is only a 8.8 mi journey to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from San José’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San José to Istanbul Airport?

    For as low as £934, United Airlines can have you in Istanbul Airport from San José in 16h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6906 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 San José to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Istanbul Airport (average of £929). Flying from San José to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,116). 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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