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Cheap flights from New York to Istanbul Airport from £174

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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — IST
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Istanbul are usually found in October or September, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 21 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£461

One-way from

£174

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£584

Good round-trip deal

£521 or less

Good one-way deal

£384 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 25/3-5/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 18m total
  • New York to Istanbul
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10/11
  • 10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 35m total
  • New York to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£63 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 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 New York to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 October 2025.

Wed 26/1116:25JFK - IST
2 stops22h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/1206:30IST - JFK
2 stops17h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/10£463
Sat 13/1221:30JFK - IST
1 stop22h 20mDelta
Sat 20/1204:50IST - JFK
2 stops24h 18mDelta
Deal found 20/10£464
Tue 25/1117:30JFK - IST
2 stops21h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/1206:30IST - JFK
2 stops17h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/10£465
Sat 15/1119:30JFK - IST
1 stop24h 20mDelta
Sat 22/1104:50IST - JFK
1 stop17h 25mDelta
Deal found 18/10£466
Sun 30/1118:25JFK - IST
2 stops20h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/1206:30IST - JFK
2 stops18h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/10£466
Tue 30/1208:05JFK - IST
1 stop21h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 8/107:35IST - JFK
1 stop35h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/10£468
Mon 29/1212:32JFK - IST
2 stops31h 18mDelta
Thu 8/117:55IST - JFK
2 stops36h 26mDelta
Deal found 19/10£470
Tue 2/1215:20LGA - IST
2 stops23h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/1206:30IST - LGA
2 stops20h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/10£471
Mon 24/1121:55JFK - IST
1 stop16h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/1206:30IST - JFK
1 stop15h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/10£471
Sun 16/1100:20JFK - IST
Nonstop9h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 3/1208:05IST - JFK
Nonstop11h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/10£472
Tue 18/1121:00JFK - IST
2 stops17h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 25/1106:30IST - JFK
1 stop15h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/10£475
Wed 26/1116:25JFK - IST
2 stops22h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/1206:30IST - JFK
1 stop21h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/10£476

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Depart

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Price

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/3

17:45-16:55

1 stop15h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 7/3

04:50-12:55

1 stop16h 05m

£478

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Tue 25/11

15:20-22:45

2 stops23h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 13/1

06:30-18:44

2 stops20h 14m

£479

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/11

21:55-22:45

1 stop16h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 10/1

06:30-20:10

1 stop21h 40m

£479

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/12

22:30-03:50

1 stop21h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 7/1

17:55-15:45

1 stop29h 50m

£487

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 16/1

14:00-16:55

2 stops18h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 7/2

04:50-14:15

1 stop17h 25m

£490

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

18:30-16:55

2 stops14h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 26/2

04:50-10:45

1 stop13h 55m

£492

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Wed 31/12

00:25-18:10

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 13/1

19:30-22:30

Nonstop11h 00m

£494

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Sun 18/1

17:00-16:55

2 stops15h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 8/2

04:50-17:25

2 stops20h 35m

£498

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Fri 16/1

17:00-16:55

2 stops15h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 7/2

04:50-17:25

2 stops20h 35m

£498

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7/1

13:15-18:05

2 stops20h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 18/1

06:30-23:43

2 stops25h 13m

£512

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2025.

Booking 41 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport (average of £329). Flying from New York 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 NYC to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 21 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 October 2025.

The most flights from NYC to IST are scheduled on a Monday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

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

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from New York to Istanbul Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from New York to Istanbul Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of one-stop itineraries from New York to Istanbul Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from New York to Istanbul Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from New York to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £325.

What’s the fastest stopover option from New York to Istanbul Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from New York to Istanbul Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 59m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from New York to Istanbul Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from New York to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 50m.

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 21 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines and British Airways from New York to Istanbul Airport by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,022 reviews
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Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.7

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
4,022 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,022 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.7

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
7,461 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,022 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.7

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Istanbul Airport?

    For as low as £478, KLM can have you in Istanbul Airport from New York in 15h 10m. The distance from New York to Istanbul Airport is about 4984 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, British Airways (£306), and Turkish Airlines (£408) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Istanbul Airport. British Airways is priced at 56% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    £268 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Serbia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Icelandair and Delta, with prices starting from £307 and £326, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Istanbul Airport?

    The most popular flight routes from New York to Istanbul Airport are New York John F Kennedy Intl - Istanbul, New York LaGuardia - Istanbul and Newark - Istanbul.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Istanbul Airport?

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Istanbul Airport?

    While on average a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport is generally £483, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £383. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay £978 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Istanbul?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport (average of £329). Flying from New York 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 New York to Istanbul

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British AirwaysCheapest£306Average£595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£408Average£861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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