Cheap flights from New York to Istanbul Airport from £292

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — IST
14 May — 21 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Istanbul are usually found in February or January, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 14 April 2026.

Tue 8/913:50
JFK
-
IST
1 stop30h 50m
Air Serbia
Wed 16/904:30
IST
-
JFK
1 stop14h 25m
Air Serbia
Deal found 9/4£495
Wed 16/913:50
JFK
-
IST
1 stop30h 50m
Air Serbia
Wed 23/904:30
IST
-
JFK
1 stop14h 25m
Air Serbia
Deal found 10/4£496
Wed 9/913:50
JFK
-
IST
1 stop30h 50m
Air Serbia
Wed 23/904:30
IST
-
JFK
1 stop14h 25m
Air Serbia
Deal found 11/4£497
Tue 1/913:50
JFK
-
IST
1 stop30h 50m
Air Serbia
Wed 16/904:30
IST
-
JFK
1 stop14h 25m
Air Serbia
Deal found 12/4£497
Sun 13/918:55
JFK
-
IST
1 stop25h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 17/904:30
IST
-
JFK
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/4£498
Wed 2/918:55
JFK
-
IST
1 stop25h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 17/904:30
IST
-
JFK
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/4£499
Thu 7/517:10
JFK
-
IST
2 stops27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 11/504:30
IST
-
JFK
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/4£504
Sun 6/917:10
JFK
-
IST
2 stops27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 19/904:30
IST
-
JFK
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/4£505
Tue 5/517:20
EWR
-
IST
2 stops27h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 18/504:30
IST
-
EWR
1 stop17h 29m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/4£506
Wed 2/917:10
JFK
-
IST
2 stops27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 15/904:30
IST
-
JFK
2 stops18h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/4£507
Wed 26/817:45
EWR
-
IST
2 stops26h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 3/904:30
IST
-
EWR
2 stops15h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 13/4£508
Tue 1/918:55
JFK
-
IST
1 stop25h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 15/904:30
IST
-
JFK
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/4£508

Find 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 14 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£495

One-way from

£292

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£631

Good round-trip deal

£488 or less

Good one-way deal

£377 or less
Air Serbia
  • Air Serbia
  • 8/9-16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 15m total
  • New York to Istanbul
Air Serbia
  • Air Serbia
  • 1/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 50m total
  • New York to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£98 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Istanbul.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/9

18:55-03:40

1 stop25h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 15/9

04:30-17:00

1 stop19h 30m

£508

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Mon 14/9

17:45-03:40

2 stops26h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 24/9

04:30-13:15

2 stops15h 45m

£510

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/8

17:10-03:40

2 stops27h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 14/9

04:30-15:40

2 stops18h 10m

£530

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Sun 20/9

17:45-03:40

2 stops26h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 24/9

04:30-14:59

1 stop17h 29m

£536

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Sat 22/8

17:15-03:40

1 stop27h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 1/9

04:30-14:59

1 stop17h 29m

£572

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/4

22:05-07:20

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 4/5

08:50-22:30

1 stop20h 40m

£590

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Thu 13/8

17:40-21:35

2 stops20h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 26/8

05:40-23:27

2 stops24h 47m

£616

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Mon 3/8

17:50-13:35

1 stop12h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 25/8

19:55-19:25

1 stop30h 30m

£616
Fastest return journey

NewarkIstanbul

EWR - IST

EWRIST

Newark

Mon 31/8

00:25-17:05

Nonstop9h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 15/9

18:50-22:30

Nonstop10h 40m

£634

New YorkIstanbul

JFK - IST

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/4

11:45-16:20

2 stops21h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 5/5

17:20-12:24

1 stop26h 04m

£683

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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 10 April 2026.

Booking 89 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 £315). Flying from New York to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of £496). 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 14 April 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.

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 14 April 2026.

The most flights from NYC to IST are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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

How often are flights from New York to Istanbul delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between New York and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 152 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Istanbul flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

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 14 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines 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.

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.5

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.5

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as £609, Air Serbia can have you in Istanbul Airport from New York in 20h 35m. The distance from New York to Istanbul Airport is about 4997 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

  • 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: Turkish Airlines (73%), Uzbekistan Airways (68%), IndiGo( 64%).

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

    While on average a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport is generally £555, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £367. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - Istanbul), you can expect to pay £848 for that flight.

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

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    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 £315). Flying from New York to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of £496). 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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