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Cheap flights from New York to Istanbul Airport from £315

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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — IST
16 Sep — 23 Sep1
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 79 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 17 August 2026.

Sun 20/911:20 -
1 stop24h 15m
Tue 6/1011:40 -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 17/8£572
Sat 19/923:50 -
1 stop34h 25m
Mon 28/918:10 -
1 stop34h 50m
Deal found 15/8£582
Sat 17/1022:05 -
1 stop32h 50m
Sat 17/415:35 -
1 stop33h 10m
Deal found 14/8£583
Tue 29/1215:00 -
1 stop29h 40m
Sat 9/117:45 -
1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 14/8£584
Wed 2/1221:30 -
1 stop12h 25m
Tue 22/1207:15 -
1 stop18h 04m
Deal found 16/8£586
Sun 27/901:20 -
1 stop22h 00m
Wed 7/1013:45 -
1 stop26h 15m
Deal found 14/8£587
Sun 6/901:20 -
1 stop27h 40m
Thu 17/920:05 -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 13/8£588
Wed 2/1215:59 -
2 stops17h 56m
Fri 11/1207:15 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 16/8£589
Sun 6/1219:00 -
1 stop14h 55m
Wed 16/1207:15 -
2 stops19h 23m
Deal found 14/8£593
Sun 25/1002:00 -
1 stop32h 55m
Fri 6/1107:15 -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 14/8£595
Mon 26/1017:00 -
2 stops16h 55m
Wed 11/1117:55 -
2 stops34h 36m
Deal found 14/8£597
Mon 26/1015:55 -
2 stops19h 00m
Tue 3/1107:15 -
2 stops21h 15m
Deal found 14/8£597

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 17 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£572

One-way from

£315

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£749

Good round-trip deal

£643 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/9-6/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 35m total
  • New York to Istanbul
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Air Serbia
  • Air Serbia
  • 8/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 20m total
  • New York to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (£148 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 August 2026
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Cheapest return flight

NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - IST Istanbul

EWRIST

Newark

Mon 26/10

09:30-17:55

2 stops25h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 2/11

07:15-14:45

1 stop15h 30m

£626

New YorkIstanbul

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - IST Istanbul

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/10

01:20-18:10

Nonstop9h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 9/11

19:30-22:25

Nonstop10h 55m

£629

NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - IST Istanbul

EWRIST

Newark

Tue 27/10

01:25-18:00

Nonstop9h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 21/11

19:30-22:30

Nonstop11h 00m

£643

NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - IST Istanbul

EWRIST

Newark

Sun 27/9

23:00-00:05

1 stop18h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 4/10

06:35-21:00

1 stop21h 25m

£645

NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - IST Istanbul

EWRIST

Newark

Sun 18/10

19:30-21:35

1 stop19h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 1/11

06:30-00:52

2 stops25h 22m

£652

New YorkIstanbul

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - IST Istanbul

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/12

00:20-18:10

Nonstop9h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 11/12

08:05-10:55

Nonstop10h 50m

£658

NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - IST Istanbul

EWRIST

Newark

Sat 26/9

23:00-00:05

1 stop18h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 17/10

06:45-21:00

1 stop21h 15m

£666
Fastest return journey

New YorkIstanbul

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - IST Istanbul

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 17/9

06:50-23:25

Nonstop9h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 8/10

07:20-10:55

Nonstop10h 35m

£680

NewarkIstanbul

EWR Newark - IST Istanbul

EWRIST

Newark

Mon 5/10

15:00-01:20

2 stops27h 20m

Istanbul

Fri 6/11

07:15-14:45

1 stop15h 30m

£686

New YorkIstanbul

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - IST Istanbul

JFKIST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 30/9

15:30-06:20

2 stops31h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 10/10

13:45-08:50

1 stop26h 05m

£708

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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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport (average of £491). Flying from New York to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £943). 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 17 August 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 17 August 2026.

The most flights from NYC to IST are scheduled on a Friday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
New York to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £627 and £876 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £572 on Qatar Airways (20 Sept–6 Oct).

How often are flights from New York to Istanbul delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between New York and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 158 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 at night 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 17% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 78 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.

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 £643, Delta can have you in Istanbul Airport from New York in 9h 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?

    The most popular flight routes from New York to Istanbul Airport are Newark - Istanbul, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Istanbul and New York LaGuardia - 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: Avianca (58%), Pakistan International Airlines (58%), Turkish Airlines( 56%).

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

    While on average a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport is generally £726, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £610. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - Istanbul), you can expect to pay £671 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport (average of £491). Flying from New York to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £943). 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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