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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to San Diego from £401

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SAN
18 Apr — 25 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to San Diego

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 March 2026.

Thu 2/406:00
IST
-
SAN
1 stop15h 50m
Delta
Thu 16/413:40
SAN
-
IST
1 stop16h 40m
Delta
Deal found 15/3£532
Tue 12/506:00
IST
-
SAN
2 stops19h 56m
Delta
Fri 9/1011:05
SAN
-
IST
2 stops28h 15m
Delta
Deal found 16/3£539
Fri 3/417:20
IST
-
SAN
1 stop28h 30m
Delta
Sat 9/512:41
SAN
-
IST
2 stops26h 39m
Delta
Deal found 19/3£581
Thu 7/506:00
IST
-
SAN
1 stop15h 50m
Delta
Tue 22/906:15
SAN
-
IST
2 stops24h 05m
Delta
Deal found 17/3£581
Thu 16/406:00
IST
-
SAN
2 stops26h 29m
Delta
Thu 23/413:40
SAN
-
IST
2 stops25h 40m
Delta
Deal found 17/3£585
Mon 18/506:00
IST
-
SAN
2 stops26h 00m
Delta
Sat 6/613:37
SAN
-
IST
2 stops27h 53m
Delta
Deal found 19/3£589
Sat 16/506:00
IST
-
SAN
1 stop15h 50m
Delta
Mon 8/607:00
SAN
-
IST
2 stops23h 20m
Delta
Deal found 19/3£614

Find flight deals from Istanbul to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to San Diego (SAN). 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 19 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£532

One-way from

£401

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£676
Delta
  • Delta
  • 2/4-16/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 30m total
  • Istanbul to San Diego
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 56m total
  • Istanbul to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£44 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Thu 2/4

06:00-11:50

1 stop15h 50m

San Diego

Thu 16/4

13:40-16:20

1 stop16h 40m

£532

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Tue 21/4

06:00-11:50

1 stop15h 50m

San Diego

Sat 23/5

13:40-01:20

1 stop25h 40m

£532

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Tue 12/5

06:00-11:50

1 stop15h 50m

San Diego

Fri 9/10

14:00-01:20

2 stops25h 20m

£536

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Thu 16/4

06:00-22:29

2 stops26h 29m

San Diego

Thu 23/4

13:40-01:20

2 stops25h 40m

£585

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Mon 18/5

17:20-11:50

1 stop28h 30m

San Diego

Mon 8/6

07:00-16:20

2 stops23h 20m

£614

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Thu 7/5

06:00-11:50

1 stop15h 50m

San Diego

Tue 22/9

13:40-01:20

1 stop25h 40m

£621
Cheapest one-way

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Tue 19/5

19:55-15:51

2 stops29h 56m

£401

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sun 5/4

20:05-15:51

2 stops53h 46m

£509

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Mon 30/3

13:45-18:23

2 stops38h 38m

£509

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Tue 31/3

20:05-15:50

2 stops29h 45m

£509

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Diego (average of £503). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £654). 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.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from Istanbul. Booking flights from Istanbul to San Diego (SAN) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Istanbul from 0 different airlines.

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

    Delta can get you from Istanbul Airport to San Diego in just under 15h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 6878 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Diego (average of £503). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £654). 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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