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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to San Diego from £522

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SAN
30 May — 6 Jun1
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 30 April 2026.

Tue 26/506:00
IST
-
SAN
1 stop15h 50m
Delta
Thu 15/1013:40
SAN
-
IST
1 stop16h 40m
Delta
Deal found 28/4£576
Tue 12/506:00
IST
-
SAN
1 stop15h 50m
Delta
Fri 9/1010:00
SAN
-
IST
2 stops29h 20m
Delta
Deal found 27/4£577
Tue 26/506:00
IST
-
SAN
1 stop15h 50m
Delta
Fri 16/1011:05
SAN
-
IST
2 stops28h 15m
Delta
Deal found 28/4£580
Fri 29/506:00
IST
-
SAN
2 stops26h 26m
Delta
Thu 15/1013:40
SAN
-
IST
1 stop16h 40m
Delta
Deal found 28/4£584
Wed 27/506:00
IST
-
SAN
2 stops18h 57m
Delta
Thu 15/1010:00
SAN
-
IST
2 stops20h 20m
Delta
Deal found 28/4£587
Sat 30/506:00
IST
-
SAN
1 stop15h 50m
Delta
Tue 13/1013:40
SAN
-
IST
1 stop25h 40m
Delta
Deal found 28/4£610
Sat 30/506:00
IST
-
SAN
1 stop15h 50m
Delta
Thu 15/1013:40
SAN
-
IST
1 stop16h 40m
Delta
Deal found 28/4£611
Sun 31/515:40
IST
-
SAN
1 stop33h 15m
British Airways
Fri 16/1019:40
SAN
-
IST
1 stop18h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 28/4£656
Fri 29/508:10
IST
-
SAN
1 stop16h 45m
British Airways
Wed 14/1016:54
SAN
-
IST
2 stops21h 31m
British Airways
Deal found 28/4£659

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 30 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£576

One-way from

£522

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£757
Delta
  • Delta
  • 28/5-15/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 30m total
  • Istanbul to San Diego
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 26m total
  • Istanbul to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£25 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 30 April 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

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

£577

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Thu 14/5

06:00-11:50

1 stop15h 50m

San Diego

Thu 28/5

13:40-01:20

1 stop25h 40m

£578

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sat 10/10

06:00-18:55

2 stops22h 55m

San Diego

Sat 10/4

13:45-01:20

1 stop25h 35m

£677

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Tue 12/5

05:40-22:37

3 stops26h 57m

San Diego

Fri 9/10

08:00-21:25

2 stops27h 25m

£683

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Fri 10/7

05:40-22:34

2 stops26h 54m

San Diego

Fri 24/7

14:00-21:25

2 stops21h 25m

£684
Fastest return journey

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Thu 4/6

08:15-14:55

1 stop16h 40m

San Diego

Sun 14/6

07:28-14:30

2 stops21h 02m

£688

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Fri 10/7

08:10-23:26

2 stops25h 16m

San Diego

Fri 24/7

19:40-00:20

1 stop18h 40m

£688

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Fri 9/10

03:45-15:25

1 stop21h 40m

San Diego

Sat 10/4

17:15-02:05

1 stop22h 50m

£733

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Wed 23/9

19:25-17:50

1 stop32h 25m

San Diego

Sat 26/9

23:00-14:30

2 stops29h 30m

£765
Cheapest one-way

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Tue 12/5

17:00-22:26

2 stops39h 26m

£522

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Diego (average of £513). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £780). 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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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Diego (average of £513). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £780). 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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