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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to San Diego from £404

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 19/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SAN
5 Sep — 12 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 6 August 2026.

Fri 27/1107:15 -
2 stops26h 09m
Wed 9/1206:20 -
2 stops23h 35m
Deal found 4/8£548
Fri 4/917:20 -
1 stop28h 30m
Sat 19/913:40 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 2/8£581
Thu 17/906:00 -
2 stops26h 54m
Thu 24/922:04 -
2 stops32h 16m
Deal found 3/8£582
Tue 15/906:00 -
2 stops26h 33m
Tue 22/914:00 -
2 stops25h 20m
Deal found 1/8£584
Sat 5/917:20 -
2 stops31h 50m
Sat 12/922:04 -
2 stops32h 16m
Deal found 5/8£617
Fri 27/1104:30 -
1 stop22h 15m
Wed 9/1207:00 -
2 stops28h 45m
Deal found 4/8£688
Tue 15/908:15 -
2 stops23h 15m
Tue 22/919:40 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 1/8£694

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 6 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£548

One-way from

£404

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£648
Delta
  • Delta
  • 27/11-9/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 44m total
  • Istanbul to San Diego
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 19/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 40m total
  • Istanbul to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£29 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 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 6 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

IstanbulSan Diego

IST Istanbul - SAN San Diego

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Fri 27/11

07:15-22:24

2 stops26h 09m

San Diego

Wed 9/12

06:20-16:55

2 stops23h 35m

£548

IstanbulSan Diego

IST Istanbul - SAN San Diego

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Fri 4/9

17:20-11:50

1 stop28h 30m

San Diego

Sat 19/9

06:15-16:20

2 stops24h 05m

£581

IstanbulSan Diego

IST Istanbul - SAN San Diego

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Thu 17/9

06:00-11:50

1 stop15h 50m

San Diego

Thu 24/9

13:15-03:30

2 stops28h 15m

£584

IstanbulSan Diego

IST Istanbul - SAN San Diego

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Tue 15/9

08:15-21:30

2 stops23h 15m

San Diego

Tue 22/9

19:40-01:05

1 stop19h 25m

£694
Fastest return journey

IstanbulSan Diego

IST Istanbul - SAN San Diego

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sat 5/9

06:00-11:50

1 stop15h 50m

San Diego

Sat 12/9

13:40-16:20

1 stop16h 40m

£706

IstanbulSan Diego

IST Istanbul - SAN San Diego

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Mon 17/8

17:20-11:50

1 stop28h 30m

San Diego

Thu 10/9

13:38-03:30

2 stops27h 52m

£708

IstanbulSan Diego

IST Istanbul - SAN San Diego

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sat 28/11

06:30-15:45

2 stops20h 15m

San Diego

Wed 9/12

07:00-22:45

2 stops28h 45m

£713

IstanbulSan Diego

IST Istanbul - SAN San Diego

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sat 29/8

06:00-11:50

1 stop15h 50m

San Diego

Thu 3/9

11:06-01:20

2 stops28h 14m

£742
Cheapest one-way

IstanbulSan Diego

IST Istanbul - SAN San Diego

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Mon 19/10

20:15-14:55

1 stop28h 40m

£404

IstanbulSan Diego

IST Istanbul - SAN San Diego

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Tue 27/10

07:35-22:50

2 stops25h 15m

£444

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to San Diego

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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 £515). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of £759). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to San Diego?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Istanbul Airport to San Diego flights typically cost between £579 and £836 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £548 on Delta (27 Nov–9 Dec).

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 26h 09m. 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 £515). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of £759). 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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