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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to San Diego from £520

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SAN
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheap 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 2025.

Round-trip from

£520

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£646
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 27/5-30/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 45m total
  • Istanbul to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£53 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 2025.

Tue 27/519:55IST - SAN
1 stop28h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 30/616:40SAN - IST
1 stop21h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£520
Sat 15/1105:10IST - SAN
2 stops29h 14mDelta
Sat 22/1110:00SAN - IST
2 stops31h 10mDelta
Deal found 29/4£558
Sat 15/1115:25IST - SAN
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1114:30SAN - IST
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£773
Sat 15/1106:30IST - SAN
2 stops25h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 22/1119:40SAN - IST
3 stops35h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4£911
Tue 27/508:00IST - SAN
3 stops40h 59mEthiopian Air
Mon 30/622:00SAN - IST
2 stops44h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/4£1,985
Wed 25/617:05IST - SAN
1 stop28h 55mKLM
Sun 6/713:55SAN - IST
1 stop16h 25mKLM
Deal found 29/4£2,565
Sat 28/602:10IST - SAN
2 stops30h 34mEmirates
Thu 10/710:43SAN - IST
2 stops44h 42mEmirates
Deal found 29/4£8,812

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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 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to San Diego that are best for you.

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Istanbul

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Tue 27/5

19:55-14:50

1 stop28h 55m

San Diego

Mon 30/6

16:40-00:30

1 stop21h 50m

£520

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sat 14/6

04:20-20:54

2 stops26h 34m

San Diego

Mon 16/6

14:00-03:25

2 stops27h 25m

£579

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Tue 27/5

08:00-14:59

3 stops40h 59m

San Diego

Mon 30/6

22:00-04:45

2 stops44h 45m

£1,985

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Wed 25/6

17:05-12:00

1 stop28h 55m

San Diego

Sun 6/7

13:55-16:20

1 stop16h 25m

£2,565

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sun 29/6

16:15-15:25

1 stop33h 10m

San Diego

Thu 10/7

17:15-11:10

1 stop31h 55m

£2,586

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sat 28/6

02:10-22:44

2 stops30h 34m

San Diego

Thu 10/7

10:43-17:25

2 stops44h 42m

£8,812

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sun 1/6

16:10-14:50

1 stop32h 40m

£567

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Fri 29/8

06:10-18:23

3 stops46h 13m

£654

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sat 9/8

04:20-18:00

2 stops23h 40m

£679

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Tue 20/5

00:10-14:59

3 stops48h 49m

£1,308

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £920). 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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
442 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,936 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to San Diego round-trip?

    Currently priced at £520, British Airways will fly you from Istanbul Airport to San Diego and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Ethiopian Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £579 and £1,985, respectively. British Airways is priced at 17% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Istanbul Airport to San Diego are British Airways (£567), United Airlines (£654), and KLM (£679).

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £920). 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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