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How to get from Istanbul to San Diego

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Munich: about 17h 45m including the connection. Other options: via Los Angeles, Denver, San Francisco and London. Two tickets from $714.

Flights from Istanbul to San Diego

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Cheapest one-way $545 1 February 2027, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $719 Tomorrow Cheapest month February 2027 tickets from $545

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Munich
17h 45m
two tickets, via San Francisco
$714
connection options
5
straight-line distance
6,905 mi (11,112 km)
fastest
Via Munich
Germany
17h 45m
with the connection
Istanbul to Munich flight 2h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to San Diego flight 12h
two ticketsfrom $2,161
Via Los Angeles
United States
17h 47m
with the connection
Istanbul to Los Angeles flight 13h 48m
Connection of about 3h
Los Angeles to San Diego flight 59m
two ticketsfrom $898
Via Denver
United States
18h
with the connection
Istanbul to Denver flight 12h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Denver to San Diego flight 2h 30m
two ticketsfrom $800
Via San Francisco
United States
18h 15m
with the connection
Istanbul to San Francisco flight 13h 40m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: San Francisco International. Departure to San Diego: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to San Diego flight 1h 35m
two ticketsfrom $714
Via London
United Kingdom
18h 25m
with the connection
Istanbul to London flight 4h 5m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted. Departure to San Diego: London Heathrow.
London to San Diego flight 11h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,395

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Istanbul to San Diego?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Munich.
What is the fastest way to fly from Istanbul to San Diego?
Via Munich: 2h 45m to the connection, 12h after it, about 17h 45m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Istanbul to San Diego with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via San Francisco from $714. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Istanbul and San Diego?
Munich (17h 45m total), Los Angeles (17h 47m total), Denver (18h total), San Francisco (18h 15m total) and London (18h 25m total).
How far is San Diego from Istanbul?
6,905 mi (11,112 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.