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How to get from San Diego to Istanbul

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Denver: about 17h 10m including the connection. Other options: via Los Angeles, Chicago, London and Detroit. Two tickets from $719.

Flights from San Diego to Istanbul

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Prices by day: San Diego to Istanbul

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Best fares from San Diego to Istanbul

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $390 20 January 2027, with a connection Cheapest weekend departure $617 Sat, 12 December 2026 Cheapest month January 2027 tickets from $390

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Denver
17h 10m
two tickets, via Denver
$719
connection options
5
straight-line distance
6,905 mi (11,112 km)
fastest
Via Denver
17h 10m
with the connection
San Diego to Denver flight 2h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Denver to Istanbul flight 11h 45m
two ticketsfrom $719
Via Los Angeles
17h 11m
with the connection
San Diego to Los Angeles flight 1h 6m
Connection of about 3h
Los Angeles to Istanbul flight 13h 5m
two ticketsfrom $866
Via Chicago
17h 23m
with the connection
San Diego to Chicago flight 4h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Istanbul flight 10h 8m
two ticketsfrom $747
Via London
United Kingdom
17h 35m
with the connection
San Diego to London flight 10h 40m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Istanbul: London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted.
London to Istanbul flight 3h 55m
two ticketsfrom $1,257
Via Detroit
17h 38m
with the connection
San Diego to Detroit flight 4h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Detroit to Istanbul flight 10h 10m
two ticketsfrom $769

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.

When to visit Istanbul

Weather by month

Best time to visit: July, August and September, +26° to +31° by day, sea +24° to +25°. In November it is +17° by day and +11° at night, sea +17°, with 9 rainy days.

Jan
+10° +5° +10° 12 days
Feb
+10° +4° +9° 10 days
Mar
+12° +5° +10° 13 days
Apr
+17° +9° +12° 11 days
May
+21° +13° +15° 8 days
Jun
+27° +18° +21° 7 days
Jul
+31° +22° +25° 3 days
Aug
+30° +22° +25° 3 days
Sep
+26° +19° +24° 6 days
Oct
+20° +14° +20° 6 days
Nov
+17° +11° +17° 9 days
Dec
+12° +8° +13° 12 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Istanbul?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Denver.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Diego to Istanbul?
Via Denver: 2h 25m to the connection, 11h 45m after it, about 17h 10m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Istanbul with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Denver from $719. 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 San Diego and Istanbul?
Denver (17h 10m total), Los Angeles (17h 11m total), Chicago (17h 23m total), London (17h 35m total) and Detroit (17h 38m total).
How far is Istanbul from San Diego?
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.