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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to San Diego from £526

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SAN
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£526

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£627
Delta
  • Delta
  • 13/6-16/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 22m total
  • Istanbul to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£57 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 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 21 February 2025.

Fri 13/604:20IST - SAN
2 stops29h 57mDelta
Mon 16/610:00SAN - IST
2 stops31h 25mDelta
Deal found 20/2£526
Wed 11/617:35IST - SAN
1 stop31h 15mBritish Airways
Wed 18/619:50SAN - IST
1 stop34h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2£629
Mon 7/414:00IST - SAN
3 stops38h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 22/410:59SAN - IST
2 stops24h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2£651
Sun 6/418:45IST - SAN
1 stop28h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/410:11SAN - IST
1 stop17h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£850
Sat 14/617:05IST - SAN
1 stop28h 55mKLM
Tue 17/613:55SAN - IST
1 stop16h 25mKLM
Deal found 20/2£1,264
Thu 27/200:05IST - SAN
3 stops50h 52mEthiopian Air
Wed 24/921:55SAN - IST
2 stops44h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/2£1,765
Sat 5/402:10IST - SAN
2 stops30h 19mEmirates
Sun 13/412:13SAN - IST
2 stops40h 12mEmirates
Deal found 19/2£3,732

Find flights from Istanbul to San Diego within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Fri 13/6

04:20-00:17

2 stops29h 57m

San Diego

Mon 16/6

10:00-03:25

2 stops31h 25m

£526

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Wed 11/6

17:35-14:50

1 stop31h 15m

San Diego

Wed 18/6

19:50-16:40

1 stop34h 50m

£629

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Mon 7/4

14:00-18:56

3 stops38h 56m

San Diego

Tue 22/4

10:59-21:20

2 stops24h 21m

£651

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sun 6/4

18:45-12:53

1 stop28h 08m

San Diego

Sun 13/4

10:11-13:55

1 stop17h 44m

£850

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sat 14/6

17:05-12:00

1 stop28h 55m

San Diego

Tue 17/6

13:55-16:20

1 stop16h 25m

£1,264

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sat 5/4

00:10-15:48

3 stops49h 38m

San Diego

Sun 13/4

21:30-21:10

2 stops37h 40m

£1,932

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sat 5/4

02:10-22:29

2 stops30h 19m

San Diego

Sun 13/4

12:13-14:25

2 stops40h 12m

£3,732

IstanbulSan Diego

IST - SAN

ISTSAN

Istanbul

Sun 2/3

01:50-20:18

2 stops29h 28m

£3,102

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

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Travel insights for flights from Istanbul to San Diego

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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 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Istanbul to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Delta and KLM. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,213 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
775 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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 £526, Delta will fly you from Istanbul Airport to San Diego and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £629 and £651, respectively. Delta is priced at 19% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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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