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Flight deals from Istanbul to San Diego International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to San Diego International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 680 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Diego.624 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 624 €, select.
San Diego.632 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 632 €, select.
San Diego.632 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 632 €, select.
San Diego.634 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Dec, returning Wed, 30 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 634 €, select.
San Diego.634 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 634 €, select.
San Diego.634 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 634 €, select.
San Diego.634 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 634 €, select.
San Diego.634 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 634 €, select.
San Diego.634 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 May, returning Thu, 13 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 6 May, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 634 €, select.
San Diego.645 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 645 €, select.
San Diego.645 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 645 €, select.
San Diego.660 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 660 €, select.
San Diego.679 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 679 €, select.
San Diego.680 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 680 €, select.
San Diego.680 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 680 €, select.
San Diego.681 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Tue, 4 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 4 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 681 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to San Diego International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to San Diego International flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Aug
from 680 €
Sep
from 632 €
Oct
from 660 €
Nov
from 634 €
Dec
from 634 €
Jan
from 821 €
Feb
from 645 €
Mar
from 634 €
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May
from 634 €
Jun
from 697 €

Istanbul to San Diego International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to San Diego below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Diego International.

San Diego International

4km from central San Diego
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McClellan-Palomar

48km from central San Diego
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Istanbul to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found624 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to San Diego International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to San Diego International is 624 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Istanbul to San Diego International. But we found flights with one or more stops from 624 €.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Istanbul to San Diego International.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to San Diego International is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to San Diego International Airport on Monday, 21 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Istanbul Airport and San Diego International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Scandinavian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego International.

Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know

  • The timezone in San Diego is UTC-7, which is ten hours behind Istanbul.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your IST to SAN flight.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to San Diego International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IST and SAN include:

    • Denver International Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to San Diego International Airport flight is 446 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 624 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from IST to SAN, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to San Diego International Airport.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from IST to SAN by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to San Diego International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near IST. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to San Diego International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego

  • SAN is located at Airport Drive.

  • San Diego International Airport to the centre of San Diego has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 20 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to San Diego International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit San Diego. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in May.

  • The warmest month in San Diego is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to San Diego International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • February has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IST to SAN sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced San Diego. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • Phoenix is another essential stop in United States and is around 483 kilometres east of San Diego. No trip is complete without dropping by Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.