Oakland to Istanbul OAK → IST
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
The cheapest return found recently is $1,321 with Alaska Airlines, 23 Nov – 25 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $837 with Alaska Airlines, 26 Dec, found yesterday.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $1,298 to $1,708.
Cheapest return found recently
$1,321
23 Nov – 25 Nov · Alaska Airlines
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 6:08 a.m. · Return leaves 3:00 p.m. · 78 h 7 min of travel, both ways together
out 2 stops, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$1,321 23 Nov – 25 Novfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$1,045 7 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $1,038 to $1,103.
At $1,321, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 13 departure dates from 25 Oct to 10 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 23 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
13 fares on 13 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct – 14 Nov | $1,400 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Nov – 25 Nov | $1,321 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Nov – 2 Dec | $1,835 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Dec – 6 Dec | $1,452 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 27 Dec | $1,978 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $1,708 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 | $1,744 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 | $1,681 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 | $1,363 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Jan 2027 – 12 Feb 2027 | $1,298 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 | $1,045 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Apr 2027 – 23 Apr 2027 | $1,081 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 May 2027 – 24 May 2027 | $1,125 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $1,045.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $750 to $879.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$837
26 Dec · Alaska Airlines
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · 43 h 20 min trip
2 stops
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$837 26 Decfound yesterdayOpen this trip
$515 7 Mar 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $444 to $515.
At $837, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 26 Dec to 28 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 26 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | $837 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 7 Mar 2027 | $515 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Mar 2027 | $828 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Apr 2027 | $1,006 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $515.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Oakland to Istanbul
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 23 Nov – 25 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 26 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Oakland to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $1,235 | $1,081 | +13% | 24 |
| 7–13 days | $1,091 | $1,081 | Cheapest seen | 24 |
| 14–29 days | $1,235 | $1,091 | +13% | 24 |
| 30–59 days | $1,121 | $1,039 | +3% | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $1,142 | $1,106 | +5% | 25 |
| 90–179 days | $1,103 | $1,038 | +1% | 25 |
| 180+ days | $1,147 | $1,120 | +5% | 15 |
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 37% lower than 60 to 89 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60–89 days | $712 | $586 | +59% | 18 |
| 90–179 days | $448 | $444 | Cheapest seen | 25 |
| 180+ days | $644 | $608 | +44% | 23 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
San Francisco → Istanbul
13 km from Oakland
$756
$565 less than flying from Oakland
8 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 · SFO → IST · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found today
San Jose → Istanbul
61 km from Oakland
$1,157
$164 less than flying from Oakland
25 Nov – 2 Dec · SJC → IST · out 2 stops, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Sacramento → Istanbul
110 km from Oakland
$1,628
$307 more than flying from Oakland
22 Nov – 28 Nov · SMF → IST · out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found 6 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
San Francisco → Istanbul
13 km from Oakland
$352
$485 less than flying from Oakland
8 Feb 2027 · SFO → IST · 2 stops
found yesterday
Sacramento → Istanbul
110 km from Oakland
$867
$30 more than flying from Oakland
23 Nov · SMF → IST · stops unknown
found 5 days ago
San Jose → Istanbul
61 km from Oakland
$881
$44 more than flying from Oakland
28 Apr 2027 · SJC → IST · 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 23 Nov – 25 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work