Cheap flights from Sacramento to Istanbul from $411 SMF → IST, SAW
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $1,701 with Frontier Airlines, 17 Dec – 18 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $411 with United Airlines, 11 Mar 2027, found 4 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $411, found 4 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $1,701, 17 Dec to 18 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $1,171 to $1,868
- Cheapest month to fly
- March 2027, one-way fares from $411 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $1,171 to $1,868.
Cheapest return found recently
$1,701
17 Dec – 18 Jan 2027 · Frontier Airlines
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 10:03 a.m. · Return leaves 11:10 a.m. · 104 h 13 min of travel, both ways together
out 3 stops, back 3 stops
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$1,701 17 Dec – 18 Jan 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
$1,095 30 Dec – 10 Jan 2027found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $938 to $1,628.
At $1,701, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
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 4 departure dates from 11 Dec to 30 Dec, 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 32-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 17 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec – 19 Dec | $1,196 | United Airlines | Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 18 Jan 2027 | $1,701 | Frontier Airlines | Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 3 stops, back 3 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | $2,368 | United Airlines | Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $1,095 | American Airlines | Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $558 to $651.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$411
11 Mar 2027 · United Airlines
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 4:00 p.m. · 19 h 45 min trip
2 stops
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$411 11 Mar 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 32 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $358 to $867.
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 10 departure dates from 2 Dec to 7 Jun 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 11 Mar 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
10 fares on 10 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec | $501 | Frontier Airlines | Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 3 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Dec | $635 | United Airlines | Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Dec | $713 | United Airlines | Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Dec | $656 | United Airlines | Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Dec | $586 | United Airlines | Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 Dec | $549 | Alaska Airlines | Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 3 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Mar 2027 | $411 | United Airlines | Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Jun 2027 | $630 | Air Canada | Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Jun 2027 | $584 | Air Canada | Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Jun 2027 | $688 | American Airlines | Sacramento International Airport (SMF) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $411.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: United Airlines, Air Canada, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Sacramento 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 17 Dec – 18 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 11 Mar 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Sacramento to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (47 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 | $1,195 | $1,109 | +16% | 7 |
| 14–29 days | $1,227 | $938 | +19% | 12 |
| 30–59 days | $1,034 | $1,027 | Cheapest seen | 28 |
| 60–89 days | $1,071 | $939 | +4% | 16 |
| 180+ days | $1,224 | $1,224 | +18% | 11 |
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 34% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $538 | $501 | +50% | 11 |
| 30–59 days | $548 | $548 | +53% | 13 |
| 90–179 days | $358 | $358 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
| 180+ days | $385 | $385 | +8% | 13 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
San Francisco → Istanbul
121 km from Sacramento
$916
$785 less than flying from Sacramento
5 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 · SFO → IST · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
San Jose → Istanbul
142 km from Sacramento
$1,092
$609 less than flying from Sacramento
27 Nov – 7 Dec · SJC → IST · out 2 stops, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Oakland → Istanbul
110 km from Sacramento
$1,468
$233 less than flying from Sacramento
2 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 · OAK → IST · out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found 2 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
121 km from Sacramento
$426
$15 more than flying from Sacramento
6 Dec · SFO → SAW · 2 stops
found 3 days ago
San Jose → Istanbul
142 km from Sacramento
$485
$74 more than flying from Sacramento
18 Aug 2027 · SJC → IST · 3 stops
found 4 days ago
Oakland → Istanbul
110 km from Sacramento
$654
$243 more than flying from Sacramento
18 Aug 2027 · OAK → IST · 2 stops
found 4 days ago
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 17 Dec – 18 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Sacramento to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $1,701 with Frontier Airlines, 17 Dec to 18 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $1,095 with American Airlines, 30 Dec to 10 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $1,171 to $1,868.
How much is a one-way flight from Sacramento to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $411 with United Airlines, 11 Mar 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $558 to $651.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Istanbul?
March 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $411, 11 Mar 2027, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul?
In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 32 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 34% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
How long is the flight from Sacramento to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with United Airlines on 11 Mar 2027, takes 19 h 45 min with 2 stops.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Istanbul?
Between 11 Dec and 30 Dec, United Airlines has the cheapest return on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, Frontier Airlines on 1 and American Airlines on 1. Between 2 Dec and 7 Jun 2027, United Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 5 of the 10 departure dates we hold, Air Canada on 2 and Frontier Airlines on 1.
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
