San Jose to Istanbul SJC → IST
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
The cheapest return found recently is $1,157 with American Airlines, 25 Nov – 2 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $881 with Alaska Airlines, 28 Apr 2027, found yesterday.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 16 departure dates is usually $1,234 to $1,513.
Cheapest return found recently
$1,157
25 Nov – 2 Dec · American Airlines
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 11:56 a.m. · Return leaves 6:50 p.m. · 56 h 34 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
$1,157 25 Nov – 2 Decfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$1,144 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 $919 to $1,248.
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 16 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 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 25 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
19 fares on 16 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct – 14 Nov | $1,441 | American Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Nov – 25 Nov | $1,513 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Nov – 25 Nov | $1,660 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Nov – 2 Dec | $1,157 | American Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Nov – 8 Dec | $1,243 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Dec – 6 Dec | $1,314 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $1,513 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $1,505 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 | $1,536 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 | $1,544 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 | $1,206 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Jan 2027 – 12 Feb 2027 | $1,173 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 | $1,349 | American Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 | $1,144 | American Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → 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 | $1,324 | American Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 May 2027 – 24 May 2027 | $1,446 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $1,144.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $559 to $883.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$881
28 Apr 2027 · Alaska Airlines
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 5:15 p.m. · 16 h trip
1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$881 28 Apr 2027found yesterdayOpen this trip
$528 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 $411 to $528.
At $881, 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 28 Apr 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | $890 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Mar 2027 | $528 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Mar 2027 | $569 | United Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 3 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Apr 2027 | $881 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $528.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from San Jose 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 25 Nov – 2 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 28 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Jose to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 17% 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 | $1,396 | $1,092 | +20% | 24 |
| 7–13 days | $1,348 | $1,012 | +16% | 24 |
| 14–29 days | $1,251 | $1,052 | +8% | 24 |
| 30–59 days | $1,164 | $957 | Cheapest seen | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $1,324 | $969 | +14% | 25 |
| 90–179 days | $1,207 | $1,144 | +4% | 25 |
| 180+ days | $1,196 | $919 | +3% | 18 |
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 49% lower than 30 to 59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $883 | $544 | +98% | 7 |
| 60–89 days | $702 | $575 | +57% | 10 |
| 90–179 days | $447 | $411 | Cheapest seen | 25 |
| 180+ days | $643 | $456 | +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
67 km from San Jose
$756
$401 less than flying from San Jose
8 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 · SFO → IST · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found today
Oakland → Istanbul
61 km from San Jose
$1,321
$164 more than flying from San Jose
23 Nov – 25 Nov · OAK → IST · out 2 stops, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Sacramento → Istanbul
142 km from San Jose
$1,628
$471 more than flying from San Jose
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
67 km from San Jose
$352
$529 less than flying from San Jose
8 Feb 2027 · SFO → IST · 2 stops
found yesterday
Oakland → Istanbul
61 km from San Jose
$837
$44 less than flying from San Jose
26 Dec · OAK → IST · 2 stops
found yesterday
Sacramento → Istanbul
142 km from San Jose
$867
$14 less than flying from San Jose
23 Nov · SMF → IST · stops unknown
found 5 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 25 Nov – 2 Dec. 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