San Jose to Istanbul SJO → IST, SAW
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $1,237 with Air Canada, 1 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $562 with jetBlue, 12 Dec, found yesterday.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $1,247 to $1,350.
Cheapest return found recently
$1,237
1 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 · Air Canada
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 8:45 a.m. · Return leaves 6:30 a.m. · 63 h 55 min of travel, both ways together
out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$1,237 1 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 23 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $964 to $1,457.
23 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 3 departure dates from 30 Oct to 1 Feb 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 19-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct – 6 Nov | $1,257 | Lufthansa | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Nov – 21 Nov | $1,443 | Arajet | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 3 stops, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 | $1,237 | Air Canada | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $1,237.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Lufthansa, Arajet, Air Canada.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $676 to $842.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$562
12 Dec · jetBlue
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 3:13 p.m. · 41 h 2 min trip
3 stops
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$562 12 Decfound yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $523 to $669.
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 7 departure dates from 12 Dec to 21 Jan 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 12 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
8 fares on 7 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec | $562 | jetBlue | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 3 stops | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 20 Dec | $1,058 | Volaris | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 3 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Dec | $833 | Iberia | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 2 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Jan 2027 | $851 | jetBlue | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 3 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Jan 2027 | $686 | jetBlue | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 3 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Jan 2027 | $687 | jetBlue | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 3 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Jan 2027 | $666 | Iberojet | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $562.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: jetBlue, Volaris, Iberia, Iberojet.
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 1 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 12 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Jose to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 34% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (23 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 | $1,457 | $1,268 | +51% | 10 |
| 30–59 days | $1,380 | $1,268 | +43% | 14 |
| 60–89 days | $1,311 | $1,311 | +36% | 11 |
| 180+ days | $964 | $964 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 90 to 179 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 | $613 | $562 | +2% | 8 |
| 60–89 days | $863 | $686 | +44% | 8 |
| 90–179 days | $601 | $599 | Cheapest seen | 25 |
| 180+ days | $785 | $785 | +31% | 8 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027. 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