Cheap Flights from San Diego to Istanbul
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Istanbul
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Istanbul? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to Istanbul vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 22,500–23,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to Istanbul for specific travel dates.
2026-11-12
SAN - IST
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $47.1
2026-11-13
SAN - IST
Economy | 1 Stop
From 22,500 Pts + $261
2026-11-14
SAN - IST
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $265.5
2026-11-10
SAN - IST
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 23,000 Pts + $202.2
2026-11-12
SAN - IST
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 23,000 Pts + $202.2
2026-11-05
SAN - IST
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 23,000 Pts + $202.5
San Diego to Istanbul flight facts
Distance
6,883 mi
11,077 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 14h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+11h
Istanbul is 11 hours ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Istanbul
IST · Istanbul
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Santa Ana - Istanbul · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Palm Springs - Istanbul · Palm Springs is 85 mi from San Diego
Flights Ontario - Istanbul · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights Los Angeles - Istanbul · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights Burbank - Istanbul · Burbank is 122 mi from San Diego
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Istanbul
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
SAN - IST
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 85,000 Pts + $1045.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SAN - IST
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 85,000 Pts + $1045.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
SAN - IST
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 85,000 Pts + $1045.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
SAN - IST
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 85,000 Pts + $1045.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
SAN - IST
Business | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 85,000 Pts + $1045.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
SAN - IST
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 85,000 Pts + $1045.5
Selected hotels for your next stay
Istanbul (Türkiye)
Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy
From 12,000 Pts or $198
Istanbul (Türkiye)
Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas
From 25,000 Pts or $350
Istanbul (Türkiye)
Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus
From 58,000 Pts or $180
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Istanbul depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to Istanbul.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Istanbul.
San Diego and Istanbul are about 6,883 miles (11,077 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 6,883-mile straight-line distance takes about 14h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Istanbul is 11 hours ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Istanbul: Istanbul (IST).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Istanbul, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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