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Flights from Istanbul to San Diego
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to San Diego. The fastest way is one stop via London or Munich, about 16h 26m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 26m
Istanbul to San Diego at a glance
Fastest journey16h 26mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Munich
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to San Diego
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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IST London (LHR) SAN
Leg 1: British Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways
Mon08:30 IST10:09 LHR1h 36m connection11:45 LHR14:56 SANBritish Airways
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IST Los Angeles (LAX) SAN
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines
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IST San Francisco (SFO) SAN
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
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IST Chicago (ORD) SAN
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 11,112 km6,901 miles
- Journey time
- 16h 26mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -11hSan Diego vs Istanbul
- Currency in San Diego
- USD
- Airports
- IST, SAW → SAN, CLD
Flights from Istanbul to San Diego: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to San Diego?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Munich and Amsterdam. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to San Diego?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,112 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and San Diego?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Munich (MUC), Amsterdam (AMS) and Los Angeles (LAX). British Airways flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and San Diego?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and San Diego?
San Diego is 11 hours behind Istanbul.
