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C$ 675 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Istanbul

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from New York to Istanbul (NYC-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Istanbul

Thu, 11 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec
United Airlines Logo
3:30 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.LGA-IST
23h 15m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 a.m. - 9:33 p.m.IST-LGA
23h 03m2 stops
C$ 899United Airlines
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Wed, 10 Dec - Wed, 7 Jan
Air Canada Logo
3:20 p.m. - 11:45 p.m.LGA-IST
24h 25m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
8:50 a.m. - 9:32 p.m.IST-LGA
20h 42m2 stops
C$ 903Air Canada
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Tue, 9 Dec - Thu, 8 Jan
Air Canada Logo
5:35 p.m. - 7:25 p.m.LGA-IST
17h 50m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
8:55 a.m. - 9:32 p.m.IST-LGA
20h 37m2 stops
C$ 905Air Canada
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Tue, 4 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
Delta Logo
2:29 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.LGA-IST
18h 26m2 stops
Delta Logo
4:50 a.m. - 5:42 p.m.IST-LGA
20h 52m2 stops
C$ 912Delta
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Tue, 11 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
Delta Logo
5:03 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.LGA-IST
15h 52m2 stops
Delta Logo
4:50 a.m. - 4:39 p.m.IST-LGA
19h 49m2 stops
C$ 913Delta
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Fri, 31 Oct - Sat, 8 Nov
United Airlines Logo
9:15 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.LGA-IST
18h 30m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 a.m. - 9:44 a.m.IST-LGA
35h 14m2 stops
C$ 919United Airlines
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Tue, 9 Dec - Wed, 7 Jan
Air Canada Logo
1:05 p.m. - 7:25 p.m.LGA-IST
22h 20m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
8:50 a.m. - 7:02 p.m.IST-LGA
18h 12m2 stops
C$ 921Air Canada
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Mon, 16 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
United Airlines Logo
3:20 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.LGA-IST
18h 35m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 a.m. - 7:02 p.m.IST-LGA
20h 32m2 stops
C$ 925United Airlines
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Sat, 17 Jan - Mon, 23 Feb
Delta Logo
5:00 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.LGA-IST
15h 55m2 stops
Delta Logo
4:50 a.m. - 6:28 p.m.IST-LGA
21h 38m2 stops
C$ 928Delta
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Sat, 13 Dec - Thu, 25 Dec
American Airlines Logo
5:00 p.m. - 5:25 p.m.LGA-IST
16h 25m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:35 a.m. - 7:54 p.m.IST-LGA
20h 19m2 stops
C$ 1,097American Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts and KAYAK users
Use Havaist shuttles for easy access to Istanbul.
Bring a travel pillow for comfort on long flights.
Expert advice
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Top airlines
United Airlines
Cheapest • from C$ 899 (round-trip)
Turkish Airlines
Best reviews • 7.3 score
Airline reviews
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Top routes
JFK-IST
Cheapest • 12% average savings
JFK-IST
Most popular
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 12% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 13% price drop
July
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 899
United Airlines
Thu 11/12Sun 21/12
LGA - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 675
United Airlines
Fri 9/1
LGA - IST • 2 stops
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Expert advice for your flight from New York to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
EWR

For a quick and cost-effective trip to NYC, take the AirTrain to NJ Transit or Amtrak trains at Newark Liberty Station.

Read more about EWRby Stefanie Waldek
JFK

Avoid traffic by having your driver drop you off at the AirTrain station at Lefferts Boulevard for a free ride to terminals.

Read more about JFKby Harriet Baskas
IST

Use the Havaist shuttles for a comfortable ride to central Istanbul locations like Taksim Square and Sultanahmet.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on EWR

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Expert on IST

Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on JFK

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York to Istanbul Airport?

What is the cheapest New York to Istanbul Airport flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The absolute cheapest return flight from New York to Istanbul Airport costs C$ 674 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Istanbul Airport (IST). However, over the past month, flights between Newark Airport (EWR) and Istanbul Airport (IST) were, on average, 12% cheaper than other New York-Istanbul Airport routes. The most popular route is between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Istanbul Airport (IST).

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Istanbul Airport is March, where tickets cost C$ 1,153 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,707 and C$ 1,672 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York to Istanbul Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at C$ 954 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.

When to book flights from New York to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from New York to Istanbul: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from New York to Istanbul 
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish AirlinesEWR-ISTJan 2025
It’s a long flight. Find the most comfortable travel pillow it helps a lot.
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish AirlinesJFK-ISTAug 2024
Look for business class separate line, it’s a little farther than the regular check in line. You may miss if not paying attention

FAQs for booking New York to Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport was C$ 487 for a one-way ticket and C$ 649 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Istanbul?

    There are 2 airports in New York (Newark and New York John F Kennedy Intl.) and only 1 airport in Istanbul (Istanbul). The cheapest flights are generally found on the New York LaGuardia Airport to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to Istanbul?

    American Airlines, Air France, Delta, Asiana Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Istanbul?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between New York and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to Istanbul?

    There are direct flights from New York to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 555 or less one-way and C$ 952 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from New York to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New York to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from New York to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York to Istanbul

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Istanbul to New York

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top airline flying from New York to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3968 reviews
7.3Boarding
7.7Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.4Food
Airline reviews

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

2.0 MediocreRaj, Sep 2025LAX - IST
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Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

I was not given basinett seat.The connecting flight was missed due to airline fault i was not accomodated for hotel.Drinks were normt served frewuently.Never travelling again on tirkish airlines.I always travel wiyh family by turkish airline but no more.zero stars

The crew were very hospitable and pleasant. The food was pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a flight delay of more than 2 hours. We're not sure why but it appeared to be outside the control of Turkish Airlines.

Bough tickets with luggage, but made me pay at Airport as well

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

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