Cheap Flights from New York to Istanbul

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Flight deals from New York to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from New York to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in March.

Direct flights from New York to Istanbul

Alternative New York to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from New York to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

New York to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 1,640
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time9 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week228

Finding cheap flights from New York to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from New York to Istanbul is AED 1,643. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 44 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, RwandAir and PIA fly direct from New York to Istanbul.
There are 228 flights per week flying from New York to Istanbul, as of October 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Istanbul is usually October 2024.
If you're flying from New York, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the center of Istanbul. We've found flights to this airport from AED 1,643.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Istanbul on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 44 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In October, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
The cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul is Fly Play, and the cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul Airport is Turkish Airlines.

How to find cheap flights from New York to Istanbul

Looking for cheap flight tickets from New York to Istanbul? Skyscanner compares flight prices across more than 1,200 airlines and travel providers.

Regardless of whether you're looking for a one-way ticket to Istanbul or a return flight, here are some tips to secure the best flight price and make planning your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit search. From Emirates and Etihad to international carriers like Air India and Wizz Air, we compare all major airlines with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from New York to Istanbul. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.

  • Flex your dates to find the cheapest NYCA - ISTA flight tickets on Skyscanner. Search for flights but don’t enter the departure date and instead click ‘whole month’. This tool will find the cheapest month and dates to fly to Istanbul from New York.

  • Set up a Price Alert for New York-Istanbul flight tickets. You can easily track the fare of flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal. Or download our app and get price alerts straight to your phone.

  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between New York and Istanbul? Make sure to tick 'Non-stop flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.

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Book flight tickets from New York to Istanbul with extra peace of mind

Back in 2020, most airlines introduced policies to make travel during COVID-19 as easy as possible. The worst of the pandemic is now over, but some of these policies remain in place for you to take advantage of as you step back out into the world.

  • Find flexible getaways. Some airlines introduced flexible booking policies in 2020 – and many of these are still available. If you book a flexible plane ticket from New York to Istanbul, it means your money is still safe if your flights are changed or cancelled due to COVID-19.

  • Get insured. Choose travel cost protection that covers COVID-19, too. It's available at the checkout as you book your flight from New York to Istanbul with us.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.