Cheap flights from New York, NY to Istanbul Airport from C$ 595

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — IST
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New York to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 January 2026.

Mon 20/44:00 p.m.
LGA
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IST
2 stops22h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 30/41:55 p.m.
IST
-
LGA
2 stops32h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 756
Mon 13/410:25 a.m.
LGA
-
IST
2 stops19h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 22/41:55 p.m.
IST
-
LGA
2 stops16h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 759
Mon 30/37:25 p.m.
LGA
-
IST
2 stops19h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 14/41:55 p.m.
IST
-
LGA
2 stops16h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 760
Tue 20/101:00 p.m.
LGA
-
IST
2 stops17h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 4/116:30 a.m.
IST
-
LGA
2 stops20h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/1C$ 762
Wed 8/42:30 p.m.
LGA
-
IST
2 stops23h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 20/41:55 p.m.
IST
-
LGA
2 stops32h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/1C$ 785
Tue 31/37:20 p.m.
LGA
-
IST
2 stops18h 55m
United Airlines
Wed 15/45:40 a.m.
IST
-
LGA
2 stops16h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 800
Sun 5/44:00 p.m.
LGA
-
IST
2 stops22h 35m
United Airlines
Tue 14/41:55 p.m.
IST
-
LGA
2 stops27h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 804
Sun 1/33:22 p.m.
LGA
-
IST
2 stops28h 28m
Delta
Mon 6/46:00 a.m.
IST
-
LGA
2 stops17h 15m
Delta
Deal found 28/1C$ 805
Tue 14/47:25 p.m.
LGA
-
IST
2 stops18h 50m
United Airlines
Fri 24/45:40 a.m.
IST
-
LGA
2 stops24h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 806
Tue 31/37:20 p.m.
LGA
-
IST
2 stops18h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 7/45:40 a.m.
IST
-
LGA
2 stops21h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 808
Tue 31/32:49 p.m.
LGA
-
IST
2 stops23h 26m
United Airlines
Fri 10/45:40 a.m.
IST
-
LGA
2 stops20h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/1C$ 809
Wed 15/411:40 a.m.
LGA
-
IST
2 stops26h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 30/41:55 p.m.
IST
-
LGA
2 stops24h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/1C$ 812

Find flight deals from New York to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 756

One-way from

C$ 595

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 1,044

Good round-trip deal

C$ 1,004 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 525 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 20/4-30/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 20m total
  • New York to Istanbul
Delta
  • Delta
  • 27/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 50m total
  • New York to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (C$ 281 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 58 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Istanbul.

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Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Tue 14/4

7:25 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

2 stops18h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 22/4

1:55 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

2 stops16h 35m

C$ 759

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Tue 14/4

7:25 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

2 stops18h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 21/4

1:55 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

2 stops16h 35m

C$ 759

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Tue 21/4

1:10 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

2 stops16h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 29/4

1:55 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

2 stops16h 35m

C$ 762

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Sun 5/4

4:00 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops22h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 14/4

1:55 p.m.-10:41 a.m.

2 stops27h 46m

C$ 804

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Tue 14/4

7:25 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

2 stops18h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 23/4

1:55 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

2 stops16h 35m

C$ 806

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Tue 31/3

7:20 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

2 stops18h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 7/4

5:40 a.m.-8:18 p.m.

2 stops21h 38m

C$ 808

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Tue 21/4

1:10 p.m.-4:20 p.m.

2 stops20h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 1/5

6:00 a.m.-3:48 p.m.

2 stops16h 48m

C$ 840

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Thu 26/2

9:00 a.m.-4:55 p.m.

2 stops23h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 4/3

4:50 a.m.-4:21 p.m.

2 stops19h 31m

C$ 843

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Fri 3/4

1:00 p.m.-4:20 p.m.

2 stops20h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 7/4

6:00 a.m.-5:20 p.m.

2 stops18h 20m

C$ 889

New YorkIstanbul

LGA - IST

LGAIST

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/3

5:09 p.m.-4:55 p.m.

2 stops15h 46m

Istanbul

Sun 15/3

5:55 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

2 stops32h 35m

C$ 891

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Istanbul Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 576). Flying from New York to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 930). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 January 2026.

When flying from New York to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 29 January 2026.

The most flights from NYC to IST are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Istanbul Airport?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Istanbul Airport?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from New York to Istanbul Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of one-stop itineraries from New York to Istanbul Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Istanbul Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 655.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Istanbul Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Istanbul Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Warsaw (WAW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Istanbul Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Warsaw (WAW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 13m.

How often are flights from New York to Istanbul delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between New York and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 167 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Istanbul flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 29 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines and British Airways from New York to Istanbul Airport by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from New York to Istanbul Airport?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from New York to Istanbul Airport in about 18h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8016 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Turkish Airlines, at C$ 651, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Istanbul Airport.. This flight start at 46% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York to Istanbul Airport on time: Uzbekistan Airways (63%), Avianca (63%), Pakistan International Airlines (63%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Istanbul Airport?

    While on average a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport is generally C$ 1,882, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 439. When looking at the most popular route, (New York LaGuardia - Istanbul), you can expect to pay C$ 1,318 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 576). Flying from New York to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 930). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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