New York to Istanbul flights.
Live cached fares on New York (JFK) → Istanbul (IST), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.
- Flying time~10h non-stop
- AirlinesTurkish, United
- Cheapest monthsFebruary, November, March
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Loading prices…New York → Istanbul · 30 fares
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Icelandair · FI 618OutboundJFK → SAWWed, Jun 24 · 3:10 AM· 12h 45m· 2 stops
Icelandair · FI 618OutboundJFK → ISTWed, Jun 10 · 3:10 AM· 13h· 2 stops
Icelandair · FI 618OutboundJFK → ISTTue, Jun 23 · 3:10 AM· 12h 55m· 2 stops
Icelandair · FI 618OutboundJFK → ISTMon, Jun 15 · 3:10 AM· 13h· 2 stops
Icelandair · FI 618OutboundJFK → ISTThu, Jun 25 · 3:10 AM· 13h· 2 stops
American Airlines · AA 106OutboundJFK → ISTSun, Jun 21 · 11:15 PM· 11h 5m· 1 stop
H4 · H4 102OutboundJFK → SAWFri, Jun 19 · 5:50 PM· 10h 15m· 1 stop
Icelandair · FI 618OutboundJFK → SAWThu, Jun 11 · 3:10 AM· 12h 45m· 2 stops
Icelandair · FI 618OutboundJFK → SAWSun, Jun 7 · 3:10 AM· 12h 45m· 2 stops
Icelandair · FI 618OutboundJFK → SAWThu, Jun 4 · 3:10 AM· 12h 45m· 2 stops
Icelandair · FI 618OutboundJFK → SAWTue, Jun 2 · 3:10 AM· 12h 45m· 2 stops
Z0 · Z0 702OutboundJFK → SAWFri, Jun 5 · 10:20 PM· 10h 50m· 1 stop
Z0 · Z0 702OutboundJFK → ISTSun, Jun 7 · 10:20 PM· 11h· 1 stop
LL · LL 2628OutboundJFK → ISTTue, Jun 16 · 3:25 AM· 11h 45m· 1 stop
Icelandair · FI 618OutboundJFK → SAWWed, Jun 3 · 3:10 AM· 12h 45m· 2 stops
Icelandair · FI 618OutboundJFK → ISTTue, Jun 9 · 3:10 AM· 12h 55m· 2 stops
Qatar Airways · QR 704OutboundJFK → ISTWed, Jun 17 · 3:20 PM· 16h 40m· 1 stop
Qatar Airways · QR 704OutboundJFK → ISTTue, Jun 16 · 3:20 PM· 16h 40m· 1 stop
Qatar Airways · QR 704OutboundJFK → ISTThu, Jun 18 · 3:20 PM· 16h 40m· 1 stop
Qatar Airways · QR 706OutboundJFK → ISTTue, Jun 30 · 5:20 AM· 16h 40m· 1 stop
Qatar Airways · QR 702OutboundJFK → ISTFri, Jun 12 · 2:05 AM· 18h 45m· 1 stop
Z0 · Z0 702OutboundJFK → ISTSat, Jun 13 · 10:20 PM· 10h 55m· 1 stop
Icelandair · FI 614OutboundJFK → SAWSat, Jun 13 · 12:30 AM· 12h 50m· 2 stops
Virgin Atlantic · VS 3894OutboundJFK → SAWFri, Jun 5 · 12:15 AM· 11h 20m· 1 stop
Icelandair · FI 614OutboundJFK → SAWSun, Jun 21 · 12:30 AM· 12h 45m· 2 stops
Qatar Airways · QR 702OutboundJFK → ISTMon, May 11 · 2:05 AM· 18h 45m· 1 stopReturnIST ← JFKFri, May 29 · 2:00 PM· 19h 15m· 1 stop
N0 · N0 506OutboundJFK → SAWMon, May 4 · 4:30 AM· 10h 30m· 1 stopReturnSAW ← JFKMon, May 11 · 4:55 AM· 12h· 1 stop
Qatar Airways · QR 706OutboundJFK → ISTThu, Jun 25 · 5:20 AM· 16h 40m· 1 stop
Icelandair · FI 614OutboundJFK → SAWMon, Jun 29 · 12:30 AM· 12h 45m· 2 stops
Icelandair · FI 614OutboundJFK → ISTTue, Jun 30 · 12:30 AM· 13h· 2 stops
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About New York → Istanbul
Turkish Airlines 3x daily to their sprawling new IST terminal. Free stopover hotel program and strong onward-to-Asia-via-IST pricing.
Typical non-stop flying time is around 10 hours. Major carriers on this route include Turkish, United. Fares are usually cheapest in February, November, March — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.
Month-by-month price guide: New York to Istanbul
Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on JFK → IST for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.
- AprShoulderfrom $708
- MayLowfrom $579
- JunShoulderfrom $719
- JulShoulderfrom $734
- AugShoulderfrom $681
- SepLowfrom $634
- OctShoulderfrom $724
- NovNo data
- DecPeakfrom $872
- JanNo data
- FebNo data
- MarShoulderfrom $750
Long-haul fares are most predictable when booked 10-16 weeks ahead. Inside six weeks expect sharp increases, especially in premium cabins. If you're paying with miles, search 330+ days ahead when award inventory first loads.
Questions, answered
How long is the flight from New York to Istanbul?
Non-stop flights on JFK → IST are typically around 10 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from New York to Istanbul?
The main carriers on this route are Turkish, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Istanbul?
Historically the lowest fares land in February, November, March. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book New York to Istanbul?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
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