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Flight deals from Istanbul to San Jose Juan Santamaria

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,704. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Jose.$1,576 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,576, select.
San Jose.$1,584 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Thu, 25 Jun.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,584, select.
San Jose.$1,597 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,597, select.
San Jose.$1,615 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Sun, 20 Dec.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,615, select.
San Jose.$1,618 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,618, select.
San Jose.$1,626 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,626, select.
San Jose.$1,631 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun, returning Fri, 14 Aug.Return flight with KLM and Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,631, select.
San Jose.$1,631 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,631, select.
San Jose.$1,651 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun, returning Tue, 7 Jul.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,651, select.
San Jose.$1,687 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,687, select.
San Jose.$1,704 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,704, select.
San Jose.$1,740 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,740, select.
San Jose.$1,750 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Fri, 29 Jan.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,750, select.
San Jose.$1,760 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Sun, 20 Dec.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,760, select.
San Jose.$1,761 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,761, select.
San Jose.$1,788 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 May, returning Sat, 15 May.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 3 May, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 15 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,788, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to San Jose Juan Santamaria

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to San Jose Juan Santamaria flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
from $1,584
Jul
from $1,704
Aug
from $1,844
Sep
from $1,576
Oct
from $1,597
Nov
from $1,618
Dec
from $1,615
Jan
from $1,750
Feb
from $1,687
Mar
from $1,872
Apr
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May
from $1,788

Istanbul to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Alternative routes

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Istanbul to San Jose: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,576
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to San Jose Juan Santamaria is $1,576. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Istanbul to San Jose Juan Santamaria. But we found flights with one stop from $1,576.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Istanbul to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to San Jose Juan Santamaria is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport on Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Istanbul and San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 San Jose Juan Santamaria 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 San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to San Jose Juan Santamaria is Air France .

Flying from Istanbul to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): What you need to know

  • San Jose is nine hours behind Istanbul. Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose, which runs on the UTC-6 timezone.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to SJO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to SJO. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Airport (IST). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

    • Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Juan Santamaria International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Split up your flight from Istanbul to Juan Santamaria International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and SJO include:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • You can arrive at SAW from central Istanbul in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.

  • Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Istanbul to SJO flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:

  • When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 68%.

About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose

  • Central San Jose is around 18 kilometres from Juan Santamaria International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • $833 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Juan Santamaria International Airport. A return flight starts at $1,576. These fares may change depending on availability.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to SJO, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Istanbul to Juan Santamaria International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from Istanbul to SJO is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul to Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The best time to fly from Istanbul to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to go to San Jose. January is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.

  • When booking your Istanbul to SJO plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Juan Santamaria International Airport in January when temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

More about San Jose

  • After booking your flight from Istanbul to Juan Santamaria International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Jose:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. National Park (Parque Nacional), Central Park (Parque Central) and Precolumbian Gold Museum are major attractions which should be on every San Jose itinerary.

Explore more of Costa Rica

  • Limon is just one of the many places in Costa Rica waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of San Jose. Around 129 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.

  • Around 153 kilometres northwest of San Jose, Liberia is another essential stop in Costa Rica. Experience major highlights starting with Museo de Guanacaste, Mirador de Liberia and Catarata oropendola.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.