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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Istanbul from $301

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Best Price Found

$301

Fastest flight time

13h 00m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Istanbul

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Istanbul from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $301. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Istanbul found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $877.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Istanbul takes 13h 00m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Istanbul every day.
There are 2 airports near Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), Istanbul (IST)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Istanbul

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul?

January. The cheapest time of year to fly to Istanbul from San Francisco is January. Most expensive is June

What is the cheapest day to depart San Francisco for Istanbul?

Tuesday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Tuesday. The most expensive is typically Friday

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul?

In the evening. San Francisco to Istanbul flights are approximately 10% more expensive in the afternoon than in the evening

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul from San Francisco?

AnadoluJet. American Airlines, AnadoluJet, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Istanbul

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Istanbul flight route?

San Francisco - Istanbul. Fly from San Francisco to Istanbul for the best San Francisco - Istanbul flight prices

How far in advance should you book San Francisco to Istanbul flights?

53 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul is approximately 53 days to departure

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Istanbul on average per day?

As of March 2024, 2 flights take off from San Francisco and land in Istanbul each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 6:00PM, with 57% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Istanbul on average per week?

20 flights are operational weekly from San Francisco to Istanbul as of March 2024. The most popular departure day for this route is Tuesday, with 20% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Istanbul flights?

You could potentially save up to 13% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Istanbul flight.

When traveling from San Francisco to Istanbul, the most popular airport to fly into is Istanbul Airport. The majority of travelers flying into Istanbul Airport from San Francisco are departing from San Francisco Airport. When booking your trip to Istanbul, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly out of. Good options for departure airports when traveling to Istanbul, you can try San Jose Airport (in San Jose), Oakland Airport (in Oakland), or Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport (in Santa Rosa). If you are looking for alternate airports to fly into when traveling from San Francisco, you can try Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport or Bursa Yenişehir Airport which are located in Istanbul and Bursa respectively. In March, $828 is typically the cheapest round trip price you’ll find from San Francisco to Istanbul which you can find when you fly SFO — IST.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Istanbul Airport (IST)$828
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San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)$954
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San Jose Airport (SJC) to Istanbul Airport (IST)$970
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Oakland Airport (OAK) to Istanbul Airport (IST)$970
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San Jose Airport (SJC) to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)$1,042
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Oakland Airport (OAK) to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)$1,042
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Easily compare round-trip flights from San Francisco to Istanbul

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from San Francisco to Istanbul by changing tabs
Multiple Airlines
Apr 17
SFO5:45 pmSan Francisco
20h 30m
2 stops
IST12:15 amIstanbul
May 2
IST8:20 pmIstanbul
29h 30m
2 stops
SFO3:50 pmSan Francisco
Lufthansa
Apr 29
SFO4:00 pmSan Francisco
19h 20m
2 stops
IST9:20 pmIstanbul
May 9
IST2:00 pmIstanbul
32h 40m
1 stop
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
Qatar Airways
May 7
SFO4:10 pmSan Francisco
40h 25m
1 stop
SAW6:35 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Oct 27
SAW8:20 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
27h 30m
1 stop
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
British Airways
Apr 30
SFO6:30 amSan Francisco
22h 50m
2 stops
SAW3:20 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
May 8
SAW4:10 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
31h 05m
1 stop
SFO1:15 pmSan Francisco
Scandinavian Airlines
Apr 16
SFO5:40 pmSan Francisco
15h 30m
1 stop
IST7:10 pmIstanbul
May 14
IST4:05 pmIstanbul
33h 45m
1 stop
SFO3:50 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
Apr 24
SFO8:25 amSan Francisco
26h 55m
2 stops
IST9:20 pmIstanbul
May 1
IST6:10 amIstanbul
22h 50m
2 stops
SFO7:00 pmSan Francisco

Find the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Istanbul

If you're looking for one-way flights from San Francisco to Istanbul, view some of our deals below provided by Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines
Multiple Airlines
Apr 22
SFO10:34 amSan Francisco
55h 31m
3 stops
IST4:05 amIstanbul
Qatar Airways
Apr 3
SFO4:10 pmSan Francisco
28h 00m
1 stop
IST6:10 amIstanbul
Turkish Airlines
Jul 14
SFO1:15 pmSan Francisco
13h 00m
IST12:15 pmIstanbul

Search last-minute flights to Istanbul from San Francisco

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from San Francisco to Istanbul
Qatar Airways
Apr 2
SFO4:10 pmSan Francisco
40h 25m
1 stop
SAW6:35 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
May 1
SAW1:40 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
34h 10m
1 stop
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Apr 9
SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco
30h 10m
3 stops
SAW6:50 amIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Apr 20
SAW7:00 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
36h 00m
3 stops
SFO9:00 pmSan Francisco
Lufthansa
Apr 2
SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco
20h 40m
1 stop
IST9:20 pmIstanbul
Apr 16
IST6:10 amIstanbul
16h 30m
1 stop
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
British Airways
Apr 9
SFO10:01 amSan Francisco
19h 19m
2 stops
SAW3:20 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Apr 17
SAW4:10 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
31h 05m
1 stop
SFO1:15 pmSan Francisco
Turkish Airlines
Apr 2
SFO6:35 pmSan Francisco
13h 00m
IST5:35 pmIstanbul
Apr 16
IST1:15 pmIstanbul
13h 25m
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
Delta
Apr 7
SFO12:55 amSan Francisco
29h 35m
2 stops
IST4:30 pmIstanbul
Apr 16
IST6:45 amIstanbul
27h 19m
2 stops
SFO12:04 amSan Francisco

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Istanbul

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from San Francisco to Istanbul with momondo
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AnadoluJetPriceFrom $133Free CancellationRating
6.0
2 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $546Free CancellationRating
7.4
11,481 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $777Free CancellationRating
7.0
7,892 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $811Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,402 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $843Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,684 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $866Free CancellationRating
6.8
6,960 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $900Free CancellationRating
7.3
15,181 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $912Free CancellationRating
8.1
4,156 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $968Free CancellationRating
7.7
4,553 reviews
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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $972Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,426 reviews
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United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Istanbul

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Istanbul flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 24
SFO8:25 amSan Francisco
26h 55m
2 stops
IST9:20 pmIstanbul
May 1
IST6:10 amIstanbul
22h 50m
2 stops
SFO7:00 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
Apr 28
SFO12:09 amSan Francisco
26h 56m
2 stops
IST1:05 pmIstanbul
May 9
IST2:00 pmIstanbul
20h 38m
2 stops
SFO12:38 amSan Francisco
United Airlines
Apr 3
SFO7:09 pmSan Francisco
40h 11m
3 stops
IST9:20 pmIstanbul
Apr 14
IST6:10 amIstanbul
37h 01m
2 stops
SFO9:11 amSan Francisco

Lufthansa flights from San Francisco to Istanbul

Our best Lufthansa deals on San Francisco to Istanbul flight tickets
Lufthansa
Apr 29
SFO4:00 pmSan Francisco
19h 20m
2 stops
IST9:20 pmIstanbul
May 9
IST2:00 pmIstanbul
32h 40m
1 stop
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
Lufthansa
Apr 24
SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco
20h 40m
1 stop
IST9:20 pmIstanbul
May 8
IST2:00 pmIstanbul
32h 40m
1 stop
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
Lufthansa
Apr 24
SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco
16h 20m
1 stop
IST5:00 pmIstanbul
May 8
IST6:10 amIstanbul
21h 13m
2 stops
SFO5:23 pmSan Francisco

  • How far is San Francisco to Istanbul by plane?

    San Francisco and Istanbul are 6694.3 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 13h 00m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Istanbul?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Istanbul are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Istanbul?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Istanbul?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Istanbul.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Istanbul may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


Alternative routes for San Francisco to Istanbul

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
Los Angeles to Istanbul Flights
Fastest flight time13h 05m
Cheapest price$551
San Jose to Istanbul Flights
Fastest flight time18h 05m
Cheapest price$970
Oakland, California to Istanbul Flights
Fastest flight time22h 08m
Cheapest price$970
San Diego to Istanbul Flights
Fastest flight time18h 10m
Cheapest price$1,049
Los Angeles to Antalya Flights
Fastest flight time17h 40m
Cheapest price$657
Sacramento to Istanbul Flights
Fastest flight time24h 20m
Cheapest price$1,065
San Francisco to Izmir Flights
Fastest flight time15h 40m
Cheapest price$971
San Francisco to Antalya Flights
Fastest flight time16h 50m
Cheapest price$1,023
Los Angeles to Izmir Flights
Fastest flight time16h 50m
Cheapest price$613
San Francisco to Dalaman Flights
Fastest flight time17h 20m
Cheapest price$1,164

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Can I find flights from San Francisco to Istanbul with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Istanbul from San Francisco on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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momondo helps you find the best flight between San Francisco and Istanbul by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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