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Flight information for San Francisco to Istanbul

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to Istanbul

Best Price Found

$419

Fastest flight time

12h 50m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Istanbul

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Istanbul from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $419. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Istanbul found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $816.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Istanbul takes 12h 50m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Istanbul. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Francisco Airport - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport and San Francisco Airport - Istanbul Airport.
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 airline that flies to Istanbul from San Francisco?

AnadoluJet. Air France, 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 November 2023, 2 flights take off from San Francisco and land in Istanbul each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 5:00PM, with 70% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

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 November 2023. 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 10% 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 November, $703 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)$703
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San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)$703
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San Jose Airport (SJC) to Istanbul Airport (IST)$890
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Oakland Airport (OAK) to Istanbul Airport (IST)$837
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San Jose Airport (SJC) to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)$938
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Oakland Airport (OAK) to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)$951
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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
Jan 16
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
36h 55m
2 stops
IST1:45 pmIstanbul
Jan 30
IST8:30 pmIstanbul
34h 40m
1 stop
SFO8:10 pmSan Francisco
Delta
Jan 17
SFO6:50 amSan Francisco
23h 15m
2 stops
IST5:05 pmIstanbul
Jan 31
IST7:25 amIstanbul
16h 40m
1 stop
SFO1:05 pmSan Francisco
Lufthansa
Jan 16
SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco
16h 25m
1 stop
IST6:05 pmIstanbul
Jan 30
IST6:35 amIstanbul
17h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:35 pmSan Francisco
British Airways
Feb 5
SFO8:45 pmSan Francisco
16h 20m
1 stop
IST12:05 amIstanbul
Feb 19
IST6:40 pmIstanbul
30h 35m
1 stop
SFO2:15 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
Jan 12
SFO6:30 amSan Francisco
29h 05m
2 stops
IST10:35 pmIstanbul
Jan 20
IST6:35 amIstanbul
17h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:35 pmSan Francisco
Air Canada
Jan 12
SFO8:30 amSan Francisco
22h 45m
2 stops
IST6:15 pmIstanbul
Jan 20
IST8:45 amIstanbul
21h 32m
2 stops
SFO7:17 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 Delta and Turkish Airlines
Multiple Airlines
Dec 6
SFO10:23 pmSan Francisco
38h 22m
3 stops
IST11:45 pmIstanbul
Turkish Airlines
Jan 7
SFO6:25 pmSan Francisco
13h 10m
IST6:35 pmIstanbul
Delta
Jan 7
SFO2:05 pmSan Francisco
15h 50m
1 stop
IST4:55 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
Multiple Airlines
Dec 6
SFO8:45 pmSan Francisco
31h 25m
1 stop
SAW3:10 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Dec 14
SAW3:55 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
33h 20m
1 stop
SFO2:15 pmSan Francisco
British Airways
Dec 6
SFO5:44 amSan Francisco
22h 21m
2 stops
SAW3:05 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Dec 15
SAW4:00 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
29h 14m
2 stops
SFO10:14 amSan Francisco
Delta
Dec 8
SFO2:05 pmSan Francisco
15h 50m
1 stop
IST4:55 pmIstanbul
Dec 21
IST7:25 amIstanbul
16h 40m
1 stop
SFO1:05 pmSan Francisco
Qatar Airways
Dec 5
SFO2:50 pmSan Francisco
41h 40m
1 stop
SAW7:30 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Dec 12
SAW1:40 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
34h 10m
1 stop
SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco
American Airlines
Dec 8
SFO1:37 pmSan Francisco
24h 03m
2 stops
IST12:40 amIstanbul
Dec 21
IST8:05 amIstanbul
25h 20m
2 stops
SFO10:25 pmSan Francisco
Turkish Airlines
Dec 8
SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco
13h 05m
IST12:55 pmIstanbul
Dec 21
IST1:50 pmIstanbul
13h 50m
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Istanbul

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Airline
Rating
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AnadoluJetPriceFrom $133Free CancellationRating
0.0
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $546Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,729 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $725Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,571 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $770Free CancellationRating
6.8
1,080 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $836Free CancellationRating
6.4
2,328 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $912Free CancellationRating
8.0
390 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $927Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,902 reviews
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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $965Free CancellationRating
7.2
456 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $986Free CancellationRating
7.7
507 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,018Free CancellationRating
7.6
302 reviews
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Delta flights from San Francisco to Istanbul

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Istanbul flight tickets
Delta
Jan 17
SFO6:50 amSan Francisco
23h 15m
2 stops
IST5:05 pmIstanbul
Jan 31
IST7:25 amIstanbul
16h 40m
1 stop
SFO1:05 pmSan Francisco
Delta
Jan 10
SFO6:10 amSan Francisco
23h 45m
2 stops
IST4:55 pmIstanbul
Jan 28
IST7:25 amIstanbul
24h 42m
2 stops
SFO9:07 pmSan Francisco
Delta
Jan 8
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
24h 05m
2 stops
IST5:05 pmIstanbul
Jan 28
IST7:25 amIstanbul
24h 42m
2 stops
SFO9:07 pmSan Francisco

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Istanbul

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Istanbul flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 12
SFO6:30 amSan Francisco
29h 05m
2 stops
IST10:35 pmIstanbul
Jan 20
IST6:35 amIstanbul
17h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:35 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
Feb 26
SFO1:25 pmSan Francisco
18h 45m
1 stop
IST7:10 pmIstanbul
Mar 19
IST6:35 amIstanbul
17h 00m
1 stop
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
Mar 4
SFO6:30 amSan Francisco
25h 40m
2 stops
IST7:10 pmIstanbul
Mar 27
IST6:35 amIstanbul
17h 00m
1 stop
SFO1:35 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 05m, 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 00m
Cheapest price$542
San Jose to Istanbul Flights
Fastest flight time20h 05m
Cheapest price$890
Oakland, California to Istanbul Flights
Fastest flight time24h 30m
Cheapest price$837
San Diego to Istanbul Flights
Fastest flight time17h 55m
Cheapest price$808
Sacramento to Istanbul Flights
Fastest flight time21h 08m
Cheapest price$890
Los Angeles to Antalya Flights
Fastest flight time16h 25m
Cheapest price$747
San Francisco to Antalya Flights
Fastest flight time17h 35m
Cheapest price$951
Los Angeles to Izmir Flights
Fastest flight time17h 10m
Cheapest price$824

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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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