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Flight information for San Francisco to Istanbul (SFO to TR5)
Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to Istanbul
| Fastest flight time | 12h 55m | The fastest flight from San Francisco to Istanbul takes 12h 55m. | |
| Direct flights | Every day | Direct flights go from San Francisco to Istanbul every day. | |
| Airports in Istanbul | 2 airports | 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 to Istanbul?
February
The cheapest time of year to fly to Istanbul from San Francisco is February. Most expensive is July
What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul?
Wednesday
The cheapest day of the week is typically Wednesday. The most expensive is typically Thursday
When is the cheapest time to fly to Istanbul?
in the evening
San Francisco to Istanbul flights are approximately 20% more expensive in the afternoon than in the evening
What is the cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul?
Icelandair
Icelandair, Austrian Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Istanbul
What is the cheapest route?
San Francisco - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Fly from San Francisco to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen for the best San Francisco - Istanbul flight prices
When is the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul?
46 days before
The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul is approximately 46 days to departure
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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 three months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from San Francisco to Istanbul by changing tabs
Quickest
Cheapest
Lufthansa
02 Mar
5:35 am
SFO
San Francisco airport
45h 40m
3 Stops
IST
2:15 pm
+2
Istanbul airport
09 Mar
9:55 pm
IST
Istanbul airport
35h 40m
3 Stops
SFO
11:35 pm
+1
San Francisco airport
$613
Lufthansa
02 Mar
5:35 am
SFO
San Francisco airport
45h 40m
3 Stops
IST
2:15 pm
+2
Istanbul airport
16 Mar
9:55 pm
IST
Istanbul airport
35h 40m
3 Stops
SFO
11:35 pm
+1
San Francisco airport
$615
Lufthansa
20 Feb
12:30 am
SFO
San Francisco airport
26h 35m
3 Stops
IST
2:05 pm
+1
Istanbul airport
29 Feb
9:55 pm
IST
Istanbul airport
31h 05m
3 Stops
SFO
6:00 pm
+1
San Francisco airport
$655
Turkish Airlines
12 Feb
10:15 am
SFO
San Francisco airport
12h 55m
IST
10:10 am
+1
Istanbul airport
18 Feb
4:55 pm
IST
Istanbul airport
13h 40m
SFO
7:35 pm
San Francisco airport
$980
Turkish Airlines
21 Mar
12:15 pm
SFO
San Francisco airport
12h 55m
IST
11:10 am
+1
Istanbul airport
25 Mar
4:55 pm
IST
Istanbul airport
13h 40m
SFO
8:35 pm
San Francisco airport
$989
Delta
21 Apr
6:50 am
SFO
San Francisco airport
16h 15m
1 Stop
IST
9:05 am
+1
Istanbul airport
05 May
7:15 am
IST
Istanbul airport
24h 05m
1 Stop
SFO
9:20 pm
San Francisco airport
$807
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*Flight prices to Istanbul are based on prices for economy tickets found by momondo users during searches within the last 72 hours. These prices may no longer be available.