Cheap flights from San Francisco to Istanbul from $289
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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Istanbul Airport?
What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?
In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $979. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul Airport in March, then you should wait until February to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,039.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?
Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,006. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from San Francisco because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,156.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?
In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as $888. Flying to Istanbul Airport in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,224.
What is the cheapest San Francisco to Istanbul flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul Airport?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul Airport from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul Airport for around $1,174 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul Airport from San Francisco for as low as $1,015 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Istanbul flights?
There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Istanbul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Istanbul Airport flights?
No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between San Francisco to Istanbul Airport.
How have San Francisco to Istanbul Airport flight prices changed over time?
As of June 2025, prices for San Francisco to Istanbul Airport flights are approximately 22% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport on average per day?
As of June 2025, there are 6 flights per day flying from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport. The most common time of day flights depart is 6:00PM, with 56% of flights taking off in the evening.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport on average per week?
As of June 2025, 47 flights take off from San Francisco and land in Istanbul Airport each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.
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How far is San Francisco to Istanbul by plane?
San Francisco and Istanbul are 6673.9 mi apart from one another. Typically, this will take 16h 05m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Istanbul Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Istanbul Airport?
As of June 2025, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from San Francisco Airport to Istanbul Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Istanbul Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Istanbul Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Istanbul Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport is Airbus A350-900 (41.91% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 777-200LR (39.04%), Boeing 777-200/200ER (4.79%), and Boeing 777 (4.54%).
What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport is Turkish Airlines (69% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Delta (10%), Lufthansa (9%), and British Airways (5%).
Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport with momondo
| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $567 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.8 478 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $629 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 7,969 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $689 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,852 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $693 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.8 7,201 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $833 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.6 7,081 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $852 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.1 9,657 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $869 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.8 1,366 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $904 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $904 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 3,596 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $944 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.3 3,884 reviews |
Turkish Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Istanbul Airport
The lowest priced Turkish Airlines flight from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport from the last 72 hours was $944. Generally, Turkish Airlines has 11 flights on this route every week with an average price of $1,199. Turkish Airlines is rated 7.3/10 by our users.
IndiGo Flights From San Francisco to Istanbul Airport
IndiGo (6.8/10 from 478 reviews) operates around 11 flights from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport in any given week. The average IndiGo airfare for this route is around $805, with deals from around $567 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip San Francisco to Istanbul Airport flight searches in the last 72 hours.
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