Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 3h 16m.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport?

Flights connecting via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 16h 05m.

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

As of October 2025, there are 5 flights per day flying from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport. The most common time of day flights depart is 6:00PM, with 58% of flights taking off in the evening.

How often are flights from San Francisco to Istanbul delayed?

Historically, on average around 9% of flights between San Francisco and Istanbul have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 191 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Istanbul flights?

According to our data, Turkish Airlines have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 9% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport?

Flights via Paris (CDG) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $937.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between San Francisco and Istanbul Airport?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) was the most common stop: 68% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What airlines fly to Istanbul Airport?

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport from San Francisco according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 78% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Istanbul Airport. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

United Airlines, Air Canada, and Scandinavian Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Istanbul

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

As of October 2025, 36 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.

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 October 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.

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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 $976. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul Airport in March, then you should wait until November to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,024.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,014. On the other hand, Friday 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 $1,146.

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 $899. 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 $1,150.

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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 $1,153 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 $1,023 on momondo.

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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 October 2025, prices for San Francisco to Istanbul Airport flights are approximately 15% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The best one-way flight to Istanbul Airport from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $453. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $845.

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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 13h 10m 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.
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As of October 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.
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Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport is Boeing 777-200LR (56.78% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A350-900 (29.15%), Boeing 777 (4.02%), and Boeing 777-300ER (3.63%).
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 (72% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Lufthansa (8%), Delta (8%), and United Airlines (4%).

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IndiGo	PriceFrom $567	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.9 487 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Delta	PriceFrom $664	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 7,977 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $697	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,982 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $918	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,652 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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 $826. Generally, Turkish Airlines has 12 flights on this route every week with an average price of $1,165. Turkish Airlines is rated 7.3/10 by our users.
IndiGo Flights From San Francisco to Istanbul Airport
IndiGo (6.9/10 from 487 reviews) operates around 12 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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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Istanbul Airport?

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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 October 2025, prices for San Francisco to Istanbul Airport flights are approximately 15% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

United Airlines, Air Canada, and Scandinavian Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Istanbul

What airlines fly to Istanbul Airport?

How often are flights from San Francisco to Istanbul delayed?

Historically, on average around 9% of flights between San Francisco and Istanbul have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 191 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Istanbul flights?

According to our data, Turkish Airlines have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 9% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between San Francisco and Istanbul Airport?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) was the most common stop: 68% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport?

Flights via Paris (CDG) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $937.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport?

Flights connecting via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 16h 05m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 3h 16m.

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

As of October 2025, there are 5 flights per day flying from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport. The most common time of day flights depart is 6:00PM, with 58% of flights taking off in the evening.

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

As of October 2025, 36 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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