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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Istanbul Starting at DKK 2,450

Whether you’re going for a one-way or round-trip to Istanbul, we’ve got you covered! Check out these different flight options from San Francisco below.

  • One way
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Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

San Francisco to Istanbul flight time & flight schedules

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. UA8032

    08:15

    SFO

    5.7h

    16:55

    YUL

    SMTWTFS
  2. UA8060

    20:10

    YUL

    7.8h

    10:00

    MXP

    S-T--F-
  3. PC1214

    17:15

    BGY

    2.7h

    20:55

    SAW

    SMTWTFS
  4. KL5671

    09:00

    SFO

    5.7h

    17:40

    JFK

    SMTWTFS
  5. KL6085

    21:50

    JFK

    8.3h

    12:05

    MXP

    SMTWTFS
  6. PC1214

    17:15

    BGY

    2.7h

    20:55

    SAW

    SMTWTFS
  7. DL383

    09:00

    SFO

    6.0h

    18:00

    JFK

    SMTWTFS
  8. AF3635

    21:50

    JFK

    8.3h

    12:05

    MXP

    SMTWTFS
  9. PC1214

    17:15

    BGY

    2.7h

    20:55

    SAW

    SMTWTFS
  10. AA016

    10:42

    SFO

    5.8h

    19:30

    JFK

    SMTWTFS
  11. AA106

    19:30

    JFK

    7.3h

    07:45

    LHR

    SMTWTFS
  12. VF1990

    15:40

    STN

    3.9h

    21:35

    SAW

    SMTWTFS
  13. AA016

    10:42

    SFO

    5.8h

    19:30

    JFK

    SMTWTFS
  14. AA106

    19:30

    JFK

    7.3h

    07:45

    LHR

    SMTWTFS
  15. W95327

    13:15

    LTN

    4.2h

    19:25

    IST

    SMTWTFS
  16. AA1475

    11:47

    SFO

    5.2h

    19:59

    PHL

    S--WT-S
  17. AA728

    20:50

    PHL

    7.2h

    09:00

    LHR

    SMTWTFS
  18. VF1990

    15:40

    STN

    3.9h

    21:35

    SAW

    SMTWTFS
  19. AA1475

    11:47

    SFO

    5.2h

    19:59

    PHL

    S--WT-S
  20. AA728

    20:50

    PHL

    7.2h

    09:00

    LHR

    SMTWTFS
  21. W95327

    13:15

    LTN

    4.2h

    19:25

    IST

    SMTWTFS
  22. B6416

    13:20

    SFO

    5.8h

    22:06

    JFK

    SMTWTFS
  23. B62288

    22:59

    JFK

    7.6h

    11:35

    AMS

    SMTWTFS
  24. PC1254

    16:35

    AMS

    3.5h

    21:05

    SAW

    SMTWTFS
  25. AA2418

    13:22

    SFO

    4.4h

    19:45

    ORD

    SMTWTFS
  26. AA090

    08:20

    ORD

    7.8h

    22:10

    LHR

    SMTWTFS
  27. PC1178

    19:15

    STN

    3.8h

    01:00

    SAW

    S-TW-F-
  28. AA2418

    13:22

    SFO

    4.4h

    19:45

    ORD

    SMTWTFS
  29. AA090

    08:20

    ORD

    7.8h

    22:10

    LHR

    SMTWTFS
  30. W95327

    13:15

    LTN

    4.2h

    19:25

    IST

    SMTWTFS

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

Explore the best time to buy affordable tickets to Istanbul with our price trend chart, which predicts how flight prices will change in the coming weeks from previous data.

Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to Istanbul based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much do flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around DKK 13,348.
  • How long does it take to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST)?

    It takes about 13 hours 3 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Istanbul?

    • The distance from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to downtown is about 30 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • What time does the latest flight from San Francisco to Istanbul depart?

    The latest flight departs from San Francisco (SFO) at 18:50 and arrives in Istanbul (IST) at 19:00.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Airlines with flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines, IndiGo, Rwandair and Pakistan International Airlines.
  • What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Turkish Airlines operates 2 non-stop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST).
  • How many airports are there in Istanbul (IST)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Istanbul (IST): Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from San Francisco to Istanbul

If you leave it until the last minute and forget to check some of the key information when booking tickets, prices can often end up skyrocketing. Below, you can find our top tips for getting the best value flights – from changing dates to chasing deals, there are plenty ways to keep your next trip affordable.
1
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Flight Info | San Francisco to Istanbul

Cheapest direct flight priceDKK 2,450
Cheapest return ticket priceDKK 5,613
Off-season for travelFebruary
Peak season for travelMay
Flight distance10,796.82 km
Average flight time13 hours 3 minutes
Popular airlineDelta Air Lines