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$616+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Ankara (ESB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ESB
Feb 21 — Feb 281
Sat 2/21
Sat 2/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Ankara

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Ankara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Ankara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 22, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/287:00 am
SFO
-
ESB
2 stops21h 15m
Lufthansa
Fri 3/138:40 am
ESB
-
SFO
1 stop21h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/19$777
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/288:25 am
SFO
-
ESB
2 stops19h 50m
Lufthansa
Thu 3/127:00 am
ESB
-
SFO
1 stop16h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/19$778
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/271:35 pm
SFO
-
ESB
2 stops38h 40m
Lufthansa
Fri 3/138:40 am
ESB
-
SFO
1 stop21h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/19$791
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/271:35 pm
SFO
-
ESB
2 stops38h 40m
Lufthansa
Thu 3/127:00 am
ESB
-
SFO
2 stops24h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/19$795
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/287:00 am
SFO
-
ESB
2 stops21h 15m
Lufthansa
Mon 3/98:40 am
ESB
-
SFO
2 stops39h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/19$802
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/166:50 pm
SFO
-
ESB
1 stop17h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 2/2310:40 am
ESB
-
SFO
1 stop17h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$806
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/511:45 pm
SFO
-
ESB
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/155:20 am
ESB
-
SFO
2 stops20h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$813
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/312:55 pm
SFO
-
ESB
1 stop17h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 4/123:55 pm
ESB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$823
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/287:00 am
SFO
-
ESB
2 stops21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/92:55 am
ESB
-
SFO
2 stops20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$826
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/287:00 am
SFO
-
ESB
2 stops21h 15m
Lufthansa
Sun 3/88:40 am
ESB
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/19$827

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Ankara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Ankara (ESB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$806
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$616
(KAYAK)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,030
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From San Francisco to Ankara Esenboga
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One-way flight from San Francisco to Ankara Esenboga
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($149 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Ankara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Ankara that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Ankara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Fri 4/3

12:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Ankara Esenboga

Sun 4/12

3:55 pm-10:50 am

1 stop28h 55m

$823

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

6:50 pm-12:10 am

1 stop18h 20m

Ankara Esenboga

Mon 3/9

2:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$879

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

8:25 am-4:10 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Ankara Esenboga

Fri 3/13

8:40 am-8:35 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$882

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

1:10 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Ankara Esenboga

Mon 3/9

7:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$894

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Fri 4/3

8:30 am-10:10 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Ankara Esenboga

Sun 4/12

8:00 am-9:30 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$907

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

1:10 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Ankara Esenboga

Wed 3/11

10:55 am-5:45 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$914

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

8:25 am-4:10 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Ankara Esenboga

Sun 3/8

8:40 am-2:50 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$932

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Thu 4/30

8:45 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops39h 25m

$616

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/21

Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Ankara

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Ankara in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Ankara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Ankara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Ankara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Ankara flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Ankara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Ankara

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Reviews of airlines servicing Ankara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ankara. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Ankara. Reviews last updated January 22, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Turkish Airlines from San Francisco to Ankara. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,200 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,200 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,200 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Ankara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Ankara?

    Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa can get you from San Francisco to Ankara in just under 17h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6838 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Ankara round-trip?

    Turkish Airlines, at $1,030, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Ankara.. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Ankara for 26% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Ankara that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Ankara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Ankara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Ankara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Ankara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Ankara by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Ankara

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco to Ankara. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,030Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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