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$394+ 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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ESB
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$929
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$394
(Kiwi.com)

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June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,539
From San Francisco to Ankara Esenboga
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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 August 18, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/283:40 pmSFO - ESB
2 stops38h 30mLufthansa
Tue 11/47:00 amESB - SFO
1 stop16h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 8/17$929
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/239:05 pmSFO - ESB
2 stops41h 15mLufthansa
Thu 11/67:00 amESB - SFO
1 stop16h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 8/17$964
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Tue 10/287:50 pmSFO - ESB
1 stop23h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/33:55 amESB - SFO
1 stop23h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,007
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/248:30 amSFO - ESB
2 stops19h 00mLufthansa
Mon 1/198:40 amESB - SFO
2 stops39h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 8/17$1,017
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Tue 9/96:45 pmSFO - ESB
1 stop33h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/89:00 amESB - SFO
1 stop17h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,026
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:45 pmSFO - ESB
1 stop20h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/52:55 amESB - SFO
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,046
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Wed 9/242:45 pmSFO - ESB
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/197:00 amESB - SFO
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,060

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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 August 18, 2025.
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

Tue 10/28

10:40 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops30h 35m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 11/4

7:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$929

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

9:05 pm-12:20 am

2 stops41h 15m

Ankara Esenboga

Thu 11/6

7:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$964

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

4:20 pm-2:35 am

3 stops48h 15m

$394

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Fri 8/22

12:40 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$532

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Fri 8/22

2:40 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops45h 30m

$540

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to ESB?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Ankara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Ankara in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 August 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa 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
3,945 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Brian,Jul 2025

SEA - IST

Horrible check-in experience in Seattle. Was actually yelled at by a customer service rep and then he intentionally would put us in the back row to make sure our seats would not recline. When I complained to customer service they told me they did not find any issues with how we were treated. The sinks did not drain in the bathroom during the flight and my in-flight entertainment never worked during a 12 hour flight. They said they would reset 3 times but never did. Would never fly them again.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,945 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,945 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Brian,Jul 2025

SEA - IST

Horrible check-in experience in Seattle. Was actually yelled at by a customer service rep and then he intentionally would put us in the back row to make sure our seats would not recline. When I complained to customer service they told me they did not find any issues with how we were treated. The sinks did not drain in the bathroom during the flight and my in-flight entertainment never worked during a 12 hour flight. They said they would reset 3 times but never did. Would never fly them again.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,330 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,945 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Brian,Jul 2025

SEA - IST

Horrible check-in experience in Seattle. Was actually yelled at by a customer service rep and then he intentionally would put us in the back row to make sure our seats would not recline. When I complained to customer service they told me they did not find any issues with how we were treated. The sinks did not drain in the bathroom during the flight and my in-flight entertainment never worked during a 12 hour flight. They said they would reset 3 times but never did. Would never fly them again.

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?

    Lufthansa can get you from San Francisco to Ankara in just under 30h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 6838 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Ankara round-trip?

    Turkish Airlines, at $838, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Ankara. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Lufthansa. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Ankara for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Ankara?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Ankara (average of $858). Flying from San Francisco to Ankara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,512). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Ankara

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$838Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$840Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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