Ankara

$424+ 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ESB
Jun 8 — Jun 151
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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 May 9, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 9/96:45 pm
SFO
-
ESB
1 stop26h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/88:55 am
ESB
-
SFO
1 stop18h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,137
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Wed 9/98:10 am
SFO
-
ESB
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/811:55 pm
ESB
-
SFO
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,142
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Tue 7/283:55 pm
SFO
-
ESB
1 stop34h 25m
Qatar Airways
Fri 8/141:20 pm
ESB
-
SFO
1 stop34h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,151
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Mon 7/206:45 pm
SFO
-
ESB
1 stop18h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 8/249:35 pm
ESB
-
SFO
1 stop23h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/166:45 pm
SFO
-
ESB
1 stop26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/234:25 am
ESB
-
SFO
2 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,195
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Wed 9/166:45 pm
SFO
-
ESB
1 stop15h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/2310:50 pm
ESB
-
SFO
1 stop27h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,200
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Wed 9/167:00 am
SFO
-
ESB
2 stops20h 30m
Lufthansa
Wed 9/238:00 am
ESB
-
SFO
2 stops43h 13m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/6$1,202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2012:55 pm
SFO
-
ESB
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/245:30 pm
ESB
-
SFO
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,234
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/293:55 pm
SFO
-
ESB
1 stop34h 25m
Qatar Airways
Fri 7/31:20 pm
ESB
-
SFO
2 stops42h 54m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,320

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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 May 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,137
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$424
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,606
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Ankara Esenboga flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Ankara Esenboga flights.
From San Francisco to Ankara Esenboga
One-way flight from San Francisco to Ankara Esenboga
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($6 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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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 May 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Ankara that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Mon 7/20

6:45 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Ankara Esenboga

Mon 8/24

9:35 pm-10:50 am

1 stop23h 15m

$1,160

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Mon 7/20

12:55 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Ankara Esenboga

Mon 8/24

5:30 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$1,234

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Mon 6/29

3:55 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop34h 25m

Ankara Esenboga

Fri 7/3

1:20 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops42h 54m

$1,320

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Sun 6/28

9:43 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops52h 37m

Ankara Esenboga

Fri 7/3

1:20 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops42h 54m

$1,392

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Wed 6/3

6:45 pm-1:00 am

1 stop20h 15m

Ankara Esenboga

Wed 6/10

9:55 am-1:50 pm

2 stops37h 55m

$1,476

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Tue 6/30

3:55 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop34h 25m

Ankara Esenboga

Fri 7/3

1:20 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops42h 54m

$1,476

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Sat 5/30

10:15 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops55h 55m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 6/2

3:55 am-1:50 pm

2 stops43h 55m

$1,481

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Thu 7/2

9:43 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops52h 37m

Ankara Esenboga

Sun 7/12

1:20 pm-7:21 pm

2 stops40h 01m

$1,482

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Fri 6/5

12:55 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Ankara Esenboga

Thu 6/11

1:45 am-4:40 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$1,490

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Thu 5/21

3:50 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops41h 25m

Ankara Esenboga

Mon 5/25

8:55 am-4:40 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$1,495

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Deals found on 5/8

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Ankara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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.

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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 May 9, 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.

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2026

DEN - IST

The seat assignments that were booked well in advance and paid extra for were all changed and incorrect. This includes the bassinet we requested at time of booking being unavailable and the row we selected not being in the bassinet aisle.

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2026

DEN - IST

The seat assignments that were booked well in advance and paid extra for were all changed and incorrect. This includes the bassinet we requested at time of booking being unavailable and the row we selected not being in the bassinet aisle.

Related info for your journey

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

    Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways can get you from San Francisco to Ankara in just under 18h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h. 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 27% 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,030Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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