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$793+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Ankara (ESB)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ESB
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
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 November 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$793
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,379
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From San Francisco to Ankara Esenboga
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 November 13, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/97:25 pmSFO - ESB
3 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/167:05 amESB - SFO
3 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$793
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Sun 12/286:50 pmSFO - ESB
1 stop16h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 1/194:30 amESB - SFO
1 stop17h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/13$901
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/91:10 pmSFO - ESB
1 stop20h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/1610:55 amESB - SFO
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/11$926
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/99:40 pmSFO - ESB
2 stops30h 35mLufthansa
Tue 12/168:40 amESB - SFO
1 stop21h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 11/11$945
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/78:30 amSFO - ESB
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/169:15 pmESB - SFO
3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$982
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sun 12/78:25 amSFO - ESB
2 stops19h 50mLufthansa
Tue 12/167:00 amESB - SFO
2 stops21h 28mLufthansa
Deal found 11/12$1,036
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Sun 12/285:25 pmSFO - ESB
2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/2011:55 pmESB - SFO
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$1,037

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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 November 13, 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

Sun 12/7

1:10 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 12/16

10:40 am-4:45 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$907

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Sun 12/28

6:50 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 1/20

10:55 am-4:45 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$907

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

1:10 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Ankara Esenboga

Mon 12/15

4:30 am-11:05 am

1 stop17h 35m

$926

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

9:40 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops30h 35m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 12/16

8:40 am-9:01 pm

2 stops23h 21m

$954

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

8:30 am-12:40 am

3 stops29h 10m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 12/16

10:35 pm-7:35 pm

3 stops32h 00m

$992

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

6:50 pm-2:10 am

1 stop20h 20m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 1/13

8:55 am-4:45 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$994

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

8:20 am-3:15 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 1/13

8:40 am-7:35 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$996

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/12

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Ankara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Ankara

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 November 13, 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 33% 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 November 13, 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
4,044 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,044 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,044 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,570 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,044 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.

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 can get you from San Francisco to Ankara in just under 20h. 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?

    Lufthansa, at $738, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Ankara. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Turkish Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Ankara for 47% 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.

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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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$738Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,034Average$1,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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