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$703+ 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 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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 29, 2026.

This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 2/236:50 pm
SFO
-
ESB
1 stop16h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/210:55 am
ESB
-
SFO
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$805
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 2/226:50 pm
SFO
-
ESB
1 stop16h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 2/284:30 am
ESB
-
SFO
1 stop17h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$849
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 2/236:50 pm
SFO
-
ESB
1 stop16h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 2/284:30 am
ESB
-
SFO
1 stop17h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$855
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 2/226:50 pm
SFO
-
ESB
1 stop17h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/28:55 am
ESB
-
SFO
1 stop18h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$869
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/56:50 pm
SFO
-
ESB
1 stop28h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/911:55 am
ESB
-
SFO
1 stop34h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$900
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/241:30 pm
SFO
-
ESB
2 stops38h 45m
Lufthansa
Mon 3/28:40 am
ESB
-
SFO
2 stops42h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/27$1,036
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 2/221:10 pm
SFO
-
ESB
1 stop20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/38:45 am
ESB
-
SFO
2 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,082
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 2/227:00 am
SFO
-
ESB
2 stops22h 10m
Lufthansa
Mon 3/28:40 am
ESB
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/28$1,085

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 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$805
(IEagle)

One-way from

$703
(KAYAK)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,030
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($192 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Ankara that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Ankara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

6:50 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Ankara Esenboga

Mon 3/2

10:55 pm-11:05 am

1 stop23h 10m

$805

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

6:50 pm-2:10 am

1 stop20h 20m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 3/3

10:55 am-4:45 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$855

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

6:50 pm-3:10 am

1 stop21h 20m

Ankara Esenboga

Mon 3/2

2:55 am-4:45 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$855

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

6:50 pm-3:10 am

1 stop21h 20m

Ankara Esenboga

Mon 3/2

2:55 am-4:45 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$855

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

6:50 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Ankara Esenboga

Sat 2/28

4:30 am-11:05 am

1 stop17h 35m

$855

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

6:50 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Ankara Esenboga

Sat 2/28

4:30 am-11:05 am

1 stop17h 35m

$872

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

6:50 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Ankara Esenboga

Mon 3/2

8:55 am-4:45 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$872

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

1:10 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Ankara Esenboga

Mon 3/2

10:40 am-4:45 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$874

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Thu 4/30

8:45 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops39h 25m

$703

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Thu 4/30

12:55 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$712

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/27

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 Accuracy1 starTrust 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 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 January 29, 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
4,208 reviews

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

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
4,208 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,208 reviews

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

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 can get you from San Francisco to Ankara in just under 16h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 6838 mi.

  • 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 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,030Average$1,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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