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$460+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Ankara (ESB)

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SFO — ESB
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,256
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$460
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,323
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($261 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 April 29, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/158:25 amSFO - ESB
2 stops20h 45mLufthansa
Wed 12/178:40 amESB - SFO
1 stop21h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 4/27$954
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/278:30 amSFO - ESB
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/128:40 amESB - SFO
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$985
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/96:45 pmSFO - ESB
1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/88:00 amESB - SFO
1 stop18h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,114
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/63:55 pmSFO - ESB
1 stop34h 25mQatar Airways
Thu 7/31:20 pmESB - SFO
1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,310
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/127:50 pmSFO - ESB
2 stops57h 00mSWISS
Thu 6/197:20 amESB - SFO
1 stop18h 50mSWISS
Deal found 4/28$1,352

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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 April 29, 2025.
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

Sun 6/1

7:40 pm-8:30 am

2 stops26h 50m

Ankara Esenboga

Sat 6/14

6:00 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops32h 30m

$1,256

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

3:55 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop34h 25m

Ankara Esenboga

Thu 7/3

1:20 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop34h 15m

$1,310

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Sun 6/15

1:00 pm-1:00 am

2 stops26h 00m

Ankara Esenboga

Mon 7/14

8:00 am-10:38 pm

2 stops48h 38m

$1,326

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

6:45 pm-10:15 am

1 stop29h 30m

Ankara Esenboga

Wed 7/2

3:55 am-4:40 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$1,348

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Thu 6/12

7:50 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops57h 00m

Ankara Esenboga

Thu 6/19

7:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$1,352

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

2:18 pm-2:15 am

3 stops49h 57m

$460

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

6:45 pm-7:15 am

1 stop26h 30m

$661

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Wed 6/11

9:05 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$975

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Thu 6/12

9:05 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops37h 45m

$991

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Wed 6/11

9:05 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$993

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Deals found on 4/27

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Ankara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Ankara from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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 April 29, 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.

Rainfall in Ankara by month

Plan your trip to Ankara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ankara ranges from 0.8 - 2.4 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Ankara when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Ankara by month

Plan your trip to Ankara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ankara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.
Brussels Airlines
7.4
Good
345 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,785 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.
Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
7,040 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.

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.

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

    Lufthansa, at $1,326, 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 1% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Ankara one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $661 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Brussels Airlines from $975 and Austrian Airlines from $991 one-way.

  • 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 April 29, 2025.
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LufthansaCheapest$840Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,161Average$1,671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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