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$883+ 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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ESB
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$883
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,833
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 June 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 9/18:30 amSFO - ESB
2 stops27h 40mLufthansa
Thu 12/187:00 amESB - SFO
1 stop16h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11$883
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/911:45 pmSFO - ESB
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/88:00 amESB - SFO
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$885
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/96:45 pmSFO - ESB
1 stop22h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/71:50 amESB - SFO
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,136
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 9/33:55 pmSFO - ESB
1 stop34h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 9/141:20 pmESB - SFO
1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,163

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San Francisco

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Ankara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

8:30 am-10:10 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Ankara Esenboga

Thu 12/18

7:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$883

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

11:45 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Ankara Esenboga

Wed 10/8

8:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$885

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

6:45 pm-3:10 am

1 stop22h 25m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 10/7

1:50 am-4:40 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$1,136

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

3:55 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop34h 25m

Ankara Esenboga

Sun 9/14

1:20 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop34h 15m

$1,163

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Mon 6/16

7:50 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops57h 05m

Ankara Esenboga

Thu 7/3

7:20 am-4:35 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$1,660

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Wed 6/25

9:05 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$1,616

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Deals found on 6/12

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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 June 12, 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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS, Qatar Airways and Brussels Airlines from San Francisco to Ankara by reading reviews from past customers. 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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.
Brussels Airlines
7.4
Good
355 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,848 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,139 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

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 $883, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Ankara.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Ankara for 33% 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.

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  • 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$838Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$840Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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