$572+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul
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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — IST
Jul 20 — Jul 271
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to IstanbulExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 20, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 20, 2026.
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/238:10 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/255:20 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,050
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/238:10 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/96:00 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,051
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/58:10 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/75:20 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,052
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/92:20 pm
SFO
- SAW
2 stops20h 40m
KLM
Tue 9/158:50 am
SAW
- SFO
1 stop36h 55m
KLM
Deal found 6/16![KLM logo]()
$1,053
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1710:40 am
SFO
- IST
2 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/224:25 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,053
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/510:40 am
SFO
- IST
2 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/64:25 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,054
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2610:40 am
SFO
- SAW
2 stops20h 25m
KLM
Wed 9/22:40 pm
SAW
- SFO
1 stop31h 05m
KLM
Deal found 6/15![KLM logo]()
$1,055
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/95:12 pm
SFO
- IST
2 stops22h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/214:25 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,055
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 8/249:05 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop19h 00m
Lufthansa
Mon 8/313:45 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop25h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/15![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,056
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/97:30 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop18h 55m
British Airways
Tue 8/187:55 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop27h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 6/16![British Airways logo]()
$1,057
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/218:10 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop21h 20m
KLM
Tue 9/16:00 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops20h 56m
KLM
Deal found 6/15![KLM logo]()
$1,058
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/141:45 pm
SFO
- SAW
1 stop21h 15m
KLM
Tue 9/228:50 am
SAW
- SFO
2 stops20h 50m
KLM
Deal found 6/19![KLM logo]()
$1,059
Best flights from San Francisco to IstanbulDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 20, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 20, 2026.
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/153:05 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop26h 25m
KLM
Wed 7/226:00 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops20h 12m
KLM
Deal found 6/15![KLM logo]()
$1,060
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1111:00 am
SFO
- IST
2 stops21h 25m
British Airways
Tue 8/187:55 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop27h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 6/16![British Airways logo]()
$1,061
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Fri 10/26:45 pm
SFO
- IST
Nonstop12h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 10/301:50 pm
IST
- SFO
Nonstop13h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,131
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/245:05 pm
SFO
- SAW
1 stop34h 00m
Emirates
Tue 9/12:05 pm
SAW
- SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 6/16![Emirates logo]()
$1,281
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/178:06 am
SFO
- IST
2 stops42h 29m
Etihad Airways
Sun 10/252:00 pm
IST
- SFO
2 stops43h 57m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/19![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2410:40 am
SFO
- IST
2 stops24h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 8/251:55 pm
IST
- SFO
2 stops20h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/19![United Airlines logo]()
$1,355
This French Bee deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 French Bee is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/254:05 pm
SFO
- SAW
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/59:05 am
SAW
- SFO
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,399
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/58:10 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop21h 20m
KLM
Thu 7/94:25 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop23h 35m
KLM
Deal found 6/19![KLM logo]()
$1,224
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1912:16 pm
SFO
- IST
2 stops20h 49m
British Airways
Sun 8/308:15 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops25h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 6/16![British Airways logo]()
$1,227
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Sat 8/226:45 pm
SFO
- IST
Nonstop12h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/11:15 pm
IST
- SFO
Nonstop13h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/19![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,266
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/98:10 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop21h 20m
KLM
Tue 7/144:25 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop18h 25m
KLM
Deal found 6/19![KLM logo]()
$1,225
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/125:05 pm
SFO
- SAW
1 stop34h 00m
Emirates
Fri 9/112:05 pm
SAW
- SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 6/19![Emirates logo]()
$1,350
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/67:05 am
SFO
- IST
2 stops28h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 8/161:55 pm
IST
- SFO
2 stops37h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/19![United Airlines logo]()
$1,357
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Sun 10/257:35 pm
SFO
- IST
Nonstop13h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/291:50 pm
IST
- SFO
Nonstop13h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/17![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,271
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/275:05 pm
SFO
- SAW
1 stop34h 00m
Emirates
Mon 8/312:05 pm
SAW
- SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 6/16![Emirates logo]()
$1,351
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/31:45 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop25h 35m
KLM
Wed 7/155:20 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 25m
KLM
Deal found 6/19![KLM logo]()
$1,295
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/53:37 pm
SFO
- SAW
2 stops19h 23m
KLM
Sat 9/198:50 am
SAW
- SFO
2 stops20h 50m
KLM
Deal found 6/15![KLM logo]()
$1,462
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/185:05 pm
SFO
- SAW
1 stop34h 00m
Emirates
Wed 8/192:05 pm
SAW
- SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 6/19![Emirates logo]()
$1,697
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/185:05 pm
SFO
- SAW
1 stop34h 00m
Emirates
Tue 8/182:05 pm
SAW
- SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 6/19![Emirates logo]()
$1,966
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/125:05 pm
SFO
- SAW
1 stop34h 00m
Emirates
Wed 7/292:05 pm
SAW
- SFO
2 stops51h 17m
Emirates
Deal found 6/18![Emirates logo]()
$2,003
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/185:05 pm
SFO
- SAW
1 stop34h 00m
Emirates
Wed 7/292:05 pm
SAW
- SFO
2 stops51h 17m
Emirates
Deal found 6/18![Emirates logo]()
$2,121
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/95:05 pm
SFO
- SAW
1 stop34h 00m
Emirates
Tue 7/212:05 pm
SAW
- SFO
2 stops51h 17m
Emirates
Deal found 6/15![Emirates logo]()
$2,162
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/165:05 pm
SFO
- SAW
1 stop34h 00m
Emirates
Wed 7/292:05 pm
SAW
- SFO
2 stops51h 17m
Emirates
Deal found 6/18![Emirates logo]()
$2,213
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/245:05 pm
SFO
- SAW
1 stop34h 00m
Emirates
Mon 7/132:05 pm
SAW
- SFO
2 stops51h 17m
Emirates
Deal found 6/17![Emirates logo]()
$2,274
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to IstanbulDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Istanbul. Data last updated June 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Istanbul. Data last updated June 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/238:10 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/255:20 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,050
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/238:10 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/96:00 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,051
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/69:20 am
SFO
- IST
2 stops21h 00m
KLM
Wed 9/96:00 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops19h 54m
KLM
Deal found 6/19![KLM logo]()
$1,059
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/118:10 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop21h 20m
Air France
Sun 7/194:25 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops21h 19m
Air France
Deal found 6/15![Air France logo]()
$1,054
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/118:10 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop21h 20m
KLM
Sat 7/186:00 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops20h 49m
KLM
Deal found 6/17![KLM logo]()
$1,061
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/141:45 pm
SFO
- SAW
1 stop21h 15m
KLM
Tue 9/228:50 am
SAW
- SFO
2 stops20h 50m
KLM
Deal found 6/19![KLM logo]()
$1,059
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/143:05 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop26h 25m
KLM
Thu 9/246:00 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops20h 24m
KLM
Deal found 6/19![KLM logo]()
$1,063
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/148:10 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop21h 20m
KLM
Thu 8/276:00 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops19h 50m
KLM
Deal found 6/18![KLM logo]()
$1,064
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/201:45 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop25h 35m
KLM
Wed 8/195:20 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 25m
KLM
Deal found 6/16![KLM logo]()
$1,055
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2011:15 pm
SFO
- IST
2 stops18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/266:00 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops19h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,065
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/218:10 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop21h 20m
KLM
Tue 9/16:00 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops20h 56m
KLM
Deal found 6/15![KLM logo]()
$1,058
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Thu 7/233:55 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop40h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/28:05 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/19![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,060
One-way flights from San Francisco to IstanbulSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 20, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 20, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 8/165:40 pm
SFO
- SAW
2 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$572
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Thu 7/164:30 pm
SFO
- IST
3 stops44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$573
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/2510:40 pm
SFO
- IST
2 stops49h 50m
LOT
Deal found 6/18![LOT logo]()
$574
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 8/35:35 pm
SFO
- SAW
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$575
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Fri 7/171:00 pm
SFO
- IST
3 stops39h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$575
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/221:00 pm
SFO
- IST
3 stops39h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$576
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/68:00 am
SFO
- SAW
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$577
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 8/96:45 pm
SFO
- IST
Nonstop12h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/17![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$577
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Sat 7/47:35 pm
SFO
- SAW
3 stops47h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$578
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/263:55 pm
SFO
- IST
2 stops32h 35m
LOT
Deal found 6/17![LOT logo]()
$578
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Tue 8/182:40 pm
SFO
- SAW
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$579
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/1510:40 pm
SFO
- IST
2 stops35h 55m
LOT
Deal found 6/17![LOT logo]()
$579
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Istanbul
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (TR5). 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 20, 2026.
Round-trip from | $1,050 (KAYAK) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $572 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,451 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Istanbul 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 June 20, 2026.
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Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoIstanbul
SFO - IST
SFOIST
San Francisco
Wed 7/15
3:05 pm-3:30 am
1 stop26h 25m
Istanbul
Wed 7/22
6:00 am-4:12 pm
2 stops20h 12m
$1,060
San FranciscoIstanbul
SFO - IST
SFOIST
San Francisco
Tue 8/11
11:00 am-6:25 pm
2 stops21h 25m
Istanbul
Tue 8/18
7:55 pm-1:50 pm
1 stop27h 55m
$1,061
San FranciscoIstanbul
SFO - IST
SFOIST
San Francisco
Fri 10/2
6:45 pm-5:40 pm
Nonstop12h 55m
Istanbul
Fri 10/30
1:50 pm-5:30 pm
Nonstop13h 40m
$1,131
San FranciscoIstanbul
SFO - IST
SFOIST
San Francisco
Sun 7/5
8:10 pm-3:30 am
1 stop21h 20m
Istanbul
Thu 7/9
4:25 am-6:00 pm
1 stop23h 35m
$1,224
San FranciscoIstanbul
SFO - IST
SFOIST
San Francisco
Thu 7/9
8:10 pm-3:30 am
1 stop21h 20m
Istanbul
Tue 7/14
4:25 am-12:50 pm
1 stop18h 25m
$1,225
San FranciscoIstanbul
SFO - IST
SFOIST
San Francisco
Wed 8/19
12:16 pm-7:05 pm
2 stops20h 49m
Istanbul
Sun 8/30
8:15 am-11:45 pm
2 stops25h 30m
$1,227
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoIstanbul
SFO - IST
SFOIST
San Francisco
Sat 8/22
6:45 pm-5:40 pm
Nonstop12h 55m
Istanbul
Tue 9/1
1:15 pm-4:40 pm
Nonstop13h 25m
$1,266
San FranciscoIstanbul
SFO - IST
SFOIST
San Francisco
Sun 10/25
7:35 pm-6:45 pm
Nonstop13h 10m
Istanbul
Thu 10/29
1:50 pm-5:30 pm
Nonstop13h 40m
$1,271
San FranciscoIstanbul
SFO - SAW
SFOSAW
San Francisco
Mon 8/24
5:05 pm-1:05 pm
1 stop34h 00m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Tue 9/1
2:05 pm-2:00 pm
1 stop33h 55m
$1,281
San FranciscoIstanbul
SFO - IST
SFOIST
San Francisco
Fri 7/3
1:45 pm-1:20 am
1 stop25h 35m
Istanbul
Wed 7/15
5:20 pm-11:45 am
1 stop28h 25m
$1,295
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Istanbul
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul (average of $572). Flying from San Francisco to Istanbul in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,859). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to IST?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 20, 2026.
It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Istanbul in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Istanbul
Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 20, 2026.
The most flights from SFO to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Istanbul?
How often are flights from San Francisco to Istanbul delayed?
About 9% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 156 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Istanbul flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Istanbul flights?
Over the last year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul?
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Istanbul is 66 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on June 13, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated June 20, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Delta, andTurkish Airlines from San Francisco to Istanbul have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.7
Food
7.3
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.4
Entertainment
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Apr 2026
OKC - ATL
Comfort
7.7
Food
7.3
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.4
Entertainment
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Apr 2026
OKC - ATL
Comfort
7.7
Food
7.3
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.4
Entertainment
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Apr 2026
OKC - ATL
Comfort
7.7
Food
7.3
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.4
Entertainment
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Apr 2026
OKC - ATL
Comfort
7.7
Food
7.3
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.4
Entertainment
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Apr 2026
OKC - ATL
Comfort
7.7
Food
7.3
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.4
Entertainment
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Apr 2026
OKC - ATL
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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Istanbul. 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 20, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$608 | Average$668 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$614 | Average$1,064 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$646 | Average$1,187 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$700 | Average$1,110 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$732 | Average$1,334 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$745 | Average$1,115 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$787 | Average$1,157 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$821 | Average$1,298 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$884 | Average$1,174 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$902 | Average$1,219 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |