Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Istanbul flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

How often are flights from San Francisco to Istanbul delayed?

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About 11% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 minutes.

Question 3

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 4

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Istanbul flights?

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Over the last year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Istanbul round-trip from $608. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from $614, and Turkish Airlines, from $681. Scandinavian Airlines is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 6

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

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The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Istanbul are United Airlines ($386), Lufthansa ($432), and LOT ($437).

Question 7

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul?

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The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Istanbul is 67 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.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul?

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul (average of $826). Flying from San Francisco to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,429). 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.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Istanbul

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The most flights from SFO to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, 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 41.0 F).

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Istanbul?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Istanbul? While on average our users pay $2,425, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $580. The most popular route (San Francisco - Istanbul), is priced around $731.

Question 14

What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Istanbul?

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Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Istanbul on time: Turkish Airlines (47%), Pakistan International Airlines (47%), IndiGo (47%).

Question 15

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Istanbul?

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Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and KLM are the most popular airlines when flying from San Francisco to Istanbul.

Question 16

Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Istanbul?

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Most of the time, San Francisco to Istanbul flights that have layovers will stop in Frankfurt am Main. Amsterdam sees the next most layovers on San Francisco to Istanbul flights.

Question 17

Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Istanbul flights?

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Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Istanbul layover in Paris least frequently.

Question 18

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

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Most Frankfurt am Main visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Konstablerwache. Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt and Konstablerwache are located about 7.4 mi, 7.0 mi, and 7.7 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Frankfurt am Main can rent a car from Frankfurt am Main for about $42 per day.

Question 19

What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Amsterdam?

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Most Amsterdam visitors opt to spend their time at Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, and Anne Frank Huis. Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank Huis are located about 6.0 mi, 6.2 mi, and 6.8 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Amsterdam can rent a car from Amsterdam Schiphol for about $38 per day.

Question 20

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to IST?

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It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Istanbul in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Question 21

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Istanbul?

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For a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.0 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 3 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 12 airlines have flights to Istanbul from San Francisco on a regular basis.

Question 22

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 23

How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Istanbul?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Istanbul.

Question 24

Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Istanbul?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,079

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest$608	Average$668	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
KLM	Cheapest$614	Average$1,055	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$681	Average$1,155	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$755	Average$1,165	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Air France	Cheapest$762	Average$1,258	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
LOT	Cheapest$773	Average$1,042	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
British Airways	Cheapest$790	Average$974	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
United Airlines	Cheapest$819	Average$1,173	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$836	Average$992	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Delta	Cheapest$892	Average$1,178	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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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 67 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 month to book a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to IST?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Istanbul in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Istanbul

The most flights from SFO to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How often are flights from San Francisco to Istanbul delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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 11% of flights being delayed.

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What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Istanbul?

Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Istanbul?

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Amsterdam?

Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Istanbul flights?

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Istanbul?

Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Istanbul?

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