Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul from $282

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/21. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SFO — IST
sept. 26 — oct. 31

How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul

All the information you need to plan the best SFO to TR5 flight in 2023: compare San Francisco to Istanbul flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Istanbul.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$884

One-way from

$282
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 15% potential price drop
From San Francisco to Istanbul
One-way flight from San Francisco to Istanbul

SFO - IST

Price

$884 - $1,512

IST

Temperature

41 - 73.4 °F

IST

Rainfall

0.4 - 3.9 inches

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 53 days in advance to save up to 9% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 53 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,317, or $1,374 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from San Francisco. Users have commonly found prices around $1,228 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $865. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul (SFO - IST)?

When flying from San Francisco to Istanbul, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Delta flights from San Francisco to Istanbul

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Cheap San Francisco to Istanbul flights in September & October 2023

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San Francisco to Istanbul 2023 flight deals

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Non-stop flights to Istanbul from San Francisco

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One-way flights to Istanbul from San Francisco

The cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Istanbul
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San FranciscoIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

SFO - SAW

SFOSAW

San Francisco

lun. 10/30

1 stop34h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

lun. 11/20

2 stops38h 45m

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

dim. 12/3

2 stops29h 40m

Istanbul

mar. 12/19

1 stop16h 40m

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

lun. 11/20

1 stop17h 30m

Istanbul

lun. 2/12

1 stop17h 00m

San FranciscoIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

SFO - SAW

SFOSAW

San Francisco

mar. 1/23

1 stop35h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

lun. 3/11

1 stop33h 15m

San FranciscoIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

SFO - SAW

SFOSAW

San Francisco

lun. 10/2

1 stop40h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

lun. 10/16

1 stop27h 45m

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

lun. 12/4

2 stops22h 51m

Istanbul

mar. 1/23

1 stop17h 10m

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

ven. 11/10

2 stops39h 10m

Istanbul

lun. 11/27

2 stops37h 57m

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

mer. 10/18

Nonstop12h 50m

Istanbul

mer. 11/15

Nonstop13h 55m

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

mar. 10/24

2 stops24h 15m

Istanbul

lun. 11/6

2 stops24h 44m

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Deals found on 9/20

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, American Airlines and Air Canada from San Francisco to Istanbul 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.
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything is excellent….our first experience with kids is very good….staff perfect, service perfect… everything is perfect.

Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything is excellent….our first experience with kids is very good….staff perfect, service perfect… everything is perfect.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything is excellent….our first experience with kids is very good….staff perfect, service perfect… everything is perfect.

KLM
7.5
Good
196 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything is excellent….our first experience with kids is very good….staff perfect, service perfect… everything is perfect.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything is excellent….our first experience with kids is very good….staff perfect, service perfect… everything is perfect.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
1,845 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything is excellent….our first experience with kids is very good….staff perfect, service perfect… everything is perfect.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Istanbul flights.

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

For a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 2 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 11 airlines have flights to Istanbul from San Francisco on a regular basis.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Istanbul for under $900 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Istanbul for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $855, but on average you can expect to pay $903.

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Istanbul for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Istanbul under $1,100. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Istanbul is less than $1,124.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Istanbul for under $1,100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Istanbul within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.

What days are nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Istanbul?

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Monday, Friday.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Istanbul on average per day?

Travelers can expect 1 flight from San Francisco to Istanbul on average per day.
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 100% of flight departures

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Istanbul?

A quick flight from San Francisco to Istanbul can take about 17h 30m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $874. San Francisco and Istanbul are separated by a distance of 6727 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Istanbul round-trip from $874. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Lufthansa. Delta is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Istanbul?

Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Istanbul? While on average our users pay $1,884, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $534. The most popular route (San Francisco - Istanbul), is priced around $742.

What does SFO to IST mean?

SFO and IST are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SFO to IST refers to a flight route from San Francisco Airport to Istanbul Airport. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI), Tekirdağ Corlu Airport (TEQ), İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO).

Other flights from San Francisco

Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Istanbul

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Francisco to Istanbul choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$725Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest$818Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest$839Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest$912Average$1,491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest$939Average$1,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$965Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$982Average$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapest$1,010Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,034Average$1,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,247Average$1,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Istanbul

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Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Istanbul

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from San Francisco to Istanbul
Sunday2daily flights
Monday2daily flights
Tuesday4daily flights
Wednesday2daily flights
Thursday4daily flights
Friday2daily flights
Saturday4daily flights
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