$266+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 5 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 14 airlines have flights to Istanbul from San Francisco on a regular basis.

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Istanbul for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $658, but on average you can expect to pay $761.

Cheapflights has at least 1 direct flight from San Francisco to Istanbul under $1,000. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Istanbul is less than $961.

There are currently 13+ open flights from San Francisco to Istanbul within the next 7 days for less than $1,000.

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

Travelers can expect 3 flights from San Francisco to Istanbul on average per day.
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures

A quick flight from San Francisco to Istanbul can take about 19h 20m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $658. 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.

Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Istanbul round-trip from $658. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from $680, and United Airlines, from $714. Delta is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Istanbul are Lufthansa ($600), Turkish Airlines ($606), and British Airways ($611).

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 (71%), RwandAir (71%), Pakistan International Airlines (71%).

Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Istanbul? While on average our users pay $1,961, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $504. The most popular route (San Francisco - Istanbul), is priced around $638.

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), İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO), Tekirdağ Corlu Airport (TEQ).

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

Most Frankfurt am Main visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Römer. Römerberg, Hauptwache and Römer are located about 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.4 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 $41 per day.

Most London visitors opt to spend their time at Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Trafalgar Square. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square are located about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 14.3 mi, respectively from London Heathrow if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in London can rent a car from London Heathrow for about $48 per day.

Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Istanbul layover in Paris least frequently. Amsterdam is the second least popular location for layovers on flights from San Francisco to Istanbul.

The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Istanbul flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Istanbul flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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.

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.

Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Istanbul offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Istanbul flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

The San Francisco to Istanbul flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/23.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul (average of $902). Flying from San Francisco to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,422). 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.