Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul
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 2022: compare San Francisco to Istanbul flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Istanbul.
SFO - IST Price | $961 - $1,604 |
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IST Temperature | 41 - 73.4 °F |
IST Rainfall | 0.4 - 3.9 inches |
| Popular in | July | High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | October | Best time to find cheap flights, 17% potential price drop |
| Round-trip from | $961 | From San Francisco to Istanbul |
| One-way from | $314 | One-way flight from San Francisco to Istanbul |
How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul?
Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 19 days in advance to save up to 5% 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 19 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 $1,237, or $1,320 for flights within the next 24 hours.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul?
Our data shows that October tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from San Francisco. Users have commonly found prices around $1,161 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $546. 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 flights from San Francisco to Istanbul in September, October 2022
The best prices found for SFO to Istanbul flights for September, October
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Cheap Lufthansa flights from San Francisco to Istanbul
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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Istanbul
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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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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. 17 airlines have flights to Istanbul from San Francisco on a regular basis.
Which airlines flying from San Francisco to Istanbul have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Some of our airline partners flying from San Francisco to Istanbul have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and Emirates are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Turkish Airlines with this kind of flexibility.
Can I find flights from San Francisco to Istanbul for under $700 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Istanbul for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $689, but on average you can expect to pay $843.
Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Istanbul for under $1,000?
There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Istanbul within the next 7 days for less than $1,000.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Istanbul round-trip from $872. Lufthansa is priced at 24% 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?
American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France are the most popular airlines when flying 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 $3,548, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $493. The most popular route (San Francisco - Istanbul), is priced around $753.
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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.
Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Istanbul
See what time of day planes typically take off 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
| Sunday | 2daily flights |
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| Monday | 3daily flights |
| Tuesday | 3daily flights |
| Wednesday | 3daily flights |
| Thursday | 3daily flights |
| Friday | 3daily flights |
| Saturday | 2daily flights |