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$349+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SFO
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Thu 4/2
Thu 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to San Francisco are usually found in January or March, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/165:40 am
IST
-
SFO
1 stop17h 00m
Lufthansa
Thu 4/239:05 pm
SFO
-
IST
1 stop19h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/2$604
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 4/145:20 pm
IST
-
SFO
1 stop28h 25m
KLM
Tue 4/211:45 pm
SFO
-
IST
1 stop25h 35m
KLM
Deal found 3/1$605
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 5/36:00 am
IST
-
SFO
1 stop15h 45m
KLM
Tue 11/101:50 pm
SFO
-
IST
1 stop16h 05m
KLM
Deal found 2/28$606
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 4/155:20 pm
IST
-
SFO
1 stop28h 25m
KLM
Wed 4/221:45 pm
SFO
-
IST
1 stop25h 35m
KLM
Deal found 3/1$608
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 4/206:00 am
IST
-
SFO
1 stop15h 45m
KLM
Mon 5/41:45 pm
SFO
-
IST
1 stop25h 35m
KLM
Deal found 2/28$610
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 9/176:00 am
IST
-
SFO
2 stops20h 03m
KLM
Wed 9/301:45 pm
SFO
-
IST
1 stop25h 35m
KLM
Deal found 2/28$611
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 9/164:25 am
IST
-
SFO
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/301:45 pm
SFO
-
IST
1 stop25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/28$612
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 3/155:55 pm
IST
-
SFO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Sun 5/33:05 pm
SFO
-
IST
1 stop26h 25m
KLM
Deal found 2/26$613
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 5/46:00 am
IST
-
SFO
2 stops19h 21m
KLM
Mon 10/121:45 pm
SFO
-
IST
1 stop25h 35m
KLM
Deal found 2/28$616

Find flight deals from Istanbul to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 March 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$604
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$349
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$686

Good round-trip deal

$701 or less

Good one-way deal

$673 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($107 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to San Francisco 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 March 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 4/14

5:20 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

1:45 pm-1:20 am

1 stop25h 35m

$616

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Wed 5/13

6:00 am-3:56 pm

2 stops19h 56m

San Francisco

Tue 5/26

8:10 pm-3:30 am

1 stop21h 20m

$653

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 5/19

5:20 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 5/26

1:35 pm-1:20 am

2 stops25h 45m

$657

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Sun 3/15

5:55 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop28h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

10:32 am-1:20 am

2 stops28h 48m

$657

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 5/12

3:45 am-7:00 pm

1 stop25h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 5/25

9:05 pm-2:05 am

1 stop19h 00m

$673

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Mon 5/11

6:00 am-7:47 pm

2 stops23h 47m

San Francisco

Tue 5/26

2:45 pm-3:30 am

2 stops26h 45m

$691

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Sat 3/14

5:55 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop28h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

1:45 pm-1:20 am

1 stop25h 35m

$707

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 4/14

1:15 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop13h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

12:55 pm-11:45 am

Nonstop12h 50m

$795

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 4/14

2:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop32h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

6:45 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop12h 55m

$882

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Wed 4/15

4:30 am-9:23 pm

3 stops26h 53m

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

11:00 am-3:40 am

2 stops30h 40m

$913

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Compare providers for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Istanbul to San Francisco in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Istanbul Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Istanbul Airport-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on February 27, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco is 6 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 Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco (average of $449). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $626). 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 IST to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 3, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated March 3, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,375 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,241 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,818 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,773 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco, you will be flying into 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 4 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. 7 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Istanbul on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

    Departing from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco will take you 28h 25m. The distance from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco is about 6684 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco is KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $448 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and British Airways, starting at $494 and $509 round-trip. These flights start at 43% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $376. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco for a low price.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco are Turkish Airlines (70%), Pakistan International Airlines (70%) and IndiGo (70%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $748, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $668. The most popular route (Istanbul - San Francisco), is priced around $635.

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

    The most popular layover on flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco is Frankfurt am Main.

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

    Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Konstablerwache are the most popular attractions in Frankfurt am Main if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Those on a layover in Frankfurt am Main interested in visiting Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, or Konstablerwache can do so by traveling 7.4 mi, 7.0 mi, and 7.7 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Those looking to explore during their layover in Frankfurt am Main can rent a car from Frankfurt am Main for about $45 per day.

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

    Of the flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in London.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco (average of $449). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $626). 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Istanbul to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to San Francisco. 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 March 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$448Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$494Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$509Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$522Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$590Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$603Average$770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$690Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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