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$641+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to San Francisco (SFO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SFO
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to San Francisco are usually found in January or December, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 August 14, 2025.

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$641
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July

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January

Average price

$911

Good round-trip deal

$760 or less

Good one-way deal

$730 or less
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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 August 14, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/158:15 pmIST - SFO
1 stop31h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 10/266:30 pmSFO - IST
1 stop33h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/13$641
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/245:55 pmIST - SFO
1 stop28h 45mLufthansa
Wed 10/293:40 pmSFO - IST
1 stop21h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 8/13$642
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Thu 9/184:20 amIST - SFO
2 stops20h 28mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/292:55 pmSFO - IST
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$643
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/178:25 amIST - SFO
2 stops22h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 10/2911:15 amSFO - IST
2 stops20h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/13$646
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/137:35 amIST - SFO
2 stops24h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/304:05 pmSFO - IST
2 stops21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$647
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/107:45 amIST - SFO
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/232:40 pmSFO - IST
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$648
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/208:25 pmIST - SFO
2 stops35h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/151:55 pmSFO - IST
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$649
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/148:40 amIST - SFO
2 stops23h 42mAir Canada
Sun 11/308:25 amSFO - IST
2 stops28h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 8/14$650
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/108:25 amIST - SFO
2 stops22h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/2310:00 amSFO - IST
2 stops20h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$653
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/225:55 pmIST - SFO
1 stop28h 45mLufthansa
Mon 6/151:55 pmSFO - IST
1 stop21h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 8/13$654
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/198:20 amIST - SFO
2 stops24h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/243:59 pmSFO - IST
2 stops22h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$655
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/96:10 amIST - SFO
1 stop15h 35mDelta
Thu 9/258:55 amSFO - IST
2 stops30h 25mDelta
Deal found 8/14$656

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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Sat 9/20

7:50 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop28h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

6:30 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$641

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Wed 9/17

8:25 am-5:25 pm

1 stop19h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

6:21 pm-12:25 am

2 stops20h 04m

$641

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Mon 9/8

5:35 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop33h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

7:20 pm-1:05 am

1 stop19h 45m

$641

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 9/16

5:00 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop34h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 10/26

6:30 pm-12:50 am

1 stop20h 20m

$641

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Thu 9/18

7:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

9:40 pm-12:35 am

1 stop16h 55m

$641

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 9/9

7:55 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop31h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

7:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$641

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Mon 9/8

8:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

7:20 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$641

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 9/16

5:00 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop30h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

9:40 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$641

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 9/9

7:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

7:20 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop35h 20m

$641

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 9/16

5:00 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop34h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

6:30 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop36h 55m

$641

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco

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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 August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco is 80 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 $276). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 August 14, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Istanbul to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

The most flights from IST to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 85% of 1-stop itineraries from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

London (LHR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $617.

What’s the fastest layover option from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 16h 19m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 45m.

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 August 14, 2025.
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
7.8
Good
1,381 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,381 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,381 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,381 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,940 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,381 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,317 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,381 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,266 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,381 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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 5 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. 7 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Istanbul on a regular basis.

  • 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 $452 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and British Airways, starting at $499 and $510 round-trip. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 (75%), Pakistan International Airlines (75%) and IndiGo (75%).

  • 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 $1,495, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $634. The most popular route (Istanbul - San Francisco), is priced around $533.

  • 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, Hauptwache, and Historisches Museum Frankfurt 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, Hauptwache, or Historisches Museum Frankfurt can do so by traveling 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.3 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 $46 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 $276). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$452Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$499Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$510Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$590Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$597Average$716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$627Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$639Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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