$441+ 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 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SFO
May 2 — May 91
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to San FranciscoExplore 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 April 2, 2026.
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 April 2, 2026.
This Travelis deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Travelis is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/56:00 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops20h 10m
KLM
Mon 4/208:10 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop21h 20m
KLM
Deal found 3/29![KLM logo]()
$636
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/285:40 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop17h 00m
Lufthansa
Tue 5/59:05 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop19h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/31![Lufthansa logo]()
$638
This Travelis deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Travelis is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/54:25 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop18h 25m
Air France
Mon 4/208:10 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop21h 20m
Air France
Deal found 3/29![Air France logo]()
$640
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/284:25 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop18h 25m
Air France
Wed 5/68:10 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop21h 20m
Air France
Deal found 3/30![Air France logo]()
$661
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 9/155:20 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 25m
KLM
Tue 9/291:45 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop16h 35m
KLM
Deal found 3/31![KLM logo]()
$665
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/85:20 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 25m
KLM
Wed 4/228:10 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop21h 20m
KLM
Deal found 4/1![KLM logo]()
$666
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/295:20 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 25m
KLM
Wed 5/68:10 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop21h 20m
KLM
Deal found 3/29![KLM logo]()
$667
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 9/154:25 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops20h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/293:05 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$671
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/286:00 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops19h 59m
KLM
Wed 5/61:45 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop25h 35m
KLM
Deal found 3/29![KLM logo]()
$672
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 4/276:00 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops19h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/68:10 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$673
Best flights from Istanbul to San FranciscoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Istanbul to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 2, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Istanbul to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 2, 2026.
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 4/166:00 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops20h 07m
KLM
Wed 4/291:45 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop25h 35m
KLM
Deal found 4/1![KLM logo]()
$691
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 5/195:20 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 25m
Delta
Tue 5/2611:55 am
SFO
- IST
2 stops27h 25m
Delta
Deal found 3/29![Delta logo]()
$707
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/291:55 pm
IST
- SFO
2 stops21h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 8/410:50 am
SFO
- IST
2 stops20h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29![United Airlines logo]()
$756
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 9/156:00 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops24h 19m
Delta
Tue 9/297:00 am
SFO
- IST
2 stops23h 20m
Delta
Deal found 3/31![Delta logo]()
$712
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/24:25 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop18h 25m
KLM
Thu 9/31:45 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop25h 35m
KLM
Deal found 4/2![KLM logo]()
$731
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/166:00 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops19h 59m
Delta
Wed 4/2910:32 am
SFO
- IST
2 stops28h 48m
Delta
Deal found 4/2![Delta logo]()
$718
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/145:20 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 25m
Delta
Wed 6/241:45 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop25h 35m
Delta
Deal found 3/28![Delta logo]()
$732
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Wed 6/35:20 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 25m
Delta
Tue 6/301:20 pm
SFO
- IST
2 stops26h 00m
Delta
Deal found 3/29![Delta logo]()
$732
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 4/156:00 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop15h 45m
Delta
Sun 4/193:05 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop26h 25m
Delta
Deal found 3/30![Delta logo]()
$738
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/206:00 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops25h 25m
Delta
Wed 6/241:45 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop25h 35m
Delta
Deal found 3/28![Delta logo]()
$738
Last-minute flights from Istanbul to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to San Francisco. Data last updated April 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to San Francisco. Data last updated April 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/76:00 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops27h 57m
Delta
Mon 4/273:05 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop26h 25m
Delta
Deal found 3/31![Delta logo]()
$723
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/76:00 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops27h 57m
Delta
Tue 4/215:40 am
SFO
- IST
2 stops24h 40m
Delta
Deal found 3/31![Delta logo]()
$746
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/85:20 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 25m
KLM
Wed 4/228:10 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop21h 20m
KLM
Deal found 4/1![KLM logo]()
$666
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 4/86:00 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop15h 45m
Delta
Tue 4/2111:39 pm
SFO
- IST
2 stops39h 41m
Delta
Deal found 3/31![Delta logo]()
$706
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Wed 4/86:00 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops23h 10m
Delta
Wed 4/221:09 pm
SFO
- IST
2 stops26h 11m
Delta
Deal found 3/29![Delta logo]()
$712
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 4/86:00 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop15h 45m
Delta
Mon 4/273:05 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop26h 25m
Delta
Deal found 3/31![Delta logo]()
$713
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 4/86:00 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop15h 45m
Delta
Sun 4/265:00 pm
SFO
- IST
2 stops22h 20m
Delta
Deal found 3/31![Delta logo]()
$736
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 4/106:00 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops24h 59m
Delta
Wed 4/221:45 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop25h 35m
Delta
Deal found 3/31![Delta logo]()
$711
One-way flights from Istanbul to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from Istanbul to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 2, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Istanbul to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 2, 2026.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/277:25 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 4/2![British Airways logo]()
$441
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/197:55 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop27h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 3/30![British Airways logo]()
$442
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/51:10 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop34h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/1![American Airlines logo]()
$448
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/253:35 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop32h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 3/29![British Airways logo]()
$449
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 5/298:10 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop19h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/29![American Airlines logo]()
$454
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/178:15 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops24h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/1![American Airlines logo]()
$455
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/278:15 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops25h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$456
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/298:10 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops25h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$457
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/181:10 pm
IST
- SFO
2 stops20h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/1![American Airlines logo]()
$459
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 5/273:45 pm
IST
- SFO
2 stops37h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/29![American Airlines logo]()
$460
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 April 2, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $638 (Gotogate) |
One-way from | $441 (Cheapflightsfares) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $752 |
Good round-trip deal | $791 or less |
Good one-way deal | $690 or less |
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 April 2, 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
Cheapest round-trip
IstanbulSan Francisco
IST - SFO
ISTSFO
Istanbul
Thu 4/16
6:00 am-4:07 pm
2 stops20h 07m
San Francisco
Wed 4/29
1:45 pm-1:20 am
1 stop25h 35m
$691
IstanbulSan Francisco
IST - SFO
ISTSFO
Istanbul
Tue 5/19
5:20 pm-11:45 am
1 stop28h 25m
San Francisco
Tue 5/26
11:55 am-1:20 am
2 stops27h 25m
$707
IstanbulSan Francisco
IST - SFO
ISTSFO
Istanbul
Tue 9/15
6:00 am-8:19 pm
2 stops24h 19m
San Francisco
Tue 9/29
7:00 am-4:20 pm
2 stops23h 20m
$712
IstanbulSan Francisco
IST - SFO
ISTSFO
Istanbul
Thu 4/16
6:00 am-3:59 pm
2 stops19h 59m
San Francisco
Wed 4/29
10:32 am-1:20 am
2 stops28h 48m
$718
IstanbulSan Francisco
IST - SFO
ISTSFO
Istanbul
Sat 5/2
4:25 am-12:50 pm
1 stop18h 25m
San Francisco
Thu 9/3
1:45 pm-1:20 am
1 stop25h 35m
$731
IstanbulSan Francisco
IST - SFO
ISTSFO
Istanbul
Sun 6/14
5:20 pm-11:45 am
1 stop28h 25m
San Francisco
Wed 6/24
1:45 pm-1:20 am
1 stop25h 35m
$732
IstanbulSan Francisco
IST - SFO
ISTSFO
Istanbul
Wed 6/3
5:20 pm-11:45 am
1 stop28h 25m
San Francisco
Tue 6/30
1:20 pm-1:20 am
2 stops26h 00m
$732
IstanbulSan Francisco
IST - SFO
ISTSFO
Istanbul
Wed 4/15
6:00 am-11:45 am
1 stop15h 45m
San Francisco
Sun 4/19
3:05 pm-3:30 am
1 stop26h 25m
$738
IstanbulSan Francisco
IST - SFO
ISTSFO
Istanbul
Sat 6/20
6:00 am-9:25 pm
2 stops25h 25m
San Francisco
Wed 6/24
1:45 pm-1:20 am
1 stop25h 35m
$738
Quickest round-trip
IstanbulSan Francisco
IST - SFO
ISTSFO
Istanbul
Fri 5/29
1:55 pm-1:15 am
2 stops21h 20m
San Francisco
Tue 8/4
10:50 am-4:55 pm
2 stops20h 05m
$756
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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 April.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
IST-SFO
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco
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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 April 2, 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 February is currently the most expensive (average of $638). 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 April 2, 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.
How often are flights from Istanbul to San Francisco delayed?
About 20% of weekly flights between Istanbul and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 89 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to San Francisco flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to San Francisco flights?
Over the last year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.
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 April 2, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,United Airlines, andTurkish 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.
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.8
Crew
8.4
Food
7.3
Overall
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Feb 2026
EZE - SCL
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.8
Crew
8.4
Food
7.3
Overall
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Feb 2026
EZE - SCL
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.8
Crew
8.4
Food
7.3
Overall
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Feb 2026
EZE - SCL
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.8
Crew
8.4
Food
7.3
Overall
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Feb 2026
EZE - SCL
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.8
Crew
8.4
Food
7.3
Overall
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Feb 2026
EZE - SCL
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.8
Crew
8.4
Food
7.3
Overall
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Feb 2026
EZE - SCL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$448 | Average$551 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$494 | Average$661 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$528 | Average$708 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$590 | Average$670 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$598 | Average$773 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$688 | Average$876 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% |