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$202+ 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SFO
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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The best prices from Istanbul to San Francisco are usually found in February or November, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday 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 July 25, 2024.

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July

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February

Round-trip from

$449
(KLM)

One-way from

$202
(Kissandfly.com)
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco, book at least 58 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 41% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $753 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $808.

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

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Francisco from Istanbul Airport. Prices for February average $770 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $428. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a February flight can save you 40% on your journey compared to booking in July

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to SFO?

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 evening could potentially save you up to 34% on airfare.

Cheap Istanbul to San Francisco flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Istanbul to San Francisco specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on July 25, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Istanbul to San Francisco in July and August 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
This JustFly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 JustFly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/265:35 pmIST - SFO
1 stop29h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 12/168:40 pmSFO - IST
1 stop16h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/24$626
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/176:10 amIST - SFO
2 stops26h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/247:45 pmSFO - IST
2 stops35h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$638
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 8/228:25 amIST - SFO
1 stop38h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 12/25:30 pmSFO - IST
1 stop33h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/24$659
This JustFly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 JustFly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/265:35 pmIST - SFO
1 stop29h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 12/178:40 pmSFO - IST
1 stop16h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/25$661
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/206:10 amIST - SFO
2 stops22h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/316:30 amSFO - IST
2 stops20h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$663
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Tue 8/202:00 pmIST - SFO
1 stop36h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/311:55 pmSFO - IST
1 stop37h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$669
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/202:00 pmIST - SFO
1 stop36h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/316:30 amSFO - IST
2 stops20h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$674
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/136:10 amIST - SFO
2 stops20h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/211:40 pmSFO - IST
2 stops21h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$683
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/172:00 pmIST - SFO
1 stop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/247:45 pmSFO - IST
2 stops35h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$768

Istanbul to San Francisco 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Istanbul and San Francisco in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Istanbul to San Francisco in July and August 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 11/158:40 amIST - SFO
1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 3/65:30 pmSFO - IST
1 stop20h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/24$626
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 12/268:05 amIST - SFO
1 stop17h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 3/266:30 pmSFO - IST
1 stop33h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/25$628
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 10/85:00 pmIST - SFO
2 stops34h 12mDelta
Wed 11/61:40 pmSFO - IST
2 stops27h 30mDelta
Deal found 7/25$630
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 10/85:00 pmIST - SFO
2 stops34h 12mDelta
Fri 10/186:00 amSFO - IST
2 stops24h 30mDelta
Deal found 7/24$631
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/195:10 pmIST - SFO
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/289:46 amSFO - IST
2 stops21h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$633
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sun 9/18:25 amIST - SFO
2 stops24h 22mBritish Airways
Sun 6/13:30 pmSFO - IST
1 stop23h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/24$635
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 11/148:05 amIST - SFO
2 stops21h 23mBritish Airways
Sat 3/88:40 pmSFO - IST
1 stop17h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/24$637
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/176:10 amIST - SFO
2 stops26h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/247:45 pmSFO - IST
2 stops35h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$638
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/58:25 amIST - SFO
2 stops43h 32mBritish Airways
Wed 9/189:47 amSFO - IST
2 stops23h 08mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/25$657

Istanbul to San Francisco flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Istanbul to San Francisco for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from Istanbul to San Francisco should consider booking one of these fares. Users should examine the flight details to ensure there are no surprises.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Tue 7/302:00 pmIST - SFO
2 stops39h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/305:30 amSFO - IST
2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$861
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Tue 7/302:00 pmIST - SFO
2 stops39h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/302:40 pmSFO - IST
1 stop20h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$906
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/15:55 pmIST - SFO
2 stops27h 50mLufthansa
Thu 8/152:40 pmSFO - IST
1 stop16h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 7/25$1,034
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 7/312:00 pmIST - SFO
1 stop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/312:30 pmSFO - IST
1 stop22h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,055
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 8/16:55 amIST - SFO
2 stops24h 32mAir Canada
Fri 11/298:39 amSFO - IST
2 stops22h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 7/25$1,058
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 7/302:00 pmIST - SFO
2 stops31h 45mLufthansa
Tue 8/132:40 pmSFO - IST
1 stop20h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 7/25$1,060
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 7/318:20 pmIST - SFO
2 stops29h 11mAir Canada
Fri 11/298:39 amSFO - IST
2 stops22h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 7/24$1,061
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 7/318:20 pmIST - SFO
2 stops29h 11mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/281:30 pmSFO - IST
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,063
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/316:45 pmIST - SFO
2 stops30h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/162:45 pmSFO - IST
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,068

One-way flights to San Francisco from Istanbul

Search for one-way flight options from Istanbul to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Istanbul to San Francisco can select one of these great deals. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Istanbul to San Francisco instead should update the search form at the top of page.
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/158:25 amIST - SFO
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$202
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/158:25 amIST - SFO
3 stops26h 26mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/25$280
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/208:25 amIST - SFO
2 stops26h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Mon 9/304:50 amIST - SFO
2 stops39h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 9/204:50 amIST - SFO
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$309
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/207:55 pmIST - SFO
3 stops37h 49mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/25$347
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sun 9/294:50 amIST - SFO
2 stops37h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$353
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Tue 10/14:50 amIST - SFO
3 stops26h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$377
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 10/34:50 amIST - SFO
2 stops24h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$386

Find flights from Istanbul to San Francisco within your budget

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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

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Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$449 - $846

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Thu 10/24

1 stop28h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 11/14

2 stops18h 25m

$449

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Sat 1/18

2 stops22h 44m

San Francisco

Sat 1/25

1 stop16h 05m

$544

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Thu 9/5

2 stops43h 32m

San Francisco

Wed 9/18

2 stops28h 44m

$550

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Thu 9/5

2 stops35h 26m

San Francisco

Wed 9/18

2 stops25h 17m

$569

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Thu 10/24

1 stop28h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 11/13

2 stops29h 15m

$630

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Sat 8/17

2 stops26h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 8/24

2 stops35h 15m

$638

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 11/12

2 stops24h 11m

San Francisco

Thu 3/6

2 stops22h 25m

$707

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Fri 11/15

1 stop17h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

1 stop16h 25m

$840

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Sun 9/15

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 10/10

Nonstop13h 00m

$846

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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 July 25, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco is 87 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.
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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 July 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Istanbul Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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.
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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.

Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 July 25, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, United Airlines and Delta from Istanbul to San Francisco. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,417 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Finnair
7.7
Good
1,332 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Qatar Airways
7.6
Good
4,159 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Air France
7.5
Good
1,622 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

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 2 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. 9 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Istanbul on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on KLM for just $449, but on average you can expect to pay $528.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco for under $900 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco under $900. A good price for a nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco is less than $917.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco for under $900?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $900.

  • 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 $449 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and American Airlines, starting at $550 and $569 round-trip. These flights start at 41% 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 (82%), Pakistan International Airlines (82%) and IndiGo (82%).

  • 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 $1,224, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $746. The most popular route (Istanbul - San Francisco), is priced around $457.

  • What does IST to SFO mean?

    IST stands for Istanbul Airport, while SFO stands for San Francisco Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • 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 London.

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

    Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and London Eye are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Those on a layover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, or London Eye can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 14.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those looking to explore during their layover in London can rent a car from London Heathrow for about $55 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 Frankfurt am Main.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Istanbul to San Francisco 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.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Istanbul to San Francisco with specific airlines?

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

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Istanbul to San Francisco 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.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Istanbul to San Francisco 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.

  • How recently were the Istanbul Airport to San Francisco flight deals updated?

    The Istanbul Airport to San Francisco flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

    Before booking your flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, British Airways or Delta.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco (average of $268). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $382). 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 9 airlines flying from Istanbul to San Francisco

Discover the top 9 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
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KLMCheapest$429Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$464Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$491Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$567Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$578Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$595Average$1,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$624Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$646Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$760Average$881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Weekly flight availability from Istanbul 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 July 25, 2024.
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