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$631+ 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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SFO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 24 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 July 3, 2025.

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$631
(Air France)

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July

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January

Average price

$993

Good round-trip deal

$789 or less

Good one-way deal

$712 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 July 3, 2025.

This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/155:10 amIST - SFO
2 stops24h 00mAir France
Sun 11/303:50 pmSFO - IST
1 stop25h 20mAir France
Deal found 7/1$631
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/27:45 amIST - SFO
2 stops46h 06mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/222:40 pmSFO - IST
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$634
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/76:10 amIST - SFO
2 stops27h 03mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/186:30 amSFO - IST
2 stops28h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$638
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 9/95:05 pmIST - SFO
1 stop28h 40mKLM
Thu 9/253:05 pmSFO - IST
1 stop26h 20mKLM
Deal found 7/2$641
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/104:10 pmIST - SFO
1 stop35h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/197:20 pmSFO - IST
1 stop19h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$642
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/62:45 pmIST - SFO
2 stops39h 06mAir Canada
Tue 11/411:20 amSFO - IST
2 stops26h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$643
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/97:55 pmIST - SFO
1 stop27h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 9/254:30 pmSFO - IST
1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1$644
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/35:05 pmIST - SFO
1 stop28h 40mDelta
Wed 12/39:30 pmSFO - IST
2 stops32h 25mDelta
Deal found 7/1$653
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/35:55 pmIST - SFO
1 stop28h 45mLufthansa
Thu 10/232:40 pmSFO - IST
1 stop20h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 7/1$654

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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Istanbul

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Sat 11/15

5:10 am-6:10 pm

2 stops24h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

3:50 pm-4:10 am

1 stop25h 20m

$631

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Thu 10/2

7:45 am-7:51 pm

2 stops46h 06m

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

2:40 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$634

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Thu 8/7

6:10 am-11:13 pm

2 stops27h 03m

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

6:30 am-9:20 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$638

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 9/9

5:05 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

3:05 pm-3:25 am

1 stop26h 20m

$641

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Sun 8/10

4:10 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop35h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

7:20 pm-1:05 am

1 stop19h 45m

$642

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Mon 10/6

8:15 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop31h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

5:30 pm-1:10 am

1 stop20h 40m

$643

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Fri 11/14

8:50 am-9:40 pm

2 stops23h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 11/29

8:40 am-6:05 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$649

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Wed 9/3

5:05 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

9:30 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$653

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Fri 10/3

5:55 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop28h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

2:40 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$654

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Mon 10/20

4:20 am-4:00 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$643

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco

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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 June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco is 24 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 $360). 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 July 3, 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 31% 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 June 29, 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 July 3, 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?

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 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and Air France 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air France
7.5
Good
1,473 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,588 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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.

  • 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 Air France. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $631 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and KLM, starting at $638 and $641 round-trip. These flights start at 19% 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 KLM, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $643. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and British 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 (64%), Pakistan International Airlines (64%) and IndiGo (64%).

  • 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 $1,654, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $663. The most popular route (Istanbul - San Francisco), is priced around $542.

  • 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 $44 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 $360). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$439Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$510Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$522Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$590Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$597Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$628Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$641Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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