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$441+ Cheap flights from Istanbul 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 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SFO
May 8 — May 151
Fri 5/8
Fri 5/15
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 6 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 8, 2026.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 9/85:20 pm
IST
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SFO
1 stop28h 25m
KLM
Thu 10/88:10 pm
SFO
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IST
1 stop21h 20m
KLM
Deal found 4/7$667
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 10/65:20 pm
IST
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SFO
1 stop28h 25m
KLM
Mon 11/93:40 pm
SFO
-
IST
1 stop25h 10m
KLM
Deal found 4/3$670
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 4/136:00 am
IST
-
SFO
2 stops20h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/278:10 pm
SFO
-
IST
1 stop21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$673
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 5/95:20 pm
IST
-
SFO
1 stop28h 25m
KLM
Wed 5/278:10 pm
SFO
-
IST
1 stop21h 20m
KLM
Deal found 4/6$678
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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
1 stop15h 45m
KLM
Tue 9/11:45 pm
SFO
-
IST
1 stop25h 35m
KLM
Deal found 4/7$687
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 5/196:00 am
IST
-
SFO
2 stops20h 57m
KLM
Tue 5/268:10 pm
SFO
-
IST
1 stop21h 20m
KLM
Deal found 4/4$693
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 4/284:25 am
IST
-
SFO
1 stop18h 25m
KLM
Tue 5/51:45 pm
SFO
-
IST
1 stop25h 35m
KLM
Deal found 4/4$701
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 4/148:50 am
SAW
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SFO
1 stop36h 55m
KLM
Mon 4/271:45 pm
SFO
-
SAW
1 stop21h 15m
KLM
Deal found 4/5$861
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/262:40 pm
SAW
-
SFO
1 stop31h 05m
KLM
Sun 5/36:20 am
SFO
-
SAW
2 stops24h 45m
KLM
Deal found 4/8$862
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/138:50 am
SAW
-
SFO
2 stops25h 37m
KLM
Mon 4/271:45 pm
SFO
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SAW
1 stop17h 20m
KLM
Deal found 4/6$866
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/181:35 pm
SAW
-
SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/2412:27 pm
SFO
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SAW
2 stops37h 43m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/3$869
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 6/181:35 pm
SAW
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SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 6/263:55 pm
SFO
-
SAW
1 stop34h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/8$870

Find flight deals from Istanbul to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (TR5) 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 8, 2026.

Round-trip from

$667
(KLM)

One-way from

$441
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$832
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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 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 5/19

4:25 am-12:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 5/26

8:10 pm-3:30 am

1 stop21h 20m

$688

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Mon 5/18

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop15h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 5/27

1:35 pm-3:30 am

2 stops27h 55m

$714

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-11:37 pm

2 stops27h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

2:00 pm-1:20 am

2 stops25h 20m

$715

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 5/19

5:20 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 5/26

8:10 pm-3:30 am

1 stop21h 20m

$716

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 4/28

4:25 am-12:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

1:45 pm-1:20 am

1 stop25h 35m

$727
Quickest round-trip

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Mon 6/15

1:55 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop15h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 7/27

1:55 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$752

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Sat 5/9

5:50 am-7:32 pm

2 stops23h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 5/27

7:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$755

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Sat 5/16

4:30 am-2:40 pm

1 stop20h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 5/30

4:45 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop34h 25m

$781

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Wed 6/3

6:00 am-8:33 pm

2 stops24h 33m

San Francisco

Tue 6/30

11:55 am-1:20 am

2 stops27h 25m

$787

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Fri 5/22

5:40 am-5:35 pm

2 stops21h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 6/4

7:00 am-9:35 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$790

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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul 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 3, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 6 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco (average of $449). Flying from Istanbul to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $648). 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 8, 2026.

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

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 April 8, 2026.

The most flights from TR5 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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

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 8, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,United Airlines, andTurkish Airlines from Istanbul to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,492 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.7
Good
1,492 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,492 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,554 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,492 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,302 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,492 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,900 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,492 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,864 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,492 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

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

Related info for your journey

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

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

    If you book a flight to San Francisco from Istanbul, you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.0 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 4 flights from Istanbul to San Francisco per day from 6 different airlines.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Istanbul to San Francisco in 15h 45m. Fly via KLM, Delta, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 6684 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $448, KLM will fly you from Istanbul to San Francisco and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $494 and $528, respectively. Users have found that KLM is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with British Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $376. American Airlines flights start at $392 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $517 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco consider choosing Turkish Airlines (90%), IndiGo (85%) or Pakistan International Airlines (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Istanbul to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $787, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $665. The most popular route (Istanbul - San Francisco), is priced around $667.

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

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

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

    Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Festhalle are the most popular attractions in Frankfurt am Main if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Festhalle are located about 7.4 mi, 7.0 mi, and 6.5 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers in need of a car in Frankfurt am Main can rent one for about $40 per day.

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

    Istanbul to San Francisco flights have a layover in London the least frequently.

  • 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 to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco (average of $449). Flying from Istanbul to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $648). 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 6 airlines flying from Istanbul to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 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 April 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$448Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$494Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$528Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$590Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$598Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$688Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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