$424+ 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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SFO
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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 February 3, 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 February 3, 2026.
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/74:50 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop19h 35m
KLM
Sat 2/213:40 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop25h 10m
KLM
Deal found 2/1![KLM logo]()
$589
This Travelis deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Travelis is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/74:50 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops23h 57m
Air France
Sat 2/213:40 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop25h 10m
Air France
Deal found 2/1![Air France logo]()
$605
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 2/125:55 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Wed 2/2510:20 am
SFO
- IST
2 stops19h 35m
KLM
Deal found 2/3![KLM logo]()
$607
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/95:55 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Tue 2/247:00 am
SFO
- IST
2 stops22h 55m
KLM
Deal found 2/2![KLM logo]()
$608
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Mon 3/25:55 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Mon 3/92:55 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop16h 00m
KLM
Deal found 2/3![KLM logo]()
$609
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 3/55:55 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Sun 3/1511:00 am
SFO
- IST
2 stops19h 55m
KLM
Deal found 2/2![KLM logo]()
$611
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 2/95:55 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Fri 3/61:55 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop16h 00m
KLM
Deal found 2/1![KLM logo]()
$612
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/55:55 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Tue 3/102:55 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop16h 00m
KLM
Deal found 2/1![KLM logo]()
$615
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 2/95:55 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Thu 3/511:02 am
SFO
- IST
2 stops18h 53m
KLM
Deal found 2/1![KLM logo]()
$617
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 2/74:50 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop19h 35m
KLM
Thu 3/51:55 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop16h 00m
KLM
Deal found 2/1![KLM logo]()
$618
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/14:25 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop23h 35m
Air France
Sat 10/103:05 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop26h 25m
Air France
Deal found 2/2![Air France logo]()
$619
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/128:50 am
SAW
- SFO
2 stops21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/257:25 pm
SFO
- SAW
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$781
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 February 3, 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 February 3, 2026.
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/55:55 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Tue 3/102:55 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop16h 00m
KLM
Deal found 2/1![KLM logo]()
$615
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 5/196:00 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop15h 45m
Delta
Tue 5/261:25 pm
SFO
- IST
2 stops25h 55m
Delta
Deal found 2/2![Delta logo]()
$652
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1712:55 pm
SAW
- SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 3/162:55 pm
SFO
- SAW
1 stop16h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$952
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1710:05 am
SAW
- SFO
2 stops39h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/165:40 pm
SFO
- SAW
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,008
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 5/191:35 pm
SAW
- SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/2612:10 pm
SFO
- SAW
2 stops38h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/3![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,017
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/175:55 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Mon 3/162:55 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop16h 00m
KLM
Deal found 2/2![KLM logo]()
$632
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/145:55 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 55m
Delta
Thu 4/91:05 pm
SFO
- IST
2 stops26h 15m
Delta
Deal found 2/3![Delta logo]()
$656
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sun 4/195:20 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 25m
Delta
Sun 4/261:45 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop25h 35m
Delta
Deal found 2/2![Delta logo]()
$657
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 5/185:20 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 25m
Delta
Sat 11/149:00 pm
SFO
- IST
2 stops32h 55m
Delta
Deal found 2/1![Delta logo]()
$657
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 5/186:00 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop15h 45m
Delta
Mon 11/910:45 pm
SFO
- IST
2 stops31h 10m
Delta
Deal found 2/1![Delta logo]()
$657
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 3/212:55 pm
SAW
- SFO
1 stop33h 55m
KLM
Mon 3/92:55 pm
SFO
- SAW
1 stop16h 30m
KLM
Deal found 2/1![KLM logo]()
$806
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sun 5/176:00 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop15h 45m
Delta
Sun 11/151:50 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop16h 05m
Delta
Deal found 2/1![Delta logo]()
$657
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/179:00 am
SAW
- SFO
1 stop37h 50m
KLM
Mon 3/162:55 pm
SFO
- SAW
1 stop20h 25m
KLM
Deal found 2/2![KLM logo]()
$826
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/67:20 pm
SAW
- SFO
2 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/22:40 pm
SFO
- SAW
3 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,014
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/231:40 pm
SAW
- SFO
1 stop34h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 5/243:55 pm
SFO
- SAW
1 stop34h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,031
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 6/16:00 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops23h 20m
Delta
Mon 6/291:00 pm
SFO
- IST
2 stops26h 20m
Delta
Deal found 2/1![Delta logo]()
$658
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/98:50 am
SAW
- SFO
1 stop36h 55m
KLM
Sat 5/235:55 pm
SFO
- SAW
2 stops19h 00m
KLM
Deal found 2/2![KLM logo]()
$993
Last-minute flights from Istanbul to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to San Francisco. Data last updated February 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to San Francisco. Data last updated February 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/74:50 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop19h 35m
KLM
Sat 2/213:40 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop25h 10m
KLM
Deal found 2/1![KLM logo]()
$589
This Travelis deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Travelis is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/74:50 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops23h 57m
Air France
Sat 2/213:40 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop25h 10m
Air France
Deal found 2/1![Air France logo]()
$605
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 2/74:50 am
IST
- SFO
1 stop19h 35m
KLM
Fri 3/61:55 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop16h 00m
KLM
Deal found 2/1![KLM logo]()
$618
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/95:55 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Tue 2/247:00 am
SFO
- IST
2 stops22h 55m
KLM
Deal found 2/2![KLM logo]()
$608
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 2/95:55 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Fri 3/61:55 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop16h 00m
KLM
Deal found 2/1![KLM logo]()
$612
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 2/95:55 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Thu 3/511:02 am
SFO
- IST
2 stops18h 53m
KLM
Deal found 2/1![KLM logo]()
$617
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/912:00 pm
SAW
- SFO
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/227:25 pm
SFO
- SAW
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$793
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 2/125:55 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Wed 2/2510:20 am
SFO
- IST
2 stops19h 35m
KLM
Deal found 2/3![KLM logo]()
$607
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/128:50 am
SAW
- SFO
2 stops21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/257:25 pm
SFO
- SAW
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$781
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Mon 3/25:55 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Mon 3/92:55 pm
SFO
- IST
1 stop16h 00m
KLM
Deal found 2/3![KLM logo]()
$609
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 3/55:55 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Sun 3/1511:00 am
SFO
- IST
2 stops19h 55m
KLM
Deal found 2/2![KLM logo]()
$611
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/55:55 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Tue 3/1011:50 am
SFO
- IST
2 stops19h 05m
KLM
Deal found 2/1![KLM logo]()
$615
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 February 3, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Istanbul to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/246:50 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop29h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 2/2![British Airways logo]()
$424
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 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 2/3![British Airways logo]()
$425
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/13:35 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop32h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/31![American Airlines logo]()
$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 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 stops25h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3![American Airlines logo]()
$432
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2712:50 pm
SAW
- SFO
3 stops43h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$432
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/318:15 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops24h 17m
British Airways
Deal found 2/2![British Airways logo]()
$434
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 5/158:10 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops24h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$436
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/218:15 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops22h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3![American Airlines logo]()
$437
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/158:10 am
IST
- SFO
2 stops23h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/31![American Airlines logo]()
$439
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Tue 6/22:35 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop33h 15m
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$442
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SAW
- SFO
3 stops43h 20m
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Sat 5/26:30 pm
IST
- SFO
1 stop29h 20m
British Airways
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$445
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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 February 3, 2026.
Round-trip from | $611 (KLM) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $424 (Gotogate) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $732 |
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Istanbul
Fly to
San Francisco
Route
Depart
Return
Price
IstanbulSan Francisco
IST - SFO
ISTSFO
Istanbul
Thu 3/5
5:55 pm-11:50 am
1 stop28h 55m
San Francisco
Tue 3/10
2:55 pm-4:55 pm
1 stop16h 00m
$615
IstanbulSan Francisco
IST - SFO
ISTSFO
Istanbul
Tue 2/17
5:55 pm-11:50 am
1 stop28h 55m
San Francisco
Mon 3/16
2:55 pm-4:55 pm
1 stop16h 00m
$632
IstanbulSan Francisco
IST - SFO
ISTSFO
Istanbul
Tue 5/19
6:00 am-11:45 am
1 stop15h 45m
San Francisco
Tue 5/26
1:25 pm-1:20 am
2 stops25h 55m
$652
IstanbulSan Francisco
IST - SFO
ISTSFO
Istanbul
Sat 3/14
5:55 pm-12:50 pm
1 stop28h 55m
San Francisco
Thu 4/9
1:05 pm-1:20 am
2 stops26h 15m
$656
IstanbulSan Francisco
IST - SFO
ISTSFO
Istanbul
Sun 4/19
5:20 pm-11:45 am
1 stop28h 25m
San Francisco
Sun 4/26
1:45 pm-1:20 am
1 stop25h 35m
$657
IstanbulSan Francisco
IST - SFO
ISTSFO
Istanbul
Mon 5/18
5:20 pm-11:45 am
1 stop28h 25m
San Francisco
Sat 11/14
9:00 pm-4:55 pm
2 stops32h 55m
$657
IstanbulSan Francisco
IST - SFO
ISTSFO
Istanbul
Mon 5/18
6:00 am-11:45 am
1 stop15h 45m
San Francisco
Mon 11/9
10:45 pm-4:55 pm
2 stops31h 10m
$657
IstanbulSan Francisco
IST - SFO
ISTSFO
Istanbul
Sun 5/17
6:00 am-11:45 am
1 stop15h 45m
San Francisco
Sun 11/15
1:50 pm-4:55 pm
1 stop16h 05m
$657
IstanbulSan Francisco
IST - SFO
ISTSFO
Istanbul
Mon 6/1
6:00 am-7:20 pm
2 stops23h 20m
San Francisco
Mon 6/29
1:00 pm-1:20 am
2 stops26h 20m
$658
IstanbulSan Francisco
SAW - SFO
SAWSFO
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Mon 3/2
12:55 pm-11:50 am
1 stop33h 55m
San Francisco
Mon 3/9
2:55 pm-5:25 pm
1 stop16h 30m
$806
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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 January 30, 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 $452). Flying from Istanbul to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $626). 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 February 3, 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 February 3, 2026.
The most flights from TR5 to SFO are scheduled on a Saturday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How often are flights from Istanbul to San Francisco delayed?
About 21% of weekly flights between Istanbul and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 92 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 21% 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 February 3, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, United Airlines, and Turkish 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.
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.3
Crew
8.4
Comfort
7.6
Overall
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSnapyou,Jan 2026
TPA - LHR
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.3
Crew
8.4
Comfort
7.6
Overall
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSnapyou,Jan 2026
TPA - LHR
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.3
Crew
8.4
Comfort
7.6
Overall
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSnapyou,Jan 2026
TPA - LHR
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.3
Crew
8.4
Comfort
7.6
Overall
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSnapyou,Jan 2026
TPA - LHR
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.3
Crew
8.4
Comfort
7.6
Overall
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSnapyou,Jan 2026
TPA - LHR
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.3
Crew
8.4
Comfort
7.6
Overall
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSnapyou,Jan 2026
TPA - LHR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$448 | Average$552 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$494 | Average$661 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$510 | Average$616 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$522 | Average$660 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$590 | Average$688 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$603 | Average$773 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$652 | Average$853 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% |