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$621+ 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 6/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 55 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 (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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$626
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$621
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$774
From Istanbul to San Francisco
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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 June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/196:10 amIST - SFO
2 stops24h 47mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/271:20 pmSFO - IST
1 stop22h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$626
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/215:05 pmIST - SFO
1 stop28h 40mKLM
Thu 10/231:45 pmSFO - IST
1 stop16h 35mKLM
Deal found 6/10$627
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/99:20 pmIST - SFO
2 stops47h 51mAir Canada
Thu 9/258:30 amSFO - IST
2 stops29h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$635
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 10/296:40 pmIST - SFO
1 stop31h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 3/210:41 amSFO - IST
2 stops19h 49mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$636
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/217:15 amIST - SFO
2 stops23h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/232:40 pmSFO - IST
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$643
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/155:05 pmIST - SFO
1 stop28h 40mDelta
Mon 9/229:10 pmSFO - IST
1 stop20h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/11$650
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/268:15 amIST - SFO
2 stops24h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/134:35 pmSFO - IST
1 stop21h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$652
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/186:10 amIST - SFO
1 stop16h 30mLufthansa
Fri 9/261:02 pmSFO - IST
2 stops22h 18mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11$655
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/147:30 pmSAW - SFO
1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways
Sat 11/295:30 pmSFO - SAW
1 stop34h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$658
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/2212:40 pmSAW - SFO
1 stop33h 05mKLM
Mon 7/71:45 pmSFO - SAW
1 stop23h 15mKLM
Deal found 6/11$719
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/91:20 pmIST - SFO
Nonstop13h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/256:45 pmSFO - IST
Nonstop13h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/12$761
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/181:35 pmSAW - SFO
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/238:45 amSFO - SAW
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$969

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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Thu 7/10

6:10 am-11:10 pm

2 stops27h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 7/30

12:20 am-1:05 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$626

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Sun 9/21

5:05 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

1:45 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$627

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 9/9

9:20 pm-11:11 am

2 stops47h 51m

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

8:30 am-11:40 pm

2 stops29h 10m

$635

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Wed 10/29

6:40 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop31h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

10:41 am-5:30 pm

2 stops19h 49m

$636

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Sun 9/21

7:15 am-8:53 pm

2 stops23h 38m

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

2:40 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$643

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 6/24

5:05 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

5:45 am-4:55 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$647

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Thu 6/26

8:15 am-10:31 pm

2 stops24h 16m

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

4:35 pm-12:25 am

1 stop21h 50m

$652

IstanbulSan Francisco

SAW - SFO

SAWSFO

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 11/14

7:30 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop30h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 11/29

5:30 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$658

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Wed 6/25

2:00 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop15h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 11/20

8:25 am-10:45 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$659

IstanbulSan Francisco

SAW - SFO

SAWSFO

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 6/22

12:40 pm-11:45 am

1 stop33h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

1:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$719

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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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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 June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 55 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 $276). Flying from Istanbul to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 June 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Istanbul 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 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 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Istanbul to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from TR5 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).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and LOT from Istanbul to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
LOT
7.6
Good
1,077 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
1,463 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
3,584 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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?

    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 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 5 flights from Istanbul to San Francisco per day from 7 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $626, United Airlines will fly you from Istanbul to San Francisco and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $627 and $635, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 20% 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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $629. Air France flights start at $637 while deals on British Airways start at $641 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 (62%), Pakistan International Airlines (62%) or IndiGo (62%) 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 $1,502, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $651. The most popular route (Istanbul - San Francisco), is priced around $532.

  • 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, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache are the most popular attractions in Frankfurt am Main if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache are located about 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.7 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers in need of a car in Frankfurt am Main can rent one for about $43 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 $276). Flying from Istanbul to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$439Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$510Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$522Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$596Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$626Average$875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$629Average$881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$641Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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