Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How often are flights from Istanbul to San Francisco delayed?

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About 21% of weekly flights between Istanbul and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 88 minutes.

Question 3

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 4

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to San Francisco flights?

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Over the last year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 United Airlines and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $627 and $640, respectively. Users have found that KLM is 48% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 6

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

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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.

Question 7

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 4 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.

Question 8

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco (average of $711). Flying from Istanbul to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,110). 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.

Question 9

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul to San Francisco

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

Question 10

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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.

Question 11

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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).

Question 12

What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Istanbul to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $906, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $708. The most popular route (Istanbul - San Francisco), is priced around $684.

Question 13

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

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco consider choosing Turkish Airlines (35%), Pakistan International Airlines (35%) or IndiGo (35%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 14

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

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When booking a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco, you may want to consider flying on Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

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Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Konstablerwache 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 Konstablerwache are located about 7.4 mi, 7.0 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 $42 per day.

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 3 flights from Istanbul to San Francisco per day from 6 different airlines.

Question 20

Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

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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.

Question 22

Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

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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.

Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$926

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
KLM	Cheapest$448	Average$574	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$627	Average$966	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
British Airways	Cheapest$640	Average$800	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Delta	Cheapest$652	Average$788	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Lufthansa	Cheapest$667	Average$930	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$761	Average$939	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 4 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?

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

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

The most flights from TR5 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (3 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 88 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?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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.

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What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

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

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

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

Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

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