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$179+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Turkey

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SFO — IST
Apr 14 — Apr 211
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Turkey

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Turkey
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Turkey. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 15, 2026.

This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/244:45 pm
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Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/14:30 am
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SFO
1 stop20h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/11$704
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/104:45 pm
SFO
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IST
1 stop24h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 9/244:30 am
IST
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SFO
1 stop20h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/10$706
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/94:45 pm
SFO
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1 stop24h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/234:30 am
IST
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SFO
1 stop20h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/12$707
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Mon 4/274:45 pm
SFO
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IST
1 stop24h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 5/74:30 am
IST
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SFO
1 stop20h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/14$708
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/124:45 pm
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1 stop24h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 4/244:30 am
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SFO
1 stop20h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/10$712
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/134:45 pm
SFO
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1 stop24h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 9/174:30 am
IST
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SFO
1 stop20h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/10$716
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/137:05 am
SFO
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2 stops34h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 4/274:30 am
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SFO
1 stop20h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/14$725
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/204:45 pm
SFO
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1 stop24h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 9/174:30 am
IST
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SFO
1 stop20h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/12$728
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 4/134:45 pm
SFO
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IST
1 stop24h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 4/204:30 am
IST
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SFO
1 stop20h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/14$735
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/124:45 pm
SFO
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IST
1 stop24h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 4/304:30 am
IST
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SFO
1 stop20h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/10$740
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/137:05 am
SFO
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IST
2 stops34h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 4/264:30 am
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SFO
1 stop20h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/14$741
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/131:45 pm
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SAW
1 stop17h 20m
KLM
Mon 4/272:40 pm
SAW
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KLM
Deal found 3/12$841

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Turkey

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Turkey flight deals. Data was last updated March 15, 2026.

Round-trip from

$704
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$179
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$924

Good round-trip deal

$835 or less

Good one-way deal

$537 or less
From San Francisco to Turkey
One-way flight from San Francisco to Turkey
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($238 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Turkey.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Turkey.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Turkey 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 March 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Turkey that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Mon 3/30

8:10 pm-3:30 am

1 stop21h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 4/27

5:20 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 25m

$821

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - SAW

SFOSAW

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

6:20 am-5:05 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 4/15

8:50 am-11:45 am

1 stop36h 55m

$845

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Mon 4/6

8:10 pm-3:30 am

1 stop21h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 4/21

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop15h 45m

$864

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

3:05 pm-3:30 am

1 stop26h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 5/12

4:25 am-12:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$869

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - SAW

SFOSAW

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

5:55 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops37h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 4/21

8:50 am-11:45 am

1 stop36h 55m

$877

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - SAW

SFOSAW

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

5:55 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 5/31

8:50 am-11:45 am

1 stop36h 55m

$890

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Sun 3/29

5:55 pm-1:20 am

2 stops21h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-3:21 pm

2 stops19h 21m

$901

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - SAW

SFOSAW

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

11:00 am-9:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 5/7

8:50 am-11:45 am

1 stop36h 55m

$918

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Wed 5/20

3:05 pm-3:30 am

1 stop26h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 6/4

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop15h 45m

$1,034

San FranciscoIzmir

SFO - ADB

SFOADB

San Francisco

Sun 4/26

7:40 pm-4:15 am

2 stops46h 35m

Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt

Sun 5/3

10:50 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$1,040

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Turkey

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Turkey (average of $642). Flying from San Francisco to Turkey in June is currently the most expensive (average of $891). 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 SFO to TR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Turkey. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 15, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Turkey in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Turkey?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Turkey. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Turkey

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Turkey. 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 March 15, 2026.

The most flights from SFO to TR0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (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 San Francisco to Turkey delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Turkey have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 176 minutes.

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

Over the last year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Turkey

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Turkey. 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 Turkey. Reviews last updated March 15, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,KLM, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco to Turkey have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Turkey. 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 from for flights from San Francisco to Turkey?

    For a flight from San Francisco to Turkey, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Turkey can take about 21h 20m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $821. The distance between San Francisco and Turkey is about 6684 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $507 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from $519 and Lufthansa from $564 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Turkey?

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Turkey on time: Turkish Airlines (72%), Pakistan International Airlines (72%), IndiGo (72%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Turkey is $405. On average you can expect to pay $2,294. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $707.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Turkey?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Turkey.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Turkey 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 San Francisco to Turkey?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Turkey (average of $642). Flying from San Francisco to Turkey in June is currently the most expensive (average of $891). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Turkey

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Turkey. 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 March 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$567Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$604Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$669Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$702Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$718Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$723Average$1,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$787Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$872Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$873Average$1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$912Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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