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$443+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Turkey

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SFO — IST
Nov 28 — Dec 51
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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 October 29, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/268:30 amSFO - ESB
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/58:40 amESB - SFO
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$574
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sat 11/296:53 pmSFO - ADB
2 stops36h 32mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/127:05 amADB - SFO
2 stops25h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$602
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/299:40 pmSFO - ADB
1 stop33h 45mLufthansa
Fri 12/1212:00 pmADB - SFO
1 stop18h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 10/27$635
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sat 11/299:40 pmSFO - ADB
2 stops34h 00mAustrian Airlines
Fri 12/121:00 pmADB - SFO
2 stops41h 35mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 10/27$664
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/18:30 amSFO - IST
3 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/810:00 pmIST - SFO
3 stops34h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$697
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 11/288:25 amSFO - SAW
3 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/59:05 amSAW - SFO
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$698
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Wed 11/198:30 amSFO - IST
3 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/2410:00 pmIST - SFO
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$698
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Sun 12/71:30 pmSFO - IST
2 stops22h 15mLufthansa
Thu 12/186:30 amIST - SFO
2 stops24h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 10/29$699
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/91:10 pmSFO - IST
Nonstop13h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sat 11/221:50 pmIST - SFO
Nonstop13h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/27$700
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 11/288:25 amSFO - SAW
3 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/49:05 amSAW - SFO
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$701
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/278:25 amSFO - IST
3 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/310:00 pmIST - SFO
3 stops33h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$701
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Tue 12/28:25 amSFO - IST
3 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/810:00 pmIST - SFO
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$702

Cheap 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 October 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$574
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$443
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,059

Good round-trip deal

$817 or less

Good one-way deal

$456 or less
From San Francisco to Turkey
One-way flight from San Francisco to Turkey
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($186 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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 October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Turkey that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Turkey

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Wed 11/26

8:30 am-2:00 am

2 stops30h 30m

Ankara Esenboga

Fri 12/5

8:40 am-12:20 pm

2 stops38h 40m

$574

San FranciscoIzmir

SFO - ADB

SFOADB

San Francisco

Sat 11/29

9:40 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 45m

Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt

Fri 12/12

12:00 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$635

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

10:40 am-4:55 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 12/17

4:50 am-1:25 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$718

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - SAW

SFOSAW

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

1:55 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 11/26

3:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 05m

$720

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Wed 11/19

11:50 am-4:55 pm

2 stops18h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 12/10

5:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 55m

$730

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Sun 1/4

2:40 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 2/12

6:30 am-3:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$731

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - SAW

SFOSAW

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

11:45 am-5:25 pm

2 stops18h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 12/9

9:00 am-8:59 pm

2 stops22h 59m

$734

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

10:10 am-4:55 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 2/21

4:50 am-5:52 pm

2 stops24h 02m

$738

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

10:40 am-4:55 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 12/17

4:50 am-2:40 pm

2 stops20h 50m

$746

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

12:55 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 3/10

6:30 am-7:09 pm

2 stops22h 39m

$746

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Turkey

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Turkey (average of $614). Flying from San Francisco to Turkey in June is currently the most expensive (average of $965). 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 October 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Turkey in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Turkey flight should consider departing on Friday 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.

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 October 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish 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.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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

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  • 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 16h 25m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $731. The distance between San Francisco and Turkey is about 6684 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 (66%), Pakistan International Airlines (66%), IndiGo (66%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Turkey is $398. On average you can expect to pay $2,246. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $531.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Turkey (average of $614). Flying from San Francisco to Turkey in June is currently the most expensive (average of $965). 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$567Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$666Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$685Average$1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$690Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$713Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$732Average$1,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$732Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$762Average$1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$806Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$918Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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