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$388 Find cheap flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco departing on 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to San Francisco

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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7:25 am - 1:05 pmIST-SFO
16h 40m1 stop
9:00 am - 5:05 pmSFO-IST
21h 05m2 stops
$492Air France
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Tue, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 28
7:25 am - 6:43 pmIST-SFO
22h 18m2 stops
9:00 am - 5:05 pmSFO-IST
21h 05m2 stops
Tue, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 28
8:30 am - 12:14 amIST-SFO
25h 44m2 stops
7:38 am - 5:45 pmSFO-IST
24h 07m2 stops
$581American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 28
4:10 pm - 1:15 pmSAW-SFO
31h 05m1 stop
9:28 am - 3:35 pmSFO-SAW
20h 07m2 stops
$584British Airways
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Wed, Jun 12 - Mon, Sep 30
8:40 am - 3:15 pmIST-SFO
16h 35m1 stop
4:30 pm - 12:40 amSFO-IST
21h 10m1 stop
$588British Airways
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Fri, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 16
8:25 am - 8:35 pmIST-SFO
22h 10m2 stops
10:43 am - 4:45 pmSFO-IST
20h 02m2 stops
$595American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 10 - Mon, Sep 30
5:00 pm - 3:53 pmIST-SFO
32h 53m2 stops
6:00 am - 5:05 pmSFO-IST
24h 05m2 stops
$631Delta
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Wed, Sep 4 - Thu, Nov 28
8:50 am - 7:18 pmSAW-SFO
20h 28m2 stops
1:50 pm - 5:10 pmSFO-SAW
17h 20m1 stop
$644KLM
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Wed, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 9
5:55 pm - 4:21 pmIST-SFO
32h 26m2 stops
10:30 am - 4:55 pmSFO-IST
19h 25m2 stops
$651Delta
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Fri, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 16
5:00 pm - 11:45 amIST-SFO
28h 45m1 stop
1:50 pm - 4:05 pmSFO-IST
16h 15m1 stop
$656KLM
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Wed, Jun 12 - Mon, Sep 30

Flights from Istanbul to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Istanbul to San Francisco flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Istanbul to San Francisco.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Istanbul to San Francisco cost $696 and was between Istanbul Airport and San Francisco. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $768.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Istanbul to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Istanbul to San Francisco, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to Istanbul, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $536 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is $1,044 and $948 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 75 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Qatar Airways offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $510. KAYAK users also found Istanbul to San Francisco round-trip flights on Air France from $492 and on American Airlines from $581.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Istanbul and San Francisco?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco.
There is just one airline that flies from Istanbul to San Francisco direct and that is Turkish Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Turkish Airlines for the route is $760.

How many flights are there between Istanbul and San Francisco per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Istanbul and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 13h 26m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 13 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 23% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Istanbul and San Francisco?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco take?

Flying between San Francisco and Istanbul will take minimum 13h 25m and will require at least one stop.

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Cheapest flight

$388
Flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco

When to book flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco was $388 for a one-way ticket and $492 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul and San Francisco?

    A passport is required to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul to San Francisco?

    On your way to San Francisco, you’ll fly out from one of these Istanbul airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen. You’ll be landing at San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Francisco from Istanbul?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Istanbul to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Istanbul to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to San Francisco, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Istanbul to San Francisco

Monday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +1 more

Friday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

San Francisco to Istanbul

Monday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +1 more

Friday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +1 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Istanbul to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/6Thu
2 stops
36h 39mIST-SFO
$388
6/5Wed
3 stops
31h 13mIST-SFO
$426
6/5Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
27h 45mSAW-SFO
$510
6/4Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
34h 10mSAW-SFO
$513
10/8Tue
2 stopsBritish Airways
36h 54mIST-SFO
$631
6/25Tue
1 stopBritish Airways
27h 20mIST-SFO
$634
10/1Tue
nonstopTurkish Airlines
13h 25mIST-SFO
$635
6/12Wed
2 stopsLufthansa
22h 50mIST-SFO
$664
6/27Thu
1 stopLufthansa
15h 55mIST-SFO
$695
5/28Tue
nonstopTurkish Airlines
13h 30mIST-SFO
$766

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Last minute flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/20Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
27h 00mIST-SFO
9/11Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
17h 25mSFO-IST
$659
5/21Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
19h 00mIST-SFO
9/9Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
17h 20mSFO-IST
$692
5/21Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
19h 00mIST-SFO
9/13Fri
multi-stopBritish Airways
19h 30mSFO-IST
$696
5/21Tue
multi-stopAir Canada
25h 27mIST-SFO
9/9Mon
multi-stopAir Canada
20h 02mSFO-IST
$737
5/20Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
16h 30mIST-SFO
9/12Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
15h 55mSFO-IST
$787
5/21Tue
multi-stop
25h 27mIST-SFO
9/12Thu
multi-stop
19h 35mSFO-IST
$844
5/21Tue
multi-stopAir Canada
25h 27mIST-SFO
9/15Sun
multi-stopAir Canada
19h 35mSFO-IST
$895
5/20Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
27h 45mIST-SFO
9/9Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 35mSFO-IST
$979
5/20Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
27h 45mIST-SFO
9/14Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 35mSFO-IST
$999
5/20Mon
multi-stop
46h 08mIST-SFO
9/11Wed
multi-stop
20h 15mSFO-IST
$1,169

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Flights to San Francisco

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

San Francisco - Istanbul

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