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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 7:15 am and lands at 8:56 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:50 pm and lands at 3:31 am.

The flight takes about 13h 41m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Istanbul to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Istanbul to San Francisco takes 13h 41m, covering 6,704 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Istanbul to San Francisco range from $754 to $1,015, with an average of $857 over the past 12 months. Anything below $754 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $857 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $593 round-trip via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH), compared to $924 for nonstop.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul to San Francisco flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Istanbul to San Francisco flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Istanbul to San Francisco may depart from several airports in Istanbul area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). Flights usually arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul to San Francisco route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 28m.

One-stop flights from Istanbul to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 28% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Istanbul to San Francisco. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $825 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $924, a difference of $99.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Istanbul and San Francisco.

Flying via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 10m, compared with 18h 16m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 20h 36m via London Heathrow (LHR).

San Francisco is 10 hours behind Istanbul (Pacific Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Pakistan International Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.