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

• Earliest: departs at 7:15 am and lands at 8:54 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:50 pm and lands at 3:29 am.

The flight takes about 13h 39m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco takes 13h 39m, covering 6,684 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 Airport to San Francisco range from $734 to $986, with an average of $843 over the past 12 months. Anything below $734 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 6% above the route average of $843. 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 $894 for nonstop.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport 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.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-200/200ER variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport 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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $759 to $6,592. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $698, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

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 Airport to San Francisco usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Airport to San Francisco route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 27 minutes.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 25% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 7% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Istanbul Airport to San Francisco route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $819 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $903, a difference of $84. 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 Airport and San Francisco.

Flying via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 12m, compared with 18h 32m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 20h 32m via London Heathrow (LHR).

San Francisco is 10 hours behind Istanbul Airport (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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.