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$446 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport 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 10/19. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$690
Typical prices: $914-$740
KLM
Mon 6/1Mon 8/31
IST - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$781
Typical prices: $1,034-$839
Turkish Airlines
Mon 5/4Fri 5/8
IST - SFO • Non-stop
Advice from real travelers
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Arrive early at IST for a smooth departure process.
Use BART for a quick ride from SFO to downtown.
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Cheapest • from $690 (round-trip)
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Most punctual • 80% on-time
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Cheapest • Avg $599 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 16h 20m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to San Francisco (IST-SFO)

 
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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to San Francisco

Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Aug 31
KLM Logo
4:25 am - 6:00 pm
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SFO
23h 35m
1 stop
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3:05 pm - 3:30 am
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IST
26h 25m
1 stop
$690KLM
Thu, May 21 - Thu, Nov 26
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6:00 am - 11:45 am
IST
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SFO
15h 45m
1 stop
KLM Logo
11:30 am - 4:55 pm
SFO
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IST
18h 25m
2 stops
$692KLM
Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Sep 21
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6:00 am - 4:04 pm
IST
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SFO
20h 04m
2 stops
KLM Logo
3:05 pm - 3:30 am
SFO
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IST
26h 25m
1 stop
$697KLM
Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Oct 8
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4:25 am - 4:03 pm
IST
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SFO
21h 38m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 4:20 pm
SFO
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IST
19h 15m
2 stops
$698Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Aug 31
KLM Logo
6:00 am - 4:04 pm
IST
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SFO
20h 04m
2 stops
KLM Logo
1:45 pm - 1:20 am
SFO
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IST
25h 35m
1 stop
$699KLM
Thu, May 21 - Thu, Nov 26
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6:00 am - 3:56 pm
IST
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SFO
19h 56m
2 stops
KLM Logo
10:31 am - 4:55 pm
SFO
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IST
19h 24m
2 stops
$702KLM
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 16
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5:30 pm - 8:15 pm
IST
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SFO
36h 45m
1 stop
LOT Logo
10:15 pm - 8:35 pm
SFO
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IST
36h 20m
2 stops
$704LOT
Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 25
KLM Logo
5:20 pm - 11:45 am
IST
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SFO
28h 25m
1 stop
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1:45 pm - 1:20 am
SFO
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IST
25h 35m
1 stop
$711KLM
Tue, Jun 23 - Wed, Sep 16
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5:20 pm - 11:45 am
IST
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SFO
28h 25m
1 stop
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11:05 am - 1:20 am
SFO
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IST
28h 15m
2 stops
$713Delta
Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 25
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5:20 pm - 11:45 am
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SFO
28h 25m
1 stop
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1:45 pm - 1:20 am
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IST
25h 35m
1 stop
$714KLM
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to San Francisco flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco departing in June.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Francisco, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport 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 Airport to San Francisco is January, where tickets cost $674 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $993 and $911 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $771, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to San Francisco

 
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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

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Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$446
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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.
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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 Istanbul Airport to San Francisco flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco was $446 for a one-way ticket and $690 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to San Francisco flight route.

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

    There are nonstop flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $661 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $552 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul Airport and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul Airport 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 Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $668 or less one-way and $774 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to San Francisco.
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Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

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San Francisco to Istanbul

Monday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Istanbul to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1508 reviews
8.4Crew
7.8Boarding
7.7Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.3Food
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It was really nice experience by flying this klm flight.I personally recommend everyone to please try this klm flight

10.0 Excellentsmit, Mar 2026
BLR - AMS
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It was really nice experience by flying this klm flight.I personally recommend everyone to please try this klm flight

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

I will say the same as my previous comment. Great job over all! From 1-10, ten be the best… I will give 9!

had to wait 1 hour once boarded. so we were 1 hour late arriving.

They are absolutely impossible to get hold of. A death in the family caused us to delay our departure. They are impossible to get through to and after waiting 41/2 hours I was told they would not consider helping us. They cancelled our return flight and have not reimbursed anything. I strongly urge readers to consider a different airline.

A lot of snacks and provided on request by traveller. Preferred meals which were on their menu were not always sufficient for those who wanted them. We were told 2 different items and offer which we asked for were not offered initially. We rejected the 3rd item given as a substitute for our initial choices which we didn't want and so we didn't accept it. Eventually our initial choice was offered. During service of coffee and tea, the crew member didn't offer us and moved back. Luckily neither of us wanted tea at that time. Crew members must avoid behavior that may be suggestive of discrimination

The crew was awesome. My husband fell while traveling to the WC and got a head abrasion. The crew helped him greatly and a physician that was also on the flight checked him out as well. They all get an A+!

Online check in and seat assignments are terrible. All 4 flights

Cabin was kept very hot and it was uncomfortable. Entertainment system did not work at my seat. Crew and service is fantastic

Extremely bad BAD BAD BAD. NEVER TURKISH AIRLINES EVER AGAIN..PIRATES COMPANY.

Typically great service from Turkish with comfortable seat and amenitie, good food and great attention from staff.

Delicious food, comfortable and clean plane. It's a little cramped in the hall in front of the gate.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Meals were poor and service rendered on return flight was mediocre as compared to the flight we took to Germany earlier where the attendants were more attentive, energetic, and mindful of passengers' needs. Thumbs up to crew of UA 58. Thumbs down to UA 59..

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

we did a return flight from Paris CDG to SFO. This trip was much better than the departing flight SFO to CDG. The food was better quality, the crew was nicer, and the interior of the plane seemed cleaner.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

We got to get extended leg room in Econ plus that was great. It was nice having our own dietary needs met with our meals, and the connecting flights had it as well. Only negative were the seats my bottom was/is really sore after a ten plus hour flight. Those seats are horrible, understandable for as many people use them. So we are going to purchase a gel seat pad.

Flight to Japan was was better across the board than the return to USA. Entertainment: Movie selection was old and not to my liking. Way too many woke choices. Not enough selections for sports or drama. Service: some of the crew were great. Not all. I paid for business class. a premium. Some of the crew thought they 'had' t do there job instead of wanting to serve and be polite. Food: Way to Japan was good. Way back to USA bad. Boarding: Wat out did not offer Business only; had to go thru general. If you pay for business, you should get business perks. Suggest you look for other than United for travel to Asia

Service was excellent. Flight was only about half full, which meant we had tons of room to stretch out. Boarding area was nice and well organized, flight attendants were super friendly and attentive and we loved the 3 snacks!

My flight was cancelled, but it was not Kayak's fault. Kayak did require me to pay for the ticket twice to two different venders who paid Lufthansa. Kayak/Lufthansa owes me for the first booking I made first was fraudulent on the part of the subcontracting ticket seller. There will be litigation over this issue under the current passenger protection laws.

flight was half full, plenty of empty seats, was able to lie down across 4 seats, food was good, arrived on time

Was never allowed on and not refunded the full amount of the ticket plus charged a $300 processing fee.

Terrible. Our flight was completely cancelled with no options to rebook until 4 days later.

Generally good. Not their fault but the design of the Boeing 747 had seating supports directly in line with my legs. So my legs always had to straddle this support which caused body misallignment. Such poor design from Boeing. There was no USB port for me to charge my phone. The screen touch control was very poor.

I like crew. They are friendly. The flight was delayed to take off for 1hr and that caused panic at Houston Airport to catch connecting flight due to security check delay. If it has reached on time I would have sufficient time in collecting bags and security check

How about changing the personal out to more friendly human beings? This team was pretty arrogant. No fun!!

Everything could have been better. What needed to be wrong with United went wrong

Excellent service. The crew goes above their way to make the customer comfortable.

I was downgraded from business class to economy class with no compensation. American Airlines is absolutely the worst airline for international travel. They treat their business class customers like dogs.

OK, except for a cabin attendant's lack of attention.

efficient. on time. cabin crew were very professional and very nice to deal with. would definately fly BA again.

It was great overall. A few slight improvements could be made on the onboarding process at the Gates with announcements and clarity of communications (both at the gate and in flight). The movies in the entertainment options could be improved for bollywood, hollywood.

I alrady responded to this request, and expllaned at length that this was the worst flying experience in my 77 years. I will NEVER fly BA again.

Airbus A350 is poorly designed for wheelchair users and reduced mobility passengers. The angle of the pods makes it awkward to transfer. I was able to but I have ab stability. It could be a real challenge for people with more severe mobility impairments. You'd think Airbus would have come up with a solution for this or thought more about us disabled folks more when designing this aircraft.

Check-in in SAN was long. ORD was good. Flight delayed On board crew was ok. No warmth or personality. LHrR barely made connection

The crew has always been great on BA. They are very friendly and accommodating. I like that they have vegetarian options already in the menu. And the free wine is a nice perk.) I noticed (both directions of my trip) minor upgrades/ replacements needed on the plane itself (touch screen didn't work with touch; bathroom light didn't go on). However, this is one of my favorite airlines.

Charging for the internet in business is penny wise pound foolish. WIn €20 lose customer goodwill

Everything was spectacular except the boarding. It was just a mob of people while all groups were called over the public address system.

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