SFO - ESB

$534 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Ankara

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Ankara departing on 5/27. 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 San Francisco to Ankara, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$1,179
Typical prices: $1,315-$1,161
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/5Tue 9/15
SFO - ESB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$534
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/27
SFO - ESB • 3 stops
Top airlines
LOT
Cheapest • from $1,202 (round-trip)
Turkish Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Ankara. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Dubai (DXB)
Cheapest • Avg $1,188 (round-trip)
Istanbul (IST)
Shortest trip • 16h 14m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Ankara (SFO-ESB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Ankara 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Ankara

Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 15
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11:10 am - 3:40 pm
SFO
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ESB
42h 30m
2 stops
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8:00 am - 7:00 pm
ESB
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SFO
21h 00m
1 stop
$1,179Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 14
LOT Logo
10:15 pm - 4:10 pm
SFO
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ESB
31h 55m
2 stops
LOT Logo
3:55 am - 8:15 pm
ESB
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SFO
50h 20m
2 stops
$1,202LOT
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 14
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 6:10 pm
SFO
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ESB
19h 15m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:50 am - 4:40 pm
ESB
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SFO
18h 50m
1 stop
$1,213Turkish Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 16
Lufthansa Logo
9:05 pm - 1:30 pm
SFO
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ESB
30h 25m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
ESB
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SFO
21h 00m
1 stop
$1,222Lufthansa
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16
Lufthansa Logo
9:05 pm - 3:00 pm
SFO
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ESB
31h 55m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
ESB
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SFO
21h 00m
1 stop
$1,226Lufthansa
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 12
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9:05 pm - 5:25 am
SFO
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ESB
22h 20m
2 stops
Austrian Airlines Logo
11:15 pm - 7:00 pm
ESB
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SFO
53h 45m
2 stops
$1,230Austrian Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 15
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7:15 pm - 1:00 am
SFO
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ESB
19h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
ESB
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SFO
21h 00m
1 stop
$1,232Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16
Lufthansa Logo
9:05 pm - 11:00 am
SFO
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ESB
27h 55m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
8:00 am - 8:10 pm
ESB
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SFO
22h 10m
2 stops
$1,236Lufthansa
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 15
LOT Logo
3:50 pm - 4:10 pm
SFO
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ESB
38h 20m
2 stops
LOT Logo
3:55 am - 8:15 pm
ESB
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SFO
26h 20m
2 stops
$1,238LOT
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:10 am - 1:00 am
SFO
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ESB
27h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
ESB
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SFO
21h 00m
1 stop
$1,239Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Ankara flights

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Ankara departing in September.
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Cheapest flight$534
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Ankara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Ankara based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Ankara

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Ankara was $534 for a one-way ticket and $1,179 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Ankara, also known as Ankara Esenboga.

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

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

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Ankara.

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

    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 San Francisco to Ankara.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Ankara from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Ankara?

    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 Ankara with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and ESB 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 San Francisco to Ankara?

    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 Ankara from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from San Francisco to Ankara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Ankara. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Ankara? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4326 reviews
7.3Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.8Crew
7.3Comfort
7.5Food
Airline reviews

Very comfortable in business class. Excellent service. Good food. Smooth trip.

10.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2026
BOS - IST
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Very comfortable in business class. Excellent service. Good food. Smooth trip.

The seats seems abit small and the reclining is too much, the seat in front of me came back too much and made it uncomfortable for me.

As a first time flyer with Turkish Airlines. My experience was very good due to the factor that there were to many passengers on the my first flight compared to my connecting flight. However, I know that nothing is perfect and all companies are trying to accommodate their passengers to the best way possible. I will always say, a FEW INCHES will go LONG WAY. That's something all airliners should consider, and not only the money aspect!!! A long time commitment is better than one time service! Thank you

Flight was delayed. While standing at the gate, a note appeared on the sign saying the gate had changed to a gate far away. No member of the Turkish airlines team got on the microphone to instruct passengers to go to the other gate, to ignore the chiron, etc. Finally, the message disappeared. Eventually, the flight began to board. Very slowly. More slowly than I experience with other airlines. Though Istanbul may just be slow . . . In all other ways, great flight, great entertainment (top notch movies), great service, excellent food, comfortable lie-flat seat, dimmed lights, etc.

Staff at the airport wasn't helpful or friendly. Probably the worst airport experience I have ever had, going and coming. The staff on the plane was better. Still not super friendly or personable. However, they were not rude like airport staff. They ran out of certain menu items. Maybe could have been prepared better? Overall just ok.

It was a pleasant experience. In flight entertainment could have been better

The desk crew at the LAX crew could do better. A girl named Mahesi was very abrasive and unfriendly. She needs a better customer service uproar.

It was peaceful excited We enjoyed it always Turkish peaceful excited

Istanbul to Lahore flight was less than standard for international business class cabins. Seat did not were not flat and it did not operate easily. I had to push buttons hard repeatedly to operate the seat. I was in 5A seat

IAH to Istanbul was outstanding across the board. The flight from Istanbul to Male was good, not great.

Everything you need to know for your flight from San Francisco to Ankara

Information on your arrival and departure airports

San Francisco (SFO)
Ankara (ESB)