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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey)

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stop$878
Antalya
Antalya1 stop$888
Ankara
Ankara1 stop$888
Bodrum
Bodrum1 stop$918
Nevşehir
Nevşehir1 stop$1,102
Dalaman
Dalaman1 stop$1,084
Tarsus
Tarsus2 stops$1,623
Gaziantep
Gaziantep1 stop$1,082
Samsun
Samsun1 stop$1,082
Denizli
Denizli1 stop$1,082
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stop$878
Antalya
Antalya1 stop$888
Ankara
Ankara1 stop$888
Bodrum
Bodrum1 stop$918
Nevşehir
Nevşehir1 stop$1,102
Dalaman
Dalaman1 stop$1,084
Tarsus
Tarsus2 stops$1,623
Gaziantep
Gaziantep1 stop$1,082
Samsun
Samsun1 stop$1,082
Denizli
Denizli1 stop$1,082
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey) flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey) cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey) are running about the same as they were around this time last year, averaging $1,159 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey) right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey) on KAYAK in the last week:

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) from $878
• Antalya (AYT) from $888
• Ankara Esenboga (ESB) from $888
• Milas–Bodrum (BJV) from $918
• Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt (ADB) from $1,034

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey)?

February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $830. Prices are highest in June, when average flight costs increase to around $1,498.

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey)?

Book your flights 17 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 30% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in Türkiye (Turkey) is the cheapest to fly to from San Francisco?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Türkiye (Turkey) are:

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) (avg. price $1,042)
• Istanbul (IST) (avg. price $1,139)
• Ankara Esenboga (ESB) (avg. price $1,231)

What’s the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey)?

Wednesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey), while Friday is the most expensive. Fares run about 15% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey)?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Türkiye (Turkey) during the night with average prices of $1,086. The evening is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,213.

Key details for San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey) flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$299
Beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 43% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Francisco to Antalya

Flights from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey): the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey) 
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines-May 2026
Be sure your layover time in Istanbul is long enough to get on the next flight.
benedictFlew with Turkish Airlines-Mar 2024
Polaris lounge is located in the G gate and Turkish flies from A gate. Go to G gate first if you want to hang out at the lounge

Your San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey) flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey)?

    Yes. Fares from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey) are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $955 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey)?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey) have ranged from $955 to $1,452.

  • What are the main airports serving Türkiye (Turkey)?

    Türkiye (Turkey) has 52 airports. The three busiest are Istanbul (IST) (87% of arrivals), Antalya (AYT) (7%) and Ankara Esenboga (ESB) (2%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey)?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, just one airline regularly flies nonstop from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey): Turkish Airlines.

  • Where in Türkiye (Turkey) can I fly nonstop from San Francisco?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can only fly nonstop from San Francisco to Istanbul.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey)?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey) average $1,154 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) (avg. price $729)
    • London Heathrow (LHR) (avg. price $1,012)
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) (avg. price $1,038)

  • How long is a flight from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey)?

    Flights from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey) take 13h 06m on average.

  • How often are flights from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey) delayed and what's the average delay?

    11% of flights on this route are delayed by at least 15 minutes. The average delay is 2h 10m.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey)?

    On flights from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey) you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class or Business Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Türkiye (Turkey)?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in Türkiye (Turkey) include:

    • Taksim Square
    • Sultan Ahmet Camii
    • Beyazit Meydani
    • Ayasofya

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey)?

    The earliest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey) departs at 6:35 pm and the latest departs at 7:35 pm. Nonstop flights take about 13h 06m.

  • What are some of the ways I can get from the Istanbul Airport to downtown Istanbul?

    One option for travelers is to make their way on buses provided by IETT, which is a part of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and offers six different routes from the airport to various points in Istanbul. If you prefer to travel by taxi from the airport to the center of town, you should expect a travel time of around 32 minutes.

  • Will I need to get a visa before I travel to Turkey?

    You will need to get a visa before you travel to Turkey, and it is quite easy to get the visa through the Turkish Government Embassy's e-visa application program before your trip. Also, remember that you need to take a valid passport with you, and you need to make sure that this passport stays valid for at least 180 days after you enter Turkey.

  • Does the Istanbul Airport provide any services or amenities for travelers looking to freshen up after a long flight from San Francisco?

    One way to feel quite refreshed after a long trip from San Francisco is to utilize the showers you will find inside the IGA Lounge, The Ambassador Spa and Beauty Salon, and at the YOTEL Hotel.

  • Is it possible to utilize a rideshare service upon my arrival at the Istanbul airport?

    There is a local rideshare company called Careem that operates at this airport. After you have collected your baggage, book a ride through their dedicated app and select your pick-up point outside of the terminal building adjacent to the baggage claim area.

Your guide to booking San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey) flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 17 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 30% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid June when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Wednesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Friday cost about 15% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) is the cheapest airport to fly into from San Francisco. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Istanbul, which is the most popular destination in Türkiye (Turkey). From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Antalya, Belek and Bodrum.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey) nonstop route. If you'd rather save money, the route via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) is usually the cheapest.
  • One of the most popular destinations for travelers making their way from San Francisco to Turkey is to fly to the Istanbul Airport (IST). On this route of flight from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you will find nonstop flight offerings on Turkish Airways.
  • For travelers that would like to save some money on the trip to the Istanbul Airport from San Francisco International Airport, one option is to take one of the one-stop flights aboard Delta Airlines that will have a layover at either Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) or Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
  • Passengers making the trip to Turkey from San Francisco that do not want to drive their own car to the San Francisco International Airport should ride aboard the BART yellow or red line train that can take you from the downtown area to the airport in about 30 minutes.
  • If you are a passenger making a long flight to Turkey that is looking for a nice place to wait for your flight at the San Francisco International Airport, there are a number of airline lounges, including those offered by Delta Airlines and British Airways. Both of these lounges offer comfortable seating as well as an assortment of food and beverage choices.
  • Parents that are taking their kids on a trip to Turkey through the San Francisco International Airport should know that this airport offers a Kids' Spot play area in Terminal 2 that makes a great place for kids to expend some energy before a long flight.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey)

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Türkiye (Turkey)? 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.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1595 reviews
8.4Crew
7.7Comfort
7.8Boarding
7.2Entertainment
7.4Food
Airline reviews

The flight itself was fine, food was expired and gross, staff were mostly amazing! KLM messed up rebooking for our first two flights that got cancelled and we almost didn’t make it to Amsterdam for an additional two days

4.0 OkayJessica, Sep 2026
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The flight itself was fine, food was expired and gross, staff were mostly amazing! KLM messed up rebooking for our first two flights that got cancelled and we almost didn’t make it to Amsterdam for an additional two days

I think I previously submitted my feedback about flight lead Katherine in a different field by mistake. Please see those comments. Comments for Hyd to AMS are it was good. The flight lead and service met expectations for satisfactory high quality service but the flight lead did not stand out as exceptional as did the leads on the other two flights so I don’t remember anything specific one way or the other besides the fact I was satisfied.

Had to cancel and rebook, KLM connection was cancelled prior to departure, ended up flying to Munich on non-Delta carrier.

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

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.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

The IFE was quite old, but it worked fine and the content was good. The cabin crew were excellent and the food was as also very good

Everything was pretty good. I would like to have more drinks (water) during four hours of the flight.

WiFi was a major problem and if it does not work on a 4 hour flight then that lowers the overall experience

The Airline Attendant found us in flight and moved us to seats in the front of economy due to the short time we would have to make our connecting flight. We really appreciated it.

Carmen was an absolute delight on the flight staff! Everyone was lovely and made it a very pleasant flight.

Internet connectivity still seems to be touchy on these flights, making it difficult to rely on it for getting work done.

My son’s suitcase was left behind at SFO and did not make the flight.

Crew was absolutely fantastic and we’re so welcoming and friendly ❤️

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Entertainment system is okay, flight attendants were ok. Leg space very narrow, I couldn’t get what I wanted to eat, dinner nor breakfast.

Excellent experience with business class area. Staff was attentive and food was amazing. Only one bathroom for business class which was logistically difficult for the staff while preparing meals. Need to offer fluids with meals. I did not get enough water to drink. But overall I rate it 5 star.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

Vegan food tasted good. Restroom could be kept cleaner. Seat tray table was a bit tilted so food tray kept sliding down a bit. Flight crew can be a little more friendly, caring and approachable. Their faces lacked smiles and tone was stern.

Flight was delayed then we had to redirect for medical emergency during which time we had no information on what is the plan. The connecting flight was also delayed.

Awful seats, poor air circulation. Smelled like poop for 3-5 mins after someone used the bathroom. Child screaming for 13 hours

We are thankful for the useful gifts provided by the airline.The entertainment and crew were also very good

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I paid $15 to have WiFi, first it wasn’t working and it took 4 hours to connect and buy the WiFi, then I only had it for 5 minutes and couldn’t connect again. Waste of money and time

New Max 10, first class seats have been shrunk. End of a 20 hour journey, it was United not Lufthansa, just glad to get home

One of my checked luggage was damaged. Cracked on the top by the handle.

Not so good. Crew was not as attentive as they should have been especially if flying business class. Only offered dinner 2 hours after takeoff. My flight attendant seemed overwhelmed. Pushed my help button but no one came. I explained everything on my previous review.

I have been flying united for a long time but now I’m done

Delayed - leaving, delayed getting to the gate at destination. What should have been a very easy flight and experience was not.

Better management of the boarding process. Is there any way you could forward all the window seats first? That's the Way Reno Air used to do it, and they had the fastest boarding in the industry!

overall a very good travel experience - left on time, arrived early. Mostly a smooth flight. Polaris seats were excellent, very good service and nice food with options.

Flight was over two hours late, but they notified us early in the morning. They ended up changing planes the food on board that was extremely mediocre and we were in premier class.

Food was very bad Crew was not so welcoming. Chairs was so uncomfortable

The business class had to wait to board last. Unacceptable

Our seats were not together - one on upstairs business class, the other nicer downstairs business class. Terrible!! A very nice agent worked hard with other passengers & got us upstairs together. Not ideal experience. Check in agent should have caught that! Asked about upgrade to first class for additional $2500 each. Refused upgrade saying we upgraded once already. We booked on business class to begin with so we’re NOT happy!!

Great. Only issue…the cabin was kept as warm as a sauna.

Lost our luggage, now two days and four $30 each taxi trips to airport and long lines in taxi queue because Lufthansa didn’t get it right, by not recognizing new delays between flights caused byEU new lengthy crossing requirements for non EU travelers, so luggage lost because traditionally methodical and orderly Germans not paying attention.

They set someone on our assigned seats and we ended up finding seats for ourselves to ensure the family sits together.

Flight attendants were fine, seats a bit hard but I use a cushion for extra support. The only issue was it was a bit too cool and I needed to ask for and received and extra blanket. I survived!!!

Food choices limited & not enticing Seats quite uncomfortable & difficult to control

Boarding was disorganized. The door to one to the toilets wouldn’t lock. The plane was shockingly cramped, and clearly used for domestic flights due to the menus for items to sell domestic travelers. United should be ashamed of its small seats, tiny unclean toilets, and money grubbing stance toward services, compared to Lufthansa, Emirates, and most international carriers United is awful.

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Extremely pleased with the crew. Best flight attendants ever! Very friendly, genuinely caring and attentive.

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