$166 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Turkey

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Turkey

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stop$704
Antalya
Antalya1 stop$1,040
Ankara
Ankara2 stops$1,065
Bodrum
Bodrum1 stop$1,101
Kayseri
Kayseri1 stop$1,452
Nevşehir
Nevşehir1 stop$1,131
Dalaman
Dalaman2 stops$1,123
Tarsus
Tarsus1 stop$1,182
Gazipaşa
Gazipaşa1 stop$1,096
Gaziantep
Gaziantep1 stop$1,131
Konya
Konya1 stop$1,452
Van
Van1 stop$1,149
Denizli
Denizli1 stop$1,452
Samsun
Samsun1 stop$2,032
Antakya
Antakya1 stop$1,186
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stop$704
Antalya
Antalya1 stop$1,040
Ankara
Ankara2 stops$1,065
Bodrum
Bodrum1 stop$1,101
Kayseri
Kayseri1 stop$1,452
Nevşehir
Nevşehir1 stop$1,131
Dalaman
Dalaman2 stops$1,123
Tarsus
Tarsus1 stop$1,182
Gazipaşa
Gazipaşa1 stop$1,096
Gaziantep
Gaziantep1 stop$1,131
Konya
Konya1 stop$1,452
Van
Van1 stop$1,149
Denizli
Denizli1 stop$1,452
Samsun
Samsun1 stop$2,032
Antakya
Antakya1 stop$1,186

Book Cheap San Francisco to Turkey Plane Tickets

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

Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 1
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 3:40 am
SFO
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IST
24h 55m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:30 am - 2:40 pm
IST
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SFO
20h 10m
1 stop
$704Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 24
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 3:40 am
SFO
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IST
24h 55m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:30 am - 2:40 pm
IST
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SFO
20h 10m
1 stop
$706Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 27
KLM Logo
1:45 pm - 5:05 pm
SFO
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SAW
17h 20m
1 stop
KLM Logo
2:40 pm - 11:45 am
SAW
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SFO
31h 05m
1 stop
$841KLM
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
KLM Logo
6:20 am - 5:05 pm
SFO
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SAW
24h 45m
2 stops
KLM Logo
8:50 am - 11:45 am
SAW
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SFO
36h 55m
1 stop
$845KLM
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 9:20 pm
SFO
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SAW
23h 25m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 7:00 pm
SAW
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SFO
18h 50m
2 stops
$862Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 31 - Wed, Aug 19
Lufthansa Logo
9:05 pm - 2:05 am
SFO
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ADB
19h 00m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
3:45 am - 7:00 pm
ADB
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SFO
25h 15m
1 stop
$1,031Lufthansa
Fri, Jul 31 - Wed, Aug 19
Lufthansa Logo
9:05 pm - 2:05 am
SFO
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ADB
19h 00m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
3:45 am - 7:00 pm
ADB
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SFO
25h 15m
1 stop
$1,032Lufthansa
Tue, Mar 24 - Thu, Apr 30
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 8:50 am
SFO
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AYT
27h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 4:40 pm
AYT
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SFO
19h 10m
1 stop
$1,040Turkish Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 4:15 am
SFO
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ADB
46h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 3:50 pm
ADB
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SFO
27h 00m
1 stop
$1,040Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Mon, May 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 11:30 pm
SFO
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AYT
17h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 4:40 pm
AYT
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SFO
19h 10m
1 stop
$1,075Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Turkey to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Turkey flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Turkey from San Francisco found in the last 72 hours was to Istanbul, at $664 round-trip. The most popular route is from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul Airport (IST), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $664.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Turkey?

The average price for all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Turkey depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Turkey is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $891 on average. Morning departures are around 8% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Turkey is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,164.

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

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 $1,014, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Turkey?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Turkey, 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 San Francisco to Turkey is February, when tickets cost $808 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,498 and $1,288 respectively.

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

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

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

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Turkey, 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 San Francisco to Turkey, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$166
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport

FAQs - booking Turkey flights

  • 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.

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

    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 Turkey.

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

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

    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 from San Francisco to Turkey with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Turkey?

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

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Turkey

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from San Francisco to the following destinations at these prices or less: Istanbul $537 one-way - $835 round-trip
  • 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 Turkey

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8293 reviews
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

2.0 MediocreIsabella, Mar 2026
SJC - SLC
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I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

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!

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

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

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

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

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

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.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

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.

The 777’s economy seat’s legroom was more tolerable than expected. I appreciate the reclining mechanism which slides the seat forward to minimize cannibalizing the space behind. The food was terrible: very salty.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

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

the cabin was kept too hot. couldn't sleep as a result

It was an amazing experience. Flight crew's service, hospitality, and the food were phenomenal. I don't think I'd want to try any other airline company after this. I would definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you Turkish Airlines !

Business Class pods are horrible. If you're petite, you might be able to sleep on the uncomfortable seat and bed. Crew and food are fantastic.

I have travelled many times on Turkish, but they always board at least 30-40 minutes past the stated time. If informed properly, passengers can choose to spend more time in the .lounge instead of standing around by the gate waiting to board. The new lounge at DFW was a big disappointment. The aircraft itself was a shock. In the past I have flown this sector with regular business class seating configuration of 1-2-1, The 2-3-2 seating is very disappointing after paying such high prices for tickets. The DFW to Istanbul segment was slightly better, but the Istanbul to Delhi segment was no better than premium economy. I will try to travel more on airlines which give business class passengers more value for their money.

Good overall. Seat spacing a bit tight between IST and ISB.

Excellent staff despite some trying passenger situations. Very impressed with their good attitudes and kindness.

Crew were unfriendly, touch screen for movies didn't work very well, seats were tight and uncomfortable

After arriving in Istanbul, the transit information on the electronic board showed a tight departure time, and the gate changed in the middle, making it difficult to make it on time.

Typically good service onboard but baggage delay in airport was significant

Lufthansa cancelled our flight from Los Angeles to Naples Italy on March 10 for scheduled flight on March 12 Very stressful experience trying to arrange alternatives. Will never fly again with Lufthansa

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.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

The food could be better, more snacks. And have some plugs to chargue the phone.

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.

Best flight attendants ever! Very customer and service oriented, courteous, professional and helpful.

Cheapest airlines I have ever been on. I got downgraded and never got on united. I got rerouted through Vancouver onto jetwesf

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

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