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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport from £336

SFO — IST
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Istanbul

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Istanbul

Tue 17/1116:40 -
2 stops19h 05m
Thu 26/1106:30 -
2 stops35h 18m
Deal found 12/9£672
Sun 11/1008:55 -
2 stops22h 05m
Fri 18/1206:30 -
2 stops24h 05m
Deal found 13/9£673
Sun 25/1014:30 -
2 stops22h 15m
Tue 3/1119:05 -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 14/9£674
Tue 3/1116:40 -
2 stops19h 05m
Tue 10/1119:05 -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 14/9£675
Sat 26/1213:50 -
1 stop21h 55m
Thu 7/106:30 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 14/9£676
Mon 19/1014:40 -
1 stop20h 45m
Fri 6/1106:30 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 11/9£676
Tue 22/921:05 -
1 stop19h 00m
Mon 9/1119:05 -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 12/9£677
Sun 25/1021:35 -
1 stop17h 15m
Mon 2/1115:25 -
1 stop34h 30m
Deal found 14/9£678
Fri 25/1214:08 -
2 stops21h 37m
Thu 7/106:30 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 15/9£679
Fri 25/1215:00 -
2 stops20h 45m
Fri 8/106:30 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 11/9£679
Sun 25/1019:45 -
1 stop17h 00m
Mon 9/1106:30 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 12/9£680
Thu 29/1015:45 -
1 stop21h 00m
Sun 8/1106:30 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 12/9£681

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Istanbul

Round-trip from

£650

One-way from

£336

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£830

Good one-way deal

£523 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 13/2-27/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 00m total
  • San Francisco to Istanbul
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26/10-31/12
  • 26/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 45m total
  • San Francisco to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£128 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO San Francisco - IST Istanbul

SFOIST

San Francisco

Mon 12/10

20:30-00:05

1 stop17h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£356

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO San Francisco - IST Istanbul

SFOIST

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

20:00-11:55

1 stop28h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£360

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO San Francisco - IST Istanbul

SFOIST

San Francisco

Thu 1/10

20:30-00:05

1 stop17h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£363

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO San Francisco - IST Istanbul

SFOIST

San Francisco

Sat 24/10

20:30-11:55

1 stop29h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£365

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO San Francisco - IST Istanbul

SFOIST

San Francisco

Sat 3/10

20:30-00:05

1 stop17h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£371

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO San Francisco - IST Istanbul

SFOIST

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

23:39-13:00

2 stops27h 21m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£479

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO San Francisco - IST Istanbul

SFOIST

San Francisco

Thu 10/12

14:45-22:45

1 stop21h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£513

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO San Francisco - IST Istanbul

SFOIST

San Francisco

Fri 30/10

06:15-22:45

2 stops30h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£517

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO San Francisco - IST Istanbul

SFOIST

San Francisco

Sun 4/10

08:23-21:35

2 stops27h 12m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£547

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO San Francisco - IST Istanbul

SFOIST

San Francisco

Tue 27/10

21:35-14:00

1 stop30h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 2/11

15:25-14:55

1 stop34h 30m

£678

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport

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

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport is 67 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport (average of £602). Flying from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,059). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to IST?

When flying from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 39% versus a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £748 and £935 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £650 on United Airlines (13 Feb–27 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,469 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Luoai,May 2025

SFO - IST

I had the worst experience with Turkish airline I started when I got to the counter late but an hour before the flight going to San Francisco they wouldn’t let me check in but it’s ok I understand but for you to cancel my ticket and not Ofer my any kind of refund I had to buy another one way to San Francisco only to figure out that even the return ticket is cancelled so I had to buy another ticket going back it was my mistake for using them it’s my last time I used them twice a year for the same trip and I did not find the treatment of a loyal customer the original ticket they canceled was $1488 and I bought one was from Istanbul for $1025 and returned for $711 + $330 for two bags so I lost more then $2000 in the stupid trip and they lost me as a customer
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,469 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,469 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Luoai,May 2025

SFO - IST

I had the worst experience with Turkish airline I started when I got to the counter late but an hour before the flight going to San Francisco they wouldn’t let me check in but it’s ok I understand but for you to cancel my ticket and not Ofer my any kind of refund I had to buy another one way to San Francisco only to figure out that even the return ticket is cancelled so I had to buy another ticket going back it was my mistake for using them it’s my last time I used them twice a year for the same trip and I did not find the treatment of a loyal customer the original ticket they canceled was $1488 and I bought one was from Istanbul for $1025 and returned for $711 + $330 for two bags so I lost more then $2000 in the stupid trip and they lost me as a customer

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Istanbul?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 3 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the San Francisco airport to Istanbul. It is only a 11.0 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport?

    Airlines like United Airlines and British Airways fly from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport in about 16h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 43m. The distance from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport is about 6684 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Turkish Airlines, at £751, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport.. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 7% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport are Turkish Airlines (58%), Pakistan International Airlines (58%) and IndiGo (58%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport (average of £602). Flying from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,059). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£751Average£1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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