How often are flights from San Francisco to Istanbul delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Istanbul flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

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

Airlines like United Airlines, KLM, and British Airways fly from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport in about 17h 47m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 48m. 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 £723, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport.. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 11% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

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 (47%), Pakistan International Airlines (47%) and IndiGo (47%).

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 1 outbound flight 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.

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?

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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 £616). Flying from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,071). 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 in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 55% versus a flight at midday.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £561 and £905 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £663 on United Airlines (27 Nov–11 Dec).

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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

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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 1 outbound flight 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, KLM, and British Airways fly from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport in about 17h 47m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 48m. 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 £723, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport.. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 11% 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 (47%), Pakistan International Airlines (47%) and IndiGo (47%).
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 £616). Flying from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,071). 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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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?

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 in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 55% versus a flight at midday.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £561 and £905 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £663 on United Airlines (27 Nov–11 Dec).

How often are flights from San Francisco to Istanbul delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Istanbul flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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.

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San Francisco to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £561 and £905 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £663 on United Airlines (27 Nov–11 Dec).