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SFO — IST
30 Aug — 6 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 July 2026.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,017

Good one-way deal

£455 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£147 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul

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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 66 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 £594). Flying from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,061). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 July 2026.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 31 July 2026.
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
4,456 reviews
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Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

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
4,456 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,456 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

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

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  • 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.

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

    Turkish Airlines, at £752, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport.. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 4% 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 Pakistan International Airlines (61%), IndiGo (61%) and Turkish Airlines (43%).

  • 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 £594). Flying from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,061). 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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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Istanbul

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 31 July 2026.
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£752Average£1,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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