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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco from £295

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SFO
17 Feb — 24 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 18 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£406

One-way from

£295

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£521
KLM
  • KLM
  • 5/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • Istanbul to San Francisco
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  • LEVEL
  • 27/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 45m total
  • Istanbul to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£58 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 January 2026.

Mon 16/217:55
IST
-
SFO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Mon 23/213:55
SFO
-
IST
1 stop16h 00m
KLM
Deal found 17/1£406
Wed 4/317:55
IST
-
SFO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Wed 11/314:55
SFO
-
IST
1 stop16h 00m
KLM
Deal found 18/1£406
Mon 2/304:50
IST
-
SFO
1 stop19h 35m
KLM
Tue 10/311:50
SFO
-
IST
2 stops19h 05m
KLM
Deal found 17/1£410
Thu 5/217:55
IST
-
SFO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Sat 21/215:40
SFO
-
IST
1 stop25h 10m
KLM
Deal found 17/1£411
Mon 16/218:40
IST
-
SFO
1 stop31h 20m
British Airways
Wed 25/211:30
SFO
-
IST
2 stops25h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 17/1£418
Sat 31/118:40
IST
-
SFO
2 stops33h 44m
British Airways
Sun 15/208:00
SFO
-
IST
2 stops29h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 17/1£422
Thu 29/117:55
IST
-
SFO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Tue 17/213:55
SFO
-
IST
1 stop16h 00m
KLM
Deal found 17/1£431
Thu 29/117:55
IST
-
SFO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Wed 18/211:02
SFO
-
IST
2 stops18h 53m
KLM
Deal found 17/1£434
Sat 14/217:55
IST
-
SFO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Sat 21/215:40
SFO
-
IST
1 stop25h 10m
KLM
Deal found 17/1£435
Sat 31/117:55
IST
-
SFO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Thu 19/215:40
SFO
-
IST
1 stop25h 10m
KLM
Deal found 17/1£436

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Istanbul

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Mon 16/2

17:55-11:50

1 stop28h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 24/2

13:55-16:55

1 stop16h 00m

£406

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Mon 16/2

17:55-11:50

1 stop28h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 23/2

13:55-16:55

1 stop16h 00m

£406

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Wed 4/3

17:55-11:50

1 stop28h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

14:55-16:55

1 stop16h 00m

£406

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Mon 2/3

04:50-13:25

1 stop19h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

11:50-16:55

2 stops19h 05m

£410

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Mon 25/5

20:15-13:50

1 stop27h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

16:35-18:55

1 stop16h 20m

£418

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 19/5

19:55-17:30

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 26/5

11:45-18:25

2 stops20h 40m

£418

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Mon 16/2

18:40-15:00

1 stop31h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 25/2

11:30-00:25

2 stops25h 55m

£418

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Mon 2/2

15:15-20:10

2 stops39h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

12:08-01:10

2 stops26h 02m

£422

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Sat 9/5

19:55-19:31

2 stops33h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 23/5

19:30-19:15

1 stop37h 45m

£448

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Wed 27/5

18:10-17:55

1 stop33h 45m

£295

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco (average of £337). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of £468). 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 IST to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 January 2026.

When flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Istanbul. Booking flights from Istanbul to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily inbound flights from Istanbul from 0 different airlines.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco in 28h 55m. Fly via KLM to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 6684 mi.

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

    Consider Turkish Airlines (76%), Pakistan International Airlines (76%) or IndiGo (76%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to San Francisco 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 Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco (average of £337). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of £468). 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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