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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco from £356

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SFO
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£356

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£626
KLM
  • KLM
  • 10/11-8/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • Istanbul to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% 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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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 September 2025.

Mon 10/1117:55IST - SFO
1 stop28h 55mKLM
Mon 8/1213:55SFO - IST
1 stop16h 00mKLM
Deal found 17/9£356
Thu 13/1117:55IST - SFO
1 stop28h 55mKLM
Sat 29/1113:55SFO - IST
1 stop16h 00mKLM
Deal found 18/9£358
Fri 5/1217:55IST - SFO
1 stop28h 55mKLM
Mon 5/110:10SFO - IST
2 stops19h 45mKLM
Deal found 16/9£381
Fri 14/1118:40IST - SFO
1 stop31h 20mBritish Airways
Sat 29/1120:40SFO - IST
1 stop17h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/9£396
Tue 18/1107:35IST - SFO
1 stop18h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 14/213:28SFO - IST
2 stops19h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/9£396

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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 September 2025.
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Istanbul

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Mon 10/11

17:55-11:50

1 stop28h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

13:55-16:55

1 stop16h 00m

£356

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Thu 13/11

17:55-11:50

1 stop28h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 29/11

13:55-16:55

1 stop16h 00m

£358

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Sat 6/12

17:55-11:50

1 stop28h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 17/1

11:55-16:55

2 stops18h 00m

£359

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Wed 4/2

04:50-13:25

1 stop19h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

13:55-16:55

1 stop16h 00m

£379

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Thu 5/3

07:35-15:00

1 stop18h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

07:26-17:30

2 stops24h 04m

£395

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 18/11

07:35-15:00

1 stop18h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 14/2

13:28-20:15

2 stops19h 47m

£396

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Thu 5/2

22:00-14:35

2 stops27h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

16:40-00:20

2 stops20h 40m

£401

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Wed 17/12

04:50-13:25

1 stop19h 35m

£504

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Wed 24/9

13:20-16:40

Nonstop13h 20m

£509

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Sun 28/9

20:05-18:13

2 stops32h 08m

£512

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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 12 September 2025.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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 September 2025.

When flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco, 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 64% versus a flight at midday.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 18 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,965 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,965 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,965 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.

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 5 daily inbound flights from Istanbul from 1 airline.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco round-trip from £470. Turkish Airlines is 17% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco one-way?

    £504 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from KLM. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from £509 and £512, respectively.

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

    Consider Turkish Airlines (67%), Pakistan International Airlines (67%) or IndiGo (67%) 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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£470Average£674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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