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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Istanbul Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between £480 and £651 in December. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £492 on United Airlines (24 Dec-10 Mar).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Istanbul Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between £480 and £651 in December.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £492 on United Airlines (24 Dec-10 Mar).

Question 5

How often are flights from Istanbul to San Francisco delayed?

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About 23% of weekly flights between Istanbul and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 91 minutes.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco in 27h 25m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 6684 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco (average of £352). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of £474). 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.

Question 9

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco

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The most flights from IST to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Question 10

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Question 11

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Consider Turkish Airlines (39%), Pakistan International Airlines (39%) or IndiGo (39%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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 45% versus a flight at midday.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 3 daily inbound flights from Istanbul from 0 different airlines.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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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.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

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When you search for this flight from Istanbul to San Francisco, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 19

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Istanbul to San Francisco?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Istanbul to San Francisco.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights find flights from Istanbul to San Francisco with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to San Francisco from Istanbul shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Istanbul to San Francisco flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

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One-way from	£427
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What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to San Francisco flights?

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