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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco from £262

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 21/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SFO
1 Jun — 8 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 2 May 2026.

Tue 26/506:00
IST
-
SFO
1 stop15h 45m
Delta
Sun 11/1013:45
SFO
-
IST
1 stop16h 35m
Delta
Deal found 28/4£522
Fri 8/506:00
IST
-
SFO
1 stop15h 45m
Delta
Thu 5/1109:53
SFO
-
IST
2 stops20h 02m
Delta
Deal found 29/4£523
Sat 31/1017:55
IST
-
SFO
1 stop28h 55m
Delta
Mon 25/113:50
SFO
-
IST
1 stop16h 05m
Delta
Deal found 30/4£523
Fri 8/506:00
IST
-
SFO
1 stop15h 45m
Delta
Mon 23/1113:50
SFO
-
IST
1 stop16h 05m
Delta
Deal found 29/4£524
Thu 28/506:00
IST
-
SFO
1 stop15h 45m
Delta
Tue 13/1010:31
SFO
-
IST
2 stops28h 49m
Delta
Deal found 28/4£525
Sat 30/506:00
IST
-
SFO
2 stops23h 20m
Delta
Mon 12/1013:45
SFO
-
IST
1 stop25h 35m
Delta
Deal found 28/4£526
Sat 30/504:25
IST
-
SFO
1 stop18h 25m
Delta
Fri 16/1013:45
SFO
-
IST
1 stop25h 35m
Delta
Deal found 28/4£527
Wed 17/606:00
IST
-
SFO
2 stops22h 13m
Delta
Sun 20/906:00
SFO
-
IST
2 stops24h 20m
Delta
Deal found 28/4£528
Fri 19/604:25
IST
-
SFO
1 stop18h 25m
Delta
Sun 20/913:45
SFO
-
IST
1 stop16h 35m
Delta
Deal found 28/4£529
Sun 21/617:20
IST
-
SFO
1 stop28h 25m
Delta
Thu 17/920:10
SFO
-
IST
1 stop21h 20m
Delta
Deal found 28/4£529
Sat 30/504:25
IST
-
SFO
1 stop18h 25m
Delta
Sun 13/913:45
SFO
-
IST
1 stop25h 35m
Delta
Deal found 28/4£530
Sat 30/506:00
IST
-
SFO
2 stops28h 05m
Delta
Tue 13/1011:05
SFO
-
IST
2 stops30h 25m
Delta
Deal found 28/4£531

Find 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 2 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£522

One-way from

£319

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£622
Delta
  • Delta
  • 26/5-11/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 20m total
  • Istanbul to San Francisco
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 54m total
  • Istanbul to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£47 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 2 May 2026.
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IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 19/5

17:20-11:45

1 stop28h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 26/5

11:55-01:20

2 stops27h 25m

£523

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Sat 12/9

04:25-23:46

2 stops29h 21m

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

13:45-01:20

1 stop25h 35m

£532

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Sun 17/5

17:20-11:45

1 stop28h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 24/5

17:55-01:20

2 stops21h 25m

£543

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 9/6

17:20-11:45

1 stop28h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 22/6

17:25-01:20

2 stops21h 55m

£543

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Thu 17/9

06:00-21:21

2 stops25h 21m

San Francisco

Sat 3/10

13:45-01:20

1 stop25h 35m

£545

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Fri 18/9

06:00-18:08

2 stops22h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

13:45-01:20

1 stop25h 35m

£545

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Wed 13/5

06:00-19:20

2 stops23h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 3/6

14:22-01:20

2 stops24h 58m

£547

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Wed 3/6

19:25-13:50

1 stop28h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 19/8

12:36-19:05

2 stops20h 29m

£551

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Sun 14/6

17:00-15:25

1 stop32h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 21/6

15:55-18:35

1 stop40h 40m

£655

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Thu 4/6

14:55-11:03

1 stop30h 08m

San Francisco

Fri 19/6

12:55-11:45

Nonstop12h 50m

£662

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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?

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 5 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 £495). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £730). 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 2 May 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 11.0 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 25m. Fly via Delta 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 (82%), IndiGo (73%) or Pakistan International Airlines (72%) 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 £495). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £730). 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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