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$497+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Ankara (ESB)

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 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ESB
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Ankara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Ankara (ESB). 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 April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,189
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$497
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,330
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Ankara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Ankara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/294:30 pmSFO - ESB
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/75:45 amESB - SFO
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$966
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/121:45 pmSFO - ESB
2 stops22h 25mLufthansa
Sat 1/177:00 amESB - SFO
2 stops24h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 4/14$1,047
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/145:05 pmSFO - ESB
1 stop23h 05mEmirates
Tue 11/1111:40 pmESB - SFO
1 stop24h 10mEmirates
Deal found 4/15$1,232
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/303:55 pmSFO - ESB
1 stop34h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 11/51:00 pmESB - SFO
1 stop34h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/15$1,234
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/309:05 pmSFO - ESB
2 stops32h 35mBrussels Airlines
Sat 11/85:15 pmESB - SFO
2 stops36h 30mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,314
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/156:45 pmSFO - ESB
1 stop17h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/54:25 amESB - SFO
1 stop17h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,330

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Ankara 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Ankara that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Ankara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

4:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Ankara Esenboga

Fri 11/7

5:45 am-8:10 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$966

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

9:05 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops30h 25m

Ankara Esenboga

Thu 11/6

7:00 am-10:39 pm

2 stops26h 39m

$1,048

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Mon 7/14

5:05 pm-2:10 am

1 stop23h 05m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 11/11

11:40 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$1,232

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

3:55 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop34h 25m

Ankara Esenboga

Wed 11/5

1:00 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop34h 25m

$1,234

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

9:05 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops32h 35m

Ankara Esenboga

Sat 11/8

5:15 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops36h 30m

$1,314

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

6:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Ankara Esenboga

Thu 11/6

4:25 am-4:45 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,330

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

7:30 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Ankara Esenboga

Thu 7/10

7:20 am-8:54 pm

2 stops23h 34m

$1,454

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

9:54 pm-7:05 pm

3 stops59h 11m

$497

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/15

Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Ankara

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Ankara in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Ankara flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Ankara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Ankara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Ankara flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Ankara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Ankara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Ankara from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Ankara

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Ankara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Ankara in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Ankara by month

Plan your trip to Ankara by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ankara ranges from 0.8 - 2.4 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Ankara when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Ankara by month

Plan your trip to Ankara by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ankara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Ankara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ankara. 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 Ankara. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,760 reviews

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2024

ORD - IST

My flight delayed. I miss my connecting flight. From chicago turkish desk told me you get boarding pass on Istanbul but Istanbul turkish desk had no boarding pass for me. Offered me ticket 40 hours later. I miss my all necessary schedules. Look like people are very irresponsible. Just lied to me. Horrible. Never care. Poor, poor. Poor. Minus.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,760 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,760 reviews

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2024

ORD - IST

My flight delayed. I miss my connecting flight. From chicago turkish desk told me you get boarding pass on Istanbul but Istanbul turkish desk had no boarding pass for me. Offered me ticket 40 hours later. I miss my all necessary schedules. Look like people are very irresponsible. Just lied to me. Horrible. Never care. Poor, poor. Poor. Minus.

Related info for your journey

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

    Turkish Airlines, at $1,622, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Ankara..

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Ankara 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 Ankara?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Ankara (average of $858). Flying from San Francisco to Ankara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,512). 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 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Ankara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Ankara. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$840Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,161Average$1,760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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