What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $522 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and United Airlines, starting at $568 and $604 round-trip. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $625. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco for a low price.

What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,524, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $619. The most popular route (Istanbul - San Francisco), is priced around $514.

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

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco are Turkish Airlines (83%), Pakistan International Airlines (83%) and IndiGo (83%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

Before booking your flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, British Airways or Delta.

Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

The most popular layover on flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco is London.

Where are the least popular layover locations for Istanbul Airport to San Francisco flights?

Of the flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Frankfurt am Main.

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Those on a layover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, or Buckingham Palace can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those looking to explore during their layover in London can rent a car from London Heathrow for about $39 per day.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Thursday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco, book at least 59 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 36% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $643 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $698.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Francisco from Istanbul Airport. Prices for January average $790 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $450. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a January flight can save you 38% on your journey compared to booking in July

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Istanbul Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Istanbul Airport-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

For a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 4 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. 7 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Istanbul on a regular basis.

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 vacation 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.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Round-trip from	$522 (British Airways)
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Cheapest in	January
Average price	$687
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Good one-way deal	$672 or less

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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 March 26, 2025.

Mon 4/288:15 pmIST - SFO

1 stop27h 35mBritish Airways

Tue 5/274:20 pmSFO - IST

1 stop22h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 3/25

$522

Tue 9/94:20 amIST - SFO

1 stop18h 30mKLM

Wed 1/73:25 pmSFO - IST

1 stop25h 45mKLM

Deal found 3/25

$568

Tue 9/94:20 amIST - SFO

2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/611:30 amSFO - IST

2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$592

Mon 9/82:00 pmIST - SFO

1 stop15h 55mLufthansa

Thu 1/88:25 amSFO - IST

2 stops27h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 3/25

$604

Tue 4/16:10 amIST - SFO

2 stops24h 40mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/201:10 pmSFO - IST

1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$609

Thu 4/244:20 amIST - SFO

2 stops20h 48mAir France

Mon 5/58:45 pmSFO - IST

1 stop20h 40mAir France

Deal found 3/25

$642

Mon 4/75:05 pmIST - SFO

1 stop28h 40mDelta

Mon 4/211:45 pmSFO - IST

2 stops27h 40mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$646

Thu 5/227:15 amIST - SFO

2 stops23h 47mAir Canada

Thu 6/54:35 pmSFO - IST

2 stops20h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 3/25

$648

Wed 4/237:10 amIST - SFO

Nonstop13h 25mTurkish Airlines

Mon 5/512:40 pmSFO - IST

Nonstop13h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$696

Best flights from Istanbul to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Istanbul to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

Mon 4/288:15 pmIST - SFO

1 stop27h 35mBritish Airways

Tue 5/274:20 pmSFO - IST

1 stop22h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 3/25

$522

Tue 9/94:20 amIST - SFO

1 stop18h 30mKLM

Wed 1/73:25 pmSFO - IST

1 stop25h 45mKLM

Deal found 3/25

$568

Tue 9/94:20 amIST - SFO

2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/611:30 amSFO - IST

2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$592

Mon 9/82:00 pmIST - SFO

1 stop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/42:40 pmSFO - IST

1 stop21h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$604

Tue 9/92:00 pmIST - SFO

1 stop15h 55mLufthansa

Thu 1/81:30 pmSFO - IST

1 stop22h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 3/25

$639

Thu 4/244:20 amIST - SFO

2 stops20h 48mAir France

Mon 5/58:45 pmSFO - IST

1 stop20h 40mAir France

Deal found 3/25

$642

Mon 4/75:05 pmIST - SFO

1 stop28h 40mDelta

Thu 4/1711:55 amSFO - IST

2 stops29h 30mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$646

Thu 5/227:15 amIST - SFO

2 stops23h 47mAir Canada

Thu 6/54:35 pmSFO - IST

2 stops20h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 3/25

$648

Wed 4/237:10 amIST - SFO

Nonstop13h 25mTurkish Airlines

Mon 5/512:40 pmSFO - IST

Nonstop13h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$696

Last-minute flights from Istanbul to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to San Francisco. Data last updated March 26, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 4/15:00 pmIST - SFO

1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways

Fri 5/24:20 pmSFO - IST

1 stop22h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 3/25

$522

Tue 4/12:00 pmIST - SFO

1 stop16h 00mLufthansa

Thu 5/11:10 pmSFO - IST

1 stop22h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 3/25

$622

Tue 4/15:05 pmIST - SFO

1 stop28h 40mKLM

Thu 4/173:05 pmSFO - IST

1 stop26h 20mKLM

Deal found 3/25

$630

Tue 4/14:20 amIST - SFO

2 stops22h 02mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/173:05 pmSFO - IST

1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$641

Tue 4/18:30 pmIST - SFO

2 stops35h 15mAir Canada

Sun 4/2010:52 pmSFO - IST

2 stops37h 48mAir Canada

Deal found 3/25

$655

Tue 4/14:20 amIST - SFO

1 stop18h 30mDelta

Mon 4/143:05 pmSFO - IST

1 stop26h 20mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$669

Tue 4/14:20 amIST - SFO

2 stops20h 49mAir France

Thu 4/173:05 pmSFO - IST

1 stop26h 20mAir France

Deal found 3/25

$698

Wed 4/27:10 amIST - SFO

Nonstop13h 25mTurkish Airlines

Thu 4/176:45 pmSFO - IST

Nonstop13h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$811

Thu 4/36:10 amIST - SFO

1 stop16h 30mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/201:10 pmSFO - IST

1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$604

Thu 4/32:00 amIST - SFO

2 stops43h 28mEgyptair

Wed 6/1111:05 pmSFO - IST

2 stops39h 00mEgyptair

Deal found 3/25

$2,217

Thu 4/31:45 amIST - SFO

1 stop23h 45mAsiana Airlines

Wed 6/1111:30 pmSFO - IST

1 stop30h 40mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$2,367

Fri 4/48:20 amIST - SFO

1 stop18h 55mAmerican Airlines

Wed 6/117:20 pmSFO - IST

1 stop19h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$1,054

One-way flights from Istanbul to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Istanbul to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

Fri 5/238:20 amIST - SFO

2 stops21h 17mBritish Airways

Deal found 3/25

$625

Sat 7/58:25 amIST - SFO

2 stops23h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$634

Tue 4/14:35 amIST - SFO

3 stops26h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$638

Wed 5/281:20 pmIST - SFO

Nonstop13h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$646

Mon 3/312:00 pmIST - SFO

1 stop16h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 3/25

$702

Fri 8/159:50 amIST - SFO

1 stop37h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/25

$707

Thu 4/36:10 amIST - SFO

2 stops25h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$726

Wed 8/137:45 amIST - SFO

2 stops25h 28mAir Canada

Deal found 3/25

$729

Thu 8/145:05 pmIST - SFO

1 stop28h 40mKLM

Deal found 3/25

$747

Sat 8/26:20 pmIST - SFO

1 stop33h 50mIberia

Deal found 3/25

$903

Tue 5/202:05 amIST - SFO

1 stop26h 35mVietnam Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$1,160

Thu 5/222:00 amIST - SFO

2 stops43h 30mEgyptair

Deal found 3/26

$1,219

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IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Mon 4/28

8:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

4:20 pm-1:05 am

1 stop22h 45m

$522

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 9/9

4:20 am-12:50 pm

1 stop18h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

3:25 pm-4:10 am

1 stop25h 45m

$568

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 9/9

4:20 am-3:10 pm

2 stops20h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

11:30 am-4:55 pm

2 stops18h 25m

$592

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Mon 9/8

2:00 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 1/4

2:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$604

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Tue 9/9

2:00 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

1:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$639

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Thu 4/24

4:20 am-3:08 pm

2 stops20h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

8:45 pm-3:25 am

1 stop20h 40m

$642

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Mon 4/7

5:05 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

1:45 pm-3:25 am

2 stops27h 40m

$646

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Thu 5/22

7:15 am-9:02 pm

2 stops23h 47m

San Francisco

Thu 6/5

4:35 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$648

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Wed 4/23

7:10 am-10:35 am

Nonstop13h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

12:40 pm-11:45 am

Nonstop13h 05m

$696

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Fri 5/23

5:35 pm-7:16 pm

2 stops35h 41m

$625

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Compare providers for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Istanbul to San Francisco in March.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*2 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Gurufare	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
OneTravel	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Flightnetwork	Price Accuracy-	Trust 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 Istanbul Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Istanbul Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Istanbul Airport-San Francisco 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 Istanbul to San Francisco

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

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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 best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco is 58 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 $276). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Istanbul Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Asiana Airlines, Emirates and Delta from Istanbul to San Francisco. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very good

441 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very good

441 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very good

441 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Emirates

8.0

Very good

3,190 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very good

441 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,891 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very good

441 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,318 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very good

441 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Vietnam Airlines

7.6

Good

192 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very good

441 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Istanbul?
For a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 4 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. 7 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Istanbul on a regular basis.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $522 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and United Airlines, starting at $568 and $604 round-trip. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $625. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco are Turkish Airlines (83%), Pakistan International Airlines (83%) and IndiGo (83%).
What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,524, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $619. The most popular route (Istanbul - San Francisco), is priced around $514.
Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?
The most popular layover on flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco is London.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?
Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Those on a layover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, or Buckingham Palace can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those looking to explore during their layover in London can rent a car from London Heathrow for about $39 per day.
Where are the least popular layover locations for Istanbul Airport to San Francisco flights?
Of the flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Frankfurt am Main.
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 vacation 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 $276). Flying from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 7 airlines flying from Istanbul to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
KLM	Cheapest$439	Average$565	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
British Airways	Cheapest$508	Average$636	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
American Airlines	Cheapest$530	Average$630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$595	Average$778	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$630	Average$881	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
United Airlines	Cheapest$631	Average$987	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$641	Average$784	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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$522+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to San Francisco (SFO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to San FranciscoExplore 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 March 26, 2025.

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 March 26, 2025.

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Asiana Airlines, Emirates and Delta from Istanbul to San Francisco. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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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 March 26, 2025.