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$523+ Cheap flights from Istanbul 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 6/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SFO
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to San Francisco are usually found in January or May, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (TR5) 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 April 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$523
(Netflights)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$801
From Istanbul to San Francisco
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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 April 15, 2025.

This Netflights 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 Netflights is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/255:35 pmIST - SFO
1 stop30h 15mBritish Airways
Sat 7/54:35 pmSFO - IST
1 stop22h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/15$523
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/25:05 pmIST - SFO
1 stop28h 40mKLM
Sun 5/188:25 pmSFO - IST
1 stop21h 00mKLM
Deal found 4/15$529
This Air France 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/54:20 amIST - SFO
1 stop24h 15mAir France
Mon 5/198:25 pmSFO - IST
1 stop21h 00mAir France
Deal found 4/15$538
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/258:25 amIST - SFO
2 stops23h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/236:12 pmSFO - IST
2 stops20h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$550
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/74:15 pmSAW - SFO
2 stops33h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 6/710:38 pmSFO - SAW
2 stops29h 12mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/15$560
This Air France 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/54:20 amIST - SFO
2 stops23h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/193:05 pmSFO - IST
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$588
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/192:00 pmIST - SFO
2 stops31h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/231:20 pmSFO - IST
1 stop22h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$609
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/18:30 pmIST - SFO
2 stops48h 41mAir Canada
Sat 11/111:55 amSFO - IST
2 stops26h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 4/15$639
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/15:05 pmIST - SFO
1 stop28h 40mDelta
Mon 6/98:25 pmSFO - IST
1 stop21h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/15$650
This OneTravel 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/74:15 pmSAW - SFO
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/57:20 pmSFO - SAW
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$668
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/22:00 pmIST - SFO
1 stop32h 40mLufthansa
Mon 9/151:20 pmSFO - IST
1 stop22h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 4/15$674
This Justfly.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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/237:10 amIST - SFO
Nonstop13h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 4/286:45 pmSFO - IST
Nonstop13h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/15$730

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Wed 6/25

5:35 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop30h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 7/5

4:35 pm-12:55 am

1 stop22h 20m

$523

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Fri 5/2

5:05 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

8:25 pm-3:25 am

1 stop21h 00m

$529

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Mon 5/5

4:20 am-6:35 pm

1 stop24h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

8:25 pm-3:25 am

1 stop21h 00m

$538

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Mon 8/25

8:25 am-10:19 pm

2 stops23h 54m

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

6:12 pm-1:05 am

2 stops20h 53m

$550

IstanbulSan Francisco

SAW - SFO

SAWSFO

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 5/7

4:15 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops33h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 6/7

10:38 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops29h 12m

$560

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Mon 5/5

4:20 am-5:26 pm

2 stops23h 06m

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

3:05 pm-3:25 am

1 stop26h 20m

$588

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Thu 6/19

2:00 pm-11:15 am

2 stops31h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

1:20 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$609

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Wed 10/1

8:30 pm-11:11 am

2 stops48h 41m

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

11:55 am-12:30 am

2 stops26h 35m

$639

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Thu 5/1

5:05 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 6/9

8:25 pm-3:25 am

1 stop21h 00m

$650

IstanbulSan Francisco

SAW - SFO

SAWSFO

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 5/7

4:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 6/5

7:20 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$668

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 58 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Istanbul to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 April 15, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Istanbul 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 to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Istanbul to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Istanbul 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.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

The most flights from TR5 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 April 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Istanbul to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,196 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,196 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,196 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,196 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,196 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Vietnam Airlines
7.6
Good
194 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,196 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,196 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco from Istanbul, you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 4 flights from Istanbul to San Francisco per day from 7 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $523, British Airways will fly you from Istanbul to San Francisco and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and Air France - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $529 and $538, respectively. Users have found that British Airways is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $600. KLM flights start at $617 while deals on British Airways start at $629 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco consider choosing Turkish Airlines (87%), Pakistan International Airlines (80%) or RwandAir (79%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Istanbul to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $736, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $649. The most popular route (Istanbul - San Francisco), is priced around $518.

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

    The most popular layover on flights from Istanbul 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. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace are located about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers in need of a car in London can rent one for about $50 per day.

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

    Istanbul to San Francisco flights have a layover in Frankfurt am Main the least frequently.

  • 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 to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Istanbul to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to San Francisco. 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
KLMCheapest$439Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$508Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$530Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$595Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$629Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$629Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$641Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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