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$330 Find cheap flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco departing on 6/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to San Francisco

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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4:30 pm - 1:15 pmSAW-SFO
30h 45m1 stop
6:43 am - 3:05 pmSFO-SAW
21h 22m2 stops
$584British Airways
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Tue, Sep 10 - Fri, Feb 28
4:15 pm - 1:15 pmSAW-SFO
31h 00m1 stop
8:11 am - 3:05 pmSFO-SAW
20h 54m2 stops
$585British Airways
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Sat, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 28
1:15 pm - 8:59 amIST-SFO
29h 44m2 stops
2:07 pm - 12:05 amSFO-IST
23h 58m2 stops
$596American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 28
8:25 am - 9:54 pmIST-SFO
23h 29m2 stops
6:46 pm - 12:40 amSFO-IST
19h 54m2 stops
$604American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 23 - Sat, Mar 15
4:30 pm - 1:15 pmSAW-SFO
30h 45m1 stop
9:45 pm - 3:05 pmSFO-SAW
31h 20m1 stop
Tue, Sep 10 - Mon, Mar 10
6:35 am - 9:05 pmIST-SFO
24h 30m1 stop
5:00 am - 6:05 pmSFO-IST
26h 05m2 stops
$617United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 16
8:25 am - 5:25 pmIST-SFO
19h 00m1 stop
7:20 pm - 12:35 amSFO-IST
19h 15m1 stop
Tue, Jun 25 - Thu, Jul 4
6:35 am - 10:55 pmIST-SFO
26h 20m2 stops
5:30 am - 6:05 pmSFO-IST
25h 35m2 stops
$623United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 16
5:00 pm - 11:45 amIST-SFO
28h 45m1 stop
1:55 pm - 4:05 pmSFO-IST
16h 10m1 stop
$659KLM
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Mon, Aug 26 - Thu, Sep 26
5:00 pm - 11:45 amIST-SFO
28h 45m1 stop
1:50 pm - 4:05 pmSFO-IST
16h 15m1 stop
$934KLM
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Tue, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 27

Flights from Istanbul to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Istanbul to San Francisco flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Istanbul to San Francisco.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Istanbul to San Francisco cost $748 and was between Istanbul Airport and San Francisco. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $779.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Istanbul to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Istanbul to San Francisco, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to Istanbul, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $536 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is $1,049 and $952 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 75 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, KLM offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $572. KAYAK users also found Istanbul to San Francisco round-trip flights on British Airways from $584 and on American Airlines from $596.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Istanbul and San Francisco?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco.
There is just one airline that flies from Istanbul to San Francisco direct and that is Turkish Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Turkish Airlines for the route is $760.

How many flights are there between Istanbul and San Francisco per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Istanbul and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 13h 26m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 15 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Istanbul and San Francisco?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco take?

Flying between San Francisco and Istanbul will take minimum 13h 25m and will require at least one stop.

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Cheapest flight

$330
Flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco

When to book flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco was $330 for a one-way ticket and $584 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul and San Francisco?

    A passport is required to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul to San Francisco?

    On your way to San Francisco, you’ll fly out from one of these Istanbul airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen. You’ll be landing at San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Francisco from Istanbul?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Istanbul to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Istanbul to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to San Francisco, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Istanbul to San Francisco

Monday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +1 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +1 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +1 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +1 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Friday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +1 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +1 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +1 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

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Nonstop returns

San Francisco to Istanbul

Monday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +1 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +1 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +1 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +1 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Friday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +1 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +1 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, +1 more

IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, +2 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Istanbul to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/19Wed
2 stops
38h 45mIST-SFO
$330
6/19Wed
2 stops
34h 55mSAW-SFO
$340
11/20Wed
2 stopsKLM
21h 32mIST-SFO
$572
10/9Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
27h 45mSAW-SFO
$581
6/18Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
27h 45mIST-SFO
$594
9/15Sun
1 stopBritish Airways
27h 25mIST-SFO
$621
8/24Sat
1 stopBritish Airways
27h 10mIST-SFO
$627
11/20Wed
2 stopsKLM
21h 52mSAW-SFO
$669
6/18Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
20h 33mIST-SFO
$692
7/4Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
15h 55mIST-SFO
$695

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Last minute flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/13Thu
multi-stopAir France
27h 26mIST-SFO
7/22Mon
multi-stopAir France
34h 20mSFO-IST
$733
6/15Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 01mIST-SFO
10/15Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
26h 31mSFO-IST
$792
6/16Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
32h 37mIST-SFO
6/23Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
20h 44mSFO-IST
$827
6/15Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
31h 00mSAW-SFO
10/15Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
21h 10mSFO-SAW
$827
6/15Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
16h 30mIST-SFO
10/15Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
21h 25mSFO-IST
$886
6/13Thu
multi-stopDelta
23h 36mIST-SFO
6/25Tue
multi-stopDelta
16h 10mSFO-IST
$908
6/14Fri
multi-stop
23h 17mIST-SFO
6/17Mon
multi-stop
27h 05mSFO-IST
$917
6/16Sun
multi-stop
27h 25mIST-SFO
6/23Sun
multi-stop
19h 10mSFO-IST
$925
6/13Thu
multi-stopDelta
28h 03mIST-SFO
7/21Sun
multi-stopDelta
29h 44mSFO-IST
$961
6/17Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
20h 03mIST-SFO
6/26Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
20h 25mSFO-IST
$1,071

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Flights to San Francisco

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

San Francisco - Istanbul

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