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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Istanbul, 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 San Francisco to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Istanbul (SFO-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Istanbul 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Istanbul

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Istanbul.
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SFO-IST
13h 05mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
IST-SFO
13h 25mdirect
Turkish Airlines
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Pakistan International Airlines Logo
SFO-IST
13h 05mdirect
Pakistan International Airlines Logo
IST-SFO
13h 25mdirect
Pakistan International Airlines
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SFO-IST
13h 05mdirect
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IST-SFO
13h 25mdirect
IndiGo
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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
SFO

SFO offers curbside check-in for United, Delta, and Southwest, making it convenient for families and those with heavy luggage.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
IST

The Havaist shuttles offer a comfortable and affordable ride from IST to central Istanbul locations like Taksim Square.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
Our travel experts
Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Expert on IST

Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Istanbul flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport, 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 San Francisco to Istanbul Airport is March, where tickets cost C$ 1,356 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 2,368 and C$ 1,984 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (41% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San Francisco to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Istanbul 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.

Flights from San Francisco to Istanbul: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from San Francisco to Istanbul 
RaymondFlew with Turkish AirlinesSFO-ISTOct 2024
Amazing . It’s a long flight . I really enjoy it . But my old Body said otherwise 🤣
benedictFlew with Turkish AirlinesSFO-ISTMar 2024
Polaris lounge is located in the G gate and Turkish flies from A gate. Go to G gate first if you want to hang out at the lounge

FAQs for booking San Francisco to Istanbul flights

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Istanbul?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Istanbul flight route: SWISS, United Airlines, Lufthansa, Iberia, Finnair, and British Airways.

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

    The Boeing 777-200LR is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Istanbul flight route.

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Istanbul?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Istanbul on a daily basis.

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

    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 San Francisco to Istanbul.

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

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

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

    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 Istanbul with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

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

    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 Istanbul from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 1,373 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Istanbul?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

Istanbul to San Francisco

Monday

IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines,Turkish Airlines

IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines,Turkish Airlines

IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines,Turkish Airlines

IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines,Turkish Airlines

IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines, +1 more

Friday

IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines,Turkish Airlines

IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines,Turkish Airlines

IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines,Turkish Airlines

IndiGo,Pakistan International Airlines, +1 more

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

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