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September 10 - September 24

Cheapest

IST - San Francisco

$799

$529

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November 3 - November 17

Cheapest

Best

IST - San Francisco

$882

$529

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September 10 - September 15

Best

IST - San Francisco

$843

$530

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November 23 - November 30

Best

IST - San Francisco

$879

$530

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September 17 - September 24

IST - San Francisco

$831

$532

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September 9 - September 23

Earliest

IST - San Francisco

$799

$545

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September 10 - September 29

IST - San Francisco

$793

$546

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September 10 - September 16

IST - San Francisco

$824

$546

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September 21 - September 28

IST - San Francisco

$833

$546

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September 18 - September 26

IST - San Francisco

$810

$546

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Insights for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Istanbul to San Francisco connect at least once, with only 18.2% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, a typical journey involves 2 stopovers.

A typical journey from Istanbul to San Francisco takes about 26h 20m, including connections. This reflects the long-haul nature of the route, covering a substantial distance of 10,766 km.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco? The most affordable months to fly are typically April, with a median fare of $731, and October, where the median fare is $736. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $814.

Fares from Istanbul to San Francisco typically range from $736–$1349, with a median of $926. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, so setting a price alert can be beneficial for this route.

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to San Francisco

Regular price: $693 - $1,394

Prices for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco is between $693 and $1394. The current lowest deal is $529 with Scandinavian Airlines, for travel from Sep 10-Sep 24.

now $529

Low $693

High $1,394

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco is April, with a median price of $731. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1349. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $731

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,349

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Direct flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to San Francisco

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

$818

$547

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

$780

$550

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

$825

$547

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

$843

$549

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

$794

$550

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

$790

$580

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

13 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 24

$1,015 → $548

46%

11 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 13

$1,011 → $548

46%

12 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 13

$1,008 → $548

46%

10 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 12

$1,007 → $548

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco

Istanbul - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Istanbul to San Francisco are above the typical level at $529.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco, with a median price of $731.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

The median flight duration for Istanbul to San Francisco is 26h 20m, typically involving connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 18.2% of deals are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Turkish Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco appear regularly, about 0.4 times per day.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary option for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$529

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Sabiha Gökçen International offers an alternative departure point for your trip to San Francisco.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$829

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco city center (reachable by car, bus, and rail).

💸 Flights from ~$529

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a primary alternative to SFO, offering comparable flight volumes and accessibility.

📍 ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART public transit)

💸 Flights from ~$713

San Jose International (SJC)

San Jose International is a major international airport serving the South Bay tech corridor.

📍 ~70 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$713

Sacramento International (SMF)

Sacramento International is a large-scale airport with a robust domestic route network.

📍 ~120 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$828

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County (STS)

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County is convenient for travelers in the North Bay and Wine Country.

📍 ~80 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1088

Monterey Regional (MRY)

Monterey Regional is an alternative for travelers in the southern coastal region.

📍 ~140 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1225

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

San Francisco, United States

67% AI deal score

$24,781

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the cheapest flights from Istanbul to San Francisco are found when booking 14-27 days in advance, with an average price of $953. Booking 0-6 days before departure typically sees an average price of $1002. Flights booked 7-13 days out have historically averaged $1342. Prices for bookings made 28-59 days in advance average around $1072, while those made 60+ days out average $1183.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco is typically $736 or less. The median price for this route has historically been $926. About 75% of prices for this route have been observed at $1349 or less.

Historically, April and October have been the cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco, with median prices of $731 and $736 respectively. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $814. The annual median price for this route is $926, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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