Can I fly direct from Istanbul to San Francisco?

Direct flights from Istanbul to San Francisco are available, but they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 11.2% of flights on this route were direct. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was two.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to San Francisco?

The direct flight from Istanbul to San Francisco typically takes about 13 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 10766 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 20 hours and 45 minutes. These durations reflect the typical travel times experienced on this route.

How often do Istanbul to San Francisco flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Istanbul to San Francisco route have shown regular fluctuations. This indicates that price drops are a consistent occurrence across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically expect to see periodic changes in pricing for this route.

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2026-10-17 – 2026-10-21
IST - San Francisco
84% AI deal score
$878
$734
Round trip
2026-10-17 – 2026-10-22
IST - San Francisco
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$860
$734
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2026-10-15 – 2026-10-21
IST - San Francisco
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$837
$739
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2026-10-07 – 2026-10-14
IST - San Francisco
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$836
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IST - San Francisco
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$837
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Istanbul to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

Most itineraries for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco connect at least once, with only 11.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Istanbul to San Francisco are available, you will most often find options with one or more stops.

A typical journey from Istanbul to San Francisco takes about 26h 20m, including connections. This long-haul route covers a substantial distance of 10,766 kilometers, reflecting the significant travel time involved. New deals for this route show up several times a week, so keeping an eye on price alerts can be beneficial.

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, with a median fare of $736. March also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $814. These months present the best opportunities for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to San Francisco.

Fares for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco typically range from $842–$1,462, with a median of $1,146. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. However, the share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%, indicating that finding exceptional deals can be challenging.

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to San Francisco

Regular price: $733 - $1,145

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 $733 and $1145. The current lowest deal is $534 with LOT Polish Airlines for travel from Oct 10-Oct 17.

now $534

Low $733

High $1,145

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

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to San Francisco

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

KLM

$818

$871

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

KLM

$963

$818

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

LOT Polish Airlines

$945

$925

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

LOT Polish Airlines

$784

$876

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

LOT Polish Airlines

$847

$876

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

LOT Polish Airlines

$793

$743

One-way

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

7 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 17

$837 → $534

36%

5 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 21

$1,009 → $715

29%

5 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 22

$994 → $710

29%

7 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 22

$837 → $569

32%

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Istanbul - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares from Istanbul to San Francisco are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Istanbul to San Francisco are below the typical level, at $534.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the lowest prices.

Historically, April, October, and March offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 26h 20m.

Flights from Istanbul to San Francisco typically have a median duration of 26h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 11.2% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights.

Turkish Airlines is an airline that offers direct flights on the Istanbul to San Francisco route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco appear regularly.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport (IST) is a key departure point for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$712

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a good choice for direct access to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$557

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a close alternative to San Francisco, offering extensive domestic and low-cost options.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART rail system)

💸 Flights from ~$720

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From IST

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Jan 23

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$5,047

$4,266

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From IST

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Jan 23

San Francisco, United States

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$5,019

$4,268

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From IST

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Jan 23

San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$5,044

$4,315

Save $729

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Business Class

From IST

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Jan 23

San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$5,049

$4,327

Save $722

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Business Class

From IST

Elite

Jan 16

San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$5,096

$4,327

Save $769

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Business Class

From IST

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Jan 23

San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$5,135

$4,327

Save $808

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From IST

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Jan 30

San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$5,281

$4,429

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From IST

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Jan 16

San Francisco, United States

81% AI deal score

$4,963

$4,266

Save $697

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Business Class

From IST

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Jan 16

San Francisco, United States

81% AI deal score

$4,963

$4,315

Save $648

LOT Polish Airlines, +1

Business Class

From IST

Elite

Jan 16

San Francisco, United States

81% AI deal score

$4,963

$4,327

Save $636

LOT Polish Airlines, +1

Business Class

From IST

Elite

Jan 16

San Francisco, United States

81% AI deal score

$4,987

$4,327

Save $660

LOT Polish Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best prices for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco have been found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $953. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise to an average of $1002, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $1342. Prices for bookings made 60+ days out were also higher, averaging $1183.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco was considered to be $842 or less. The median price for this route was $1146. Prices typically ranged up to $1462 for the higher end of the market.

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 offered competitive pricing, with a median of $814. The annual median price for this route was $1146, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Istanbul to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to San Francisco

Regular price: $733 - $1,145

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 $733 and $1145. The current lowest deal is $534 with LOT Polish Airlines for travel from Oct 10-Oct 17.

now $534

Low $733

High $1,145

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco

April

Cheapest

Flights from $731

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,349

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to San Francisco

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

KLM

$818

$871

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

KLM

$963

$818

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

LOT Polish Airlines

$945

$925

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

LOT Polish Airlines

$784

$876

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

LOT Polish Airlines

$847

$876

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

LOT Polish Airlines

$793

$743

One-way

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

7 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 17

$837 → $534

36%

5 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 21

$1,009 → $715

29%

5 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 22

$994 → $710

29%

7 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 22

$837 → $569

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco

Istanbul - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares from Istanbul to San Francisco are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Istanbul to San Francisco are below the typical level, at $534.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the lowest prices.

Historically, April, October, and March offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 26h 20m.

Flights from Istanbul to San Francisco typically have a median duration of 26h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 11.2% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights.

Turkish Airlines is an airline that offers direct flights on the Istanbul to San Francisco route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco appear regularly.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport (IST) is a key departure point for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$712

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a good choice for direct access to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$557

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a close alternative to San Francisco, offering extensive domestic and low-cost options.

San Francisco, United States

81% AI deal score

$4,987

$4,327

Save $660

LOT Polish Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Istanbul to San Francisco

Istanbul to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco

Direct flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco

Istanbul - San Francisco route insights

Fares from Istanbul to San Francisco are below the typical level.

Fly in April for the lowest prices.

Expect a median flight time of 26h 20m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Jan 23

Jan 23

Jan 23

Jan 23

Jan 23

Jan 16

Jan 23

Jan 30

Jan 16

Jan 16

Jan 16

Jan 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How early should I book Istanbul to San Francisco flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco cost?

What's the best month to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco?

Can I fly direct from Istanbul to San Francisco?

How long is the flight from Istanbul to San Francisco?

How often do Istanbul to San Francisco flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Istanbul

Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Istanbul to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco

Direct flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco

Istanbul - San Francisco route insights

Fares from Istanbul to San Francisco are below the typical level.

Fly in April for the lowest prices.

Expect a median flight time of 26h 20m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Jan 23

Jan 23

Jan 23

Jan 23

Jan 23

Jan 16

Jan 23

Jan 30

Jan 16

Jan 16

Jan 16

Jan 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How early should I book Istanbul to San Francisco flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco cost?

What's the best month to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco?