Can I fly direct from Istanbul to San Francisco?

Direct flights from Istanbul to San Francisco are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total options. Historically, approximately 11.2% of flights on this route have been direct. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically 2.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight from Istanbul to San Francisco covers a distance of 10766 kilometers and has a median duration of 13 hours and 25 minutes. Flights with one stop generally take longer, with a median duration of 20 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

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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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Istanbul to San Francisco

2026-10-14 – 2026-10-21
IST - San Francisco
93% AI deal score
$845
$517
Round trip
2026-10-01 – 2026-10-14
IST - San Francisco
93% AI deal score
$810
$517
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2026-12-01 – 2026-12-11
IST - San Francisco
95% AI deal score
$985
$517
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2027-01-14 – 2027-01-29
IST - San Francisco
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$892
$517
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2026-11-17 – 2026-11-24
IST - San Francisco
93% AI deal score
$848
$520
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2026-11-18 – 2026-11-26
IST - San Francisco
93% AI deal score
$847
$520
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2027-01-14 – 2027-01-21
IST - San Francisco
94% AI deal score
$906
$520
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2026-11-19 – 2026-11-30
IST - San Francisco
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$843
$524
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2027-01-18 – 2027-01-25
IST - San Francisco
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$930
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2026-11-16 – 2026-11-26
IST - San Francisco
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Istanbul to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Istanbul to San Francisco connect at least once, with only 11.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

Fares from Istanbul to San Francisco are typically $842–$1462, with a median of $1146. Right now, prices are near the typical level. New deals show up several times a week, so setting up a price alert can help you track changes.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco, April stands out with a median fare of $731. October is also a strong contender, with a median fare of $736, followed by March at $814.

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 distance of 10,766 km.

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to San Francisco

Regular price: $736 - $1,206

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco is typically between $736 and $1206. The current lowest deal is $514 with Scandinavian Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 21.

now $514

Low $736

High $1,206

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

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,078

$709

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

$773

$574

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

$758

$516

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

$847

$540

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

$783

$599

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

$789

$600

One-way

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

10 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 11

$968 → $514

47%

7 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 13

$989 → $541

45%

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$987 → $542

45%

9 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 13

$984 → $540

45%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco

Istanbul - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $514.

Historically, 25% of travelers found fares from $842 to $1,462.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly at $731.

October and March are also good options, with median prices of $736 and $814.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights from Istanbul to San Francisco typically take 26h 20m.

This long-haul route covers a distance of 10,766 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 88.8% of options.

When connecting, travelers typically make 2 stopovers on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Scandinavian Airlines offers a recent deal for $514.

This deal is for travel from October 14 to October 21.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals on this route appear regularly.

Consider booking during April or October for historically lower prices.

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)

Oakland International is a close alternative to San Francisco city center with extensive domestic options.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, BART)

💸 Flights from ~$1,558

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best prices for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $953. Booking within 0-6 days of departure usually results in higher prices, averaging $1002. Prices tend to increase for bookings made 7-13 days out, with an average of $1342.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco is typically $842 or less. The median price for this route has been observed at $1146. Prices can range, with 75% of observations being $1462 or less.

Historically, April and October have offered the most favorable prices for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco, with median prices around $731 and $736 respectively. March also presents a good option, with a median price of $814. The annual median price for this route is $1146, indicating these months are significantly cheaper.

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Istanbul to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

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 distance of 10,766 km.

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to San Francisco

Regular price: $736 - $1,206

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco is typically between $736 and $1206. The current lowest deal is $514 with Scandinavian Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 21.

now $514

Low $736

High $1,206

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

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,078

$709

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

$773

$574

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

$758

$516

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

$847

$540

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

$783

$599

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - San Francisco

Istanbul (IST) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

$789

$600

One-way

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

10 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 11

$968 → $514

47%

7 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 13

$989 → $541

45%

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$987 → $542

45%

9 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 13

$984 → $540

45%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco