How many flights from San Francisco to Istanbul are non-stop?

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, approximately 3.4% of flights from San Francisco to Istanbul were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. Travelers should anticipate that most routes will involve at least one connection, with many having two.

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul?

The direct flight time from San Francisco to Istanbul typically takes around 12 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 10766 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 18 hours and 15 minutes. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from San Francisco to Istanbul?

Historically, good prices on flights from San Francisco to Istanbul have been frequent. This route is consistently identified as one that offers favorable deals. Travelers can often find competitive pricing when searching for this particular journey.

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San Francisco to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Istanbul

For flights from San Francisco to Istanbul, fares typically range from $1103–$1454, with a median of $1262. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route.

When considering cheap flights from San Francisco to Istanbul, the most economical time to fly is often January, with a median fare of $1131. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $1133, followed by February at a median of $1152.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Istanbul takes approximately 12h 55m, including connections. Since most itineraries connect at least once, you should expect a longer travel time than a direct flight. When connecting, the median journey time extends to 22h 22m.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 3.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Istanbul

Regular price: $820 - $1,749

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from 820 USD to 1749 USD. The current lowest deal is 738 USD with British Airways for travel from Feb 3-Feb 23.

now $738

Low $820

High $1,749

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul is January, with a median price of $1127. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1412. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $1,127

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,412

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Istanbul

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Istanbul

San Francisco (SFO) - Istanbul (SAW)

TAP Portugal, Pegasus Airlines

$851

$796

One-way

Wed, Nov 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Istanbul

San Francisco (SFO) - Istanbul (IST)

TAP Portugal, Air Serbia

$851

$795

One-way

Wed, Nov 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Istanbul

San Francisco (SFO) - Istanbul (SAW)

TAP Portugal, Pegasus Airlines

$849

$796

One-way

Fri, Nov 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Istanbul

San Francisco (SFO) - Istanbul (SAW)

TAP Portugal, Aero Services Executive, Valuair

$857

$790

One-way

Sat, Nov 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Istanbul

San Francisco (SFO) - Istanbul (SAW)

TAP Portugal, Aero Services Executive, Valuair

$859

$788

One-way

Sat, Nov 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Istanbul

San Francisco (SFO) - Istanbul (IST)

TAP Portugal, Vueling Airlines

$860

$790

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$1,058 → $810

23%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

$1,052 → $811

23%

9 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 11

$1,027 → $824

20%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

$1,005 → $809

20%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul

San Francisco - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from SFO to IST are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, March, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 12h 55m

Direct flights from SFO to IST typically take 12h 55m, with connecting flights averaging 22h 22m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.4% of recent fares are for direct flights, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Turkish Airlines is one airline that offers direct flights on the SFO to IST route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from SFO to IST are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient departure point for flights from San Francisco to Istanbul.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$765

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~35 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$767

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is a major international hub offering excellent connectivity, but requires significant travel from Istanbul city center.

📍 ~330 km from Istanbul (reachable by domestic flight or long drive)

💸 Flights from ~$967

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$4,549

$4,211

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Istanbul is typically 60 or more days before departure. During the trailing 90 days, prices averaged around $1313 for bookings made in this window. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $1536, and 7-13 days out averaged $1624. Planning ahead can lead to more favorable pricing.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul was considered to be $1103 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $1262. Prices above $1454 were typically in the more expensive range. Comparing potential flight costs to these historical benchmarks can help identify a favorable deal.

Historically, January has been one of the best months to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul, with a median price of $1131. March also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $1133. The annual median price for this route across a 270-day window was $1262, indicating that these months were generally more affordable than the overall average.

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San Francisco to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Istanbul

For flights from San Francisco to Istanbul, fares typically range from $1103–$1454, with a median of $1262. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 3.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Istanbul

Regular price: $820 - $1,749

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from 820 USD to 1749 USD. The current lowest deal is 738 USD with British Airways for travel from Feb 3-Feb 23.

now $738

Low $820

High $1,749

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul

January

Cheapest

Flights from $1,127

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,412

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Istanbul

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Istanbul

San Francisco (SFO) - Istanbul (SAW)

TAP Portugal, Pegasus Airlines

$851

$796

One-way

Wed, Nov 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Istanbul

San Francisco (SFO) - Istanbul (IST)

TAP Portugal, Air Serbia

$851

$795

One-way

Wed, Nov 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Istanbul

San Francisco (SFO) - Istanbul (SAW)

TAP Portugal, Pegasus Airlines

$849

$796

One-way

Fri, Nov 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Istanbul

San Francisco (SFO) - Istanbul (SAW)

TAP Portugal, Aero Services Executive, Valuair

$857

$790

One-way

Sat, Nov 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Istanbul

San Francisco (SFO) - Istanbul (SAW)

TAP Portugal, Aero Services Executive, Valuair

$859

$788

One-way

Sat, Nov 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Istanbul

San Francisco (SFO) - Istanbul (IST)

TAP Portugal, Vueling Airlines

$860

$790

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$1,058 → $810

23%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

$1,052 → $811

23%

9 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 11

$1,027 → $824

20%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

$1,005 → $809

20%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul

San Francisco - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from SFO to IST are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, March, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 12h 55m

Direct flights from SFO to IST typically take 12h 55m, with connecting flights averaging 22h 22m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.4% of recent fares are for direct flights, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Turkish Airlines is one airline that offers direct flights on the SFO to IST route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from SFO to IST are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient departure point for flights from San Francisco to Istanbul.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$765

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~35 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$767

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is a major international hub offering excellent connectivity, but requires significant travel from Istanbul city center.

Istanbul, Turkey

80% AI deal score

$4,614

$4,251

Save $363

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Istanbul

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Istanbul

San Francisco to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul

Direct flights from San Francisco to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul

San Francisco - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 12h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

Dec 01

Apr 07

Apr 07

Feb 03

Feb 19

Feb 10

Feb 03

Feb 15

Feb 08

Feb 03

Feb 05

Feb 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Istanbul?

How do I know if a San Francisco to Istanbul flight is a good deal?

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

How many flights from San Francisco to Istanbul are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from San Francisco to Istanbul?

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Istanbul from other cities

San Francisco to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul

Direct flights from San Francisco to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul

San Francisco - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 12h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

Dec 01

Apr 07

Apr 07

Feb 03

Feb 19

Feb 10

Feb 03

Feb 15

Feb 08

Feb 03

Feb 05

Feb 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Istanbul?

How do I know if a San Francisco to Istanbul flight is a good deal?

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