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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO 18:45
        12h 55m
        Direct
        IST 17:40
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Thu, Aug 20 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 13:15
        13h 25m
        Direct
        SFO 16:40
        Istanbul - San Francisco | Tue, Aug 25 | Turkish Airlines
        €951 €1,054
        10% off
        10% off
        €1,054 €951
      • SFO 18:45
        12h 55m
        Direct
        IST 17:40
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Wed, Aug 26 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 13:15
        13h 25m
        Direct
        SFO 16:40
        Istanbul - San Francisco | Wed, Sep 2 | Turkish Airlines
        €959 €1,054
        9% off
        9% off
        €1,054 €959
      • SFO 20:10
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 03:30
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Tue, Aug 25 | Delta Air Lines
        IST 17:20
        28h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 11:45
        Istanbul - San Francisco | Tue, Sep 1 | Delta Air Lines
        €782 €1,054
        26% off
        26% off
        €1,054 €782
      • SFO 15:55
        34h
        1 stop
        IST 11:55
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Tue, Sep 1 | Qatar Airways
        IST 20:05
        27h 30m
        1 stop
        SFO 13:35
        Istanbul - San Francisco | Tue, Sep 8 | Qatar Airways
        €862
        18% off
        €1,054 €862
      • SFO 15:55
        35h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 13:05
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Fri, Sep 4 | LOT Polish Airlines
        IST 17:30
        37h 10m
        1 stop
        SFO 20:40
        Istanbul - San Francisco | Wed, Sep 9 | LOT Polish Airlines
        €865
        18% off
        €1,054 €865
      • SFO 20:10
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 03:30
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Thu, Jul 23 | Delta Air Lines
        IST 06:00
        15h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 11:45
        Istanbul - San Francisco | Thu, Jul 30 | Delta Air Lines
        €909
        14% off
        €1,054 €909
      • SFO 20:10
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 03:30
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Thu, Aug 27 | Delta Air Lines
        IST 06:00
        15h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 11:45
        Istanbul - San Francisco | Thu, Sep 3 | Delta Air Lines
        €913
        13% off
        €1,054 €913
      • SFO 22:40
        15h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 23:50
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Thu, Aug 27 | LOT Polish Airlines
        IST 13:55
        16h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 20:40
        Istanbul - San Francisco | Thu, Sep 3 | LOT Polish Airlines
        €931
        12% off
        €1,054 €931
      • SFO 21:05
        19h
        1 stop
        IST 02:05
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Thu, Aug 27 | United Airlines
        IST 13:55
        35h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 15:15
        Istanbul - San Francisco | Thu, Sep 3 | United Airlines
        €936
        11% off
        €1,054 €936
      • SFO 21:05
        19h
        1 stop
        IST 02:05
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Tue, Sep 1 | Lufthansa
        IST 17:55
        28h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 12:40
        Istanbul - San Francisco | Tue, Sep 8 | Lufthansa
        €937
        11% off
        €1,054 €937
      • SFO 21:05
        19h
        1 stop
        IST 02:05
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Tue, Sep 1 | United Airlines
        IST 17:55
        28h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 12:40
        Istanbul - San Francisco | Tue, Sep 8 | Lufthansa
        €939
        11% off
        €1,054 €939
      • SFO 21:05
        19h
        1 stop
        IST 02:05
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Thu, Aug 27 | Lufthansa
        IST 17:50
        31h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 15:15
        Istanbul - San Francisco | Thu, Sep 3 | Lufthansa
        €939
        11% off
        €1,054 €939
      • SFO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Sat, Jul 11 | Normal Airline
        IST 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SFO 16:00
        Istanbul - San Francisco | Mon, Jul 13 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO 18:45
        12h 55m
        Direct
        IST 17:40
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Tue, Aug 18 | Turkish Airlines
        €589 €671
        12% off
        12% off
        €671 €589
      • SFO 18:45
        13h
        Direct
        IST 17:45
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Wed, Aug 19 | Turkish Airlines
        €610 €671
        9% off
        9% off
        €671 €610
      • SFO 16:05
        22h
        1 stop
        IST 00:05
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Fri, Aug 28 | French Bee Airlines
        €394 €671
        41% off
        41% off
        €671 €394
      • SFO 16:05
        22h
        1 stop
        IST 00:05
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Fri, Sep 4 | French Bee Airlines
        €417
        38% off
        €671 €417
      • SFO 20:30
        20h 5m
        1 stop
        IST 02:35
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Tue, Aug 25 | French Bee Airlines
        €425
        37% off
        €671 €425
      • SFO 16:05
        22h
        1 stop
        IST 00:05
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Fri, Sep 4 | Air Caraïbes
        €457
        32% off
        €671 €457
      • SFO 16:05
        22h
        1 stop
        IST 00:05
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Fri, Aug 21 | French Bee Airlines
        €465
        31% off
        €671 €465
      • SFO 15:55
        40h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 18:35
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Tue, Aug 25 | Qatar Airways
        €467
        30% off
        €671 €467
      • SFO 13:00
        28h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 03:50
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Sun, Aug 30 | United Airlines
        €469
        30% off
        €671 €469
      • SFO 15:55
        34h
        1 stop
        IST 11:55
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Tue, Sep 1 | Qatar Airways
        €470
        30% off
        €671 €470
      • SFO 15:55
        40h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 18:35
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Wed, Aug 26 | Qatar Airways
        €471
        30% off
        €671 €471
      • SFO 20:30
        20h 5m
        1 stop
        IST 02:35
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Tue, Sep 1 | French Bee Airlines
        €473
        30% off
        €671 €473
      • SFO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 14:00
        San Francisco - Istanbul | Sat, Jul 11 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from San Francisco International Airport to Istanbul Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Istanbul Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from San Francisco International Airport to Istanbul Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco International Airport to Istanbul Airport are usually in October, with an average price of €589. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach €999.

€999
€794
€589
€384
    Cheapest
  • €612
    Jul
  • €619
    Aug
  • €693
    Sep
  • €589
    Oct
  • €721
    Nov
  • €968
    Dec
  • €712
    Jan
  • €704
    Feb
  • €705
    Mar
  • €680
    Apr
  • €893
    May
  • €999
    Jun

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from San Francisco International Airport to Istanbul Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, January is often the month to find the lowest fares from San Francisco International Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of €757. December is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €1,905.

€1,905
€1,331
€757
€183
    Cheapest
  • €1,196
    Jul
  • €1,369
    Aug
  • €1,026
    Sep
  • €1,019
    Oct
  • €1,720
    Nov
  • €1,905
    Dec
  • €757
    Jan
  • €954
    Feb
  • €1,023
    Mar
  • €959
    Apr
  • €1,329
    May
  • €1,135
    Jun

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from San Francisco International Airport to Istanbul Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from San Francisco International Airport to Istanbul Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Saturday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€887
€776
€664
€553
    Cheapest
  • €864
    Mon
  • €817
    Tue
  • €664
    Wed
  • €816
    Thu
  • €837
    Fri
  • €887
    Sat
  • €687
    Sun

Selected Airlines from San Francisco International Airport to Istanbul Airport

See which airlines fly from San Francisco to Istanbul. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Lufthansa
From €361
British Airways
From €362
Virgin Atlantic
From €366
Delta Air Lines
From €376
Air Canada
From €387
French Bee Airlines
From €394
TAP Air Portugal
From €413
LOT Polish Airlines
From €422
Austrian Airlines
From €428
American Airlines
From €430

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Flight Schedule from San Francisco International Airport to Istanbul Airport

Check the schedule for flights from San Francisco to Istanbul and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. LO038

    San Francisco International Airport

    22:40

    SFO

    11h 35m

    Direct

    19:15

    WAW

    - - T - - F -
    Search

  2. LO137

    Warsaw Chopin Airport

    20:05

    WAW

    2h 45m

    Direct

    23:50

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  3. LH459

    San Francisco International Airport

    21:05

    SFO

    11h 5m

    Direct

    17:10

    MUC

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. LH1756

    Munich International Airport

    19:30

    MUC

    2h 35m

    Direct

    23:05

    ATH

    S M T W T F S

  5. A3998

    Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"

    00:50

    ATH

    1h 30m

    Direct

    02:20

    IST

    S - - W - - -

  6. AC756

    San Francisco International Airport

    08:15

    SFO

    5h 29m

    Direct

    16:44

    YUL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  7. AC898

    Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

    18:10

    YUL

    9h

    Direct

    10:10

    ATH

    S M T W T F S

  8. A3992

    Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"

    13:00

    ATH

    1h 35m

    Direct

    14:35

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  9. DL640

    San Francisco International Airport

    07:30

    SFO

    4h 40m

    Direct

    15:10

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. VS3966

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    17:15

    ATL

    10h 45m

    Direct

    11:00

    ATH

    S M T W T F S

  11. A3992

    Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"

    13:00

    ATH

    1h 35m

    Direct

    14:35

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  12. BF715

    San Francisco International Airport

    16:05

    SFO

    10h 50m

    Direct

    11:55

    ORY

    - - - W - F -
    Search

  13. TO3422

    Paris Orly Airport

    20:45

    ORY

    3h 45m

    Direct

    01:30

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  14. AC740

    San Francisco International Airport

    11:40

    SFO

    4h 55m

    Direct

    19:35

    YYZ

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  15. AC920

    Toronto Pearson International Airport

    20:55

    YYZ

    9h 30m

    Direct

    13:25

    ATH

    S M - W - F -

  16. A3994

    Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"

    18:25

    ATH

    1h 30m

    Direct

    19:55

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  17. BF715

    San Francisco International Airport

    16:05

    SFO

    10h 50m

    Direct

    11:55

    ORY

    - - - W - F -
    Search

  18. TO3410

    Paris Orly Airport

    21:55

    ORY

    3h 40m

    Direct

    02:35

    IST

    - M T - - - -

  19. DL383

    San Francisco International Airport

    08:55

    SFO

    5h 50m

    Direct

    17:45

    JFK

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  20. VS3965

    John F. Kennedy International Airport

    20:35

    JFK

    9h 45m

    Direct

    13:20

    ATH

    S M T W T F S

  21. A3994

    Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"

    18:25

    ATH

    1h 30m

    Direct

    19:55

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  22. DL8717

    San Francisco International Airport

    20:10

    SFO

    10h 40m

    Direct

    15:50

    CDG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  23. DL8239

    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

    13:20

    CDG

    3h 20m

    Direct

    17:40

    ATH

    S M T W T F S

  24. A3998

    Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"

    00:50

    ATH

    1h 30m

    Direct

    02:20

    IST

    S - - W - - -

  25. LH459

    San Francisco International Airport

    21:05

    SFO

    11h 5m

    Direct

    17:10

    MUC

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  26. LH1756

    Munich International Airport

    19:30

    MUC

    2h 35m

    Direct

    23:05

    ATH

    S M T W T F S

  27. GQ670

    Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"

    07:00

    ATH

    1h 30m

    Direct

    08:30

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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San Francisco International Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 10,777.98km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €394
Cheapest return ticket price €782

FAQs for San Francisco International Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long does it take to fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    It takes around 12 hours 53 minutes to fly from San Francisco International Airport (sfo) to Istanbul Airport(ist).
  • There are around 1 daily flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • Tickets cost around €711 in September, making it the cheapest month to book. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €948 in July, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 1656 flights per month.

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