Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Istanbul starting at S$ 472

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Frequently Asked Questions

When to buy flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?

Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to Istanbul based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
How much is a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST) cost?

According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around S$ 1,853.
How long is a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST)?

It takes about 13 hours 8 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST).
What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Istanbul?
- The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
- The distance from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to downtown is about 30km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
What time does the latest flight from San Francisco to Istanbul depart?

The latest flight departs from San Francisco (SFO) at 18:50 and arrives in Istanbul (IST) at 19:00.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST)?

Airlines with flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines, IndiGo, Rwandair and Pakistan International Airlines.
What's the most popular airline for direct flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST)?

Turkish Airlines operates 2 direct flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST).
How many airports in Istanbul?

There are 2 airports near Istanbul: Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

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Tap 'Date' on the flight search bar to browse the calendar for San Francisco to Istanbul airfare over the next 6 months in 2025. If you're looking to fly within the next 3 months, the cheapest date seems to be Fri, Mar 28, with one-way flights starting at S$ 906.

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Find cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Istanbul

Cheapest one-way flight price	S$ 472
Cheapest return ticket price	S$ 1,129
Off-season for travel	February
Peak season for travel	June
Flight distance	10,796.82km
Average flight time	13 hours 8 minutes
Popular airline	Delta Air Lines