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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport from $287

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3:25 pm - 4:10 amSFO-IST
25h 45m1 stop
5:55 pm - 11:50 amIST-SFO
28h 55m1 stop
$667Delta
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Tue, Jan 14 - Wed, Feb 5
1:50 pm - 4:55 pmSFO-IST
16h 05m1 stop
5:10 am - 1:10 pmIST-SFO
19h 00m1 stop
$668Delta
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Tue, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 12
10:55 am - 4:55 pmSFO-IST
19h 00m2 stops
5:10 am - 1:10 pmIST-SFO
19h 00m1 stop
$669Delta
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Tue, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 11
3:25 pm - 4:10 amSFO-IST
25h 45m1 stop
5:10 am - 1:10 pmIST-SFO
19h 00m1 stop
$671Delta
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Tue, Jan 14 - Fri, Feb 7
1:55 pm - 1:35 pmSFO-IST
36h 40m2 stops
8:40 pm - 8:10 pmIST-SFO
34h 30m1 stop
Fri, Jan 24 - Tue, Jan 28
2:10 pm - 1:35 pmSFO-IST
36h 25m2 stops
8:40 pm - 8:10 pmIST-SFO
34h 30m1 stop
Thu, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 28
1:30 pm - 10:45 pmSFO-IST
22h 15m1 stop
6:50 am - 12:35 pmIST-SFO
16h 45m1 stop
$713Lufthansa
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Tue, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 12
3:40 pm - 10:45 pmSFO-IST
21h 05m1 stop
5:55 pm - 12:40 pmIST-SFO
28h 45m1 stop
$715Lufthansa
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Sun, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 31
8:33 am - 6:05 pmSFO-IST
22h 32m2 stops
6:50 am - 9:42 pmIST-SFO
25h 52m2 stops
$842Air Canada
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8:25 am - 6:05 pmSFO-IST
22h 40m2 stops
6:50 am - 5:30 pmIST-SFO
21h 40m2 stops
$857Air Canada
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Tue, Jan 14 - Wed, Feb 5
1:55 pm - 1:35 pmSFO-IST
36h 40m2 stops
Thu, Feb 27
2:39 pm - 8:10 pmSFO-IST
42h 31m3 stops
Sat, Jan 18
1:10 pm - 1:25 pmSFO-IST
13h 15mnonstop
$593Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Dec 31
6:50 pm - 7:00 pmSFO-IST
13h 10mnonstop
$594Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Jan 19
6:30 pm - 12:40 amSFO-IST
20h 10m1 stop
$607British Airways
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Fri, Mar 21
5:30 pm - 1:10 amSFO-IST
20h 40m1 stop
$613British Airways
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Tue, Dec 31
2:40 pm - 9:20 pmSFO-IST
20h 40m1 stop
$623Lufthansa
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Wed, Apr 2
2:40 pm - 10:45 pmSFO-IST
21h 05m1 stop
$646Lufthansa
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Sun, Jan 19
12:40 am - 4:55 pmSFO-IST
30h 15m2 stops
$669Delta
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8:10 pm - 3:25 amSFO-IST
21h 15m1 stop
$679Delta
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Wed, Apr 30
6:00 am - 5:20 pmSFO-IST
24h 20m1 stop
8:50 pm - 6:00 pmIST-SFO
32h 10m2 stops
$1,484
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Mon, Dec 23 - Mon, Jan 13
8:40 pm - 12:05 amSFO-IST
16h 25m1 stop
6:25 pm - 6:45 pmIST-SFO
35h 20m1 stop
$1,671British Airways
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Mon, Dec 23 - Mon, Jan 13
10:55 pm - 4:55 pmSFO-IST
31h 00m2 stops
5:55 pm - 11:50 amIST-SFO
28h 55m1 stop
$1,696Delta
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Mon, Dec 23 - Mon, Dec 30
2:36 pm - 12:05 amSFO-IST
22h 29m2 stops
8:15 am - 9:12 pmIST-SFO
23h 57m2 stops
$1,715British Airways
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Mon, Dec 23 - Mon, Jan 13
8:55 pm - 6:05 pmSFO-IST
34h 10m2 stops
6:30 am - 12:35 pmIST-SFO
17h 05m1 stop
$1,721United Airlines
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Sun, Dec 22 - Sun, Dec 29
10:55 pm - 4:55 pmSFO-IST
31h 00m2 stops
5:10 am - 1:10 pmIST-SFO
19h 00m1 stop
$1,725Delta
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Mon, Dec 23 - Thu, Jan 9
1:13 pm - 10:45 pmSFO-IST
22h 32m2 stops
6:30 am - 4:00 pmIST-SFO
20h 30m1 stop
$1,772United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 19 - Sun, Dec 22
12:50 pm - 6:05 pmSFO-IST
18h 15m2 stops
6:50 am - 12:35 pmIST-SFO
16h 45m1 stop
$1,825Lufthansa
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Thu, Dec 19 - Tue, Dec 24
12:50 pm - 6:05 pmSFO-IST
18h 15m2 stops
6:50 am - 8:47 pmIST-SFO
24h 57m2 stops
$1,835Lufthansa
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Thu, Dec 19 - Wed, Dec 25
10:23 pm - 12:20 pmSFO-IST
26h 57m2 stops
10:35 am - 12:35 pmIST-SFO
37h 00m1 stop
$2,383Qatar Airways
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Mon, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 31
1:10 pm - 1:25 pmSFO-IST
13h 15mnonstop
1:50 pm - 4:45 pmIST-SFO
13h 55mnonstop
$1,058Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Feb 18 - Thu, Feb 27
7:50 pm - 7:00 pmSFO-IST
13h 10mnonstop
1:15 pm - 4:45 pmIST-SFO
13h 30mnonstop
$1,071Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Mar 23 - Mon, Jun 16
6:50 pm - 7:00 pmSFO-IST
13h 10mnonstop
1:50 pm - 4:45 pmIST-SFO
13h 55mnonstop
$1,072Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 12
6:50 pm - 7:00 pmSFO-IST
13h 10mnonstop
1:50 pm - 4:45 pmIST-SFO
13h 55mnonstop
$1,077Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 26
6:50 pm - 7:00 pmSFO-IST
13h 10mnonstop
1:50 pm - 4:45 pmIST-SFO
13h 55mnonstop
$1,078Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 29
1:10 pm - 1:25 pmSFO-IST
13h 15mnonstop
8:05 am - 11:05 amIST-SFO
14h 00mnonstop
$1,083Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 28
1:10 pm - 1:25 pmSFO-IST
13h 15mnonstop
1:50 pm - 4:45 pmIST-SFO
13h 55mnonstop
$1,094Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 23
7:50 pm - 7:00 pmSFO-IST
13h 10mnonstop
1:15 pm - 4:45 pmIST-SFO
13h 30mnonstop
$1,100Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 31
6:50 pm - 7:00 pmSFO-IST
13h 10mnonstop
1:50 pm - 4:45 pmIST-SFO
13h 55mnonstop
$1,101Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Jan 24 - Mon, Feb 3
1:10 pm - 1:25 pmSFO-IST
13h 15mnonstop
8:05 am - 12:05 pmIST-SFO
14h 00mnonstop
$1,599
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Delta flights from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
Delta
Jan 14
SFO3:25 pmSan Francisco
25h 45m
1 stop
IST4:10 amIstanbul
Feb 5
IST5:55 pmIstanbul
28h 55m
1 stop
SFO11:50 amSan Francisco
Delta
Feb 4
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
16h 05m
1 stop
IST4:55 pmIstanbul
Feb 12
IST5:10 amIstanbul
19h 00m
1 stop
SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco
Delta
Jan 28
SFO10:55 amSan Francisco
19h 00m
2 stops
IST4:55 pmIstanbul
Feb 11
IST5:10 amIstanbul
19h 00m
1 stop
SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco

Lufthansa flights from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport

Our best Lufthansa deals on San Francisco to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
Lufthansa
Jan 28
SFO1:30 pmSan Francisco
22h 15m
1 stop
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Feb 12
IST6:50 amIstanbul
16h 45m
1 stop
SFO12:35 pmSan Francisco
Lufthansa
Mar 16
SFO3:40 pmSan Francisco
21h 05m
1 stop
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Mar 31
IST5:55 pmIstanbul
28h 45m
1 stop
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
Lufthansa
Mar 18
SFO3:40 pmSan Francisco
21h 05m
1 stop
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Apr 1
IST2:00 pmIstanbul
32h 40m
1 stop
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,039. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul Airport in February, then you should wait until November to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,046.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,171. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from San Francisco because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,274.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,103. Flying to Istanbul Airport in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,280.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Istanbul flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul Airport from San Francisco when booking 16 days ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul Airport for around $1,229 when searching 16 days out. Keep in mind that you might be able to find cheaper flights to Istanbul Airport at any time. In fact, our users found flights for as low as $1,076 in the past 72 hours.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Istanbul flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Istanbul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Istanbul Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 51% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Istanbul Airport flight.

How have San Francisco to Istanbul Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2024, prices for San Francisco to Istanbul Airport flights are approximately 0% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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$287

Fastest flight time

13h 00m

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The best one-way flight to Istanbul Airport from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $287. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $667.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport takes 13h 00m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport every day.

  • How far is San Francisco to Istanbul by plane?

    San Francisco and Istanbul are 6673.9 mi apart from one another. Typically, this will take 16h 05m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Istanbul Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Istanbul Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Istanbul Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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DeltaPriceFrom $636Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,604 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $683Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,059 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $693Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,091 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $695Free CancellationRating
7.0
8,382 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $848Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,349 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $849Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,504 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $864Free CancellationRating
6.6
6,820 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $904Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $906Free CancellationRating
7.5
3,798 reviews
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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $961Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,309 reviews
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  • Turkish Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Istanbul Airport

    The lowest priced Turkish Airlines flight from San Francisco to Istanbul Airport from the last 72 hours was $971. Generally, Turkish Airlines has 11 flights on this route every week with an average price of $1,273. Turkish Airlines is rated 7.3/10 by our users.


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