Cheap Flights from Istanbul to San Francisco from $395

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to San Francisco (IST-SFO)?

  Based on Trip.com data, British Airways offers one-way fares as low as $395 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IST to SFO on Wed, Jan 28), while KLM offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $609 departing on Wed, Jan 28 and returning on Tue, Feb 3.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Istanbul to San Francisco with the following airlines, including: Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Istanbul (IST) to San Francisco (SFO) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 13 hours 47 minutes to fly from Istanbul (IST) to San Francisco (SFO).

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

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Istanbul to San Francisco?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 11 flight per week flying from Istanbul to San Francisco. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK079 (14:47)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

  To find best deals on flights from Istanbul to San Francisco, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jan 28, with one-way flights priced at just $395.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Turkish Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Francisco travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

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

  The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco on?

  After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to San Francisco on December 25, 2025 with British Airways, with prices starting at $382.

• Which airports can I fly to for San Francisco from Istanbul?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Francisco, with Istanbul Airport to San Francisco International Airport (IST-SFO) is by far the most common option on this route: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

• Is there any time difference between Istanbul and San Francisco?

  The time difference between San Francisco and Istanbul is 11h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Istanbul to San Francisco?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.