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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Istanbul Starting at €334

For as little as €334, you can take your next adventure to Istanbul without breaking the bank. Choose between one-way and return tickets from San Francisco below.

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO06:50 pm
        13h 10m
        Nonstop
        IST07:00 pm
        Mon, Feb 3|San Francisco - Istanbul|Turkish Airlines
        €680€917
        26% OFF
        26% OFF
        €917€680

        Choose Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Istanbul. The one-way direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Mon, Feb 3, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from €680 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO07:50 pm
        13h 10m
        Nonstop
        IST07:00 pm
        Sun, Mar 16|San Francisco - Istanbul|Turkish Airlines
        €688€917
        25% OFF
        25% OFF
        €917€688

        Choose Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Istanbul. The one-way direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Sun, Mar 16, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from €688 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO07:55 pm
        34h 25m
        1 stop
        SAW05:20 pm
        Thu, Jan 16|San Francisco - Istanbul|French Bee Airlines
        €334€917
        64% OFF
        64% OFF
        €917€334

        Choose French Bee Airlines flights from San Francisco to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with French Bee Airlines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Thu, Jan 16, arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport. One-way Prices start from €334 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO07:55 pm
        34h 25m
        1 stop
        SAW05:20 pm
        Sat, Mar 1|San Francisco - Istanbul|French Bee Airlines
        €335
        €335

        Choose French Bee Airlines flights from San Francisco to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with French Bee Airlines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Sat, Mar 1, arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport. One-way Prices start from €335 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO08:55 pm
        34h 25m
        1 stop
        SAW05:20 pm
        Sat, Mar 22|San Francisco - Istanbul|French Bee Airlines
        €344
        €344

        Choose French Bee Airlines flights from San Francisco to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with French Bee Airlines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Sat, Mar 22, arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport. One-way Prices start from €344 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO08:55 pm
        34h 25m
        1 stop
        SAW05:20 pm
        Thu, Mar 20|San Francisco - Istanbul|French Bee Airlines
        €345
        €345

        Choose French Bee Airlines flights from San Francisco to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with French Bee Airlines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Thu, Mar 20, arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport. One-way Prices start from €345 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO07:55 pm
        30h 20m
        1 stop
        IST01:15 pm
        Thu, Feb 20|San Francisco - Istanbul|French Bee Airlines
        €355
        €355

        Choose French Bee Airlines flights from San Francisco to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with French Bee Airlines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Thu, Feb 20, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from €355 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO07:55 pm
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        IST04:10 am
        Thu, Jan 23|San Francisco - Istanbul|French Bee Airlines
        €392
        €392

        Choose French Bee Airlines flights from San Francisco to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with French Bee Airlines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Thu, Jan 23, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from €392 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO07:55 pm
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        IST04:10 am
        Thu, Feb 6|San Francisco - Istanbul|French Bee Airlines
        €409
        €409

        Choose French Bee Airlines flights from San Francisco to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with French Bee Airlines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Thu, Feb 6, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from €409 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO07:55 pm
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        IST04:10 am
        Sat, Mar 8|San Francisco - Istanbul|French Bee Airlines
        €416
        €416

        Choose French Bee Airlines flights from San Francisco to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with French Bee Airlines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Sat, Mar 8, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from €416 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        IST02:00 pm
        Thu, Jan 23|San Francisco - Istanbul|Turkish Airlines
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Alternative Cheap Routes from San Francisco to Istanbul

Did you know that you can save money and time on an alternative route from San Francisco to Istanbul? Check out some of the different available routes below.

  • Cheapest
    American Airlines
    SFO
    11:48 am
    24h 27m
    2 transfer
    IST
    11:15 pm
    San Francisco International Airport - Istanbul Airport
    Sun, Feb 2American Airlines
    €230
  • Jetblue Airways
    SFO
    08:32 am
    25h 48m
    2 transfer
    SAW
    09:20 pm
    San Francisco International Airport - Sabiha Gokcen Airport
    Mon, Feb 24Jetblue Airways
    €247
  • Jetblue Airways
    SFO
    08:32 am
    25h 48m
    2 transfer
    SAW
    09:20 pm
    San Francisco International Airport - Sabiha Gokcen Airport
    Mon, Feb 24Jetblue Airways
    €247
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to Istanbul based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around €1,799.

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

    It takes around 13 hours 5 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 Sabiha Gokcen Airport to downtown is about 30 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.

  • 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.

How to find a cheap flight from San Francisco to Istanbul

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Flight Info | San Francisco to Istanbul

Cheapest nonstop flight price€333
Cheapest round-trip ticket price€903
Off-season for travelFebruary
Peak season for travelApril
Flight distance10,796.82 km
Average flight time13 hours 5 minutes
Popular airlineSwiss

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