Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Istanbul from $438

Frequently Asked Questions

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

  Based on Trip.com data, French Bee Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $438 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to IST on Mon, May 4), while Scandinavian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $676 departing on Sun, Apr 26 and returning on Thu, Apr 30.

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

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: Turkish Airlines WestJet French Bee Air Canada 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 San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 12 hours 55 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST).

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

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul 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 San Francisco to Istanbul?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 12 flight per week flying from San Francisco to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK080 (20:01)

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

  To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Istanbul, 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 Mon, May 4, with one-way flights priced at just $438.
  · 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 Istanbul travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

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

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

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

  After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul on April 23, 2026 with Level, with prices starting at $315.

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

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

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

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

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

  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.