Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
Istanbul – San Francisco
Outbound – Nov 9, 2026
direct
13h 40m Return – Nov 24, 2026
direct
13h 10m $707
2 days ago
Istanbul – San Francisco
Outbound – Nov 12, 2026
direct
13h 40m Return – Nov 27, 2026
direct
13h 10m $701
3 days ago
Istanbul – San Francisco
Outbound – Nov 12, 2026
direct
13h 40m Return – Nov 27, 2026
direct
13h 10m $698
3 days ago
Istanbul – San Francisco
Outbound – Nov 9, 2026
1 stop
17h 30m LHR
Return – Nov 23, 2026
2 stops
19h 54m ORD
LHR
$812
2 days ago
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$582
Average price of a round trip
$805
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
13h36
A flight from Istanbul to San Francisco takes on average 13h36.
Best time
November
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to San Francisco is November.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul to San Francisco
Check out our tips for booking your flight to San Francisco (USA) from Istanbul (Turkey) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is April, with an average flight ticket price of $654 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, November and September.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 19 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is AJet. A ticket from the airline AJet to San Francisco costs on average $1333.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Turkish Airlines and Turkish Airlines.
info departure city :
Istanbul, Turkey
airports :
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
local time :
Istanbul is a city in the country Turkey, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Istanbul, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 14°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 15°C.
The city of Istanbul (IST) has 2 airport(s): Istanbul and Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen
destination info :
San Francisco, USA
airport :
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
local time :
San Francisco is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San Francisco, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 18°C, with a minimum of 16°C and a maximum of 24°C.
The city of San Francisco has 1 airport(s): San Francisco
Useful info about San Francisco
What is the least touristic period to go to San Francisco?
If you want to visit San Francisco during the least touristic period, choose the month of November.
What is the most popular time to travel to San Francisco?
In San Francisco, the most popular month is October. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Istanbul to San Francisco?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 19 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 3 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 23% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco is Thursday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Istanbul and San Francisco?
When you leave, you can leave from Istanbul or Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen, and you will arrive at San Francisco.
How to reach Istanbul airport from the city centre?
The airport Istanbul is located 30 km or Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen is located 37 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Istanbul to San Francisco?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Istanbul and San Francisco?
In summer, the average temperature is 17°C in San Francisco and 24°C in Istanbul. The average rainfall in summer is 2 mm in San Francisco and 26 mm in Istanbul. In summer, it is warmer in Istanbul and it rains less in San Francisco. In winter, it is colder in San Francisco and it rains more in San Francisco.
