Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from San Francisco to Istanbul

Cheapest flight tickets

$480

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$569

Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

23h16

A flight from San Francisco to Istanbul takes on average 23h16.

Best time

December

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Istanbul is December.

Tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Istanbul

Check out our tips for booking your flight to Istanbul (Turkey) from San Francisco (USA) at the cheapest possible price.

Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is March, with an average flight ticket price of $538 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of September, March and July.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 209 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Iberia. A ticket from the airline Iberia to Istanbul costs on average $520.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .

Price of flight tickets from San Francisco to Istanbul

Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:

  • Flight ticket prices range from $480 to $1047
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $569
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of March
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: March
info departure city :
San Francisco, USA
airport :
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
local time :

The city of San Francisco has 1 airport(s): San Francisco

destination info :
Istanbul, Turkey
airports :
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
local time :

The city of Istanbul (IST) has 2 airport(s): Istanbul and Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen

Useful info about Istanbul

What is the least touristic period to go to Istanbul?

If you want to visit Istanbul during the least touristic period, choose the month of December.

What is the most popular time to travel to Istanbul?

In Istanbul, the most popular month is September. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.

When should I book my flight from San Francisco to Istanbul?

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 209 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 30 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul is Saturday.

What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between San Francisco and Istanbul?

When you leave, you can leave from San Francisco, and you will arrive at Istanbul or Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen.

How to reach San Francisco airport from the city centre?

This information is not available at this time.

Are there other means of transportation to go from San Francisco to Istanbul?

Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.

Are there big differences in weather between San Francisco and Istanbul?

In summer, it is warmer in Istanbul and it rains less in Istanbul. In winter, it is colder in Istanbul and it rains more in Istanbul.

Prepare your stay in Istanbul

Discover other cheap flight deals