Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from San Francisco to Istanbul
The cheapest flights right now
San Francisco – Istanbul
Outbound – Oct 12, 2026
direct
12h 55m Return – Oct 27, 2026
direct
13h 40m $1,236
2 days ago
San Francisco – Istanbul
Outbound – Oct 13, 2026
direct
12h 55m Return – Oct 27, 2026
direct
13h 40m $1,213
2 days ago
San Francisco – Istanbul
Outbound – Oct 13, 2026
1 stop
17h 35m ORY
Return – Oct 27, 2026
direct
13h 40m $1,203
2 days ago
San Francisco – Istanbul
Outbound – Oct 16, 2026
2 stops
18h 25m WAW
GDN
Return – Oct 29, 2026
direct
13h 40m $1,186
yesterday
* 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
$857
Average price of a round trip
$1056
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
12h51
A flight from San Francisco to Istanbul takes on average 12h51.
Best time
November
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Istanbul is November.
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 November, with an average flight ticket price of $430 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of December, September and September.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 188 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is British Airways. A ticket from the airline British Airways to Istanbul costs on average $858.
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 $857 to $1202
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $1056
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of November
- 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 :
San Francisco is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San Francisco, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 17°C, with a minimum of 15°C and a maximum of 18°C.
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 :
Istanbul is in the country Turkey, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Istanbul, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 18°C, with a minimum of 15°C and a maximum of 21°C.
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 November.
What is the most popular time to travel to Istanbul?
In Istanbul, the most popular month is December. 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 188 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 27 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 4% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul is Tuesday.
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, the average temperature is 24°C in Istanbul and 17°C in San Francisco. The average rainfall in summer is 26 mm in Istanbul and 2 mm in San Francisco. 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.
