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Cheap Flights from San Francisco, CA (SFO) to Istanbul (IST)

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Sun, May 10 - Thu, May 14
Scandinavian Airlines
Scandinavian Airlines1 stop
SFO - IST
Scandinavian Airlines
Scandinavian Airlines1 stop
IST - SFO
817$
807$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, May 18 - Thu, May 21
Scandinavian Airlines
Scandinavian Airlines1 stop
SFO - IST
Scandinavian Airlines
Scandinavian Airlines1 stop
IST - SFO
850$
821$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
SFO - IST
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
IST - SFO
1136$
1087$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Jun 24 - Wed, Jul 1
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
SFO - IST
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
IST - SFO
1275$
1236$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Jun 10 - Mon, Jun 22
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
SFO - IST
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
IST - SFO
1282$
1236$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, Jul 4 - Thu, Jul 16
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
SFO - IST
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
IST - SFO
1250$
1247$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, May 9
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines2 stops
SFO - IST
585$
573$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, May 19
Swiss International Air Lines
Swiss International Air Lines3 stops
SFO - IST
659$
651$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, May 29
Lot Polish Airlines
Lot Polish Airlines1 stop
SFO - IST
690$
682$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, Jul 11
Lufthansa
Lufthansa1 stop
SFO - IST
735$
733$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, Jul 3
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
SFO - IST
818$
792$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jun 11
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
SFO - IST
829$
792$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from San Francisco, CA to Istanbul

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of July. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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AprilMayJuneJuly
Flying Time13 h and 15 mWhen flying from San Francisco, CA to Istanbul, this can take around 13 h and 15 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight$573The best price for flights from San Francisco, CA to Istanbul offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Origin airportSan Francisco International AirportWhen flying from San Francisco, CA to Istanbul
Destination airportsIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Istanbul AirportWhen traveling from San Francisco, CA to Istanbul
Peak seasonMarchMarch is the busiest time to fly from San Francisco, CA to Istanbul according to search data results from our customers
Airlines operating this routeTurkish AirlinesAirline(s) that fly from San Francisco, CA to Istanbul
One-way average Price$1,274A flight from San Francisco, CA to Istanbul at eDreams will cost around $1,274, this being based on prices of the previous 6 months of data
Best time to bookMarchJanuary is one of the most frequent times to fly to Istanbul from San Francisco, CA according to real data from our customers
Airlines that fly from San Francisco, CA to Istanbul
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
730$

Local currency and cost comparison

MealMid-priced restaurant
124%A meal in Istanbul is 124% cheaper than a meal in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA$25.00
Istanbul$11.14
TrainLocal, one-way ticket
219%Trains in Istanbul are 219% cheaper than in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA$3.00
Istanbul$0.94
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
243%A taxi fare in Istanbul is 243% cheaper than in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA$4.15
Istanbul$1.21
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
42%Coffee in Istanbul is 42% cheaper than in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA$5.68
Istanbul$3.99
Exchange rate
1 USD = 45.12 TRY
1 TRY = 0.02 USD
Last revised on Tue, 04/21
Distance: 6701 miles
San Francisco, CA airports
San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO)How far from city center: 11 miles
Istanbul airports
Istanbul Airport (IST)How far from city center: 21 miles
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)How far from city center: 19 miles

Are you planning to travel to Istanbul for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from San Francisco, CA. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco, CA to Istanbul

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Turkey. At eDreams have you covered!
On average, how much is the price of a flight from San Francisco, CA to Istanbul?
When you fly from San Francisco, CA to Istanbul the average price is $1,274. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
For flights from San Francisco, CA to Istanbul, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from San Francisco, CA to Istanbul is $573. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Istanbul more expensive than San Francisco, CA to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Istanbul costs an average of 1.22 USD , 71% cheaper than San Francisco, CA, with a fare of 4.15 USD,
while train tickets cost 69% less at Istanbul: $ 0.94 USD versus $ 3.00 USD at San Francisco, CA.
Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 11.15 USD euros in Istanbul, 55% less than the 25.00 USD euros in San Francisco, CA.
The price of the coffee is around 30% cheaper in Istanbul, with an average of 4.00 USD, while in San Francisco, CA the coffee costs 5.68 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from San Francisco, CA to Istanbul?
The most popular months to book a trip from San Francisco, CA to Istanbul are July, September and April, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from San Francisco, CA to Istanbul?
The best time of the year to visit Istanbul depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, December is the best month to fly to Istanbul from San Francisco, CA in terms of searches from our customers, followed by June and July. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds February, January and April are the months with fewer searches for San Francisco, CA - Istanbul.

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