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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Istanbul (IST)
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Average price per month
- Low Season: February
- High Season: December
- Prices for this route are volatile and fluctuate from month to month.
- The cheapest flights are usually bought in February, March and October.
- High season months are May, November and December. However, it's not the rule and you should always search current flight deals.
- For example, the flight from San Francisco to Istanbul is currently 32% cheaper than average.
Price increase as travel date approaches
- Flight prices for this route increase by 39% if you book last minute. Hover on the graph above to see for yourself!.
- To grab the lowest price possible, you should buy your flight around 60 days before departure!
- Consider booking at least 22 days before departure to increase your chances of getting a low price.
- Generally, it's safe to book between 90 and 60 days in advance.
San Francisco to Istanbul Flight Information
| Flights Depart From | San Francisco (SFO) |
| Flights Arriving To | Istanbul (IST) |
| Distance | 10770.18 km |
| Current Discount | 32 % |
| Average Price | $1503.41 |
| Good Deal | $863.59 |
| Cheapest Airlines | Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air France, British Airways |
| Popular Airlines | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Air France, British Airways, Air Canada |
| Flight Duration | 13 hours 48 minutes |
| Flights Depart From |
| San Francisco (SFO) |
| Flights Arrive In |
| Istanbul (IST) |
| Distance |
| 10770.18 km |
| Flight Duration |
| 13 hours 48 minutes |
| Current Discount |
| 32 % |
| Average Price |
| $1503.41 |
| Good Deal |
| $863.59 |
| Cheapest Airlines |
| Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air France, British Airways |
| Popular Airlines |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Air France, British Airways, Air Canada |
Most Reliable Airlines flying to Istanbul
- According to our data, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Air France have the highest overall rating.
- The following airlines have the highest chance of on time arrivals: Delta Air Lines, Air France and British Airways.
- If legroom is important for you then you should consider flying with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air Canada and Air France.
| Airline | Overall Rating | On time arrival | Check-in & Boarding | Cleanliness | Customer Service | Food & Beverage | Entertainment | Legroom | Seat Comfort |
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines |
3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
Delta Air Lines |
3.8 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Air France |
3.6 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
British Airways |
3.6 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Air Canada |
3.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.0
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4.0
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4.0
Customer Service
4.0
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4.0
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3.5
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
3.5
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4.0
On time arrival
4.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
3.5
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
3.5
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.0
Entertainment
3.0
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
3.5
Check-in & Boarding
3.5
Cleanliness
3.5
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.0
Entertainment
3.5
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Good to know:
- Istanbul Airport is the major airport in Istanbul and surrounding area.
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Currently there is a 32% discount on flights to Istanbul. This price won't stay too long and you should consider buying now.
Awesome Deals
notifications_active In the past few days the following airlines offered the lowest prices from San Francisco to Istanbul: Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air France and British Airways..
Air CanadaSat, 04 Oct SFO IST
Sat, 18 Oct IST SFO Trip duration: 14 days$862.95
Air CanadaSat, 04 Oct SFO IST
Sat, 18 Oct IST SFO Trip duration: 14 days$863.61
Delta Air LinesSat, 04 Oct SFO IST
Sat, 18 Oct IST SFO Trip duration: 14 days$864.21
Delta Air LinesSun, 03 Aug SFO IST
Sun, 31 Aug IST SFO Trip duration: 28 days$903.79
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesMon, 07 Jul SFO IST
Wed, 06 Aug IST SFO Trip duration: 30 days$1064.41
Delta Air LinesSat, 12 Jul SFO IST
Sat, 09 Aug IST SFO Trip duration: 28 days$1078.32
Delta Air LinesSun, 06 Jul SFO IST
Thu, 31 Jul IST SFO Trip duration: 25 days$1088.91
Delta Air LinesThu, 31 Jul SFO IST
Sun, 10 Aug IST SFO Trip duration: 10 days$1128.51
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesThu, 10 Jul SFO IST
Sun, 20 Jul IST SFO Trip duration: 10 days$1136.71
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesMon, 07 Jul SFO IST
Sun, 20 Jul IST SFO Trip duration: 13 days$1214.21
Air FranceSun, 29 Jun SFO IST
Thu, 03 Jul IST SFO Trip duration: 4 days$1503.41
Air CanadaTue, 07 Oct SFO IST
Tue, 02 Dec IST SFO Trip duration: 57 days$1777.91
British AirwaysFri, 12 Sep SFO IST
Wed, 24 Sep IST SFO Trip duration: 12 days$2228.91
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is a direct flight from San Francisco to Istanbul?A direct flight from San Francisco to Istanbul takes roughly 13 hours 48 minutes.
- How many direct flights are there between San Francisco to Istanbul daily?On average, there are 1 direct flights from San Francisco to Istanbul each day.
- Which airlines offer cheap airfare from San Francisco to Istanbul?That may change at any time. But in the past 14 days, the cheapest tickets we've found were with Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air France and British Airways.
- Do I need my passport to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul?Yes, you most certainly do.
- Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Istanbul most often?KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Air France, British Airways and Air Canada are the top.
- What's the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul?That depends. Recently, the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul has been Tuesday. And the cheapest return flight from Thursday, has been. That said, the cheapest departure days are constantly changing.
- Which airport will I be flying from in San Francisco?When departing from San Francisco you'll be flying out of San Francisco International.
- Which airport will I be flying from in Istanbul?When departing from Istanbul you'll be flying out of Ataturk Airport.
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