Turkish Airlines
Every day
starting at $750
Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Istanbul. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
The only airline operating direct flights from San Francisco to Istanbul is Turkish Airlines. Flights operate every day.
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Turkish Airlines
Every day
starting at $750
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On the San Francisco — Istanbul route, prices change frequently in both directions. Predicting the exact cost is tricky, but we can identify months when tickets tend to be cheaper.
Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is February 2027–March 2027 — averaging $396. The most expensive is May 2027–September 2027 ($487). The difference reaches 19%.
With this kind of price behavior, it's worth comparing prices across several months and booking when a good deal appears. A good benchmark is February 2027–March 2027, where you can save up to 19%.
Price spread on this route is 10.5%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.
In different months, ticket prices from San Francisco to Istanbul vary: minimum — $386 (December 2026), maximum — $544 (September 2027). Typically, the flight costs $434–$864.
San Francisco — Istanbul
11/20/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK080
starting at $1,498
San Francisco — Istanbul
10/31/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK80
starting at $808
San Francisco — Istanbul
11/05/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK80
starting at $762
San Francisco — Istanbul
11/23/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK80
starting at $1,323
San Francisco — Istanbul
11/26/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK80
starting at $766
San Francisco — Istanbul
12/01/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK80
starting at $853
San Francisco — Istanbul
12/02/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK80
starting at $853
San Francisco — Istanbul
12/19/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK80
starting at $2,180
San Francisco — Istanbul
01/06/2027
Departure
Direct flight
TK80
starting at $769
San Francisco — Istanbul
01/09/2027
Departure
Direct flight
TK80
starting at $916
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The route San Francisco — Istanbul is served by many carriers — 12 in total, including Turkish Airlines, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa, British Airways, JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, Aer Lingus, United Airlines, French Blue, Condor, and Frontier Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $345) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.
The cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Istanbul according to data for the last 48 hours costs $345
Often the best time to buy tickets from San Francisco to Istanbul is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from San Francisco to Istanbul can be found flying in these months: December, February, March.
The fastest flights from San Francisco to Istanbul start from 16 hours 25 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route San Francisco — Istanbul: Turkish Airlines
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Istanbul departs on 10/25/2026, is operated by TAP Portugal and costs $345
The cheapest roundtrip flight from San Francisco to Istanbul departs on 05/11/2027, is operated by Lufthansa and costs $799
Fastest flight from San Francisco to Istanbul takes 16h 25m
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between San Francisco and Istanbul is 10784km (6686 miles). The average flight duration is 12h 52m. There are 13 direct flights from San Francisco to Istanbul. The time difference between San Francisco and Istanbul is 11h. Flights from San Francisco begin at 12:55 PM. The latest flight from San Francisco departs at 6:45 PM
