Schedule of direct flights from San Francisco to Istanbul
A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from San Francisco to Istanbul:
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Istanbul airports overview
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Cheapest one way flight
$353
Frontier Airlines
2 transfers
2d 3h 32m
05/03/2025
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Istanbul departs on 05/03/2025, is operated by Frontier Airlines and costs $353
Cheapest round trip flight
$866
Air Canada
2 transfers
2d 10h 47m
03/31/2025
The cheapest roundtrip flight from San Francisco to Istanbul departs on 03/31/2025, is operated by Air Canada and costs $866
The fastest flight
1d 1h 5m
Fastest flight from San Francisco to Istanbul takes 1d 1h 5m
Direct flights
No direct flights
There are no direct flights on this route.
Earliest flight
1:10 PM
Latest flight
6:50 PM
Average flight duration
13h 10m
Direct flights count
12
Distance
10782km
Timezone difference
11h
The distance between San Francisco and Istanbul is 10782km (6685 miles).The average flight duration is 13h 10m.There are 12 direct flights from San Francisco to Istanbul.The time difference between San Francisco and Istanbul is 11h .Flights from San Francisco begin at 1:10 PM.The latest flight from San Francisco departs at 6:50 PM.
April 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$353
October 2025
Highest price
on average:
$521
San Francisco — Istanbul
SFO — IST
03/28/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
TK80
Starting at $822
San Francisco — Istanbul
SFO — IST
03/31/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
TK290
Starting at $767
San Francisco — Istanbul
SFO — IST
04/04/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
TK80
Starting at $855
San Francisco — Istanbul
SFO — IST
04/09/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
TK290
Starting at $820
San Francisco — Istanbul
SFO — IST
04/12/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
TK80
Starting at $788
San Francisco — Istanbul
SFO — IST
04/18/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
TK80
Starting at $822
San Francisco — Istanbul
SFO — IST
04/23/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
TK80
Starting at $820
San Francisco — Istanbul
SFO — IST
04/25/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
TK80
Starting at $808
San Francisco — Istanbul
SFO — IST
04/28/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
TK80
Starting at $841
San Francisco — Istanbul
SFO — IST
04/29/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
TK80
Starting at $849
Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the San Francisco — Istanbul route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.
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How much is the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Istanbul?
The cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Istanbul according to data for the last 48 hours costs $353
When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route San Francisco — Istanbul?
Often the best time to buy tickets from San Francisco to Istanbul is 2 months before departure.
When is the cheapest time of year to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul?
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from San Francisco to Istanbul can be found flying in these months: April, March, May.
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul?
The fastest flights from San Francisco to Istanbul start from 1 hour 5 minutes in the air.
Which airline can fly direct from San Francisco to Istanbul?
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route San Francisco — Istanbul: Turkish Airlines
We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul
A direct 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.
