Turkish Airlines
Every day
starting at $619
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 $619
We couldn't find any special offers for flights from San Francisco to Istanbul
San Francisco — Istanbul
06/19/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK290
starting at $1,569
San Francisco — Istanbul
08/24/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK80
starting at $768
San Francisco — Istanbul
06/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK80
starting at $1,562
San Francisco — Istanbul
06/23/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK80
starting at $1,331
San Francisco — Istanbul
10/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK80
starting at $838
San Francisco — Istanbul
10/17/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK80
starting at $834
San Francisco — Istanbul
06/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK290
starting at $1,390
San Francisco — Istanbul
08/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK80
starting at $763
San Francisco — Istanbul
06/04/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK290
starting at $1,658
San Francisco — Istanbul
07/13/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TK290
starting at $1,100
starting at $549
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The route San Francisco — Istanbul is served by many carriers — 12 in total, including Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, Aer Lingus, Air Caraibes, French Blue, TAP Portugal, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Lufthansa. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $419) 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 one-way flight from San Francisco to Istanbul departs on 09/10/2026, is operated by Virgin Atlantic and costs $419
The cheapest roundtrip flight from San Francisco to Istanbul departs on 01/23/2027, is operated by Scandinavian Airlines and costs $786
Fastest flight from San Francisco to Istanbul takes 19h 30m
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 10782km (6685 miles). The average flight duration is 12h 53m. 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
The cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Istanbul according to data for the last 48 hours costs $419
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: September, August, November.
The fastest flights from San Francisco to Istanbul start from 19 hours 30 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route San Francisco — Istanbul: Turkish Airlines
In different months, ticket prices from San Francisco to Istanbul vary: minimum — $419 (September 2026), maximum — $638 (June 2026). Typically, the flight costs $489–$1,002.
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 August 2026–September 2026 — averaging $423. The most expensive is June 2026–July 2026 ($575). The difference reaches 26%.
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 August 2026–September 2026, where you can save up to 26%.
Price spread on this route is 14.6%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.
