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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to San Francisco & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
IST
Destination airport IATA code
SJC

San Francisco SFO Flight Information

Traveling From
Istanbul
Origin Airport IATA Code
IST
Traveling To
San Francisco
Destination Airport IATA Code
SJC
Number of Airlines Serving
3
Available Airlines
Distance
10766 km
Direct Flight Time
13 25
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Istanbul and San Francisco?
Travelling direct from Ataturk Intl. Airport (IST) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is easy. There are 1 air carriers to consider, including Turkish Airlines. Climb aboard and find out why it’s considered one of the best.
How long is a direct flight from Istanbul to San Francisco?
The trip takes roughly 13 hours and 25 minutes. You will have covered 6,700 miles by the time you hop off the plane in San Francisco from Istanbul.
What are the best airports for Istanbul to San Francisco flights?
The routes most frequently flown between Istanbul and San Francisco are:

  • ISL to San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) - 54 flights per week
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 7 flights per week
  • Ataturk Intl. Airport (IST) to San Jose Intl. Airport - 5 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Istanbul to San Francisco?
After incredible airline food? Or friendly service? While you’ll find various airlines advertising flights from Istanbul to San Francisco, choosing one of these well-known carriers will ensure you begin your getaway on the right foot.

  • British Airways with 82 flights every month.
  • Qatar Airways with 60 flights every month.
  • Lufthansa with 34 flights every month.
  • KLM with 26 flights every month.
  • Korean Air with 21 flights every month.
  • Air France with 21 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Istanbul to San Francisco?
With around 8 flights running between Istanbul and San Francisco each day, it’s never too late to organise a fun-filled holiday to San Francisco.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Cheap flights from Istanbul to San Francisco 

Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to San Francisco, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Istanbul to San Francisco is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Istanbul to San Francisco  

Every day between Istanbul and San Francisco, 3 flights from 3 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with Turkish Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines, IndiGo, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 13hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 10766 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Istanbul to San Francisco — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Istanbul to San Francisco to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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