Flights from San Francisco to Istanbul Starting at US$378

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FAQ

When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?

Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to Istanbul based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
How much are flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST) cost?

According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around US$1,388.
How long is the flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST)?

It takes about 13 hours 4 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST).
What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Istanbul?
- The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
- The distance from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to downtown is about 30km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST)?

Airlines with flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines, IndiGo, Rwandair and Pakistan International Airlines.
What's the most popular airline for direct flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST)?

Turkish Airlines operates 2 direct flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST).
How many airports in Istanbul (IST)?

There are 2 airport(s) in Istanbul (IST): Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

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Flight Information from San Francisco to Istanbul

Cheapest direct flight price	US$377
Cheapest return ticket price	US$833
Off-season travel month	February
Peak season for travel	June
Flight distance	10,796.82km
Average flight time	13 hours 4 minutes
Popular airline	British Airways