￥105,580 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST)

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Istanbul (SFO-IST)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ￥105,580 for one-way flights and ￥168,180 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

KLM
Sun, Apr 19 - Fri, Apr 24
SFO
San Francisco
IST
Istanbul
￥168,180 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
￥168,180
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Sun, Apr 19 from San Francisco to Istanbul, returning Fri, Apr 24, priced at ￥168,180 found 4 days ago
KLM
Sun, Apr 19 - Fri, Apr 24
SFO
San Francisco
IST
Istanbul
￥168,190 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
￥168,190
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Sun, Apr 19 from San Francisco to Istanbul, returning Fri, Apr 24, priced at ￥168,190 found 4 days ago
KLM
Sun, Apr 19 - Fri, Apr 24
SFO
San Francisco
IST
Istanbul
￥168,220 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
￥168,220
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Sun, Apr 19 from San Francisco to Istanbul, returning Fri, Apr 24, priced at ￥168,220 found 4 days ago
KLM
Sun, Apr 19 - Fri, Apr 24
SFO
San Francisco
IST
Istanbul
￥168,350 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
￥168,350
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Sun, Apr 19 from San Francisco to Istanbul, returning Fri, Apr 24, priced at ￥168,350 found 4 days ago
KLM
Sun, Apr 19 - Fri, Apr 24
SFO
San Francisco
IST
Istanbul
￥170,210 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
￥170,210
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Sun, Apr 19 from San Francisco to Istanbul, returning Fri, Apr 24, priced at ￥170,210 found 4 days ago
KLM
Sun, Apr 19 - Fri, Apr 24
SFO
San Francisco
IST
Istanbul
￥170,240 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
￥170,240
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Sun, Apr 19 from San Francisco to Istanbul, returning Fri, Apr 24, priced at ￥170,240 found 4 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Sun, Apr 12 - Tue, Apr 28
SFO
San Francisco
IST
Istanbul
￥170,830 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
￥170,830
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sun, Apr 12 from San Francisco to Istanbul, returning Tue, Apr 28, priced at ￥170,830 found 6 days ago
Delta
Sun, Apr 12 - Tue, Apr 28
SFO
San Francisco
IST
Istanbul
￥191,010 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
￥191,010
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, Apr 12 from San Francisco to Istanbul, returning Tue, Apr 28, priced at ￥191,010 found 6 days ago
Emirates
Sun, Jun 7 - Sat, Jun 20
SFO
San Francisco
IST
Istanbul
￥222,220 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
￥222,220
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Sun, Jun 7 from San Francisco to Istanbul, returning Sat, Jun 20, priced at ￥222,220 found 6 days ago
Air Canada
Sun, Apr 12 - Tue, Apr 28
SFO
San Francisco
IST
Istanbul
￥223,910 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
￥223,910
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, Apr 12 from San Francisco to Istanbul, returning Tue, Apr 28, priced at ￥223,910 found 6 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ￥104,361 - ￥181,325 per traveler.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from San Francisco Airport to Istanbul Airport?
If you're traveling from SFO to IST, round-trip journeys start from ￥168,180. This price is based on fares quoted within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't let a good deal pass you by. Book now and save yourself both money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from San Francisco Airport to Istanbul Airport?
We get that things come up unexpectedly, so we've made it as easy as possible for you to cancel your flight online. Just visit the Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to IST that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for SFO to IST flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Istanbul Airport?
You'll have 10,800 kilometers to cover on the long-haul San Francisco to Arnavutkoy route. Wear layers of comfy clothes and consider taking a sleep mask and earplugs.
Which airlines fly direct from SFO to IST?
At the moment, no airlines offer direct flights from San Francisco Airport to IST. You'll have to book a flight with at least one stop. To score the best price and connections, lock in your airfare ahead of time.
Are SFO to IST flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking last minute from SFO to IST can be hit-or-miss. You may be able to find a bargain, but then again, you could miss out! If you'd rather start your travel planning early on, Expedia compares flight deals up to 12 months in advance. Just remember that not all airlines list their prices so far in advance. Our suggestion? Check back often as updates are made regularly.
Can I fly from San Francisco Airport to Istanbul Airport right now?
To see what travel restrictions and quarantine requirements are in place for different citizens flying from San Francisco Airport to Istanbul Airport please visit our COVID 19 travel advisor portal link.

Travel information

Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Istanbul
Airlines serving
Air France, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
￥168,180
Distance
10704 km
Average flight time
22 hours 52 mins

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