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SFO 6:45 PM13hNonstopIST 5:45 PMSan Francisco - Istanbul | Thu, Aug 7 | Turkish Airlines
IST 1:20 PM13h 20mNonstopSFO 4:40 PMIstanbul - San Francisco | Thu, Aug 14 | Turkish Airlines$1,136 $1,50725% OFF25% OFF$1,507 $1,136 -
SFO 6:45 PM13hNonstopIST 5:45 PMSan Francisco - Istanbul | Tue, Jul 15 | Turkish Airlines
IST 7:10 AM13h 25mNonstopSFO 10:35 AMIstanbul - San Francisco | Wed, Jul 23 | Turkish Airlines$1,145 $1,50724% OFF24% OFF$1,507 $1,145
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SFO 2:40 PM20h 40m1 stopsIST 9:20 PMSan Francisco - Istanbul | Mon, Aug 4 | Lufthansa
IST 2:00 PM32h 40m1 stopsSFO 12:40 PMIstanbul - San Francisco | Tue, Aug 12 | Lufthansa$894 $1,50741% OFF41% OFF$1,507 $894 -
SFO 2:40 PM16h 20m1 stopsIST 5:00 PMSan Francisco - Istanbul | Mon, Aug 4 | United Airlines
IST 2:00 PM32h 40m1 stopsSFO 12:40 PMIstanbul - San Francisco | Tue, Aug 12 | United Airlines$90640% OFF$1,507 $906 -
SFO 7:50 PM22h1 stopsIST 3:50 AMSan Francisco - Istanbul | Thu, Aug 7 | United Airlines
IST 4:45 AM20h 35m1 stopsSFO 3:20 PMIstanbul - San Francisco | Thu, Aug 14 | Wizz Air UK$96636% OFF$1,507 $966
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SFO 8:25 PM21h1 stopsIST 3:25 AMSan Francisco - Istanbul | Wed, Jun 11 | Delta Air Lines
IST 4:20 AM18h 30m1 stopsSFO 12:50 PMIstanbul - San Francisco | Wed, Jun 18 | Delta Air Lines$97735% OFF$1,507 $977 -
SFO 1:00 PM20h 25m1 stopsIST 7:25 PMSan Francisco - Istanbul | Tue, Jul 8 | United Airlines
IST 4:45 AM24h 25m1 stopsSFO 7:10 PMIstanbul - San Francisco | Wed, Jul 16 | Wizz Air UK$1,02832% OFF$1,507 $1,028
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SFO 8:25 PM21h1 stopsIST 3:25 AMSan Francisco - Istanbul | Mon, Jun 9 | Delta Air Lines
IST 4:20 AM18h 30m1 stopsSFO 12:50 PMIstanbul - San Francisco | Mon, Jun 16 | Delta Air Lines$1,03531% OFF$1,507 $1,035
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SFO 2:40 PM20h 40m1 stopsIST 9:20 PMSan Francisco - Istanbul | Thu, Aug 7 | Lufthansa
IST 2:00 PM32h 40m1 stopsSFO 12:40 PMIstanbul - San Francisco | Tue, Aug 12 | Lufthansa$1,04031% OFF$1,507 $1,040
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SFO 2:40 PM16h 20m1 stopsIST 5:00 PMSan Francisco - Istanbul | Tue, Jul 8 | Lufthansa
IST 5:55 PM28h 45m1 stopsSFO 12:40 PMIstanbul - San Francisco | Tue, Jul 15 | Lufthansa$1,04730% OFF$1,507 $1,047
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SFO 2:40 PM16h 20m1 stopsIST 5:00 PMSan Francisco - Istanbul | Wed, Jul 9 | United Airlines
IST 5:55 PM28h 45m1 stopsSFO 12:40 PMIstanbul - San Francisco | Tue, Jul 15 | Lufthansa$1,04930% OFF$1,507 $1,049
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SFO 3:05 PM26h 20m1 stopsIST 3:25 AMSan Francisco - Istanbul | Sun, Jul 6 | Delta Air Lines
IST 5:05 PM28h 40m1 stopsSFO 11:45 AMIstanbul - San Francisco | Sun, Jul 13 | Delta Air Lines$1,05430% OFF$1,507 $1,054
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SFO 1:00 PM17h 25m1 stopsIST Invalid DateSan Francisco - Istanbul | Wed, Jun 11 | Normal Airline
IST 3:00 PM6hNonstopSFO 4:00 PMIstanbul - San Francisco | Fri, Jun 13 | Normal AirlineFind More FlightsFind More Flights
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Cheapest nonstop
SFO 12:40 PM13h 5mNonstopIST 11:45 AMSan Francisco - Istanbul | Mon, Jul 21 | Turkish Airlines$656 $86724% OFF24% OFF$867 $656
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SFO 6:45 PM13hNonstopIST 5:45 PMSan Francisco - Istanbul | Thu, Jul 17 | Turkish Airlines$659 $86724% OFF24% OFF$867 $659
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SFO 4:05 PM17h1 stopsIST 7:05 PMSan Francisco - Istanbul | Tue, Jul 22 | French Bee Airlines$468 $86746% OFF46% OFF$867 $468 -
SFO 8:30 PM20h 55m1 stopsIST 3:25 AMSan Francisco - Istanbul | Mon, Jul 21 | French Bee Airlines$48244% OFF$867 $482
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SFO 4:05 PM22h1 stopsIST 12:05 AMSan Francisco - Istanbul | Tue, Aug 5 | French Bee Airlines$48544% OFF$867 $485
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SFO 4:05 PM17h1 stopsIST 7:05 PMSan Francisco - Istanbul | Tue, Jul 22 | Air Caraïbes$48644% OFF$867 $486 -
SFO 8:30 PM20h 55m1 stopsIST 3:25 AMSan Francisco - Istanbul | Mon, Aug 4 | French Bee Airlines$49143% OFF$867 $491
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SFO 4:05 PM22h1 stopsIST 12:05 AMSan Francisco - Istanbul | Thu, Jul 17 | French Bee Airlines$49543% OFF$867 $495
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SFO 4:05 PM25h 10m1 stopsIST 3:15 AMSan Francisco - Istanbul | Thu, Jul 24 | French Bee Airlines$50642% OFF$867 $506
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SFO 4:05 PM22h1 stopsIST 12:05 AMSan Francisco - Istanbul | Sat, Jul 26 | French Bee Airlines$50642% OFF$867 $506
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SFO 4:05 PM22h1 stopsIST 12:05 AMSan Francisco - Istanbul | Tue, Aug 5 | Air Caraïbes$50841% OFF$867 $508
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SFO 4:05 PM25h 10m1 stopsIST 3:15 AMSan Francisco - Istanbul | Tue, Jul 15 | French Bee Airlines$51341% OFF$867 $513
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SFO 1:00 PM17h 25m1 stopsIST Invalid DateSan Francisco - Istanbul | Wed, Jun 11 | Normal AirlineFind More FlightsFind More Flights
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Flight Info | San Francisco to Istanbul
| Cheapest one-way flight price | $413 |
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| Cheapest round-trip ticket price | $1,007 |
| Off-season for travel | April |
| Peak season for travel | June |
| Flight distance | 10,796.82 km |
| Average flight time | 13 hours 2 minutes |
| Popular airline | United Airlines |
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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 departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. -
How much do flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST) cost?
According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $1,400. -
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST) and what is the distance?
It takes around 13 hours 2 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST). -
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, Rwandair, Pakistan International Airlines and IndiGo.
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