San Francisco to Istanbul flights
The cheapest round trip we found from San Francisco to Istanbul is $512 (Nov 3 – 16, 1 stop), 41% below the usual $864.
SFO to IST · Round trip · Economy · Prices per person in USD · Price found (3 hours ago)
Cheapest found
Cheapest round trip by month
Lowest fare found per departure month| Month | Cheapest round trip |
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| November 2026 | $512 (cheapest month) |
| December 2026 | $911 |
| January 2027 | $864 |
| February 2027 | No fares found yet |
| March 2027 | $819 |
| April 2027 | $836 |
| May 2027 | No fares found yet |
| June 2027 | $1,074 |
Cheapest dates in the next 4 months
Round trip, per person-
Nov 3 – 16 13 nights · leave Tue$512 −41% vs usual$512 −41% vs usual Book
United Airlines 1 stop · 14h 20m -
Nov 4 – 16 12 nights · leave Wed$512 −41% vs usual$512 −41% vs usual Book
Lufthansa 1 stop · 13h 55m -
Nov 25 – Dec 5 10 nights · leave Wed$528 −39% vs usual$528 −39% vs usual Book
United Airlines 1 stop · 14h 20m
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Jan 19 – 30, 2027 11 nights · leave Tue$864$864 Book
Lufthansa 1 stop · 13h 55m
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Dec 4 – 11 7 nights · leave Fri$916 +6% vs usual$916 +6% vs usual Book
Lufthansa 1 stop · 13h 55m
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Nov 24 – Dec 10 16 nights · leave Tue$964 +12% vs usual$964 +12% vs usual Book
Alaska Airlines 3 stops · 18h 35m -
Nov 17 – 24 7 nights · leave Tue$977 +13% vs usual$977 +13% vs usual Book
Lufthansa 1 stop · 13h 55m
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Dec 5 – 12 7 nights · leave Sat$979 +13% vs usual$979 +13% vs usual Book
Lufthansa 1 stop · 13h 55m
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San Francisco to Istanbul: questions
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul cost?
The cheapest round trip we have found right now is $512, leaving November 3 and returning November 16. The usual price on this route is about $864, so this fare is 41% less. Prices are per person, economy, in USD.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul?
November 2026, with round trips from $512. The most expensive month in our data is June (from $1,074). Based on the 6 months ahead we have prices for.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul?
Leaving on a Wednesday. Typical fare $528, vs $1,009 across all days.
Which airports do San Francisco to Istanbul flights use?
San Francisco airports include San Francisco International (SFO). Istanbul airports include Istanbul New (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International (SAW). The prices on this page cover every airport in both cities (SFO and IST are the city codes).
About this route
We track round-trip economy fares from San Francisco (United States) to Istanbul (Turkiye) using Travelpayouts / Aviasales data. The cheapest round trip we've found is $512, departing November 3 and returning November 16, about 41% below the usual $864. Right now we're following 21 upcoming date combinations on this route. The cheapest month to fly in our data is November, from $512. Prices are per person and were correct when found; the final price is set by the airline or booking site when you book.