₹51,768 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ₹51,768 for one-way flights and ₹67,356 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Air France
Sun, 9 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
SFO
San Francisco
IST
Istanbul
₹67,356 Return, just found
₹67,356
Return
just found
Select Air France flight, departing Sun, 9 Nov from San Francisco to Istanbul, returning Mon, 17 Nov, priced at ₹67,356 just found
KLM
Sun, 9 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
SFO
San Francisco
IST
Istanbul
₹69,201 Return, just found
₹69,201
Return
just found
Select KLM flight, departing Sun, 9 Nov from San Francisco to Istanbul, returning Mon, 17 Nov, priced at ₹69,201 just found
KLM
Sun, 9 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
SFO
San Francisco
IST
Istanbul
₹71,051 Return, just found
₹71,051
Return
just found
Select KLM flight, departing Sun, 9 Nov from San Francisco to Istanbul, returning Mon, 17 Nov, priced at ₹71,051 just found
Air France
Wed, 10 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
SFO
San Francisco
IST
Istanbul
₹72,055 Return, found 2 days ago
₹72,055
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Air France flight, departing Wed, 10 Dec from San Francisco to Istanbul, returning Mon, 15 Dec, priced at ₹72,055 found 2 days ago
Air France
Tue, 16 Sep - Fri, 12 Dec
SFO
San Francisco
IST
Istanbul
₹72,373 Return, found 2 days ago
₹72,373
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Air France flight, departing Tue, 16 Sep from San Francisco to Istanbul, returning Fri, 12 Dec, priced at ₹72,373 found 2 days ago
Air France
Sun, 9 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
SFO
San Francisco
IST
Istanbul
₹72,951 Return, just found
₹72,951
Return
just found
Select Air France flight, departing Sun, 9 Nov from San Francisco to Istanbul, returning Mon, 17 Nov, priced at ₹72,951 just found
KLM
Tue, 16 Sep - Fri, 12 Dec
SFO
San Francisco
IST
Istanbul
₹73,102 Return, found 2 days ago
₹73,102
Return
found 2 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Tue, 16 Sep from San Francisco to Istanbul, returning Fri, 12 Dec, priced at ₹73,102 found 2 days ago
Delta
Tue, 16 Sep - Fri, 12 Dec
SFO
San Francisco
IST
Istanbul
₹76,174 Return, found 2 days ago
₹76,174
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, 16 Sep from San Francisco to Istanbul, returning Fri, 12 Dec, priced at ₹76,174 found 2 days ago
United
Tue, 16 Sep - Fri, 12 Dec
SFO
San Francisco
IST
Istanbul
₹76,221 Return, found 2 days ago
₹76,221
Return
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, 16 Sep from San Francisco to Istanbul, returning Fri, 12 Dec, priced at ₹76,221 found 2 days ago
Lufthansa
Tue, 16 Sep - Fri, 12 Dec
SFO
San Francisco
IST
Istanbul
₹78,367 Return, found 2 days ago
₹78,367
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, 16 Sep from San Francisco to Istanbul, returning Fri, 12 Dec, priced at ₹78,367 found 2 days ago

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

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ₹57,239 - ₹117,432 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from San Francisco to Istanbul route information
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Istanbul
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, British Airways, Emirates, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, United
Return price
₹67,356
Distance
10704 km
Average flight time
23 hours 2 mins

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from San Francisco Airport to Istanbul Airport?
If you're travelling from SFO to IST, round-trip journeys start from ₹67,356. 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.
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.
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 kilometres 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.

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