Opodo is now available in the following countries:

Book Cheap Flights from Istanbul to San Francisco from £457

Summer Sale ends in
- Days
- Hours
- Minutes
- Seconds

Last minute flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

Save big and visit this destination

Prices shown below were available within the past 3 days for the period specified and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.
Istanbul San Francisco
BEST
DEAL
Thu, 01 Aug IST - SFO
Mon, 05 Aug SFO - IST
£1131 £1114
Prime price per passenger
Istanbul San Francisco
BEST
DEAL
Thu, 31 Oct SAW - SFO
£470 £457
Prime price per passenger

Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
360% Trains are 360% more expensive in San Francisco than in Istanbul.
Istanbul £0.43
San Francisco £1.98
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
170% The average meal is 170% more expensive in San Francisco than in Istanbul.
Istanbul £7.09
San Francisco £19.4
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.29 USD
1 USD = 0.78 GBP
Last checked on 25 July 2024
Distance: 6701 miles
Istanbul airports
Istanbul Airport (IST) How far from city centre: 21 miles
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) How far from city centre: 19 miles
Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) How far from city centre: 9 miles
San Francisco airports
San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) How far from city centre: 11 miles
San Jose Mnpl (SJC) How far from city centre: 40 miles
Oakland Intl (OAK) How far from city centre: 12 miles
San Carlos (SQL) How far from city centre: 21 miles
Novato (NOT) How far from city centre: 24 miles
Sonoma County Airport (STS) How far from city centre: 55 miles

Search for flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

Tips for booking cheap flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

Now you are a little bit closer to your destination. If you are looking for cheap flights from Istanbul to San Francisco, here you will find all the information you need to book your tickets.


Would you like to travel from Istanbul to San Francisco and you are looking for cheap flights? Luck is on your side! At Opodo, you'll find the best travel deals. Take advantage of this opportunity and get your ticket from Istanbul to San Francisco at the best price!

1. What can I do to save money when booking flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

To save money when booking flights from Istanbul to San Francisco, you can follow these tips:

By following these strategies, you can efficiently save money when booking flights from Istanbul to San Francisco, ensuring a more economical and enjoyable journey.

2. Can the price of my tickets from Istanbul to San Francisco change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Istanbul to San Francisco may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from Istanbul to San Francisco on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Istanbul and San Francisco, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Istanbul to San Francisco airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


Ready to start your journey from Istanbul to San Francisco? Visit Opodo now to discover the best travel deals, set price alerts, and book your flight ticket at the best price. Your adventure begins here. Book with Opodo and make your travel dreams a reality!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

How long does the flight take to go from Istanbul to San Francisco?
The total flight time between Istanbul and San Francisco is of around 15:53 hours on average, considering an average distance of 12,598 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Istanbul to San Francisco at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco is 457£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is San Francisco expensive to visit compared to Istanbul?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in San Francisco costs an average of 3.22 GBP, 446% more expensive than Istanbul, with a fare of 0.59 GBP, while train tickets costs 360% more in San Francisco: 1.98 GBP against 0.43 GBP in Istanbul. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 19.40 GBP in San Francisco, 174% more than the 7.09 GBP in Istanbul. The price of the coffee is around 89% more expensive in San Francisco, with an average of 4.48 GBP , while in Istanbul the coffee costs 2.37 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco?
The most popular months to book a trip from Istanbul to San Francisco are January, February and November, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Istanbul to San Francisco?
The best time of the year to go to San Francisco when flying from Istanbul depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, February is the top 1º month to fly to San Francisco from Istanbul in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and April. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, September, October and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Istanbul - San Francisco.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Istanbul to San Francisco?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United States may apply when travelling from Istanbul. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in San Francisco compared to Istanbul?
While in Istanbul the temperatures can reach an average of 32.95 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 5.3 mm ,San Francisco's temperatures can go up to 32.98 ºC during the hot season, with 6.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 2.36 ºC in San Francisco, compared to the -0.3 ºC average degrees reported in Istanbul. During the winter period, Istanbul can register 9.0 mm precipitation, while San Francisco have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Istanbul and San Francisco?
The main airport route flying between Istanbul and San Francisco is: Istanbul Airport (IST) to San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Turkish Airlines.
  • Alternatively, you can find Istanbul - San Francisco flights between Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) to San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Turkish Airlines.
Airlines with indirect flights from Istanbul to San Francisco are:
Virgin Atlantic, stopping in London for 870 minutes minimum.
Flight Duration 15 h and 53 m Flights between Istanbul and San Francisco take, on average, 15 h and 53 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £457 Cheapest price for a flight between Istanbul and San Francisco found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Istanbul Airport The airport Istanbul Airport is the departure airport operating flights between Istanbul and San Francisco
Arriving Airport San Francisco Intl Airport Flights departing Istanbul with San Francisco as destination arrive at San Francisco Intl Airport

Plan your trip