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Good to Know: Cheapest and Fastest SFO - IST Flights
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Cheapest Round Trip Flight
$1370
Air France
• 2 stops
• 59h 10m
Jul 10 – Oct 30
The cheapest round trip flight from San Francisco to Istanbul (SFO-IST-SFO) is currently $1370
Cheapest One way Flight
$1302
United Airlines
• 1 stop
• 27h 25m
Jul 31
The cheapest one way flight from San Francisco to Istanbul (SFO-IST) is currently $1302
Cheapest Direct Flight
$1673
Turkish Airlines
• nonstop
• 35h 20m
Jul 10
The cheapest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Istanbul (SFO-IST) is currently $1673
Fastest Flight
20h 55m
The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Istanbul (SFO-IST) takes 20h 55m
Top Airlines Flying from San Francisco to Istanbul
Latest Flight Deals from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST)
Compare and book low fare round-trip air tickets from San Francisco to Istanbul. Ideal for travelers with confirmed return itineraries.
Jul 10 - Oct 30, Economy
San Francisco → Istanbul
59h 10m
5:40 AM - 3:30 AM • 2 stops
San Francisco → Istanbul
27h 20m
7:15 AM - 1:55 PM • 1 stop
Air France
Jul 10 - Oct 30, Economy
San Francisco → Istanbul
35h 20m
7:03 AM - 12:15 PM • 2 stops
San Francisco → Istanbul
27h 20m
1:40 PM - 1:40 PM • 1 stop
Qatar Airways
Jul 10 - Oct 30, Economy
San Francisco → Istanbul
60h 50m
11:00 PM - 9:50 PM • 3 stops
San Francisco → Istanbul
33h 55m
10:35 AM - 9:10 PM • 1 stop
Frontier Airlines
Jul 10 - Oct 30, Economy
San Francisco → Istanbul
35h 20m
6:45 PM - 5:40 PM • nonstop
San Francisco → Istanbul
27h 20m
1:50 PM - 5:30 PM • nonstop
Turkish Airlines
Jul 10 - Oct 30, Economy
San Francisco → Istanbul
35h 20m
1:55 PM - 9:25 PM • 1 stop
San Francisco → Istanbul
27h 20m
4:45 AM - 3:50 PM • 1 stop
Lufthansa Airlines
Explore competitive one-way airfare options for SFO - IST flights. Best suited for flexible or open-ended travel plans.
Jul 31, Economy
San Francisco → Istanbul
52h 30m
6:00 AM - 11:50 PM • 2 stops
LOT - Polish Airlines
Looking for the fastest way to Istanbul? These direct flight options from SFO to IST offer both convenience and value—no layovers, just straight to your destination.
Jul 10 - Oct 30, Economy
San Francisco → Istanbul
35h 20m
6:45 PM - 5:40 PM • nonstop
San Francisco → Istanbul
27h 20m
1:50 PM - 5:30 PM • nonstop
Turkish Airlines
Jul 10 - Oct 30, Economy
San Francisco → Istanbul
35h 20m
12:55 PM - 11:45 AM • nonstop
San Francisco → Istanbul
27h 20m
1:50 PM - 5:30 PM • nonstop
Turkish Airlines
FAQs on San Francisco to Istanbul Flights
What are the airports in San Francisco?
SFO
What’s the most popular airline flying from SFO to IST?
The most popular airline flying from San Francisco to Istanbul are
Can I fly from SFO to IST non-stop?
Yes, you can fly SFO to IST non-stop on
Which airlines fly nonstop between San Francisco and Istanbul?
The non-stop flights between San Francisco and Istanbul are .
What’s the earliest departure time from SFO to IST Airport?
The earliest flight leaves SFO at 5:40 am and lands in IST - Atatürk International
What are the airports in Istanbul?
IST
Can I make changes to my San Francisco to Istanbul flight tickets or cancel them on FareLeaders.com?
No. We are an airfare comparison site. All the tickets are booked by the travel agent offering the flight deal and any changes or cancellations to be made are directly done directly by them or the airlines.
Can I cancel my flight tickets from SFO to IST?
Read the fare rules of the San Francisco to Istanbul air tickets booked. Some airlines allow you to cancel the tickets within a stipulated time period with a cancellation fee.
Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco and Istanbul?
operate flights between San Francisco and Istanbul
How long does a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul take?
It takes approximately 14 hour to fly non-stop from SFO to IST, which is 6724.65 miles by air.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST) ?
In the past couple of days, the cheapest tickets to IST from SFO were found on AM : USD 1827
Do I need a passport to fly between SFO and IST?
Yes
What’s the latest departure time from SFO to IST ?
The last flight leaves SFO at 11:59 pm
San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST): Airport Information
| Origin Airport | San Francisco International , San Francisco, US |
| Destination Airport | Atatürk International , Istanbul, TR |
| Distance | 6725 miles |
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