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- Lowest observed
- €341, departing 5 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 10 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 108Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Air Canada, American Airlines, British Airways, Frontier Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa +5 more
- Typical journey time
- 14h 15m
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Explore the fares we observed from San Francisco to Istanbul. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 10,785 km
- Typical journey time
- 14h 15m
- Airlines seen
- Air Canada, American Airlines, British Airways, Frontier Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa +5 more
- Seen on fares with a connection
- Lufthansa, United Airlines, British Airways, Air Canada, Frontier Airlines, SAS
- Alternative airports
- SAW
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → San Francisco, city gazetteer reference point (37.7749, -122.4194): ≈ 18 km.
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 30 km.
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 35 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from San Francisco to Istanbul: January 2027, from €341 (checked 10 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €378 | 19 |
| November 2026 | €376 | 30 |
| December 2026 | €395 | 29 |
| January 2027 | €341 | 27 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from San Francisco to Istanbul: Tuesday, from €341 (checked 10 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €356 | 17 |
| Tuesday | €341 | 16 |
| Wednesday | €359 | 15 |
| Thursday | €359 | 15 |
| Friday | €376 | 14 |
| Saturday | €371 | 15 |
| Sunday | €355 | 16 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from San Francisco to Istanbul by days until departure (61 days or more): €341 (checked 10 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €446 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €378 | 23 |
| 31 to 60 days | €376 | 30 |
| 61 days or more | €341 | 47 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul?
The lowest fare we have observed is €341, found on 10 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul?
Cheapest month from San Francisco to Istanbul: January 2027, from €341 (checked 10 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Istanbul?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from San Francisco to Istanbul. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Istanbul?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: Air Canada, American Airlines, British Airways, Frontier Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa +5 more.
Which day of the week is cheapest from San Francisco to Istanbul?
Cheapest day of the week from San Francisco to Istanbul: Tuesday, from €341 (checked 10 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 10 Oct 2026