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Thu, Jun 11
Istanbul ISTSan Francisco SFO
£397
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Thu, Jun 11
Istanbul ISTSan Francisco SFO
£422
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Wed, Jun 10
Istanbul SAWSan Francisco SFO
£440
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Fri, Jun 12
Istanbul ISTSan Francisco SFO
£447
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Fri, Jun 12
Istanbul SAWSan Francisco SFO
£476
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Thu, Jun 11
Istanbul ISTSan Francisco SFO
£507
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Mon, Jun 8 – Fri, Jun 12
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Thu, Jun 11 – Mon, Jun 15
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£851
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How much do flights to San Francisco cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£397

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£665

Cheapest round-trip

£736

Average round-trip

£822

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from San Francisco airport to the city center

Fastest option: BART rail service. Best value: SamTrans bus or shared ride services.

San Francisco is served primarily by San Francisco International Airport (SFO), located 21 km south of downtown. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations, including the BART rapid transit system, SamTrans buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Oakland International Airport (OAK), situated 32 km east across the bay, serves as an alternative with BART connections via the Oakland Airport Connector. Journey times and costs vary depending on your destination, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Francisco?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-40 min

fare varies by destination station

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

fast, affordable rail option

45-75 min

exact fare required

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-50 min

metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-50 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-50 min

pre-booked flat rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

25-50 min

daily rate; parking extra

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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How to get from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Francisco?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

includes connector fare

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

affordable rail to SF

30-60 min

metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

direct to SF with luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • BART operates from approximately 5:00 AM to midnight on weekdays, with reduced hours on weekends.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at the designated rideshare zones at each terminal.
  • Taxi fares are metered; expect higher costs during peak traffic hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to San Francisco

Depart from
Istanbul Airport
Arrive to
San Francisco International
Average flights per week
388
Flight distance
10777 km
Worth visiting
Alcatraz - Big Sur - Golden Gate Bridge

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Istanbul to San Francisco in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Turkish Airlines
2212211
Weekly flights: 11 totalDaily flights: 1.57 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Turkish Airlines
2212211
Weekly flights: 11 totalDaily flights: 1.57 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Turkish Airlines
2212211
Weekly flights: 11 totalDaily flights: 1.57 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Turkish Airlines
2212211
Weekly flights: 11 totalDaily flights: 1.57 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
LufthansaDLHLHNo
United AirlinesUALUANo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in San Francisco

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C7°C
February14°C8°C
March15°C8°C
April17°C9°C
May18°C10°C
June20°C12°C
July21°C13°C
August22°C14°C
September22°C14°C
October21°C13°C
November17°C10°C
December13°C8°C
Hottest Month
22°C
September
Coldest month
7°C
January
Sunny days
334
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
15 May
25°C10°C
22 May
19°C13°C
Saturday
16 May
17°C11°C
23 May
16°C12°C
Sunday
17 May
21°C10°C
24 May
15°C12°C
Monday
18 May
20°C13°C
25 May
15°C12°C
Tuesday
19 May
20°C12°C
26 May
15°C11°C
Wednesday
20 May
22°C13°C
27 May
17°C10°C
Thursday
21 May
21°C14°C
28 May
20°C12°C
Travelers usually depart from Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International when they travel from Istanbul to San Francisco. The distance between Istanbul and San Francisco is 10777 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Lufthansa, United Airlines, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Istanbul and San Francisco have 388 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San Francisco, consider visiting Alcatraz, Big Sur, and Golden Gate Bridge.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Istanbul to San Francisco?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Istanbul and San Francisco takes around 13 hours.
What is the flight distance between Istanbul and San Francisco?
The flight distance between Istanbul and San Francisco is 10777 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and San Francisco?
Several carriers operate flights between Istanbul and San Francisco. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Antalya, Kayseri, Newcastle upon Tyne, Nevşehir, Budapest, Dubai, Belfast, Tel Aviv, İzmir, Bristol, Chișinău, Jeddah, Ankara, Tivat, Athens, Tbilisi.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Calgary, Vancouver, Manchester, Toronto, Las Vegas, San Diego, Edinburgh, Tokyo, Chicago, New Delhi, Seoul, Burbank, Seattle, Edmonton, Barcelona, Boston.
Which airports are there in Istanbul?
Istanbul is mainly served by Istanbul Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Atatürk.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Yenişehir.
What airports are near San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.
Which airlines fly between Istanbul and San Francisco?
Currently, you can fly between Istanbul and San Francisco with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Lufthansa, United Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Istanbul and San Francisco?
What flights operate between Istanbul and San Francisco?
How many airports are there near Istanbul?
How many airports are there near San Francisco?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and San Francisco depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and San Francisco arrive?
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