Cheap flights from San Francisco, CA to Istanbul, Turkey
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Cheapest one-way trip | $397 |
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Cheapest nonstop round-trip | $974 |
Cheapest round-trip | $961 |
Average round-trip | $1368 |
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Travelers usually depart from San Francisco International, San Francisco, CA Train Station, San Francisco, CA Bus Stop, San Francisco, CA - Salesforce Plaza, or San Francisco, CA - Fisherman’s Wharf when they travel from San Francisco to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Bus Station, Istanbul - Alibeyköy, or İstanbul - Harem. The distance between San Francisco and Istanbul is 10777 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Condor, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. San Francisco and Istanbul have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Topkapi Palace, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Blue Mosque, Istanbul.
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San Francisco to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.
Weekly direct flights for Sun 12.03 - Sat 18.03
| Airline | Sun 12.03 | Mon 13.03 | Tue 14.03 | Wed 15.03 | Thu 16.03 | Fri 17.03 | Sat 18.03 |
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| 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Weekly direct flights for Sun 19.03 - Sat 25.03
| Airline | Sun 19.03 | Mon 20.03 | Tue 21.03 | Wed 22.03 | Thu 23.03 | Fri 24.03 | Sat 25.03 |
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| 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Weekly direct flights for Sun 26.03 - Sat 01.04
| Airline | Sun 26.03 | Mon 27.03 | Tue 28.03 | Wed 29.03 | Thu 30.03 | Fri 31.03 | Sat 01.04 |
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| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Weekly direct flights for Sun 02.04 - Sat 08.04
| Airline | Sun 02.04 | Mon 03.04 | Tue 04.04 | Wed 05.04 | Thu 06.04 | Fri 07.04 | Sat 08.04 |
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| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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| Pegasus | PGT | PC | No | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | Yes | 0 0 |
| Condor | CFG | DE | No | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | Yes | No |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | Yes | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
Turkey COVID-19 travel restrictions
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Most travelers from San Francisco, SFO can enter Türkiye, but there are restrictions.
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Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.
Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in Turkey in our dedicated Stories article.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Istanbul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Istanbul takes around 13 hours.
What is the flight distance between San Francisco and Istanbul?
The flight distance between San Francisco and Istanbul is 10777 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Istanbul?
Several carriers operate flights between San Francisco and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and Las Vegas, Paris, Barcelona, Denver, Washington, D.C., Mexico City, Chicago, Guadalajara, London, Atlanta, Rome, Austin, Lisbon, Madrid, New York, Dublin, Amsterdam, New Orleans, Berlin, Athens.
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and New York, Los Angeles, Antalya, İzmir, Boston, Chicago, Kayseri, Tel Aviv, Bodrum, Ankara, Amman, Northern Cyprus, Washington, D.C., Dubai, Orlando, Miami, Beirut, Nevşehir, London, Dalaman.
What airports are near San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between San Francisco and Istanbul?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between San Francisco and Istanbul thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between San Francisco and Istanbul can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?
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