Istanbul Airport (IST) Flights to San Francisco International Airport Airport (SFO)

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Returns from £825.26

One-way from £620.34

If it is your first time travelling to San Francisco International then check out the airliners RwandAir, Turkish Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines and IndiGo. These airliners all offer direct flights that depart from Istanbul Airport, so you will find flying to San Francisco International is quite easy. The flight time is approximately 13 Hours 28 Minutes.

The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. Flight to San Francisco International will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

When arriving at San Francisco International don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

To see all airliners that offer flights between Istanbul Airport and San Francisco International please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines121122107:5013:15VIEW FLIGHTS
Pakistan International Airlines121122107:5013:15VIEW FLIGHTS
IndiGo121122107:5013:15VIEW FLIGHTS
RwandAir111111113:1516:40VIEW FLIGHTS

Flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco International are very limited. Only Turkish Airlines operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 07:50

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from Turkish Airlines at thy.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
13:15
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5079
Turkish AirlinesTK79
RwandAirWB1351
IndiGo6E4271
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Tuesday
07:50
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5289
Turkish AirlinesTK289
IndiGo6E4272
13:15
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5079
Turkish AirlinesTK79
RwandAirWB1351
IndiGo6E4271
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Wednesday
13:15
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5079
Turkish AirlinesTK79
RwandAirWB1351
IndiGo6E4271
VIEW FLIGHTS
Thursday
13:15
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5079
Turkish AirlinesTK79
RwandAirWB1351
IndiGo6E4271
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Friday
07:50
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5289
Turkish AirlinesTK289
IndiGo6E4272
13:15
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5079
Turkish AirlinesTK79
RwandAirWB1351
IndiGo6E4271
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Saturday
07:50
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5289
Turkish AirlinesTK289
IndiGo6E4272
13:15
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5079
Turkish AirlinesTK79
RwandAirWB1351
IndiGo6E4271
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Sunday
13:15
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5079
Turkish AirlinesTK79
IndiGo6E4271
16:40
AirlineFlight  No
RwandAirWB1351
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Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.

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Flight Price FAQ - Istanbul (IST) to San Francisco (SFO)

DIRECT Turkish Airlines
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Istanbul IST to San Francisco SFO?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Istanbul IST to San Francisco SFO is £620.34 ($778 €722.48)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Istanbul IST to San Francisco SFO?
The cheapest direct return flight from Istanbul IST to San Francisco SFO is £825.26 ($1035 €961.14)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Istanbul IST to San Francisco SFO?
The cheapest flight one way from Istanbul IST to San Francisco SFO is £236.81 ($297 €275.81)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Istanbul IST to San Francisco SFO?
The cheapest return flight from Istanbul IST to San Francisco SFO is £459.27 ($576 €534.90)
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Flight Info FAQ - Istanbul (IST) to San Francisco (SFO)

Who flies from Istanbul to San Francisco?
The following airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to San Francisco (SFO): IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, RwandAir, Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Istanbul to San Francisco?
The flight from Istanbul to San Francisco is 10,765KM or 6,689 miles.
How long does the flight from Istanbul to San Francisco to take?
The flight from Istanbul to San Francisco takes 13 Hours 28 Minutes.

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