San Francisco - Istanbul flights from USD1,071*

Connecting Asia and Europe, Istanbul presents visitors with an unforgettable array of architectural wonders and ancient monuments, as well as thriving arts, culture and dining scenes. Offering direct flights from San Francisco, Turkish Airlines invites you to discover magnificent Istanbul, the capital of three empires.

Book flights from San Francisco to Istanbul

Aug 2026
FromUSD1,716*
Last update 9 hrs ago
Flight Type Round Trip/Economy
Sep 2026
FromUSD1,071*
Last update 4 hrs ago
Flight Type Round Trip/Economy
Oct 2026
FromUSD1,071*
Last update 1 hour ago
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Displaying fares for August-2026
  • SFO–IST, Fri, August 28 – Fri, September 04: From USD1,891
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  • SFO–IST, Sat, August 29 – Thu, September 17: From USD1,801
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  • SFO–IST, Sun, August 30 – Tue, September 29: From USD1,811
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  • SFO–IST, Mon, August 31 – Fri, September 04: From USD1,716
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  • SFO–IST, Tue, September 01 – Tue, February 02: From USD1,631
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  • SFO–IST, Wed, September 02 – Tue, October 06: From USD1,621
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  • SFO–IST, Thu, September 03 – Thu, September 17: From USD1,881
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  • SFO–IST, Fri, September 04 – Fri, September 11: From USD1,996
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  • SFO–IST, Sat, September 05 – Thu, September 24: From USD1,491
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  • SFO–IST, Sun, September 06 – Thu, September 10: From USD1,776
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  • SFO–IST, Mon, September 07 – Fri, September 11: From USD1,631
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  • SFO–IST, Tue, September 08 – Wed, October 07: From USD1,526
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  • SFO–IST, Wed, September 09 – Wed, September 23: From USD1,766
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  • SFO–IST, Thu, September 10 – Mon, October 05: From USD1,356
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  • SFO–IST, Fri, September 11 – Fri, September 25: From USD1,866
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  • SFO–IST, Sat, September 12 – Thu, September 24: From USD1,571
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  • SFO–IST, Sun, September 13 – Wed, October 14: From USD1,276
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  • SFO–IST, Mon, September 14 – Wed, October 28: From USD1,186
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  • SFO–IST, Tue, September 15 – Tue, October 13: From USD1,206
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  • SFO–IST, Wed, September 16 – Wed, September 30: From USD1,351
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  • SFO–IST, Thu, September 17 – Tue, October 27: From USD1,226
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  • SFO–IST, Fri, September 18 – Wed, October 07: From USD1,216
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  • SFO–IST, Sat, September 19 – Wed, October 07: From USD1,216
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  • SFO–IST, Sun, September 20 – Thu, September 24: From USD1,411
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  • SFO–IST, Mon, September 21 – Mon, October 05: From USD1,111
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  • SFO–IST, Tue, September 22 – Tue, October 06: From USD1,161
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  • SFO–IST, Wed, September 23 – Wed, October 07: From USD1,176
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  • SFO–IST, Thu, September 24 – Thu, October 08: From USD1,071
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  • SFO–IST, Fri, September 25 – Fri, October 09: From USD1,356
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  • SFO–IST, Sat, September 26 – Tue, October 27: From USD1,316
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  • SFO–IST, Sun, September 27 – Thu, October 01: From USD1,241
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    • RangeUSD1,071-USD1,996

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    Destination 1

    Departure: San Francisco

    San Francisco is a commercial, social and cultural hub in northern California, on the west coast of the United States. Home to the famous Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco has a mild climate that allows for pleasant visits at any time of year. The city’s hills, its ocean, bay and mountain views, and its Victorian-style homes contribute to its beauty while its art, culture and dining scenes draw visitors. Among San Francisco's must-see attractions are the Golden Gate Bridge, the Museum of Fine Arts, Alcatraz Prison and Coit Tower, as well as Lombard Street. Three airports serve San Francisco, including San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC). Turkish Airlines operates flights from San Francisco to Istanbul flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

    Arrival: Istanbul

    Bordering the Bosphorus Strait and the Marmara and Black seas, Istanbul is a dynamic metropolis that has long been a crossroads for cultures and the intersection of Asia and Europe. This historic city, thousands of years old, offers unique experiences and historical artifacts on every corner. The city’s many diverse neighborhoods include areas along or near the Bosphorus shore such as Sultanahmet, Beyoğlu, Beşiktaş, Kadıköy, Kanlıca, Bebek, Yeniköy and Çengelköy, while Istanbul’s must-see attractions include Istiklal Street, Taksim Square, the Galata Tower, Maiden's Tower, Istanbul Archeology Museums, Topkapı Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, the Istanbul Walls, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia Mosque and Grand Bazaar. Two airports serve Istanbul: Turkish Airlines operates flights from Istanbul Airport (IST), located on the city’s European side, while AJet flights operate from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport on the Anatolian side.

    Destination 1

    Discover San Francisco - Istanbul flights

    View current San Francisco – Istanbul flight ticket fares to find the flight that’s best for you. Whether you’re flying for business or for leisure, you’ll enjoy a safe, comfortable trip with the exceptional service standards offered by Turkish Airlines.

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    San Francisco (SFO)Istanbul (IST)Round-trip
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    Economy    		Tue, November 24 - Fri, December 04

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    USD1,071

    Last update 1 day ago

    San Francisco (SFO)Istanbul (IST)Round-trip
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    Economy    		Tue, October 20 - Tue, November 03

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    Last update 9 hrs ago

    San Francisco (SFO)Istanbul (IST)Round-trip
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    Economy    		Wed, December 02 - Wed, December 09

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    Last update 9 hrs ago

    San Francisco (SFO)Istanbul (IST)Round-trip
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    Economy    		Thu, December 03 - Thu, December 10

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    Last update 9 hrs ago

    San Francisco (SFO)Istanbul (IST)Round-trip
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    Economy    		Tue, November 17 - Tue, November 24

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    Last update 9 hrs ago

    San Francisco (SFO)Istanbul (IST)Round-trip
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    Economy    		Wed, October 07 - Wed, October 14

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    Last update 20 hrs ago

    San Francisco (SFO)Istanbul (IST)Round-trip
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    Economy    		Tue, October 13 - Tue, October 27

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    Last update 9 hrs ago

    San Francisco (SFO)Istanbul (IST)Round-trip
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    Economy    		Tue, October 20 - Tue, October 27

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    Last update 9 hrs ago

    *Fares displayed have been collected within the last 48 hours and may no longer be available at time of booking.

    Airport information

    San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

    San Francisco International Airport is approximately 20 kilometers from the city center. The BART high-speed train, CalTrain and Airtrain, also known as air train, operate between the airport and the city center, as do taxis and SamTrans buses. In addition, car rentals are available at the airport.

    Istanbul Airport (IST)

    Istanbul Airport, approximately 42 kilometers from the city center, is served by public IETT buses numbered H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, H-8, as well as the (M11) Gayrettepe - Istanbul Airport metro line. In addition, Havaist buses offer service from various points in the city to the airport. Taxis and car rentals are also available at Istanbul Airport. You can check out our Istanbul transportation guide for first-time visitors for more information on the city's transportation options.

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