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Flights from San Francisco to Istanbul

Flights from San Francisco to Istanbul Starting at NZD 616

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Airlines Flying from San Francisco to Istanbul

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FAQ

  • When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to Istanbul based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around NZD 2,419.

  • How long does it take to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 13 hours 6 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Istanbul?

    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport to downtown is about 30 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Airlines with flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines, IndiGo, Rwandair and Pakistan International Airlines.

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Flight Information from San Francisco to Istanbul

Cheapest one-way flight price NZD 616
Cheapest round-trip ticket price NZD 1,474
Off-season for travel February
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 10,796.82 km
Average flight time 13 hours 6 minutes
Popular airline British Airways

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