Search Flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

Quick Flight Summary from Istanbul to San Francisco

  • Lowest recent price
    $480
  • Direct flight duration 13 hour 25 min
  • Arrival airports EMB / SFO
  • Best days to book Tuesday, Thursday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $458

Cheapest flights from Istanbul to San Francisco

Best Price

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
23 Nov, Mon
Istanbul – San Francisco
16h 40m
1 stop
IST–SFO

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
23 Nov, Mon
Istanbul – San Francisco
23h 17m
2 stop
SAW–SFO

LOT Polish Airlines

LOT Polish Airlines
22 Oct, Thu
Istanbul – San Francisco
17h 15m
1 stop
IST–SFO

Lufthansa

Lufthansa
12 Oct, Mon
Istanbul – San Francisco
1d 8h 45m
1 stop
IST–SFO

Lufthansa

Lufthansa
3 Nov, Tue
Istanbul – San Francisco
1d 5m
2 stop
IST–SFO

Lufthansa

Lufthansa
26 Oct, Mon
Istanbul – San Francisco
1d 5m
2 stop
IST–SFO
Cheapest Direct Flight

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
2 Nov, Mon
Istanbul – San Francisco
14h 40m
Non-stop
IST–SFO

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
8 Nov, Sun
Istanbul – San Francisco
13h 40m
Non-stop
IST–SFO

Lufthansa

Lufthansa
27 Oct, Tue
Istanbul – San Francisco
1d 5m
2 stop
IST–SFO

Last update: 09 October 2026 13:16

Estimated Prices for Istanbul to San Francisco Flights

Cheapest Day23 November Monday
Best Price
$480
Average Price
$747
$1,010
$480
$738
09Fri
Oct
$740
10Sat
$741
11Sun
$693
12Mon
$787
13Tue
$740
14Wed
$787
15Thu
$916
16Fri
$1,010
17Sat
$876
18Sun
$716
19Mon
$735
20Tue
$681
22Thu
$729
25Sun
$709
26Mon
$716
27Tue
$876
28Wed
$716
29Thu
$754
30Fri
$743
31Sat
$713
02Mon
Nov
$705
03Tue
$756
06Fri
$716
08Sun
$716
09Mon
$716
15Sun
$716
22Sun
$480
23Mon

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Istanbul City Center

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is accessible by car using the TEM highway. Take the Sabiha Gökçen Airport exit off the TEM highway and follow the signs to the airport. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. There is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot at the airport. There are some private parking facilities located around the airport that travelers can also use.   

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic, especially during rush hour. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadıköy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.

Marmaray

The Marmaray is a particularly convenient means of transportation for those coming from the European side of the city. Those on the European side can get on at Yenikapı, take the Marmaray to the Ayrılık Çeşmesi stop, from there get on the Kadıköy-Kartal metro to Kartal and then either take a taxi or public bus to Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

Bus

The Sabiha Gökçen Airport is also accessible by public bus.

Lines that operate between central locations in the city and the airport are as follows: E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

Metro

Starting in Kadikoy on the Anatolian side of the city, the metro passes through many stations like Kozyatağı, Bostancı, Küçükyalı, and Maltepe. Get off at the Kartal stop. From here you can take a bus or taxi to the airport.

Rental Cars

The airport is accessible by car, so another option is to rent a vehicle for transportation. There are many car rental agencies located in the city from which you can rent a car and drive to the airport. You can return your rental car at the airport by notifying them in advance.

Airport Information

Simit Sarayı, Center Point, Mc Donald’s, Mc D Cafe, İstanbul Cafe, Drive Inn Cafe, Burger King, Popeyes, Sbarro, Usta Dönerci, Kahve Dünyası and Starbucks are located in the departures hall. Kahve Dünyası, Secco Kafe, Usta Dönerci, Burger King, Sbarro, Mc Donald’s, Trattoria Milano, Heroes Sports Bar, Grab&Fly and Gate Café are located after passport control for international departures. Kahve Dünyası, Burger King, Mc Donald’s, Center Point, Turkish Kitchen, Kıvanç Gökçe Büfe, Grab&Fly, Simit&Çay and Coca Cola Gate Café are located after the security checkpoint in the domestic terminal. Kahve Dünyası, Karafırın, Simit Sarayı and Burger King are located in the arrivals hall. Fly Café is located in the outdoor parking lot. The following passenger lounges offer comfortable and convenient services at Sabiha Gökçen Airport: LGM CIP Lounge, Wings Lounge, Lounge İstanbul International Flights and Turkish Airlines Lounge. The Setur duty free retail stores offer a rich selection of products. 


Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Atatürk Airport is accessible by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, and buses. You can also choose to drive your personal car and park in the parking lot for a certain fee. The airport is equipped with an outdoor lot and an indoor multi-story lot.  

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. Hitting the road during rush hour runs the risk of missing your flight. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havataş shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and the Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.

Bus

Atatürk Airport is also accessible from the city center by bus. You can get to Atatürk Airport using the TH-1 bus from Taksim and YH-1 bus from Yenikapi.

Metro

One of the fastest ways to get to the airport is by metro. The metro passes through many locations, such as Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler Otogar and goes directly into the airport.

Rental Cars

You can rent a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport and at various locations in the city. You can also return your rental vehicle to the airport branch of the aforementioned companies. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.

Airport Information

Caffe Nero, Starbucks Coffee and Simit Sarayı are located in the international arrivals hall. Popeyes, Sbarro, Caffe Nero, Simit Sarayı, Cakes & Bakes, Turcuisine, Sweet Deligts, Quick Asia, Efes Beerport, The Greenport, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Eat & Go, Coca-Cola Cafe, Kitchenette, Flight Point and Zero Café are located in the international departures hall. Simit Sarayi is located in the domestic arrivals hall. Kantin, The Greenport, Kokpit, Tadında Anadolu, Cakes & Bakes, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Burger King and Sbarro are located in the domestic departures hall.

The Primeclass Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge, Comfort Lounge, Emirates Lounge, Sky Team Lounge and TTNET Platin Lounge are located in the international terminal. The THY CIP Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge and Primeclass Lounge are located in the domestic terminal. The ATÜ retail stores provide duty free shopping services.

Transportation to San Francisco City Center from Airport

San Francisco Intl. Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located in San Francisco California, 21 km from the city center. The airport is a major transit center for passengers, particularly those traveling from Asia. San Francisco International is the second busiest airport in California and one of the first major airports to have an automated baggage system in place.  

San Francisco International Airport is an important hub for United Airlines and Virgin America. There are a variety of transportation alternatives available to get to the city center from the airport. You can get to various parts of the city from San Francisco International Airport by taxi, bus, train, rental car, and personal car.

Train

There are two rail systems that you can use to get to the city center from San Francisco International Airport. The first is the BART, a rapid-rail system. The BART station is located in the international terminal at the airport. The BART starts running in the early hours of the morning, providing easy and fast transportation between the airport and the northern and southern parts of the city.

The other rail system that you can use to get to the city center from SFO is the CalTrain. This train departs on the hour, every hour, every day of the week, until 10 pm. This train provides transportation between SFO and San Francisco and San Jose.

Taxi

One of the most convenient and fastest transportation alternatives to get to the city center from SFO is by taxi. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. A taxi from the airport to downtown San Francisco can cost between 42 and 62 dollars and takes about 20 minutes. Taxis are readily available at each terminal at the airport and depart from the taxi zones located on the arrivals/baggage claim level. For more information on taxi companies and their contact information please visit San Francisco International Airport’s website.

Bus

SamTrans buses provide transportation between San Francisco International Airport and the city center. These public buses are operated by San Mateo County and run between San Francisco International Airport and San Mateo and various parts of San Francisco. SamTrans lines KX, 292, 397, and 398 stop at the airport terminals. Buses stop at the arrivals and baggage claim level of Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 and at Level 1 of the International Terminal.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the city center. There are many rental car companies that have offices at the airport. Renting a car is also a great way to get around the city during your trip. The AirTrain Blue Line provides access to the Rental Car Center from the airport terminals and it operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Dollar, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, National, Budget, Fox and Thrifty. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.

Bike

San Francisco International Airport contains bike assembly stations and parking areas for those who are traveling with their bike or who want to leave their bike at the airport. The BART and SamTrans rapid rail systems provide passengers with bike/transit options and the airport features marked bicycle routes.

San Francisco Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Thursday
8 Oct
Cloudy
26°13°
Today
Friday
9 Oct
Fog
17°14°
Saturday
10 Oct
Clear
16°12°
Sunday
11 Oct
Clear
16°12°
Monday
12 Oct
Cloudy
19°14°

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Istanbul-San Francisco flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Istanbul-San Francisco flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Istanbul-San Francisco flights, you can use Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport as departure airport, and Embarkader Airport, San Francisco Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Istanbul-San Francisco is 10767 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 13 hour 20 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Istanbul-San Francisco flights is Sunday.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Delta Air Lines, British Airways organizes direct flights between Istanbul-San Francisco.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with American Airlines starts from approximately $451.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Lufthansa
$647
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
LOT Polish Airlines
$609
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Turkish Airlines
$685
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage
British Airways
$459
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
$455
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece cabin baggage
American Airlines
$451
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment
Air France
$478
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece cabin baggage

Last update: 09.10.2026

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