Cheapest Day to Buy Flights from San Francisco to Istanbul
San Francisco to Istanbul is 10,765 km (6,689 mi) great-circle — usually 12 h+ with at least 1 stop. Fares typically bottom out 3–12 weeks before departure; the calendar below shows the cheapest price for every day of the next 12 months.
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When to book vs. when to fly — San Francisco → Istanbul
Live data from recent Aviasales searches for SFO → IST, plus a booking rule of thumb.
Lowest indicative per-adult round-trip fares seen in Aviasales searches — confirmed live on the booking site before payment.
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FAQ — SFO → IST
How much is a flight from San Francisco to Istanbul?
Prices vary by season and departure day. The Low Fare Calendar on this page shows the cheapest fare for every day of the coming year between San Francisco (SFO) and Istanbul (IST).
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Istanbul?
The San Francisco → Istanbul route covers about 10,765 km and usually 12 h+ with at least 1 stop. Multiple carriers operate it — search FlyTiming to compare every airline and agency serving SFO → IST in one search.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul?
It varies by month. The price card on this page highlights the cheapest month and the historically cheapest day of the week to fly this route — the Low Fare Calendar below marks low-fare days in green.
When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Istanbul?
As a rule of thumb, fares on international routes are usually lowest roughly 3–12 weeks before departure — and northern-summer peak (June–August) usually means the highest fares — book early or aim for the shoulder months. The calendar below is the fastest way to spot the cheapest months for San Francisco → Istanbul.