Flights from Istanbul Airport IST to San Francisco Airport SFO

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If it is your first time travelling to San Francisco International then check out the airliners RwandAir, Pakistan International Airlines, IndiGo and Turkish Airlines. 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 cost of ticket prices to San Francisco International United States can vary quite considerably if you travel at certain times of the week especially at weekends. 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. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.

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

Please see below the airlines that fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to San Francisco International (SFO) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

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AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines122122108:0513:50VIEW FLIGHTS
Pakistan International Airlines122122008:0513:50VIEW FLIGHTS
IndiGo122122008:0513:50VIEW FLIGHTS
RwandAir111111013:5013:50VIEW 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 08:05

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
13:50
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5079
Turkish AirlinesTK79
RwandAirWB1351
IndiGo6E4271
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Tuesday
08:05
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5289
Turkish AirlinesTK289
IndiGo6E4272
13:50
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5079
Turkish AirlinesTK79
RwandAirWB1351
IndiGo6E4271
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Wednesday
08:05
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5289
Turkish AirlinesTK289
IndiGo6E4272
13:50
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5079
Turkish AirlinesTK79
RwandAirWB1351
IndiGo6E4271
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Thursday
13:50
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5079
Turkish AirlinesTK79
RwandAirWB1351
IndiGo6E4271
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Friday
08:05
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5289
Turkish AirlinesTK289
IndiGo6E4272
13:50
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5079
Turkish AirlinesTK79
RwandAirWB1351
IndiGo6E4271
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Saturday
08:05
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5289
Turkish AirlinesTK289
IndiGo6E4272
13:50
AirlineFlight  No
Pakistan International AirlinesPK5079
Turkish AirlinesTK79
RwandAirWB1351
IndiGo6E4271
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Sunday
13:50
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK79
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A useful tip to save money to exchange money before you go, or go to a bureau de change outside of the airport when you arrive. The exchange rate within the airport are not very good so try to avoid changing money their if you can.

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

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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 £565.87 ($722 €685.59)
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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 £667.76 ($852 €809.03)
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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 £303.32 ($387 €367.48)
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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 £341.72 ($436 €414.01)
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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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