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Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Istanbul Airport and San Francisco.

Flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Pakistan International Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• IndiGo: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 824 round-trip via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH), compared to C$ 1,242 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 74–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-200/200ER variants.

One-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 47% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 25% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 7% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Istanbul Airport to San Francisco route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,138 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,254, a difference of C$ 117. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to San Francisco route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 27 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to San Francisco flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 7:15 am and lands at 8:52 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:50 pm and lands at 3:27 am.

The flight takes about 13h 37m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 6% above the route average of C$ 1,171. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco takes 13h 37m, covering 17,312 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 1,061 to C$ 9,944. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 1,018.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to San Francisco flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 12m, compared with 18h 32m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 20h 32m via London Heathrow (LHR).

San Francisco is 10 hours behind Istanbul Airport (Pacific Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 21 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco range from C$ 1,020 to C$ 1,370, with an average of C$ 1,171 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,020 counts as a good deal.