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

• Earliest: departs at 1:50 pm and lands at 3:35 am
• Latest: departs at 1:50 pm and lands at 3:35 am.

The flight takes about 13h 45m.

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

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco takes 13h 45m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco range from C$ 1,054 to C$ 1,398, with an average of C$ 1,197 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,054 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the C$ 1,197 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 830 round-trip via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH), compared to C$ 1,292 for direct.

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 140–C$ 140 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 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

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%.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 1,036, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 88 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 1h 28m.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 28% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,154 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,292, a difference of C$ 138.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 10m, compared with 18h 16m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 20h 36m 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.

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

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
• IndiGo: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• RwandAir: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Business Class

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