Question 1

How long does a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Istanbul generally make it to San Francisco in 13h 55m. The flying distance between the two cities is 6,684 miles. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Istanbul Airport and San Francisco per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Istanbul Airport and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 13h 57m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 9 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 22% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between Istanbul Airport and San Francisco per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Istanbul Airport and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 13h 57m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 9 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 22% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco was £310 for a one-way ticket and £395 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Istanbul-IST/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What’s the earliest departure time from Istanbul to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Istanbul Airport at 08:05 and will be landing in San Francisco at 11:05.

Question 6

What’s the latest departure time from Istanbul to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco jets off at 13:50 and lands at 16:45.

Question 7

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to San Francisco flight route.

Question 8

On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Istanbul to San Francisco on a daily basis.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco is January, where tickets cost £494 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £721 and £661 respectively.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco is January, where tickets cost £494 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £721 and £661 respectively.

Question 11

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to San Francisco. <a href='/flight-routes/Istanbul-IST/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Istanbul-IST/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Istanbul-IST/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Istanbul-IST/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

How often are flights from Istanbul to San Francisco delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Istanbul and San Francisco historically see delays in approximately 20% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 90 minutes.

Question 16

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Turkish Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 20% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 17

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Wednesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 18

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 19

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Istanbul Airport and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 20

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Istanbul Airport and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 21

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Istanbul to San Francisco were found on KLM (£395) and British Airways (£408).

Question 22

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Istanbul to San Francisco were found on KLM (£395) and British Airways (£408).

Question 23

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Question 24

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Question 25

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £471 on average.

Question 26

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £471 on average.

Question 27

How much is a return flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to San Francisco from Istanbul Airport usually cost between £457 and £644 in April.
The lowest price found in the past 3 days was £395 on KLM (14 Apr-28 Apr).

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How much is a return flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco is January, where tickets cost £494 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £721 and £661 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £471 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Istanbul to San Francisco were found on KLM (£395) and British Airways (£408).

How often are flights from Istanbul to San Francisco delayed?

Weekly flights between Istanbul and San Francisco historically see delays in approximately 20% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 90 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to San Francisco flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Wednesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to San Francisco flights?

Based on our data, Turkish Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 20% of their flights encountering any delays.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Istanbul Airport and San Francisco?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Istanbul Airport and San Francisco per day?

How long does a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco take?

Direct flights from Istanbul generally make it to San Francisco in 13h 55m. The flying distance between the two cities is 6,684 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Istanbul to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Istanbul Airport at 08:05 and will be landing in San Francisco at 11:05.

What’s the latest departure time from Istanbul to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco jets off at 13:50 and lands at 16:45.

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What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to San Francisco was £310 for a one-way ticket and £395 for a return.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to San Francisco?

The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to San Francisco flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to San Francisco?

There are direct flights from Istanbul to San Francisco on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to San Francisco.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to San Francisco?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to San Francisco?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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