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Cheap Flights from California to Istanbul (IST)
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Average price per month
- Low Season: February
- High Season: July
- Prices for this route are volatile and fluctuate from month to month.
- The cheapest flights are usually bought in February, December and January.
- High season months are May, June and July. However, it's not the rule and you should always search current flight deals.
- For example, the flight from California to Istanbul is currently 61% cheaper than average.
Price increase as travel date approaches
- Flight prices for this route increase by 39% if you book last minute. Hover on the graph above to see for yourself!.
- To grab the lowest price possible, you should buy your flight around 55 days before departure!
- Consider booking at least 18 days before departure to increase your chances of getting a low price.
- Generally, it's safe to book between 90 and 60 days in advance.
California to Istanbul Flight Information
| Flights Depart From | California (SFO) |
| Flights Arriving To | Istanbul (IST) |
| Distance | 10770.18 km |
| Current Discount | 61 % |
| Average Price | $1768.13 |
| Good Deal | $663.49 |
| Cheapest Airlines | Delta Air Lines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Canada |
| Popular Airlines | Qatar Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways, Air Canada, LOT Polish Airlines, United Airlines |
| Flight Duration | 13 hours 48 minutes |
| Flights Depart From |
| California (SFO) |
| Flights Arrive In |
| Istanbul (IST) |
| Distance |
| 10770.18 km |
| Flight Duration |
| 13 hours 48 minutes |
| Current Discount |
| 61 % |
| Average Price |
| $1768.13 |
| Good Deal |
| $663.49 |
| Cheapest Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Canada |
| Popular Airlines |
| Qatar Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways, Air Canada, LOT Polish Airlines, United Airlines |
Most Reliable Airlines flying to Istanbul
- According to our data, Qatar Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Turkish Airlines have the highest overall rating.
- The following airlines have the highest chance of on time arrivals: Delta Air Lines, Qatar Airways and Air France.
- If customer service is important for you then you should consider flying with Qatar Airways, Delta Air Lines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
| Airline | Overall Rating | On time arrival | Check-in & Boarding | Cleanliness | Customer Service | Food & Beverage | Entertainment | Legroom | Seat Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Qatar Airways |
4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines |
3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
Turkish Airlines |
3.9 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Delta Air Lines |
3.8 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Lufthansa |
3.7 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Air France |
3.6 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
British Airways |
3.6 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Air Canada |
3.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
LOT Polish Airlines |
3.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
United Airlines |
3.3 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Customer Service
4.5
Food & Beverage
4.0
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
4.0
Entertainment
3.5
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
3.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
4.0
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
3.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
3.5
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
3.5
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
3.5
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.0
Entertainment
3.0
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
3.5
Check-in & Boarding
3.5
Cleanliness
3.5
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.0
Entertainment
3.5
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
3.5
Check-in & Boarding
3.5
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.0
Entertainment
2.5
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
3.5
Cleanliness
3.5
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.0
Entertainment
3.0
Legroom
3.0
Seat Comfort
3.0
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- Istanbul Airport is the major airport in Istanbul and surrounding area.
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Currently there is a 61% discount on flights to Istanbul. This price won't stay too long and you should consider buying now.
Flight prices for this route are expected to go up by 20%.
Awesome Deals
notifications_active In the past few days the following airlines offered the lowest prices from California to Istanbul: Delta Air Lines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa and Air Canada..
Delta Air LinesThu, 28 Nov SFO IST
Wed, 14 May IST SFO Trip duration: 167 days$556.7
LOT Polish AirlinesFri, 08 Nov LAX IST
Fri, 15 Nov IST LAX Trip duration: 7 days$590.5
LOT Polish AirlinesWed, 27 Nov LAX IST
Fri, 06 Dec IST LAX Trip duration: 9 days$590.5
LOT Polish AirlinesWed, 27 Nov LAX IST
Fri, 06 Dec IST LAX Trip duration: 9 days$590.6
LOT Polish AirlinesWed, 27 Nov LAX IST
Fri, 06 Dec IST LAX Trip duration: 9 days$590.6
Delta Air LinesTue, 12 Nov LAX IST
Tue, 19 Nov IST LAX Trip duration: 7 days$634.9
Delta Air LinesThu, 14 Nov LAX IST
Sat, 30 Nov IST LAX Trip duration: 16 days$635.3
Delta Air LinesSun, 10 Nov LAX IST
Mon, 18 Nov IST LAX Trip duration: 8 days$640.9
Delta Air LinesThu, 06 Mar SFO IST
Sat, 15 Mar IST SFO Trip duration: 9 days$645.8
Delta Air LinesSun, 06 Oct LAX IST
Sat, 02 Nov IST LAX Trip duration: 27 days$647.1
LufthansaSun, 10 Nov LAX IST
Wed, 04 Dec IST LAX Trip duration: 24 days$650.3
LOT Polish AirlinesSat, 23 Nov LAX IST
Sun, 01 Dec IST LAX Trip duration: 8 days$653.97
Air CanadaSun, 20 Oct SFO IST
Mon, 04 Nov IST SFO Trip duration: 16 days$658.3
Air CanadaWed, 27 Nov LAX IST
Fri, 06 Dec IST LAX Trip duration: 9 days$658.3
Delta Air LinesMon, 04 Nov LAX IST
Thu, 14 Nov IST LAX Trip duration: 10 days$661.5
Delta Air LinesThu, 21 Nov LAX IST
Tue, 03 Dec IST LAX Trip duration: 12 days$665.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is a direct flight from California to Istanbul?A direct flight from California to Istanbul takes roughly 13 hours 48 minutes.
- How many direct flights are there between California to Istanbul daily?On average, there are 1 direct flights from California to Istanbul each day.
- Which airlines offer cheap airfare from California to Istanbul?That may change at any time. But in the past 14 days, the cheapest tickets we've found were with Delta Air Lines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa and Air Canada.
- Do I need my passport to fly from California to Istanbul?Yes, you most certainly do.
- Which airlines fly from California to Istanbul most often?Qatar Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways, Air Canada, LOT Polish Airlines and United Airlines are the top.
- What's the cheapest day to fly from California to Istanbul?That depends. Recently, the cheapest day to fly from California to Istanbul has been Tuesday. And the cheapest return flight from Thursday, has been. That said, the cheapest departure days are constantly changing.
- Which airport will I be flying from in California?When departing from California you'll be flying out of San Francisco International.
- Which airport will I be flying from in Istanbul?When departing from Istanbul you'll be flying out of Ataturk Airport.
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