San Francisco to Istanbul awards.
6,689 miles · ~13h 24m estimated flight time
About this route
Airlines serving both San Francisco and Istanbul include British Airways, Qatar Airways, El Al and 6 more. Compare 1 loyalty program to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 50,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award pricing comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Miles | 50,000 | 100,000 | 135,000 |
Published one-way award prices for SFO–IST. Actual pricing may vary by date, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Award chart data last updated 9 February 2026.
Airlines serving these airports
These carriers serve both SFO and IST, non-stop or via a connecting hub.
British Airways
BA
Qatar Airways
QR
El Al
LY
Emirates
EK
Turkish Airlines
TK
ANA
NH
Lufthansa
LH
Air France
AF
KLM
KL
Best programs for this route
Turkish Miles
Biz: 100,000 ptsWhen award seats open on this route
Booking tips
- Turkish Miles offers the cheapest economy award at 50,000 points
- Best business class value: Turkish Miles at 100,000 points
- First class available from 135,000 points via Turkish Miles
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
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Frequently asked questions
How many points to fly from San Francisco to Istanbul?
The cheapest option is Turkish Miles starting at 50,000 points in economy.
What is the cheapest business class from San Francisco to Istanbul with points?
Turkish Miles offers business class for 100,000 points one-way.
Which loyalty programs can I use for SFO to IST?
You can book this route with Turkish Miles. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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