Cheap flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

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Cheapest round-trip flights $714
KLM 1 stop 32 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 24
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles is currently $714
Cheapest one-way flight $349
American, British Airways 1 stop 30 hr Wed, Jun 10
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles is currently $349
Cheapest nonstop flights $795
Turkish Airlines Nonstop 14 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles is currently $795
Last-minute weekend getaway $714
KLM 1 stop 19 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Los Angeles is currently $714
Cheapest business class flights $2,921
Royal Air Maroc 1 stop 24 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Fri, Jul 17
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles is currently $2,921
Fastest flight 13 hr 40 min The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles takes 13 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
June
Cheapest
Typical prices: $475–870
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $630–790

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Los Angeles

  • Turkish Airlines
    Nonstop
    from $795
    Typical price: $690–1,300
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    IST - LAX Every day
  • Lufthansa
    from $831
    Typical price: $720–1,200
    35 weekly connecting flights
    IST - LAX Every day
  • Air France
    from $752
    Typical price: $630–1,250
    20 weekly connecting flights
    IST - LAX Every day
  • KLM
    from $752
    Typical price: $580–1,250
    14 weekly connecting flights
    IST - LAX Every day
  • British Airways
    from $670
    Typical price: $570–1,300
    14 weekly connecting flights
    IST - LAX Every day
  • LOT
    from $883
    Typical price: $650–1,400
    10 weekly connecting flights
    IST - LAX Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
  • Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)
    Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
  • Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)
    Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 31 min 56 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
    Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT)
    Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $475 to $870.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with KLM from $714. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, British Airways from $349.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles is $795, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles is $831, flying from May 11 to May 24.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles is $752, flying from May 11 to May 26.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles is $752, flying from May 11 to May 25.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles is $670, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
  • The cheapest LOT flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles is $883, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 25.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles starts at $714 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $349 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.
13 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 35 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles are:
  • Air France offers 20 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • KLM offers 14 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • British Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • LOT offers 10 connecting flights per week. LOT flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Istanbul and Los Angeles.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with KLM from $714. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, British Airways from $349.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles is $795, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles is $831, flying from May 11 to May 24.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles is $752, flying from May 11 to May 26.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles is $752, flying from May 11 to May 25.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles is $670, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
  • The cheapest LOT flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles is $883, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 25.
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Los Angeles.
  • There are 14 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Los Angeles at price $714 is offered by KLM from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Los Angeles.
  • There are 14 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Los Angeles start at $795 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 17 with Turkish Airlines.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Los Angeles start at $2,921 from Thu, Jul 2 to Fri, Jul 17 with Royal Air Maroc.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Los Angeles start at $714 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 24.
To book business class trips from Istanbul to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Istanbul and Los Angeles starts at $714 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with KLM.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Los Angeles at price $714 is offered by KLM from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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