Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul (LAX - IST)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,054	KLM 1 stop 23 hr Sun, May 24 — Sat, Jun 6	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul is currently $1,054
Cheapest one-way flight	$540	KLM 1 stop 23 hr Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul is currently $540
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,207	Turkish Airlines Nonstop 14 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Fri, Aug 14	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul is currently $1,207
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,154	KLM 1 stop 17 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Istanbul is currently $1,154
Cheapest business class flights	$4,324	LOT 1 stop 22 hr Fri, Jul 10 — Fri, Jul 24	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul is currently $4,324

Fastest flight	13 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul takes 13 hr 5 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 Los Angeles to Istanbul is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $540–780
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,000–1,350

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $1,207

Typical price: $790–1,750

14 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - IST Every day
KLM

from $1,055

Typical price: $730–1,550

21 weekly connecting flights

LAX - IST Every day
Lufthansa

from $1,301

Typical price: $770–1,550

21 weekly connecting flights

LAX - IST Every day
British Airways

from $1,199

Typical price: $760–1,750

19 weekly connecting flights

LAX - IST Every day
Air France

from $1,055

Typical price: $830–1,600

18 weekly connecting flights

LAX - IST Every day
Korean Air

10 weekly connecting flights

LAX - IST Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $540 to $780.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with KLM from $1,054. The cheapest one-way flight was with KLM from $540.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul is $1,207, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 14.
The cheapest KLM flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul is $1,055, flying from May 22 to Jun 4.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul is $1,301, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 13.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul is $1,199, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 13.
The cheapest Air France flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul is $1,055, flying from May 22 to Jun 4.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul starts at $1,054 from Sun, May 24 to Sat, Jun 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $540 and departs on Wed, Jul 29.

13 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Istanbul.

Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul.
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 Los Angeles to Istanbul 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 Los Angeles to Istanbul.

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

In terms of flights, KLM is the most popular. KLM offers 21 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul are:

Lufthansa offers 21 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
British Airways offers 19 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Air France offers 18 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Korean Air offers 10 connecting flights per week. Korean Air flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Los Angeles and Istanbul.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with KLM from $1,054. The cheapest one-way flight was with KLM from $540.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul is $1,207, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 14.
The cheapest KLM flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul is $1,055, flying from May 22 to Jun 4.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul is $1,301, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 13.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul is $1,199, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 13.
The cheapest Air France flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul is $1,055, flying from May 22 to Jun 4.

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Los Angeles to Istanbul.

There are 14 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul 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 Los Angeles and Istanbul at price $1,154 is offered by KLM from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Los Angeles to Istanbul.

There are 14 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul 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 Los Angeles to Istanbul on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Istanbul start at $1,207 from Thu, Jul 30 to Fri, Aug 14 with Turkish Airlines.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul, 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 Los Angeles and Istanbul start at $4,324 from Fri, Jul 10 to Fri, Jul 24 with LOT.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Istanbul start at $1,054 from Sun, May 24 to Sat, Jun 6.

To book business class trips from Los Angeles to Istanbul, 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 Los Angeles and Istanbul starts at $1,154 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with KLM.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Istanbul at price $1,154 is offered by KLM from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Istanbul, 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.