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$555+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Ankara (ESB)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ESB
Dec 21 — Dec 281
Sun 12/21
Sun 12/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Ankara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Ankara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:30 pmLAX - ESB
2 stops34h 45mLufthansa
Sat 1/108:40 amESB - LAX
1 stop17h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$767
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:30 pmLAX - ESB
1 stop35h 40mLufthansa
Sat 1/108:40 amESB - LAX
1 stop17h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$823
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:30 pmLAX - ESB
2 stops34h 45mLufthansa
Tue 1/67:00 amESB - LAX
2 stops21h 53mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$843
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:30 pmLAX - ESB
2 stops34h 45mLufthansa
Wed 1/78:40 amESB - LAX
2 stops26h 54mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$844
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/275:30 pmLAX - ESB
2 stops34h 45mLufthansa
Sat 1/108:40 amESB - LAX
1 stop17h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$849
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:30 pmLAX - ESB
1 stop35h 40mLufthansa
Tue 1/67:00 amESB - LAX
2 stops25h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$899
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:30 pmLAX - ESB
1 stop35h 40mLufthansa
Wed 1/78:40 amESB - LAX
2 stops26h 54mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$900

Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Ankara

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$543
(Gotogate)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$865
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From Irvine to Ankara Esenboga
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Ankara that are best for you.

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Irvine

Fly to

Ankara

Route

Depart

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Price

Los AngelesAnkara

LAX - ESB

LAXESB

Los Angeles

Thu 1/22

8:33 am-4:10 pm

2 stops20h 37m

Ankara Esenboga

Thu 2/5

7:00 am-9:10 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$555

Los AngelesAnkara

LAX - ESB

LAXESB

Los Angeles

Wed 2/11

8:30 am-3:15 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Ankara Esenboga

Fri 2/27

8:40 am-12:30 am

2 stops26h 50m

$577

Los AngelesAnkara

LAX - ESB

LAXESB

Los Angeles

Fri 1/30

8:40 am-3:15 pm

2 stops19h 35m

Ankara Esenboga

Mon 2/9

8:40 am-3:15 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$594

Los AngelesAnkara

LAX - ESB

LAXESB

Los Angeles

Wed 2/11

7:45 am-2:00 am

2 stops31h 15m

Ankara Esenboga

Fri 3/6

8:40 am-3:15 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$639

Los AngelesAnkara

LAX - ESB

LAXESB

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

5:30 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Ankara Esenboga

Thu 2/5

7:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$649

Los AngelesAnkara

LAX - ESB

LAXESB

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

2:15 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops38h 00m

Ankara Esenboga

Fri 2/6

8:40 am-3:15 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$653

Los AngelesAnkara

LAX - ESB

LAXESB

Los Angeles

Thu 2/19

2:15 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops38h 00m

Ankara Esenboga

Thu 3/12

7:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$663

Los AngelesAnkara

LAX - ESB

LAXESB

Los Angeles

Fri 1/23

8:40 am-3:15 pm

2 stops19h 35m

Ankara Esenboga

Mon 2/2

8:40 am-3:15 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$665

Los AngelesAnkara

LAX - ESB

LAXESB

Los Angeles

Fri 1/23

8:40 am-3:15 pm

2 stops19h 35m

Ankara Esenboga

Thu 2/5

7:00 am-5:53 pm

2 stops21h 53m

$670

Los AngelesAnkara

LAX - ESB

LAXESB

Los Angeles

Fri 1/23

8:20 am-3:15 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Ankara Esenboga

Mon 1/26

8:40 am-8:44 pm

2 stops23h 04m

$670

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Deals found on 11/19

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IR9 to ESB?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine to Ankara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Irvine to Ankara in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ankara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ankara. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Ankara. Reviews last updated November 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa from Irvine to Ankara by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,044 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Overall

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,044 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,044 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Overall

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,579 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,044 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Overall

7.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Ankara from Irvine?

    Located just 16.2 mi from the city center, Ankara Esenboga is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Ankara from Irvine. Booking flights from Irvine to Esenboga (ESB) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Irvine from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Irvine to Ankara?

    There are many flights that can get you from Irvine to Ankara in 20h 37m. Fly via Lufthansa to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 6999 mi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Irvine to Ankara that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Irvine to Ankara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Irvine to Ankara?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Irvine to Ankara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine to Ankara by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Irvine to Ankara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Irvine to Ankara. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$733Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$865Average$1,236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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