Ankara

$373+ Cheap flights from California to Ankara (ESB)

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LAX — ESB
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Cheap flight deals from California to Ankara

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Ankara flight deals. Data was last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$692
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$373
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,975
From California to Ankara Esenboga
One-way flight from California to Ankara Esenboga
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($276 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($66 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from California to Ankara

Cheapest flights from California to Ankara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Ankara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/223:05 pmLAX - ESB
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/289:30 amESB - LAX
1 stop37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$692
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1512:40 pmSFO - ESB
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/304:25 amESB - SFO
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$818
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:45 pmSFO - ESB
1 stop26h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/53:55 amESB - SFO
1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/27$849
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/217:55 pmLAX - ESB
1 stop16h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sun 9/281:50 amESB - LAX
1 stop19h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/28$856
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/97:05 amSFO - ESB
2 stops21h 55mLufthansa
Wed 10/88:00 amESB - SFO
1 stop21h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 7/28$865
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/232:15 pmLAX - ESB
2 stops38h 00mLufthansa
Thu 1/157:00 amESB - LAX
2 stops24h 43mLufthansa
Deal found 7/27$916
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/96:15 amSJC - ESB
2 stops44h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 10/81:20 pmESB - SJC
2 stops40h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,442
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/38:45 amSJC - ESB
2 stops40h 15mLufthansa
Mon 11/37:00 amESB - SJC
2 stops24h 53mLufthansa
Deal found 7/29$1,535
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2312:44 pmBUR - ESB
2 stops60h 16mQatar Airways
Fri 1/161:00 pmESB - BUR
2 stops42h 21mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/27$2,675

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Ankara that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Ankara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesAnkara

LAX - ESB

LAXESB

Los Angeles

Mon 9/22

3:05 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Ankara Esenboga

Sun 9/28

9:30 am-1:05 pm

1 stop37h 35m

$692

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

12:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop25h 30m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 9/30

4:25 am-4:40 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$818

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

6:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Ankara Esenboga

Thu 11/6

11:55 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$849

Los AngelesAnkara

LAX - ESB

LAXESB

Los Angeles

Sun 9/21

1:40 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Ankara Esenboga

Mon 9/29

11:55 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$856

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

7:05 am-3:00 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Ankara Esenboga

Wed 10/8

8:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$865

San JoseAnkara

SJC - ESB

SJCESB

San Jose

Tue 9/9

6:15 am-12:20 pm

2 stops44h 05m

Ankara Esenboga

Wed 10/8

1:20 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops40h 15m

$1,442

San JoseAnkara

SJC - ESB

SJCESB

San Jose

Wed 9/3

8:45 am-11:00 am

2 stops40h 15m

Ankara Esenboga

Mon 11/3

7:00 am-8:53 pm

2 stops24h 53m

$1,535

BurbankAnkara

BUR - ESB

BURESB

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 12/23

12:44 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops60h 16m

Ankara Esenboga

Fri 1/16

1:00 pm-8:21 pm

2 stops42h 21m

$2,675

Los AngelesAnkara

LAX - ESB

LAXESB

Los Angeles

Thu 8/14

4:30 pm-6:25 am

2 stops27h 55m

$373

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Sun 8/17

11:20 am-12:15 pm

2 stops38h 55m

$423

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/28

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Best time to book a flight from California to Ankara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Ankara

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Ankara?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ankara (average of $858). Flying from California to Ankara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,512). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 July 29, 2025.

When flying from California to Ankara, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 July 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa from California to Ankara to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Ankara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Ankara from California?

    For a flight from California to Ankara, you will be flying into Esenboga. Ankara Esenboga (ESB) is just 16.2 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Ankara one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $487. Lufthansa flights start at $629 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $683 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Ankara?

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Ankara.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Ankara?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ankara (average of $858). Flying from California to Ankara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,512). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from California to Ankara

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from California 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$824Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$838Average$1,345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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