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$294+ Cheap flights from California to Ankara (ESB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ESB
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$731
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$294
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,138
From California to Ankara Esenboga
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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 September 16, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 11/198:00 amLAX - ESB
2 stops20h 15mLufthansa
Tue 12/27:00 amESB - LAX
1 stop17h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 9/15$731
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 11/198:40 amLAX - ESB
2 stops19h 35mLufthansa
Wed 11/268:40 amESB - LAX
1 stop17h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 9/15$738
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 11/198:40 amLAX - ESB
2 stops19h 35mLufthansa
Thu 11/277:00 amESB - LAX
2 stops21h 43mLufthansa
Deal found 9/15$741
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/222:18 pmLAX - ESB
2 stops37h 57mLufthansa
Tue 12/27:00 amESB - LAX
1 stop17h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 9/15$743
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 11/198:00 amLAX - ESB
2 stops20h 15mLufthansa
Mon 12/18:40 amESB - LAX
2 stops39h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 9/15$769
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 11/235:30 pmLAX - ESB
2 stops34h 45mLufthansa
Tue 12/27:00 amESB - LAX
1 stop17h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 9/15$770
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/222:18 pmLAX - ESB
2 stops37h 57mLufthansa
Mon 12/18:40 amESB - LAX
2 stops39h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 9/15$782
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 11/243:00 pmLAX - ESB
2 stops38h 10mLufthansa
Tue 12/28:40 amESB - LAX
2 stops26h 49mLufthansa
Deal found 9/15$788
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 11/235:30 pmLAX - ESB
2 stops34h 45mLufthansa
Mon 12/18:40 amESB - LAX
2 stops39h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 9/15$808
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/288:25 amSFO - ESB
2 stops21h 45mLufthansa
Tue 11/47:00 amESB - SFO
1 stop16h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 9/14$957
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/239:05 pmSFO - ESB
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/67:00 amESB - SFO
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$993
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/154:05 pmSFO - ESB
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/128:40 amESB - SFO
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,040

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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

Wed 11/19

8:40 am-3:15 pm

2 stops19h 35m

Ankara Esenboga

Thu 11/27

7:00 am-5:43 pm

2 stops21h 43m

$741

Los AngelesAnkara

LAX - ESB

LAXESB

Los Angeles

Sun 11/23

5:30 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 12/2

7:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$826

Los AngelesAnkara

LAX - ESB

LAXESB

Los Angeles

Mon 11/24

5:30 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 12/2

7:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$826

Los AngelesAnkara

LAX - ESB

LAXESB

Los Angeles

Wed 12/10

8:15 am-3:15 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Ankara Esenboga

Wed 12/17

8:40 am-3:15 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$828

Los AngelesAnkara

LAX - ESB

LAXESB

Los Angeles

Wed 12/10

7:20 am-3:15 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Ankara Esenboga

Thu 12/18

7:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$916

San FranciscoAnkara

SFO - ESB

SFOESB

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

8:25 am-4:10 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 11/4

7:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$957

Los AngelesAnkara

LAX - ESB

LAXESB

Los Angeles

Tue 11/25

3:00 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop37h 15m

Ankara Esenboga

Sun 11/30

8:40 am-1:05 pm

2 stops63h 25m

$986

Los AngelesAnkara

LAX - ESB

LAXESB

Los Angeles

Mon 11/24

5:30 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Ankara Esenboga

Sun 11/30

8:40 am-1:05 pm

2 stops63h 25m

$987

Los AngelesAnkara

LAX - ESB

LAXESB

Los Angeles

Wed 12/10

7:20 am-3:15 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Ankara Esenboga

Tue 12/16

7:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$1,009

Los AngelesAnkara

LAX - ESB

LAXESB

Los Angeles

Mon 12/8

1:05 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Ankara Esenboga

Wed 12/17

10:55 pm-11:10 am

1 stop23h 15m

$1,019

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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 September 16, 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.

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  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Ankara?

    Airlines like Lufthansa and Qatar Airways fly from California to Ankara in about 19h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h 25m. The distance between California and Ankara is about 6999 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The most popular route from California to Ankara is San Francisco - Ankara Esenboga. You may also consider Los Angeles - Ankara Esenboga or Santa Rosa Sonoma County - Ankara Esenboga.

  • 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$733Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$882Average$1,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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