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$443+ Cheap flights from California to Istanbul (IST)

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LAX — IST
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Istanbul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Istanbul flight deals. Data was last updated April 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$735
(Delta)

One-way from

$443
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,095

Good round-trip deal

$1,025 or less

Good one-way deal

$604 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/241:06 pmSMF - IST
2 stops28h 19mDelta
Thu 11/135:10 amIST - SMF
2 stops24h 24mDelta
Deal found 4/29$735
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/248:45 amSMF - IST
3 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/138:40 amIST - SMF
2 stops41h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$766
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1211:09 amLAS - IST
2 stops19h 21mBritish Airways
Tue 8/268:15 amIST - LAS
1 stop21h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$769
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1212:30 pmLAS - IST
2 stops22h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/262:00 pmIST - LAS
2 stops29h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$776
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/304:05 pmSMF - IST
2 stops45h 20mAir Canada
Mon 11/109:05 pmIST - SMF
2 stops53h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$813
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/39:10 amLAS - IST
2 stops27h 15mAir Canada
Sun 11/168:40 amIST - LAS
2 stops37h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$813
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/38:55 pmLAS - IST
1 stop16h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/168:30 amIST - LAS
2 stops22h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$823
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/62:23 pmLAX - IST
2 stops23h 42mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/134:35 amIST - LAX
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$823
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/234:25 pmLAX - IST
2 stops25h 00mDelta
Wed 8/274:20 amIST - LAX
2 stops26h 07mDelta
Deal found 4/28$825
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/229:00 pmLAX - IST
2 stops31h 50mSAUDIA
Sun 6/810:25 pmIST - LAX
1 stop27h 40mSAUDIA
Deal found 4/29$886
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/282:10 pmSAN - IST
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/45:05 pmIST - SAN
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$886
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/153:59 pmSAN - IST
2 stops25h 26mDelta
Wed 10/224:20 amIST - SAN
2 stops28h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/29$895

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/24

1:06 pm-3:25 am

2 stops28h 19m

Istanbul

Thu 11/13

5:10 am-6:34 pm

2 stops24h 24m

$735

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/24

8:45 am-9:20 pm

3 stops26h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 11/13

8:40 am-3:21 pm

2 stops41h 41m

$766

Las VegasIstanbul

LAS - IST

LASIST

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/12

11:09 am-4:30 pm

2 stops19h 21m

Istanbul

Tue 8/26

8:15 am-8:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$769

Las VegasIstanbul

LAS - IST

LASIST

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/12

12:30 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 8/26

2:00 pm-9:36 am

2 stops29h 36m

$776

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Fri 6/6

2:23 pm-12:05 am

2 stops23h 42m

Istanbul

Fri 6/13

4:35 am-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$823

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Wed 7/23

4:25 pm-3:25 am

2 stops25h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 8/27

4:20 am-8:27 pm

2 stops26h 07m

$825

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Thu 5/22

9:00 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops31h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 6/8

10:25 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$886

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 5/28

2:10 pm-3:25 am

2 stops27h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 6/4

5:05 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$886

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 10/15

3:59 pm-3:25 am

2 stops25h 26m

Istanbul

Wed 10/22

4:20 am-10:54 pm

2 stops28h 34m

$895

Las VegasIstanbul

LAS - IST

LASIST

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/2

11:30 am-3:25 am

2 stops29h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 9/16

4:20 am-4:25 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$900

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from California to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Istanbul Airport

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from California to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 IST?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to IST are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated April 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM from California to Istanbul to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,069 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,275 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is SAUDIA, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $511. However, be on the lookout for offers from Vueling and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from California to Istanbul Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Istanbul Airport?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Istanbul, San Francisco - Istanbul or Ontario - Istanbul when deciding on the best route from California to Istanbul Airport.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Istanbul Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Istanbul Airport from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: RwandAir (95%), Uzbekistan Airways (87%), Thai Airways( 87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $536. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Istanbul) can be booked for $658 on average our data indicates $2,538 when flying from California to Istanbul Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Istanbul 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 Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from California to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 10 airlines flying from California to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Istanbul. 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$606Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$657Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$669Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LOTCheapest$680Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$699Average$1,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air FranceCheapest$720Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$733Average$1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$753Average$1,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$757Average$1,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$762Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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