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$285+ Cheap flights from California to Istanbul (IST)

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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — IST
Mar 14 — Mar 211
Sat 3/14
Sat 3/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Istanbul

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 February 12, 2026.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/55:15 pm
SAN
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IST
1 stop22h 50m
Lufthansa
Mon 5/113:45 am
IST
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SAN
1 stop21h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/11$536
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Mon 4/135:30 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop22h 35m
Lufthansa
Fri 5/11:55 pm
IST
-
LAX
2 stops20h 04m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/11$549
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Mon 4/135:30 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop22h 35m
Lufthansa
Tue 4/283:45 am
IST
-
LAX
1 stop21h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/8$550
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Sun 4/265:30 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop22h 35m
Lufthansa
Tue 5/53:45 am
IST
-
LAX
1 stop21h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/11$551
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2911:25 am
LAX
-
IST
2 stops21h 40m
Royal Jordanian
Tue 5/126:45 am
IST
-
LAX
2 stops25h 11m
Royal Jordanian
Deal found 2/10$553
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Sun 4/261:55 pm
SMF
-
IST
2 stops26h 10m
Lufthansa
Thu 5/73:45 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops29h 02m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/11$554
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 4/71:40 pm
LAS
-
IST
2 stops26h 25m
Lufthansa
Thu 4/161:55 pm
IST
-
LAS
2 stops19h 16m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/10$554
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Wed 4/155:30 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop22h 35m
Lufthansa
Wed 4/225:40 am
IST
-
LAX
2 stops22h 11m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/11$556
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/711:00 am
SAN
-
IST
2 stops29h 05m
Lufthansa
Mon 4/203:45 am
IST
-
SAN
1 stop21h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/9$556
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 4/145:30 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop22h 35m
Lufthansa
Thu 4/233:45 am
IST
-
LAX
1 stop21h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/10$557
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 4/155:30 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop22h 35m
Lufthansa
Tue 5/123:45 am
IST
-
LAX
1 stop21h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/11$558
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/79:28 am
SAN
-
IST
2 stops40h 42m
British Airways
Tue 4/217:55 pm
IST
-
SAN
1 stop29h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 2/10$558

Find flight deals from California to Istanbul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Istanbul flight deals. Data was last updated February 12, 2026.

Round-trip from

$536
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$285
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$720

Good round-trip deal

$723 or less

Good one-way deal

$507 or less
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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 February 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/26

1:55 pm-2:05 am

2 stops26h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 5/7

3:45 am-10:47 pm

2 stops29h 02m

$554

Las VegasIstanbul

LAS - IST

LASIST

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/7

1:40 pm-2:05 am

2 stops26h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 4/16

1:55 pm-11:11 pm

2 stops19h 16m

$554

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Wed 4/15

8:55 pm-12:25 am

1 stop17h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 5/11

8:15 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$564

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Mon 4/13

8:55 pm-12:25 am

1 stop17h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 4/21

8:15 am-6:20 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$564

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 4/27

8:45 am-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 5/8

1:55 pm-12:28 am

2 stops20h 33m

$570

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

10:00 pm-1:00 am

1 stop17h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 3/17

7:35 am-7:20 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$573

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sun 4/12

6:20 am-9:35 pm

2 stops29h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 4/21

3:45 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$573

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Sun 5/3

8:55 pm-12:25 am

1 stop17h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 5/12

8:15 am-9:56 pm

2 stops23h 41m

$574

OntarioIstanbul

ONT - IST

ONTIST

Ontario

Tue 4/14

1:27 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops21h 48m

Istanbul

Tue 4/28

5:40 am-9:50 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$578

OntarioIstanbul

ONT - IST

ONTIST

Ontario

Wed 4/29

1:34 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops21h 51m

Istanbul

Fri 5/8

5:40 am-9:58 pm

2 stops26h 18m

$578

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Best time to book a flight from California to Istanbul

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Istanbul Airport (average of $513). Flying from California to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $828). 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 February 12, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Istanbul Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on May 18, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 February 12, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to IST are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Istanbul Airport?

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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Istanbul Airport?

    Airlines like Lufthansa, British Airways, and United Airlines fly from California to Istanbul Airport in about 17h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 10m. The distance between California and Istanbul Airport is about 6832 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Lufthansa, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $396. However, be on the lookout for offers from KLM and United 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: Uzbekistan Airways (55%), Thai Airways (55%), Turkish Airlines( 55%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $386. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Istanbul) can be booked for $540 on average, our data indicates $2,455 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Istanbul Airport (average of $513). Flying from California to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $828). 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 February 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LOTCheapest$511Average$923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$518Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$530Average$1,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$545Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$556Average$958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$558Average$982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IndiGoCheapest$567Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$585Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$588Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$612Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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