Cheap flights from California to Istanbul (IST) from $332

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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LAX — IST
Jun 11 — Jun 181

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Istanbul Airport?

Find a great deal and save up to 22% by booking at least 14 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from California to Istanbul Airport within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,085.

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

March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Istanbul Airport from California. Prices for March average $1,206 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $598. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a March flight can save you 33% on your journey compared to booking in June

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

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.

Cheap California to Istanbul flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from California to Istanbul specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from California to Istanbul in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 7/104:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/235:30 amIST - LAX
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$903
Thu 7/114:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/174:50 amIST - LAX
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$905
Wed 7/104:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/411:15 pmIST - LAX
2 stops48h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$911
Wed 7/104:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/2410:50 amIST - LAX
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$924
Wed 7/104:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/244:50 amIST - LAX
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$926
Sat 6/84:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/1211:20 pmIST - LAX
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$935
Sun 6/234:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/264:50 amIST - LAX
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$942
Sun 6/237:45 pmLAX - IST
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/2611:15 pmIST - LAX
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$945
Sun 6/234:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/284:50 amIST - LAX
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$946

California to Istanbul 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between California and Istanbul in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from California to Istanbul in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sat 11/235:10 pmSAN - IST
2 stops37h 50mAir Canada
Tue 12/38:00 amIST - SAN
2 stops38h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 6/5$881
Sat 11/2312:40 pmSAN - IST
2 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/38:00 amIST - SAN
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$886
Wed 11/137:30 amSJC - IST
2 stops23h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/206:35 amIST - SJC
2 stops26h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$892
Sat 11/27:00 amLAX - IST
3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/165:30 amIST - LAX
3 stops27h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$899
Thu 9/510:05 pmLAX - IST
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/1811:15 pmIST - LAX
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$901
Wed 10/306:20 pmLAX - IST
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/58:25 amIST - LAX
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$902
Wed 7/104:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/235:30 amIST - LAX
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$903
Tue 12/311:15 amSJC - IST
2 stops24h 30mLufthansa
Tue 12/176:35 amIST - SJC
2 stops25h 08mLufthansa
Deal found 6/5$904
Tue 12/34:05 pmSNA - IST
2 stops19h 40mLufthansa
Tue 12/176:35 amIST - SNA
2 stops25h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 6/5$904

California to Istanbul flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from California to Istanbul for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from California to Istanbul should consider booking one of these fares. Users should examine the flight details to ensure there are no surprises.
Sat 6/84:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/1211:20 pmIST - LAX
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$935
Sat 6/84:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/124:45 pmIST - LAX
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$957
Sat 6/84:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/264:50 amIST - LAX
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$975
Mon 6/179:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 11/146:40 pmIST - LAX
1 stop31h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,007
Mon 6/179:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 11/146:40 pmIST - LAX
2 stops36h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,017
Sat 6/84:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/212:45 pmIST - LAX
1 stop36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,034
Mon 6/179:10 pmLAX - IST
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/274:50 amIST - LAX
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,037
Thu 6/134:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/224:50 amIST - LAX
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,041
Sat 6/84:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/226:20 amIST - LAX
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,050

One-way flights to Istanbul from California

Search for one-way flight options from California to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from California to Istanbul can choose from these deals. Users in need of a round-trip flight from California to Istanbul instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Sun 9/1512:30 amLAX - IST
3 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$332
Mon 8/194:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$335
Sat 9/74:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$339
Thu 8/222:41 pmSFO - IST
2 stops51h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$340
Sun 10/134:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$340
Sat 9/74:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$342
Tue 9/33:30 pmLAX - IST
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$343
Fri 9/64:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$344
Tue 9/33:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$346

Find flights from California to Istanbul within your budget

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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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Budget

$665 - $897

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Return

Price

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Sun 10/6

1 stop25h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 10/20

1 stop19h 20m

$665

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Wed 10/23

1 stop20h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 11/6

1 stop17h 00m

$829

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Tue 11/5

2 stops19h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 11/19

1 stop17h 30m

$834

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Tue 10/22

1 stop15h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 11/18

1 stop16h 40m

$840

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Mon 11/4

2 stops18h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 11/19

1 stop16h 35m

$844

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Sun 12/1

1 stop16h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 12/11

1 stop22h 10m

$865

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sat 11/23

2 stops37h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 12/3

2 stops38h 40m

$881

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Sun 11/3

2 stops26h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 11/21

2 stops37h 59m

$888

San FranciscoIstanbul

SFO - IST

SFOIST

San Francisco

Sun 11/3

1 stop21h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 11/15

1 stop16h 35m

$897

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 6/4

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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 June 6, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, British Airways and LOT 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.
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.9
Good
1,489 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.8
Good
1,363 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.7
Good
4,312 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

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  • Can I find flights from California to Istanbul Airport for under $700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Istanbul Airport for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $665, but on average you can expect to pay $776.

  • Are there nonstop flights from California to Istanbul Airport for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from California to Istanbul Airport under $1,000. A good price for a nonstop flight from California to Istanbul Airport is less than $1,004.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from California to Istanbul Airport for under $1,000?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from California to Istanbul Airport within the next 7 days for less than $1,000.

  • What are the most popular routes 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: Air New Zealand (77%), Turkish Airlines (74%), Pakistan International Airlines( 74%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $528. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Istanbul) can be booked for $665 on average our data indicates $2,521 when flying from California to Istanbul Airport.

  • What does LAX to IST mean?

    LAX stands for Los Angeles Airport, while IST stands for Istanbul Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF).

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Istanbul that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your California to Istanbul flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from California to Istanbul with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter California to Istanbul flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Istanbul that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from California to Istanbul offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from California to Istanbul?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on California to Istanbul flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the California to Istanbul Airport flight deals updated?

    The California to Istanbul Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/5.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly 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 $924). Flying from California to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,427). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AnadoluJetCheapest$133Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$546Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$550Average$1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$571Average$1,439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$664Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$685Average$1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$761Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
AeromexicoCheapest$762Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SAUDIACheapest$815Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
KLMCheapest$845Average$1,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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