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$322+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — IST
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$779
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$322
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$997

Good round-trip deal

$747 or less

Good one-way deal

$479 or less
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/127:45 pmLAX - IST
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/206:45 pmIST - LAX
3 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$779
This IEagle 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/297:45 pmLAX - IST
Nonstop13h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/51:50 pmIST - LAX
Nonstop14h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/15$781
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sun 10/129:25 pmLAX - IST
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/154:45 amIST - LAX
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$782
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 LOT is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/144:15 pmLAX - IST
2 stops32h 05mLOT
Fri 11/287:50 amIST - LAX
1 stop17h 30mLOT
Deal found 9/16$783
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Mon 12/153:25 pmLAX - IST
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/75:55 pmIST - LAX
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$784
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 11/2210:20 pmLAX - IST
1 stop15h 20mLOT
Sat 11/297:50 amIST - LAX
1 stop23h 30mLOT
Deal found 9/16$785
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 9/2010:20 pmLAX - IST
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/264:45 amIST - LAX
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$786
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:45 pmLAX - IST
1 stop23h 05mKLM
Mon 1/124:50 amIST - LAX
1 stop22h 15mKLM
Deal found 9/15$787
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/66:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop22h 55mKLM
Tue 11/44:50 amIST - LAX
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Deal found 9/16$788
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/157:45 pmLAX - IST
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/2311:15 pmIST - LAX
2 stops32h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$789
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2410:05 pmLAX - IST
1 stop15h 45mLOT
Sun 11/212:10 pmIST - LAX
2 stops61h 10mLOT
Deal found 9/15$790
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 11/29:59 amLAX - IST
2 stops30h 51mDelta
Sun 11/94:50 amIST - LAX
1 stop19h 20mDelta
Deal found 9/17$791

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Los Angeles

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Istanbul

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Price

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Fri 10/31

2:45 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 11/7

4:50 am-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$784

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Thu 10/9

6:30 pm-3:25 am

1 stop22h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 11/8

4:50 am-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$788

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Sat 2/14

10:55 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops36h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 2/28

6:30 am-10:15 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$793

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Sun 10/26

7:20 pm-3:50 am

1 stop22h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

5:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 50m

$801

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Thu 1/22

3:25 pm-3:50 am

1 stop25h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 2/8

4:50 am-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$814

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Thu 10/30

10:00 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop29h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 11/9

8:20 am-3:50 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$827

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Sat 11/8

6:00 pm-1:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 11/23

8:20 am-6:30 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$827

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Thu 10/30

7:00 pm-1:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 11/7

6:40 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop34h 50m

$827

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Fri 11/7

8:20 am-3:50 am

2 stops32h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 12/1

4:50 am-5:03 pm

2 stops23h 13m

$828

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Wed 11/19

3:25 pm-3:50 am

1 stop25h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 11/30

5:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 50m

$830

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport (average of $910). Flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,358). 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 LAX to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 September 17, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

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

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

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 September 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, LOT, and Turkish Airlines from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,117 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,965 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,409 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,367 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Istanbul. 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 from for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    For a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul, you will be flying from Los Angeles. Los Angeles (LAX) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city. Los Angeles is the only Los Angeles airport and it handles 12 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 12 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Los Angeles on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

    Departing from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport will take you 16h 10m. There are 6832 mi between Los Angeles and Istanbul Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $627, United Airlines will fly you from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $660 and $662, respectively. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport on time: Turkish Airlines (86%), Air New Zealand (83%), Uzbekistan Airways (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $419. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Istanbul) can be booked for $509 on average, our data indicates $2,274 when flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

    Most of the time, Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport flights that have layovers will stop in Frankfurt am Main. Frankfurt am Main is followed by London in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport. Paris comes next as the third most popular layover location for Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    Frankfurt am Main travelers tend to visit Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Festhalle more than anywhere else. Those on a layover in Frankfurt am Main interested in visiting Römerberg, Hauptwache, or Festhalle can do so by traveling 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 6.5 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Those landing in Frankfurt am Main looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $39 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in London?

    Most London visitors opt to spend their time at Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus are located about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at London Heathrow for about $40 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Paris?

    Most Paris visitors opt to spend their time at Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysées, and Louvre Museum. Those on a layover in Paris interested in visiting Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysées, or Louvre Museum can do so by traveling 15.8 mi, 14.7 mi, and 14.3 mi, respectively from Paris Charles de Gaulle. Those landing in Paris looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $37 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport flights?

    Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport flights have a layover in Warsaw the least frequently. Warsaw is followed by Amsterdam in terms of the least popular layover location on flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport (average of $910). Flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,358). 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 Los Angeles to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$627Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$660Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$662Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$663Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LOTCheapest$679Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air FranceCheapest$680Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$680Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$699Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$723Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
SAUDIACheapest$769Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%

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