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$375+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST)

LAX — IST
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Istanbul are usually found in February or January, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Sun 11/299:20 am -
1 stop20h 10m
Thu 1/146:10 pm -
1 stop24h 10m
Deal found 11/6$705
Tue 11/179:20 am -
1 stop20h 30m
Thu 11/266:10 pm -
1 stop24h 10m
Deal found 11/7$709
Tue 11/179:20 am -
1 stop20h 30m
Mon 12/146:10 pm -
1 stop24h 10m
Deal found 11/7$712
Sun 11/159:20 am -
1 stop20h 10m
Sat 11/216:10 pm -
1 stop24h 10m
Deal found 11/6$719
Tue 11/109:20 am -
1 stop20h 30m
Mon 11/166:10 pm -
1 stop24h 10m
Deal found 11/6$734
Sun 12/139:20 am -
1 stop20h 10m
Thu 12/176:10 pm -
1 stop24h 10m
Deal found 11/8$738
Sun 12/139:20 am -
1 stop20h 10m
Sat 1/236:10 pm -
1 stop24h 10m
Deal found 11/8$742
Fri 11/139:20 am -
1 stop20h 10m
Mon 11/166:10 pm -
1 stop24h 10m
Deal found 11/6$743
Fri 11/139:20 am -
1 stop20h 10m
Sat 11/216:10 pm -
1 stop24h 10m
Deal found 11/9$751

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$705
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$375
(KAYAK)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$949

Good round-trip deal

$979 or less

Good one-way deal

$624 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Istanbul flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-Istanbul flights.
From Los Angeles to Istanbul
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($275 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul.

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Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX Los Angeles - IST Istanbul

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Thu 4/8

5:30 pm-2:05 am

1 stop22h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$394
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX Los Angeles - IST Istanbul

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Mon 11/30

3:20 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$502

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX Los Angeles - IST Istanbul

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Sun 12/6

3:20 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$503

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX Los Angeles - IST Istanbul

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Wed 12/2

3:20 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$503

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX Los Angeles - IST Istanbul

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Sun 11/15

1:50 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$510

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX Los Angeles - IST Istanbul

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Sun 11/15

3:05 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$520

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX Los Angeles - IST Istanbul

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Tue 12/29

5:00 am-6:10 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$520

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX Los Angeles - IST Istanbul

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Sun 11/22

11:17 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops31h 53m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$520

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX Los Angeles - IST Istanbul

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Sat 12/12

3:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$566

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX Los Angeles - IST Istanbul

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Fri 12/25

3:30 pm-12:35 am

1 stop22h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$568

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Compare providers for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Istanbul in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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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?

Booking 72 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport (average of $702). Flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,372). 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?

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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 15% on airfare.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between $773 and $1,134 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $705 on Royal Air Maroc (Nov 29-Jan 14).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Turkish Airlines, andLufthansa 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.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 10 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 15 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 31h 15m. There are 6831 mi between Los Angeles and Istanbul Airport.

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

    Currently priced at $508, LOT will fly you from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to LOT, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $519 and $526, respectively. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport for 50% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with KLM, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $197. Royal Air Maroc flights start at $366 while deals on United Airlines start at $385 one-way.

  • 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: Uzbekistan Airways (67%), Thai Airways (67%), Turkish Airlines (67%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $403. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Istanbul) can be booked for $660 on average, our data indicates $2,267 when flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport.

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

  • 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, Konstablerwache, and Oper Frankfurt more than anywhere else. Those on a layover in Frankfurt am Main interested in visiting Römerberg, Konstablerwache, or Oper Frankfurt can do so by traveling 7.4 mi, 7.7 mi, and 7.0 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 $42 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 Trafalgar Square. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square are located about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.3 mi, respectively from London Heathrow if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at London Heathrow for about $27 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport (average of $702). Flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,372). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LOTCheapest$508Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$519Average$1,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$526Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$529Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$530Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$560Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$571Average$1,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EgyptairCheapest$602Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$614Average$1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$649Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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