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$413+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to California

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 9/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — LAX
Sep 2 — Sep 91
Tue 9/2
Tue 9/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Istanbul to California flight deals. Data was last updated August 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$568
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$413
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,082

Good round-trip deal

$715 or less

Good one-way deal

$652 or less
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 28, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/264:45 amIST - LAX
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/194:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/28$568
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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.
Tue 9/236:10 amIST - ONT
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/3011:55 amONT - IST
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/26$569
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/45:05 pmIST - LAX
1 stop31h 45mKLM
Wed 9/174:50 pmLAX - IST
1 stop22h 30mKLM
Deal found 8/28$572
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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.
Thu 9/46:10 amIST - LAX
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/176:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/26$573
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/226:10 amIST - LAX
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/3012:00 pmLAX - IST
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/28$576
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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.
Sat 10/44:20 amIST - LAX
1 stop17h 00mKLM
Fri 10/246:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop23h 05mKLM
Deal found 8/27$579
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/244:45 amIST - LAX
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/194:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/28$582
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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.
Thu 9/188:35 pmIST - LAX
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/124:30 pmLAX - IST
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/26$584
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/206:10 amIST - LAX
1 stop18h 40mKLM
Wed 10/292:45 pmLAX - IST
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Deal found 8/28$587
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/236:30 amIST - ONT
2 stops22h 04mLufthansa
Sun 12/76:00 amONT - IST
2 stops25h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 8/28$638
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/45:05 pmIST - LGB
2 stops33h 21mKLM
Wed 9/175:04 pmLGB - IST
2 stops22h 16mKLM
Deal found 8/28$652
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/242:00 pmIST - ONT
2 stops41h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/275:05 amONT - IST
2 stops31h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/28$655

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to California 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 August 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulOntario

IST - ONT

ISTONT

Istanbul

Tue 9/23

6:10 am-5:00 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Ontario

Tue 9/30

11:55 am-3:25 am

2 stops29h 30m

$569

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sat 10/4

4:20 am-11:20 am

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/24

6:30 pm-3:35 am

1 stop23h 05m

$579

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sat 10/4

4:20 am-11:20 am

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/18

5:25 pm-3:25 am

1 stop24h 00m

$579

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Wed 9/24

4:45 am-2:10 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/19

4:30 pm-3:50 am

1 stop25h 20m

$582

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Wed 9/24

6:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop15h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

6:30 pm-3:25 am

1 stop22h 55m

$587

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sat 9/20

6:10 am-2:50 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/29

2:45 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$587

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Fri 10/3

4:20 am-6:10 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/26

7:20 pm-3:50 am

1 stop22h 30m

$591

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Mon 10/6

5:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 45m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/23

6:30 pm-3:25 am

1 stop22h 55m

$592

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sun 10/5

5:05 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/18

3:25 pm-3:25 am

1 stop26h 00m

$594

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sat 10/4

4:20 am-11:20 am

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/17

6:30 pm-3:25 am

1 stop22h 55m

$596

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to California

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Istanbul Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 IST to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 28, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to California. 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 August 28, 2025.

The most flights from IST to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated August 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Istanbul Airport to California, such as KLM, Turkish Airlines, and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,382 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,382 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,382 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,955 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,382 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,382 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,368 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,382 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,316 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,382 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to California. 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 Istanbul Airport to California?

    KLM, Lufthansa, and United Airlines can get you from Istanbul Airport to California in just under 17h. Your travel time can differ by up to 24h 24m. Istanbul Airport and California are separated by a distance of 6832 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Istanbul Airport to California are LOT ($612), Qatar Airways ($618), and Lufthansa ($626).

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

    The most popular route from Istanbul Airport to California is Istanbul - San Francisco. You may also consider Istanbul - Los Angeles or Istanbul - Ontario.

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

    Before booking your flight to California from Istanbul Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Thai Airways (78%), Pakistan International Airlines (78%), Air New Zealand( 75%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $634. While the most popular route (Istanbul - San Francisco) can be booked for $491 on average our data indicates $1,889 when flying from Istanbul Airport to California.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Istanbul Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 9 airlines flying from Istanbul to California

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to California. 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 August 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$447Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$453Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$489Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LOTCheapest$493Average$881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$494Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$590Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$596Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$618Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$625Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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