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$456+ Cheap flights from Istanbul 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — LAX
Aug 7 — Aug 141
Thu 8/7
Thu 8/14
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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 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$562
(British Airways)

One-way from

$456
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,079
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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 2, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/168:15 amIST - ONT
2 stops20h 39mBritish Airways
Tue 12/165:09 pmONT - IST
2 stops20h 51mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/1$562
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/104:10 pmIST - ONT
2 stops35h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/910:53 amONT - IST
2 stops28h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$571
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/153:00 pmSAW - SFO
1 stop32h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 9/308:00 amSFO - SAW
2 stops21h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/31$627
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 8/186:10 amIST - SFO
1 stop23h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/82:40 pmSFO - IST
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$628
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 9/116:10 amIST - SFO
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/118:25 pmSFO - IST
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$629
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Wed 11/194:50 amIST - LAX
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Thu 12/259:05 pmLAX - IST
1 stop19h 45mKLM
Deal found 8/1$629
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Thu 9/45:05 pmIST - SFO
1 stop28h 40mKLM
Wed 9/171:45 pmSFO - IST
1 stop25h 35mKLM
Deal found 8/2$630
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1411:25 amIST - LAX
2 stops18h 40mLOT
Sun 9/2110:05 pmLAX - IST
1 stop29h 00mLOT
Deal found 7/31$632
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/98:25 amIST - SFO
2 stops35h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/1611:21 amSFO - IST
2 stops27h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1$633
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 8/216:10 amIST - LAX
2 stops24h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/183:00 pmLAX - IST
1 stop16h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$633
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 9/15:05 pmIST - LAX
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/155:20 pmLAX - IST
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$635
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/148:15 amIST - LAX
2 stops22h 43mBritish Airways
Mon 9/2911:30 amLAX - IST
2 stops27h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/31$636

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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 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulOntario

IST - ONT

ISTONT

Istanbul

Tue 9/16

8:15 am-6:54 pm

2 stops20h 39m

Ontario

Tue 12/16

5:09 pm-1:00 am

2 stops20h 51m

$562

IstanbulSan Francisco

SAW - SFO

SAWSFO

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 9/15

3:00 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop32h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

8:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops21h 20m

$627

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Mon 8/18

6:10 am-7:50 pm

1 stop23h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

2:40 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$628

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Thu 9/11

6:10 am-11:45 am

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

8:25 pm-3:25 am

1 stop21h 00m

$629

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Wed 11/19

4:50 am-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/25

9:05 pm-3:50 am

1 stop19h 45m

$629

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Mon 9/1

9:30 am-1:20 pm

1 stop37h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/6

10:20 pm-8:30 am

1 stop24h 10m

$630

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sun 9/14

11:25 am-8:05 pm

2 stops18h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/21

10:05 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$632

IstanbulSan Francisco

IST - SFO

ISTSFO

Istanbul

Thu 9/4

5:05 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

1:45 pm-1:20 am

1 stop25h 35m

$633

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Thu 8/21

6:10 am-3:35 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

10:15 am-5:55 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$633

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sun 9/14

8:15 am-8:58 pm

2 stops22h 43m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/29

11:30 am-12:30 am

2 stops27h 00m

$636

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to California (average of $246). Flying from Istanbul to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 2, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul 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 2, 2025.

The most flights from TR5 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 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 2, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Istanbul to California, such as Emirates, Delta, and KLM. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,384 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,106 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $539 on Iberia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $592 and British Airways from $636 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Istanbul - Los Angeles, Istanbul - San Francisco or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen - Los Angeles when deciding on the best route from Istanbul to California.

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

    Before booking your flight to California from Istanbul, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Thai Airways (83%), Pakistan International Airlines (83%), Air New Zealand( 83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to California?

    While on average a flight from Istanbul to California is generally $1,999, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $652. When looking at the most popular route, (Istanbul - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $530 for that flight.

  • 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 to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to California (average of $246). Flying from Istanbul to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$447Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$453Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$493Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$497Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$590Average$721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$597Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$618Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$628Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$772Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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