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$531+ 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 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — LAX
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Istanbul to California flight deals. Data was last updated agosto 7, 2025.

Round-trip from

$563
(British Airways)

One-way from

$531
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,064
From Istanbul to California
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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 agosto 7, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
mié. 12/177:35 amIST - SNA
2 stops22h 42mBritish Airways
jue. 1/2211:30 amSNA - IST
2 stops19h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/7$563
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
mié. 12/177:35 amIST - ONT
2 stops25h 23mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 1/173:00 pmONT - IST
2 stops18h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/7$570
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/26:10 amIST - ONT
2 stops21h 30mUnited Airlines
jue. 10/161:53 pmONT - IST
2 stops21h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/6$584
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/178:20 amIST - ONT
2 stops23h 58mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 10/252:51 pmONT - IST
2 stops19h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6$599
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
mié. 12/177:35 amIST - ONT
2 stops25h 23mAmerican Airlines
lun. 1/198:43 amONT - IST
2 stops21h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/7$605
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
sáb. 9/204:20 amIST - LAX
2 stops23h 19mAir France
sáb. 9/2710:45 pmLAX - IST
2 stops42h 40mAir France
Deal found 8/6$609
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
mié. 9/244:15 pmSAW - LAX
1 stop31h 10mBritish Airways
lun. 9/2912:30 pmLAX - SAW
2 stops40h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/7$615
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
lun. 9/158:25 pmIST - LAX
2 stops35h 10mAir Canada
mié. 4/86:10 pmLAX - IST
2 stops36h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 8/7$617
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
lun. 12/228:15 amIST - LAX
1 stop23h 10mBritish Airways
lun. 1/199:00 pmLAX - IST
1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/7$618
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
mar. 8/127:55 pmIST - SNA
2 stops29h 51mBritish Airways
vie. 8/294:30 pmSNA - IST
2 stops21h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/4$618
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jue. 9/47:55 pmIST - LAX
2 stops34h 10mBritish Airways
jue. 9/111:25 pmLAX - IST
1 stop20h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/6$620
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
mar. 11/1812:25 pmIST - LAX
2 stops42h 55mLOT
sáb. 12/2710:20 pmLAX - IST
1 stop28h 40mLOT
Deal found 8/7$622

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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 agosto 7, 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

IstanbulSanta Ana

IST - SNA

ISTSNA

Istanbul

mié. 12/17

7:35 am-7:17 pm

2 stops22h 42m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 1/22

11:30 am-5:30 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$563

IstanbulOntario

IST - ONT

ISTONT

Istanbul

mié. 12/17

7:35 am-9:58 pm

2 stops25h 23m

Ontario

sáb. 1/17

3:00 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops18h 15m

$570

IstanbulOntario

IST - ONT

ISTONT

Istanbul

jue. 10/2

6:10 am-5:40 pm

2 stops21h 30m

Ontario

jue. 10/16

1:53 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops21h 27m

$584

IstanbulOntario

IST - ONT

ISTONT

Istanbul

vie. 10/17

8:20 am-10:18 pm

2 stops23h 58m

Ontario

sáb. 10/25

2:51 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops19h 24m

$599

IstanbulOntario

IST - ONT

ISTONT

Istanbul

mié. 12/17

7:35 am-9:58 pm

2 stops25h 23m

Ontario

lun. 1/19

8:43 am-5:30 pm

2 stops21h 47m

$605

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

sáb. 9/20

4:20 am-5:39 pm

2 stops23h 19m

Los Angeles

sáb. 9/27

10:45 pm-3:25 am

2 stops42h 40m

$609

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

dom. 1/18

4:50 am-12:57 am

2 stops31h 07m

Los Angeles

sáb. 1/31

6:20 pm-3:50 am

1 stop22h 30m

$611

IstanbulLos Angeles

SAW - LAX

SAWLAX

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

mié. 9/24

4:15 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop31h 10m

Los Angeles

lun. 9/29

12:30 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops40h 50m

$615

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

lun. 9/15

8:25 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Los Angeles

mié. 4/8

6:10 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops36h 50m

$617

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

lun. 12/22

8:15 am-8:25 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Los Angeles

lun. 1/19

9:00 pm-12:00 am

1 stop16h 00m

$618

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to California

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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 agosto 7, 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 agosto 7, 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).

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 agosto 7, 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
3,306 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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
3,306 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,306 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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
7,987 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,306 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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
1,382 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,306 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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
1,105 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,306 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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
3,606 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,306 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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 most popular routes from Istanbul to California?

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  • 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 (81%), Pakistan International Airlines (81%), Air New Zealand( 80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to California?

    While on average a flight from Istanbul to California is generally $1,905, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $633. When looking at the most popular route, (Istanbul - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $525 for that flight.

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    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 agosto 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$447Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$453Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$493Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$496Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$590Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$597Average$770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$618Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$628Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$772Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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