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$315+ Cheap flights from California to Istanbul

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — IST
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Istanbul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Istanbul flight deals. Data was last updated August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$740
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$315
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,037
From California to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights from California to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/54:30 pmLAX - SAW
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/121:10 pmSAW - LAX
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$752
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/297:20 pmLAX - IST
1 stop22h 30mKLM
Tue 11/44:50 amIST - LAX
1 stop24h 45mKLM
Deal found 8/18$752
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Tue 9/93:20 pmLAX - SAW
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/1511:30 pmSAW - LAX
2 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$753
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sat 9/1310:20 pmLAX - IST
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/204:45 amIST - LAX
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$753
This Norse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Norse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/41:00 pmLAX - SAW
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/179:05 amSAW - LAX
1 stop35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$754
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 11/86:20 pmLAX - IST
1 stop22h 30mKLM
Wed 11/125:55 pmIST - LAX
1 stop28h 50mKLM
Deal found 8/18$754
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Sat 10/412:05 pmLAX - IST
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/410:00 pmIST - LAX
2 stops47h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$755
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Tue 11/46:50 pmLAX - SAW
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/119:50 amSAW - LAX
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$756
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/74:30 pmLAX - IST
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/214:45 amIST - LAX
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$756
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/67:45 pmLAX - IST
1 stop37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/168:35 pmIST - LAX
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$757
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sat 10/410:30 pmLAX - SAW
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/49:50 amSAW - LAX
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$758
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/289:03 amSJC - IST
2 stops20h 52mKLM
Tue 1/204:50 amIST - SJC
2 stops27h 42mKLM
Deal found 8/17$759

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Istanbul that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Istanbul

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Depart

Return

Price

OntarioIstanbul

ONT - IST

ONTIST

Ontario

Mon 2/9

10:40 am-5:55 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 5/13

6:10 am-9:21 pm

2 stops25h 11m

$740

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Sun 10/5

4:30 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 10/12

1:10 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$752

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Sun 1/4

6:20 pm-3:50 am

1 stop22h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 1/10

4:50 am-6:35 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$753

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Tue 10/7

6:50 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop34h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 10/14

9:05 am-4:50 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$753

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Sat 11/8

5:40 pm-3:50 am

1 stop23h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 11/12

5:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 50m

$754

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Thu 9/4

1:00 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 9/17

9:05 am-10:55 am

1 stop35h 50m

$754

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Fri 2/13

9:05 pm-3:50 am

1 stop19h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 2/27

5:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 50m

$754

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Tue 12/16

5:45 pm-3:50 am

1 stop23h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 12/30

5:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 50m

$754

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Thu 11/27

5:40 pm-3:50 am

1 stop23h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 12/11

5:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 50m

$754

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Tue 11/18

5:40 pm-3:50 am

1 stop23h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 11/30

5:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 50m

$754

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Best time to book a flight from California to Istanbul

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from California to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). 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 CA to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 August 18, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Istanbul. 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 18, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to TR5 are scheduled on a Tuesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from California to Istanbul will take you 20h 15m. The distance between California and Istanbul is about 6805 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Iberia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $484. Qatar Airways flights start at $581 while deals on United Airlines start at $582 one-way.

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

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

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

    Before booking your flight to Istanbul from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Thai Airways (83%), Pakistan International Airlines (83%), Air New Zealand( 82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Istanbul?

    The cheapest flight price from California to Istanbul is $431. On average you can expect to pay $2,301. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $733.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from California to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). 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 California to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$567Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$618Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$626Average$970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$627Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$660Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$663Average$1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$679Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$680Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$698Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$725Average$1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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