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$380+ 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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — IST
Jun 18 — Jun 251
Thu 6/18
Thu 6/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Istanbul

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 May 19, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/146:00 am
ONT
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IST
2 stops35h 30m
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Fri 8/216:00 am
IST
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ONT
2 stops38h 42m
Delta
Deal found 5/16$775
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/136:20 am
ONT
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IST
2 stops35h 10m
Delta
Fri 8/216:00 am
IST
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ONT
2 stops38h 42m
Delta
Deal found 5/16$797
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/1311:48 am
SAN
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IST
2 stops29h 42m
Delta
Tue 7/284:25 am
IST
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SAN
2 stops23h 49m
Delta
Deal found 5/15$833
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/181:40 pm
SAN
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IST
1 stop16h 40m
Delta
Wed 8/265:20 pm
IST
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SAN
1 stop28h 30m
Delta
Deal found 5/18$837
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/210:50 am
SAN
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IST
2 stops30h 40m
Delta
Wed 8/126:00 am
IST
-
SAN
2 stops22h 05m
Delta
Deal found 5/16$838
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/101:05 pm
SAN
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IST
2 stops28h 25m
Delta
Sun 10/186:00 am
IST
-
SAN
2 stops26h 49m
Delta
Deal found 5/16$839
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2410:54 am
SAN
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IST
2 stops30h 36m
Delta
Wed 8/196:00 am
IST
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SAN
2 stops19h 09m
Delta
Deal found 5/14$840
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/191:39 pm
SAN
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IST
2 stops25h 41m
Delta
Thu 8/276:00 am
IST
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SAN
1 stop15h 50m
Delta
Deal found 5/14$841
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/147:00 am
SAN
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IST
2 stops34h 30m
Delta
Fri 8/286:00 am
IST
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SAN
2 stops24h 28m
Delta
Deal found 5/18$842
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/77:03 am
SAN
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IST
2 stops34h 27m
Delta
Fri 7/246:00 am
IST
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SAN
2 stops26h 39m
Delta
Deal found 5/17$846
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1911:30 am
SAN
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IST
2 stops30h 00m
Delta
Sat 9/194:25 am
IST
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SAN
2 stops40h 21m
Delta
Deal found 5/15$848
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/133:00 pm
SAN
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IST
2 stops26h 30m
Delta
Mon 8/245:20 pm
IST
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SAN
1 stop28h 30m
Delta
Deal found 5/18$849

Find flight deals from California to Istanbul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Istanbul flight deals. Data was last updated May 19, 2026.

Round-trip from

$775
(Delta)

One-way from

$380
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,182
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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 May 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Istanbul that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 7/14

11:06 am-3:30 am

2 stops30h 24m

Istanbul

Tue 7/28

4:25 am-6:14 pm

2 stops23h 49m

$833

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 9/1

9:45 am-1:20 am

2 stops29h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 9/15

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop15h 50m

$842

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Tue 9/8

6:25 pm-3:30 am

1 stop23h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 9/22

6:00 am-8:26 pm

2 stops24h 26m

$880

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Mon 11/2

7:15 am-5:55 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 11/8

5:55 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$914

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 7/9

1:40 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 7/25

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop15h 50m

$932

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Fri 9/4

9:05 am-3:30 am

2 stops32h 25m

Istanbul

Fri 9/25

6:00 am-5:04 pm

2 stops21h 04m

$957

OaklandIstanbul

OAK - IST

OAKIST

Oakland

Wed 9/23

5:55 am-3:30 am

2 stops35h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 10/12

5:20 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops40h 36m

$962

Santa RosaIstanbul

STS - IST

STSIST

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Mon 10/19

12:03 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops44h 32m

Istanbul

Mon 11/16

8:10 pm-9:34 pm

2 stops36h 24m

$1,045

Santa RosaIstanbul

STS - IST

STSIST

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Tue 11/3

7:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops42h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 11/12

8:10 pm-9:34 pm

2 stops36h 24m

$1,047

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Wed 5/27

4:45 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 6/1

2:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 10m

$1,050

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Best time to book a flight from California to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Istanbul

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Istanbul?

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from California to Istanbul. 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 California to Istanbul?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Istanbul (average of $734). Flying from California to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,526). 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 May 19, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Istanbul in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 3% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on May 18, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings 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.

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 May 19, 2026.

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

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

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 18h 15m. The distance between California and Istanbul is about 6868 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 Lufthansa, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $390. KLM flights start at $437 while deals on United Airlines start at $457 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from California to Istanbul is Los Angeles - Istanbul. You may also consider San Francisco - Istanbul or Los Angeles - 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: Uzbekistan Airways (77%), Thai Airways (77%), Turkish Airlines( 77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Istanbul?

    The cheapest flight price from California to Istanbul is $536. On average you can expect to pay $2,454. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $691.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Istanbul (average of $734). Flying from California to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,526). 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 May 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LOTCheapest$508Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$515Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$526Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$530Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$544Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$553Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$560Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$572Average$1,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$603Average$935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$608Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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