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$299+ 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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — IST
Nov 19 — Nov 261
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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 October 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Wed 11/199:10 amLAS - IST
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/231:50 pmIST - LAS
2 stops61h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$531
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Tue 11/189:10 amLAS - IST
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/258:50 amIST - LAS
2 stops22h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$540
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Wed 12/39:10 amLAS - IST
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/106:30 amIST - LAS
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$541
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/31:50 pmLAS - IST
1 stop21h 55mLufthansa
Wed 12/106:30 amIST - LAS
1 stop16h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 10/19$555
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/189:10 amLAS - IST
2 stops22h 15mAir Canada
Wed 11/268:50 amIST - LAS
2 stops23h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 10/18$560
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1612:25 pmSNA - IST
2 stops24h 00mAir Canada
Wed 11/268:50 amIST - SNA
2 stops37h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 10/19$560
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/158:55 pmLAS - IST
1 stop17h 15mBritish Airways
Sat 11/227:35 amIST - LAS
1 stop22h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/18$561
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/38:55 pmLAS - IST
1 stop16h 30mBritish Airways
Sat 12/137:35 amIST - LAS
1 stop22h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/18$562
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:40 pmSJC - IST
2 stops23h 05mLufthansa
Wed 12/107:00 pmIST - SJC
2 stops37h 27mLufthansa
Deal found 10/19$564
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1511:53 amLAS - IST
2 stops23h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/228:50 amIST - LAS
2 stops23h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/18$565
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/15:15 pmLAS - IST
2 stops19h 50mBritish Airways
Thu 12/117:35 amIST - LAS
1 stop22h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/18$567
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/17:00 amLAS - IST
2 stops28h 45mLufthansa
Thu 12/116:30 amIST - LAS
2 stops22h 26mLufthansa
Deal found 10/18$569

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 October 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$531
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$299
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$950
From California to Istanbul
One-way flight from California to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($192 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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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 October 20, 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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasIstanbul

LAS - IST

LASIST

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 11/18

9:10 am-10:45 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 11/25

8:50 am-8:49 pm

2 stops22h 59m

$540

Las VegasIstanbul

LAS - IST

LASIST

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/4

8:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop29h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 1/11

8:20 am-6:50 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$562

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Wed 12/3

12:40 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops23h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 12/10

7:00 pm-9:27 pm

2 stops37h 27m

$564

San JoseIstanbul

SJC - IST

SJCIST

San Jose

Mon 1/19

4:00 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops38h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 2/8

6:30 am-8:53 am

2 stops37h 23m

$567

OntarioIstanbul

ONT - IST

ONTIST

Ontario

Tue 11/25

5:05 am-10:45 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 1/30

6:30 am-8:58 pm

2 stops25h 28m

$575

OntarioIstanbul

ONT - IST

ONTIST

Ontario

Wed 11/26

5:05 am-10:45 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 1/28

6:30 am-8:58 pm

2 stops25h 28m

$575

OntarioIstanbul

ONT - IST

ONTIST

Ontario

Tue 11/25

5:05 am-10:45 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 1/27

6:30 am-8:58 pm

2 stops25h 28m

$575

BurbankIstanbul

BUR - IST

BURIST

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 12/2

7:30 am-10:45 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Istanbul

Fri 12/12

6:30 am-9:59 pm

3 stops26h 29m

$575

BurbankIstanbul

BUR - IST

BURIST

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 12/2

7:30 am-10:45 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 12/9

6:30 am-9:59 pm

2 stops26h 29m

$575

Las VegasIstanbul

LAS - IST

LASIST

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 11/18

8:55 pm-1:00 am

1 stop17h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 11/25

6:40 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$580

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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

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 $575). Flying from California to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of $852). 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 October 20, 2025.

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 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 December 16, 2024.

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 at noon 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 October 20, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to TR5 are scheduled on a Tuesday (14 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 23h 05m. The distance between California and Istanbul is about 6692 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. British Airways flights start at $449 while deals on Air Canada start at $458 one-way.

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

  • 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: Air New Zealand (82%), Uzbekistan Airways (78%), Turkish Airlines( 78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Istanbul?

    The cheapest flight price from California to Istanbul is $411. On average you can expect to pay $2,335. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $522.

  • 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 $575). Flying from California to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of $852). 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 October 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$553Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IndiGoCheapest$567Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
American AirlinesCheapest$575Average$1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$614Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$627Average$1,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$645Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$661Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$663Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$680Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$752Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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