Cheap flights from California to Istanbul
LAX — IST
Nov 3 — Nov 101
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Istanbul flight deals. Data was last updated October 4, 2026.
Popular in | June |
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Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $981 |
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How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Istanbul?
Booking 90 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Istanbul (average of $744). Flying from California to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,399). 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 4, 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 14% 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 October 3, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$365 | Average$1,032 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$508 | Average$904 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$519 | Average$1,051 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$526 | Average$948 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$529 | Average$932 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$530 | Average$662 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$553 | Average$1,157 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$560 | Average$970 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$594 | Average$1,007 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$602 | Average$1,198 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |