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$461+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Irvine to Istanbul are usually found in January or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Istanbul

Cheapest flights from Irvine to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/35:30 pm
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Lufthansa
Mon 5/113:45 am
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LAX
1 stop21h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/26$549
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/135:30 pm
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IST
1 stop22h 35m
Lufthansa
Thu 4/303:45 am
IST
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LAX
1 stop21h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/27$551
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/262:20 pm
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IST
2 stops21h 25m
Lufthansa
Fri 3/66:30 am
IST
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LAX
1 stop17h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/27$554
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/94:00 pm
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IST
1 stop20h 45m
Lufthansa
Mon 3/237:00 pm
IST
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LAX
2 stops31h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/27$555
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/275:30 pm
LAX
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IST
1 stop22h 35m
Lufthansa
Wed 5/63:45 am
IST
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LAX
1 stop21h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/27$557
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/254:42 pm
LAX
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IST
2 stops20h 43m
British Airways
Wed 3/117:35 am
IST
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LAX
1 stop19h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 1/27$558
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/259:00 pm
LAX
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IST
1 stop16h 25m
British Airways
Wed 3/47:35 am
IST
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LAX
1 stop19h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 1/26$559
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/266:00 pm
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IST
1 stop20h 10m
British Airways
Tue 3/247:35 am
IST
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LAX
1 stop21h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 1/29$561
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/36:00 am
LAX
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IST
2 stops24h 45m
British Airways
Tue 3/106:40 pm
IST
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LAX
2 stops34h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 1/29$562
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 2/262:20 pm
LAX
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IST
2 stops21h 25m
Lufthansa
Thu 3/56:30 am
IST
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LAX
1 stop17h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/28$563
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 2/279:00 pm
LAX
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IST
1 stop16h 35m
British Airways
Mon 3/98:15 am
IST
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LAX
1 stop21h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 1/27$564
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Thu 2/269:00 pm
LAX
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IST
1 stop17h 10m
British Airways
Sat 3/77:35 am
IST
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LAX
1 stop21h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 1/29$565

Find flight deals from Irvine to Istanbul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Istanbul flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$549
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$461
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$748
From Irvine to Istanbul
One-way flight from Irvine to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($228 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Istanbul that are best for you.

Fly from

Irvine

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Thu 2/26

6:00 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop36h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 3/2

6:40 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop34h 50m

$564

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

9:00 pm-12:50 am

1 stop16h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 3/20

8:10 am-7:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$564

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Sat 3/14

4:25 pm-3:50 am

1 stop25h 25m

Istanbul

Sat 3/21

4:50 am-2:10 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$576

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Mon 4/6

4:45 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 4/20

8:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop37h 00m

$601

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

1:45 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 3/8

9:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop37h 45m

$602

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

1:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 3/9

12:55 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$602

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

9:56 am-5:05 pm

2 stops21h 09m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 4/21

8:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop37h 00m

$605

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

10:35 am-5:05 pm

2 stops20h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 5/13

8:50 am-8:26 pm

2 stops21h 36m

$614

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Wed 2/25

8:58 am-5:25 pm

2 stops21h 27m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 3/11

9:00 am-10:45 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$617

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Mon 4/6

1:20 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops22h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 4/20

5:50 am-8:55 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$629

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Irvine with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Irvine to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Istanbul (average of $514). Flying from Irvine to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of $896). 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 IR9 to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 January 29, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Irvine to Istanbul in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine 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 Irvine to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from Irvine 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 January 29, 2026.

The most flights from IR9 to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, LOT, and Turkish Airlines from Irvine to Istanbul to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $601, British Airways can have you in Istanbul from Irvine in 18h 15m. The distance between Irvine and Istanbul is about 6868 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Irvine to Istanbul are Lufthansa ($396), British Airways ($458), and United Airlines ($461).

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Irvine to Istanbul are Uzbekistan Airways (60%), Thai Airways (60%) and Turkish Airlines (60%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Istanbul?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $377. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Istanbul) can be booked for $555 on average, our data indicates $2,475 when flying from Irvine to Istanbul.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Istanbul (average of $514). Flying from Irvine to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of $896). 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 Irvine to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LOTCheapest$511Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$518Average$986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$530Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$556Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$559Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$560Average$1,202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$617Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$672Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$673Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$680Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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