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$443+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul

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LAX — IST
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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Tue 12/303:00 pmLAX - IST
1 stop15h 45mLufthansa
Fri 1/306:30 amIST - LAX
1 stop17h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 12/9$700
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Sun 12/285:30 pmLAX - IST
2 stops18h 15mLufthansa
Fri 1/306:30 amIST - LAX
1 stop17h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 12/9$719
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Tue 12/306:20 pmLAX - IST
1 stop22h 30mKLM
Thu 1/294:50 amIST - LAX
1 stop24h 45mKLM
Deal found 12/9$722
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Tue 12/309:05 pmLAX - IST
1 stop19h 45mKLM
Tue 1/135:55 pmIST - LAX
1 stop28h 50mKLM
Deal found 12/9$724
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Wed 12/311:45 pmLAX - IST
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Wed 1/145:55 pmIST - LAX
1 stop28h 50mKLM
Deal found 12/9$726
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Tue 12/303:00 pmLAX - IST
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/306:30 amIST - LAX
2 stops25h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$732
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Mon 12/296:20 pmLAX - IST
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/135:55 pmIST - LAX
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$734
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Mon 12/293:25 pmLAX - IST
1 stop25h 25mKLM
Mon 1/125:55 pmIST - LAX
1 stop28h 50mKLM
Deal found 12/9$736
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Wed 12/311:45 pmLAX - IST
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Mon 1/125:55 pmIST - LAX
1 stop28h 50mKLM
Deal found 12/9$738
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Mon 12/297:30 pmLAX - SAW
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/78:30 amSAW - LAX
2 stops19h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$916
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Tue 12/307:30 pmLAX - SAW
1 stop37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/162:40 pmSAW - LAX
2 stops54h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$917
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Tue 12/3010:33 amLAX - SAW
2 stops23h 32mIberia
Tue 1/139:15 amSAW - LAX
2 stops26h 16mIberia
Deal found 12/10$965

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (TR5). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$608
(KLM)

One-way from

$443
(CrystalTravel)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,256
From Los Angeles to Istanbul
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($199 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Fri 1/30

11:55 am-5:25 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 2/20

9:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$640

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Sat 1/10

11:35 am-5:25 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 2/4

9:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$640

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Sat 1/10

11:35 am-5:25 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 1/19

9:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$640

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Sun 2/22

3:25 pm-3:50 am

1 stop25h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 3/29

5:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 30m

$654

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Sat 1/24

11:35 am-5:25 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 2/6

4:00 pm-11:45 am

1 stop30h 45m

$661

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Tue 2/10

1:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 2/28

9:00 am-7:18 pm

2 stops21h 18m

$667

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

2:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 3/17

12:55 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$670

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Mon 3/9

2:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 3/18

12:55 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$670

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - IST

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Mon 3/9

2:45 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 3/18

4:50 am-7:35 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$673

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX - SAW

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

1:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 2/1

4:00 pm-11:45 am

1 stop30h 45m

$687

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Istanbul?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul (average of $558). Flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of $906). 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 LAX to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 December 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to Istanbul is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 12% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 December 12, 2025.

The most flights from LAX to TR5 are scheduled on a Thursday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 174 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to Istanbul flights?

Over the last year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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 December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, LOT, and Turkish Airlines from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Los Angeles is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Istanbul from Los Angeles. Booking flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 7 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 13 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    KLM, Delta, and British Airways can get you from Los Angeles to Istanbul in just under 18h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h. Los Angeles and Istanbul are separated by a distance of 6868 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul round-trip?

    According to our current data, Lufthansa ($554), Air Canada ($556), and British Airways ($560) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Users have found that Lufthansa is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is SAUDIA, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $256. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and British Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Los Angeles to Istanbul for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul are Thai Airways (79%), Pakistan International Airlines (79%) and Air New Zealand (77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul? While on average our users pay $2,380, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $464. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Istanbul), is priced around $503.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    Frankfurt am Main travelers tend to visit Römerberg, Festhalle, and Historisches Museum Frankfurt more than anywhere else. Römerberg, Festhalle, and Historisches Museum Frankfurt can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.4 mi, 6.5 mi, and 7.3 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Those on a layover in Frankfurt am Main in need of a rental car can book one at Frankfurt am Main for about $42.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in London?

    Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus are currently the most popular points of interest in London at the moment. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus are located about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in London can rent a car from London Heathrow for about $29 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Amsterdam?

    Most Amsterdam visitors opt to spend their time at Museumplein, Van Gogh Museum, and De Dam. Museumplein, Van Gogh Museum and De Dam are located about 6.0 mi, 6.0 mi, and 7.0 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Amsterdam Schiphol for about $43 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Istanbul flights?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Istanbul?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul (average of $558). Flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of $906). 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 Los Angeles to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$554Average$927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$556Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$560Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$587Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$658Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$671Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$679Average$855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$680Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$693Average$964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$741Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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