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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Istanbul are usually found in February or January, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul

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Deal found 11/2$721
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Tue 12/19:20 am -
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Thu 12/1010:00 am -
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Deal found 11/1$798
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Deal found 10/31$803
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Wed 12/93:55 pm -
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Deal found 11/2$820

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Istanbul

Round-trip from

$710
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$374
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$925
From Los Angeles to Istanbul
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($278 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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LAX Los Angeles - IST Istanbul

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Thu 2/11

3:00 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$404

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX Los Angeles - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Wed 4/14

1:50 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$409

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX Los Angeles - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Tue 2/9

1:50 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$409

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX Los Angeles - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Sun 2/7

1:50 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$410

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX Los Angeles - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Sat 4/17

1:50 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$410

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX Los Angeles - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Tue 2/2

9:50 am-5:30 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$415

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX Los Angeles - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Wed 2/10

11:15 am-5:30 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$415

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX Los Angeles - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Fri 3/12

9:05 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$430

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX Los Angeles - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LAXSAW

Los Angeles

Thu 1/14

5:10 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$436

Los AngelesIstanbul

LAX Los Angeles - IST Istanbul

LAXIST

Los Angeles

Tue 1/12

5:10 pm-9:30 am

2 stops29h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$471

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul (average of $702). Flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,369). 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?

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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Istanbul

The most flights from LAX to TR5 are scheduled on a Wednesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Los Angeles to Istanbul flights typically cost between $752 and $1,111 in March.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $710 on Royal Air Maroc (Mar 12-Mar 20).

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Istanbul delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 147 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?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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 13% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 72 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 day to fly from Los Angeles to Istanbul?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,Turkish Airlines, andLufthansa 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

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Related info for your journey

  • 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 9 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 15 different airlines.

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

    United Airlines, KLM, and British Airways can get you from Los Angeles to Istanbul in just under 18h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 35m. 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, LOT ($508), Lufthansa ($519), and Qatar Airways ($526) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Users have found that LOT is 50% 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 KLM, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $197. However, be on the lookout for offers from Royal Air Maroc and United Airlines, 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 Uzbekistan Airways (67%), Thai Airways (67%) and Turkish Airlines (67%).

  • 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 $2,268, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $378. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Istanbul), is priced around $659.

  • 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, Konstablerwache, and Oper Frankfurt more than anywhere else. Römerberg, Konstablerwache, and Oper Frankfurt can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.4 mi, 7.7 mi, and 7.0 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 $41.

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

    Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Trafalgar Square are currently the most popular points of interest in London at the moment. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square are located about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.3 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 $27 per day.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul (average of $702). Flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,369). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LOTCheapest$508Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$519Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$526Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$529Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$530Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$560Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$571Average$1,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EgyptairCheapest$602Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$603Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$649Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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