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$615+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles (LAX)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — LAX
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Los Angeles are usually found in February or January, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/224:50 amIST - LAX
1 stop27h 45mKLM
Wed 12/311:45 pmLAX - IST
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Deal found 12/11$615
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/174:50 amIST - LAX
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Thu 2/261:45 pmLAX - IST
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Deal found 12/11$620
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/224:50 amIST - LAX
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/305:45 pmLAX - IST
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$621
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/174:50 amIST - LAX
1 stop22h 15mKLM
Thu 1/2211:55 amLAX - IST
2 stops18h 00mKLM
Deal found 12/11$625
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/174:50 amIST - LAX
1 stop22h 15mKLM
Mon 3/26:20 pmLAX - IST
1 stop22h 30mKLM
Deal found 12/11$626
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/214:50 amIST - LAX
1 stop22h 15mKLM
Wed 12/311:45 pmLAX - IST
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Deal found 12/11$630
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/214:50 amIST - LAX
1 stop22h 15mAir France
Tue 12/306:20 pmLAX - IST
1 stop22h 30mAir France
Deal found 12/11$636
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/174:50 amIST - LAX
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/221:45 pmLAX - IST
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$642
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/145:55 pmIST - LAX
1 stop28h 50mDelta
Mon 2/28:00 amLAX - IST
2 stops21h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/10$651
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/145:55 pmIST - LAX
1 stop28h 50mDelta
Thu 2/511:55 amLAX - IST
2 stops18h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/10$652
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/145:55 pmIST - LAX
1 stop28h 50mDelta
Wed 2/257:20 amLAX - IST
2 stops22h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/11$653

Find flight deals from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$592
(Air France)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$762

Good round-trip deal

$771 or less

Good one-way deal

$652 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($74 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles 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 Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles that are best for you.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Mon 12/22

4:50 am-9:35 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

1:45 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$615

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Mon 1/19

5:55 pm-3:04 pm

2 stops32h 09m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/31

7:45 am-4:55 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$657

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Tue 6/9

4:25 am-11:20 am

1 stop16h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/17

1:50 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$658

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Mon 12/22

4:50 am-8:43 pm

2 stops26h 53m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/30

6:20 pm-3:50 am

1 stop22h 30m

$669

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Wed 12/24

5:55 pm-6:48 pm

2 stops35h 53m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/29

9:55 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$682

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Thu 1/15

6:40 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/12

9:00 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop29h 55m

$683

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Fri 1/16

6:40 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/15

3:30 pm-12:50 am

1 stop22h 20m

$683

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Thu 1/15

6:40 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/13

9:00 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$683

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sun 1/18

6:40 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/15

9:00 pm-12:50 am

1 stop16h 50m

$683

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sun 12/21

4:50 am-4:05 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

1:45 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$683

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Compare providers for flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Istanbul to Los Angeles in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Istanbul Airport-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Istanbul Airport-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 38 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles (average of $444). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $615). 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 IST to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Los Angeles. 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 Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Istanbul to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings 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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Turkish Airlines, and American Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles. 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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,432 reviews

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,432 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,432 reviews

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,089 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,432 reviews

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,432 reviews

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,626 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,432 reviews

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,571 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,432 reviews

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles. You should not have trouble finding flights to Los Angeles from Istanbul; the airport handles an average of 7 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights to the Los Angeles airport from Istanbul. It is only a 9.4 mi journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Los Angeles’s city center.

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

    KLM and Delta can get you from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles in just under 27h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 24m. The distance between Istanbul Airport and Los Angeles is about 6832 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Air France, at $369, was found to be the cheapest airline from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include KLM and American Airlines. Air France is priced at 50% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $380 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from $426 and LOT from $558 one-way.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles on time: Air New Zealand (72%), Thai Airways (70%), Pakistan International Airlines (70%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,315 for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $645 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $575.

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

    Most of the time, Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles flights that have layovers will stop in London.

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

    If you're on a layover in London and looking for things to do, consider visiting Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, or Piccadilly Circus. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi respectively from London Heathrow. Those on a layover in London in need of a rental car can book one at London Heathrow for about $29.

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

    Flights departing from Istanbul Airport and landing in Los Angeles layover in Frankfurt am Main least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles (average of $444). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $615). 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 9 airlines flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles. 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
Air FranceCheapest$369Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$446Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$489Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$491Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LOTCheapest$493Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$597Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$609Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$618Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$687Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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