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$474+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles (LAX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — LAX
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Los Angeles are usually found in February or November, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$628
(British Airways)

One-way from

$474
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$867

Good round-trip deal

$781 or less

Good one-way deal

$836 or less
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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 July 29, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 9/128:25 pmIST - LAX
1 stop27h 00mBritish Airways
Fri 9/197:30 pmLAX - IST
2 stops18h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/29$628
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/15:05 pmIST - LAX
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/159:00 pmLAX - IST
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$634
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/206:30 amIST - LAX
1 stop17h 35mLufthansa
Mon 12/158:15 amLAX - IST
2 stops27h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 7/28$636
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/15:05 pmIST - LAX
1 stop28h 45mKLM
Mon 9/151:50 pmLAX - IST
1 stop16h 30mKLM
Deal found 7/29$637
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/177:35 amIST - LAX
2 stops24h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/43:51 pmLAX - IST
2 stops21h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$638
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:30 amIST - LAX
2 stops24h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/223:00 pmLAX - IST
1 stop20h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$639
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 LOT is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/237:00 amIST - LAX
1 stop23h 05mLOT
Wed 10/224:35 pmLAX - IST
1 stop21h 15mLOT
Deal found 7/27$646
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/68:50 amIST - LAX
2 stops23h 18mAir Canada
Thu 11/208:45 amLAX - IST
2 stops22h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$648
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/275:05 pmIST - LAX
1 stop28h 45mDelta
Wed 10/224:50 pmLAX - IST
1 stop22h 30mDelta
Deal found 7/27$654

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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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Istanbul

Fly to

Los Angeles

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Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Fri 9/12

8:25 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/19

7:30 pm-12:20 am

2 stops18h 50m

$628

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Mon 9/1

5:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/15

9:00 pm-3:25 am

1 stop20h 25m

$634

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Thu 11/20

6:30 am-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/15

8:15 am-10:45 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$636

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Mon 9/1

5:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/15

1:50 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$637

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Wed 12/17

7:35 am-8:50 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/4

3:51 pm-12:50 am

2 stops21h 59m

$638

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Fri 12/26

6:30 am-8:23 pm

2 stops24h 53m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/19

11:15 am-6:05 pm

2 stops19h 50m

$639

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Tue 9/23

7:00 am-8:05 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

4:35 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$646

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Thu 11/6

8:50 am-9:08 pm

2 stops23h 18m

Los Angeles

Thu 11/20

8:45 am-6:05 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$648

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sat 9/27

5:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

4:50 pm-1:20 am

1 stop22h 30m

$654

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Fri 9/26

4:45 am-3:12 pm

3 stops44h 27m

$474

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles

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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 July 25, 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 77 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 July 29, 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 34% 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 July 27, 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. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Los Angeles. 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 July 29, 2025.

The most flights from IST to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

London (LHR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $587.

What’s the fastest layover option from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 13m.

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 July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and LOT 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
LOT
7.6
Good
1,105 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 11 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.

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

    British Airways, at $628, was found to be the cheapest airline from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and KLM. British Airways is priced at 15% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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: Thai Airways (83%), Pakistan International Airlines (83%), Air New Zealand (83%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,999 for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $652 while the most popular route, (Istanbul - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $488.

  • 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 $50.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$447Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$453Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$493Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$497Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$607Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$609Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$618Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$717Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$772Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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