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$524+ Cheap flights from Istanbul 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — LAX
Apr 24 — May 11
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Los Angeles are usually found in February or September, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday 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 March 25, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 11/96:20 pm
IST
-
LAX
1 stop24h 00m
Royal Air Maroc
Tue 2/239:20 am
LAX
-
IST
1 stop20h 20m
Royal Air Maroc
Deal found 3/19$630
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/191:55 pm
IST
-
LAX
1 stop34h 40m
LOT
Tue 3/165:15 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop34h 45m
LOT
Deal found 3/20$671
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/43:45 am
IST
-
LAX
1 stop21h 30m
Lufthansa
Tue 5/125:30 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop22h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/21$673
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/161:55 pm
IST
-
LAX
1 stop16h 10m
LOT
Sun 6/2810:05 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop15h 45m
LOT
Deal found 3/20$675
This LEVEL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 LEVEL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/239:30 pm
IST
-
LAX
1 stop30h 40m
LEVEL
Thu 4/307:55 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop31h 15m
LEVEL
Deal found 3/24$685
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 4/75:20 pm
IST
-
LAX
1 stop31h 25m
KLM
Thu 10/11:50 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop25h 30m
KLM
Deal found 3/24$686
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Tue 4/75:20 pm
IST
-
LAX
1 stop28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/16:00 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$687
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Sun 4/1911:30 am
IST
-
LAX
2 stops37h 05m
LOT
Mon 4/274:35 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop38h 05m
LOT
Deal found 3/21$688
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 4/145:20 pm
IST
-
LAX
1 stop28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/56:00 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$689
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 4/25:20 pm
IST
-
LAX
1 stop31h 25m
KLM
Wed 4/154:45 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop22h 35m
KLM
Deal found 3/24$690
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 4/66:00 am
IST
-
LAX
1 stop15h 50m
KLM
Tue 11/1011:45 am
LAX
-
IST
2 stops18h 10m
KLM
Deal found 3/21$691
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/295:20 pm
IST
-
LAX
1 stop28h 30m
KLM
Mon 4/1310:35 am
LAX
-
IST
2 stops19h 45m
KLM
Deal found 3/21$692

Find flight deals from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (TR5) 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 March 25, 2026.

Round-trip from

$671
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$524
(French Bee)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$745
From Istanbul to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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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 March 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Tue 4/7

5:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop28h 30m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/1

10:25 am-4:20 pm

2 stops19h 55m

$711

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Tue 5/19

6:00 am-4:00 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/13

10:45 am-4:55 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$713

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sun 5/24

5:20 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop31h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/2

4:45 pm-1:20 am

1 stop22h 35m

$737

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sun 4/5

5:20 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop31h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/13

6:00 pm-3:30 am

1 stop23h 30m

$738

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Thu 5/21

6:00 am-8:41 pm

2 stops24h 41m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/5

8:20 am-4:20 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$762

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sat 4/4

5:50 am-8:55 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/20

3:40 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$790

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Wed 6/17

6:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/19

1:50 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$821

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Wed 6/17

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop15h 50m

Los Angeles

Fri 7/24

3:15 pm-3:30 am

1 stop26h 15m

$827

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Tue 4/14

5:40 am-11:19 am

2 stops39h 39m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/20

10:15 am-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$876
Quickest round-trip

IstanbulLos Angeles

SAW - LAX

SAWLAX

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 9/14

8:50 am-2:45 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/30

1:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$880

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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul 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 March 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles (average of $513). Flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $623). 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 March 25, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Istanbul to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 43% on airfare.

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

How often are flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 105 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

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

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

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

Over the last year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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 March 25, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,KLM, andTurkish Airlines from Istanbul 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.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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?

    Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from Istanbul. On average, Los Angeles has 9 inbound flights from Istanbul per day from 8 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.

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

    A quick flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles can take about 15h 55m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $880. Airlines will cover 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 Istanbul to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $503. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $524 and $539, respectively. You may be able to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $382 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on British Airways and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $392 and $538, respectively.

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

    Consider Uzbekistan Airways (90%), Thai Airways (90%) or Turkish Airlines (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $646. While the most popular route (Istanbul - Los Angeles) can be booked for $685 on average, our data indicates $1,452 when flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles.

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

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

    The majority of London visitors spend their time at Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus. Those on a layover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, or Piccadilly Circus can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers in need of a car in London can rent one for about $33 per day.

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

  • 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 to Los Angeles?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles (average of $513). Flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $623). 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 8 airlines flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Discover the top 8 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 March 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$503Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$524Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$539Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LOTCheapest$574Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$613Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$623Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$653Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$667Average$827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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