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$597+ Cheap flights from Istanbul 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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — LAX
Mar 6 — Mar 131
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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 February 4, 2026.

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Fri 5/154:35 am
IST
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LAX
1 stop23h 35m
Iberia
Sat 5/308:55 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop20h 45m
Iberia
Deal found 2/3$597
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 9/49:25 pm
IST
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LAX
2 stops56h 40m
LOT
Thu 9/2410:05 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop32h 35m
LOT
Deal found 2/2$598
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 11/106:30 pm
IST
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LAX
1 stop36h 50m
LOT
Wed 11/1810:20 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop32h 15m
LOT
Deal found 2/3$599
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 4/156:00 am
IST
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LAX
1 stop18h 45m
KLM
Sun 4/264:45 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop22h 35m
KLM
Deal found 2/1$601
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/36:30 pm
IST
-
LAX
1 stop36h 50m
LOT
Tue 3/175:15 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop21h 25m
LOT
Deal found 2/2$602
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Mon 3/307:00 am
IST
-
LAX
1 stop17h 35m
LOT
Mon 4/134:35 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop21h 15m
LOT
Deal found 2/2$603
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/207:50 am
IST
-
LAX
1 stop17h 30m
LOT
Sat 3/1411:20 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop15h 20m
LOT
Deal found 2/1$604
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/207:50 am
IST
-
LAX
1 stop17h 30m
LOT
Tue 3/175:15 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop21h 25m
LOT
Deal found 2/1$605
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/112:55 pm
IST
-
LAX
1 stop16h 25m
LOT
Sun 4/1910:05 pm
LAX
-
IST
1 stop15h 45m
LOT
Deal found 2/1$606
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Tue 2/175:55 pm
IST
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LAX
1 stop28h 50m
KLM
Wed 2/259:32 am
LAX
-
IST
2 stops20h 23m
KLM
Deal found 2/3$608
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/213:00 pm
IST
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LAX
1 stop16h 20m
LOT
Sat 3/1411:20 pm
LAX
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IST
1 stop15h 20m
LOT
Deal found 2/1$609
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Tue 2/178:30 am
SAW
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LAX
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/251:45 pm
LAX
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SAW
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$649

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 February 4, 2026.

Round-trip from

$601
(Expedia)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$632
From Istanbul to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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

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IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Mon 2/23

5:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/20

1:50 pm-1:20 am

1 stop25h 30m

$608

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Mon 2/23

6:30 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/23

10:05 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop29h 55m

$610

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Tue 3/3

5:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/15

2:45 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$629

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Mon 3/2

4:50 am-4:07 pm

2 stops22h 17m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/15

2:45 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$644

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Wed 2/25

5:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/11

2:45 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$654

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Mon 2/23

5:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/20

4:45 pm-1:20 am

1 stop22h 35m

$655

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST - LAX

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Mon 2/23

5:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/6

4:45 pm-1:20 am

1 stop22h 35m

$658

IstanbulLos Angeles

SAW - LAX

SAWLAX

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 2/23

12:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop33h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/20

1:50 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$825

IstanbulLos Angeles

SAW - LAX

SAWLAX

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 2/25

12:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop33h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 4/5

4:45 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$876

IstanbulLos Angeles

SAW - LAX

SAWLAX

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 2/26

9:00 am-8:45 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 4/5

4:45 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$882

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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.
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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 January 30, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles is 14 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles (average of $448). 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 February 4, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul 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 February 4, 2026.

The most flights from TR5 to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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 Wednesday 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 February 4, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and Turkish 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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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 28h 50m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $608. Airlines will cover a distance of 6832 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 $529, respectively. You may be able to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $380 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 $390 and $568, respectively.

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

    Consider Uzbekistan Airways (76%), Thai Airways (76%) or Turkish Airlines (76%) 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 $621. While the most popular route (Istanbul - Los Angeles) can be booked for $601 on average, our data indicates $792 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles (average of $448). 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 February 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$503Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$524Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$529Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LOTCheapest$574Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$597Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$618Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$622Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$677Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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