Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

How often are flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 15% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 99 minutes.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $551. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Scandinavian Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $552 and $554, respectively. You may be able to fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

$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 $404 and $520, respectively.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles is 48 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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles (average of $722). Flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,127). 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.

Question 9

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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Accepted Answer

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Question 11

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Question 12

What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $693. While the most popular route (Istanbul - Los Angeles) can be booked for $500 on average, our data indicates $1,905 when flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Consider Thai Airways (72%), Turkish Airlines (72%) or Pakistan International Airlines (72%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles.

Question 14

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Istanbul to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Consider Turkish Airlines, Delta or Lufthansa when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The most popular layover on flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles is London.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Istanbul to Los Angeles flights have a layover in Frankfurt am Main least often.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The majority of London visitors spend their time at Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Trafalgar Square. Those on a layover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, or Trafalgar Square can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.3 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers in need of a car in London can rent one for about $33 per day.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to LAX?

Accepted Answer

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 23% on airfare.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from Istanbul. On average, Los Angeles has 11 inbound flights from Istanbul per day from 9 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$805

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
KLM	Cheapest$551	Average$651	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest$552	Average$695	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
American Airlines	Cheapest$554	Average$717	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
British Airways	Cheapest$566	Average$763	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
LOT	Cheapest$574	Average$613	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
United Airlines	Cheapest$651	Average$729	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$651	Average$830	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Delta	Cheapest$660	Average$728	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$674	Average$859	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%

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

The best time to book flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles is 48 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to LAX?

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 23% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Los Angeles

The most flights from TR5 to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 99 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 Saturday 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.

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What are the cheapest flights 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?

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?

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

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

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

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