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$491+ Cheap flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles (LAX)

IST — LAX
Dec 12 — Dec 191
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Los Angeles are usually found in February or December, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Sat 12/126:00 pm -
1 stop28h 45m
Sun 9/57:35 am -
2 stops22h 45m
Deal found 11/9$700
Thu 12/36:00 pm -
1 stop28h 45m
Tue 12/88:00 am -
2 stops21h 55m
Deal found 11/9$701
Sun 11/226:00 pm -
1 stop28h 45m
Wed 12/305:55 am -
2 stops24h 00m
Deal found 11/10$703
Tue 12/16:00 pm -
1 stop28h 45m
Tue 2/1611:59 pm -
2 stops29h 56m
Deal found 11/11$704
Sun 11/226:00 pm -
1 stop28h 45m
Sat 1/237:35 am -
2 stops22h 20m
Deal found 11/12$705
Sat 11/216:00 pm -
1 stop28h 45m
Sat 12/56:35 am -
2 stops23h 20m
Deal found 11/10$706
Wed 12/27:15 am -
1 stop16h 45m
Mon 1/111:50 pm -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 11/12$707
Tue 11/246:00 pm -
2 stops37h 25m
Thu 12/315:55 am -
2 stops24h 00m
Deal found 11/10$708
Sun 12/207:15 am -
1 stop20h 20m
Wed 1/131:50 pm -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 11/9$709
Mon 11/236:00 pm -
2 stops37h 18m
Thu 1/2111:59 pm -
2 stops29h 56m
Deal found 11/12$710
Wed 11/186:00 pm -
1 stop28h 45m
Tue 12/293:20 pm -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 11/12$711
Thu 12/31:15 pm -
2 stops34h 45m
Tue 12/83:20 pm -
2 stops19h 40m
Deal found 11/9$832

Find flight deals from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Round-trip from

$700
(Delta)

One-way from

$491
(FlightHub)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$796
From Istanbul to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($166 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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IstanbulLos Angeles

IST Istanbul - LAX Los Angeles

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Wed 4/7

5:50 am-3:22 pm

2 stops19h 32m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$493

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST Istanbul - LAX Los Angeles

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Tue 4/6

5:50 am-3:22 pm

2 stops19h 32m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$493

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST Istanbul - LAX Los Angeles

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sat 1/30

6:35 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop36h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$495

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST Istanbul - LAX Los Angeles

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Sun 1/17

8:25 am-6:35 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$537

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST Istanbul - LAX Los Angeles

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Mon 12/14

5:25 am-7:20 am

3 stops36h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$541

IstanbulLos Angeles

SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen - LAX Los Angeles

SAWLAX

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 4/6

8:50 am-2:35 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$577

IstanbulLos Angeles

SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen - LAX Los Angeles

SAWLAX

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 4/16

8:50 am-2:35 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$578

IstanbulLos Angeles

SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen - LAX Los Angeles

SAWLAX

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 3/15

12:55 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop33h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$578

IstanbulLos Angeles

SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen - LAX Los Angeles

SAWLAX

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 2/21

3:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop30h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$579

IstanbulLos Angeles

IST Istanbul - LAX Los Angeles

ISTLAX

Istanbul

Fri 4/2

8:10 am-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 49m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$582

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 $722). Flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,114). 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?

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Istanbul to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $731 and $898 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $700 on Delta (Dec 12-Sep 5).

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?

Thursday 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.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,Delta, 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

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sep 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sep 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sep 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sep 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sep 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sep 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 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.

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

    A quick flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles can take about 28h 45m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $701. Airlines will cover a distance of 6831 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 $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 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?

    $404 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from British Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Egyptair, with prices starting from $405 and $493, respectively.

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

    Consider Air New Zealand (65%), Uzbekistan Airways (60%) or Thai Airways (60%) 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 $681. While the most popular route (Istanbul - Los Angeles) can be booked for $498 on average, our data indicates $2,020 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 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 $27 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 $722). Flying from Istanbul to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,114). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$551Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$552Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$554Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LOTCheapest$574Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$578Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$651Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$652Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$660Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$697Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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